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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

September 14, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Thou Swell

The song of the day for Wednesday, September 15, 2021, is “Thou Swell.”

About This Song

Richard Rodgers and Larry Hart wrote “Thou Swell” for the 1927 musical A Connecticut Yankee, based on the Mark Twain novel A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court. “Thou Swell” is one of the more charming songs from the musical, as the lyrics feature a combination of modern and medieval language: “thine eyes are cute too” and “I’d feel so rich in a hut for two.” It’s a personal favorite of your author.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Thou Swell” with The Ruby Braff-George Barnes Quartet in 1973 for Tony Bennett Sings More Great Rodgers & Hart, released in 1977.

Thou Swell

Listen to Thou Swell on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 2004

“Thou Swell,” as well as The Complete Improv Recordings is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: A Connecticut Yankee, Larry Hart, Richard Rodgers, The Ruby Braff / George Barnes Quartet, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett Sings More Rodgers & Hart

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