The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: Me, Myself, and I

The song of the day for Wednesday, February 4, 2026, is “Me, Myself, and I.”

About This Song

“Me, Myself, and I” was written in 1937 by Irving Gordon, with lyrics by Allan Roberts and Alvin S. Kaufman. Billie Holiday recorded “Me, Myself, and I” in 1937.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Me, Myself, and I” in June 1966 for his 1997 album Tony Bennett On Holiday, his tribute to Billie Holiday. That album was released 29 years ago in February 4, 1997.

Tony Bennett On Holiday won the 2018 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance.

“Me, Myself, and I,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday, is available on Apple Music.

Here is Billie Holiday’s 1937 recording of Me, Myself, and I. Her orchestra included Buck Clayton, trumpet; Edmond Hall, clarinet; Lester Young, tenor sax; James Sherman, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Walter Page, bass; ambd Jo Jones, drums.

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Song of the Day: That Ole Devil Called Love

The song of the day for Friday, December 26, 2025, is “That Ole Devil Called Love.”

About This Song

“That Ole Devil Called Love” was written in 1945 by Doris Fisher and Allan Roberts. Doris Fisher, daughter of songwriter Fred Fisher, was so popular in the 1940s that she was called “Queen of the Jukebox.” She often wrote with Allan Roberts. She was also a talented singer and performer. Other of her songs include “You Always Hurt The One You Love.”

Billie Holiday was the first to record today’s song. She recorded it in 1944 as the B-side to “Lover Man.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “That Ole Devil Called Love” in June 1996 for Tony Bennett On Holiday: A Tribute to Billie Holiday. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement.

Tony Bennett On Holiday: A Tribute to Billie Holiday won the 1998 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance.

“That Ole Devil Called Love,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday, is available on Apple Music.

Billie Holiday, with The Toots Camarata Orchestra, recorded “That Ole Devil Called Love” on November 8, 1944, for Decca Records.

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Song of the Day: My Old Flame

The song of the day for Monday, August 18, 2025, is “My Old Flame.”

About This Song

“My Old Flame” was written by Arthur Johnston and Sam Coslow for the 1934 movie Belle of the Nineties, starring Mae West. Mae West was an ardent Duke Ellington fan and insisted that he and his orchestra be hired to do the film and accompany her when she sang that song for the film.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “My Old Flame” in June 1996 for his tribute to Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett on Holiday, released in 1977. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement.

Tony Bennett On Holiday won the 1998 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance.

“My Old Flame,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday , is available on Apple Music.

Billie Holiday recorded “My Old Flame” in 1944:

Here’s the 1934 recording from Belle of the Nineties, with Mae West and Duke Ellington:

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Song of the Day: Trav’lin’ Light

The song of the day for Saturday, August 3, 2024, is “Trav’lin’ Light.”

About Today

Today would have been Tony Bennett’s 98th birthday. Although I am so sad that he’s left us, I am also grateful and happy that he left his art and music for us to listen to and enjoy.

About This Song

“Trav’lin’ Light” was written in 1942 by Trummy Young and Jimmy Mundy, with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. This wonderful song was first recorded by Paul Whiteman with Billie Holiday on vocals. It’s a wonderful, classic Mercer lyric and the tune is lovely. In addition to this recording, this song has been recorded by Anita O’Day, Peggy Lee, Queen Latifah, Shirley Horn, and Sonny Rollins.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Trav’lin’ Light” in June 1996 for his album tribute to Billy Holiday, Tony Bennett On Holiday, released in 1997. Jorge Calandrelli wrote the arrangement.

“Trav’lin’ Light,” as well as Tony Bennett on Holiday, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Trav’lin’ Light

The song of the day for Tuesday, February 2, 2021, is “Trav’lin’ Light.”

About This Song

“Trav’lin’ Light” was written in 1942 by Trummy Young and Jimmy Mundy, with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. This wonderful song was first recorded by Paul Whiteman with Billie Holiday on vocals. It’s a wonderful, classic Mercer lyric and the tune is lovely. In addition to this recording, this song has been recorded by Anita O’Day, Peggy Lee, Queen Latifah, Shirley Horn, and Sonny Rollins.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Trav’ lin’ Light” for his 1997 album Tony Bennett On Holiday, a tribute to Billie Holiday.

Trav"lin" Light

Tony Bennett · Tony Bennett On Holiday: A Tribute To Billie Holiday · Song · 1997

“Trav’lin’ Light,” as well as Tony Bennett On Holiday, is available from Apple Music.