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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

September 19, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I Wish I Were In Love Again

The song of the day for Monday, September 20, 2021, is “I Wish I Were In Love Again.”

About This Song

“I Wish I Were In Love Again” was written by Richard Rodgers and Larry Hart for the 1937 musical Babes in Arms. It was a favorite song of Judy Garland, who recorded it in 1940. Other recordings include those by Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Audra McDonald.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Wish I Were In Love Again” in 1973 for Tony Bennett Sings More Great Rodgers and Hart with The George Barnes-Ruby Braff Quartet. The album was released in 1977.

I Wish I Were In Love Again

Listen to I Wish I Were In Love Again on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 2004.

“I Wish I Were In Love Again,” as well as The Complete Improv Recordings is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Larry Hart, Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers, The George Barnes - Ruby Braff Quartet, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett Sings More Great Rogers and Hart Songs

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