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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

July 25, 2016 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Manhattan

The song of the day for is “Manhattan.”

About This Song

Written for the Garrick Gaieties, “Manhattan,” written in 1925, is an early Rodgers and Hart song. The song was introduced by the Sterling Holloway. It made its first film appearance the following year in a short entitled Makers of Melody. The song has remained popular up to today and is frequently recorded by jazz and popular singers. In addition to Bennett’s recording, “Manhattan” has been recorded by Blossom Dearie, Ella Fitzgerald, Mel Tormé and Dinah Washington. It is often used in films, including Silent Movie, Mighty Aphrodite and The English Patient.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Manhattan” in 1973 with the Ruby Braff – George Barnes Quartet. It was released in 1976 on Tony Bennett Sings 10 Rodgers and Hart Songs.

Manhattan

Tony Bennett · The Complete Improv Recordings · Song · 2004


“Manhattan,” as well as The Complete Improv Recordings, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers, Tony Bennett Sings 10 Rodgers and Har

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