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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

October 24, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

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

The song of the day for Tuesday, October 25, 2022, is “I Wish I Were In Love Again.”

About This Song

“I Wish I Were In Love Again” was written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz 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 July 1973 for the album Tony Bennett Sings More Great Rodgers & Hart, released in 1977.

“I Wish I Were In Love Again,” as well as Tony Bennett Sings The Rodgers & Hart Songook is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Babes in Arms, Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett Sings the Rodgers & Hart Songboo

October 23, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I Could Write a Book

The song of the day for Monday, October 24, 2022, is “I Could Write a Book.”

About This Song

“I Could Write a Book” was written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart for the Broadway musical Pal Joey, where it was introduced by Gene Kelly and Leila Ernst. This has always been an interesting song. Today it’s considered a lovely romantic number, but in the context of the musical, it’s sung as a phony love song in order to woo the innocent ingenue. It’s been widely recorded by artists including Frank Sinatra, Rosemary Clooney, Betty Carter, Anita O’Day, and Ella Fitzgerald.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Could Write a Book” in July 1973 for his album Tony Bennett Sings 10 Great Rodgers & Hart Songs, released in 1976.

“I Could Write a Book,” as well as Tony Bennett Sings The Rodgers & Hart Songbook is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Lorenz Hart, Pal Joey, Richard Rodgers, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennett Sings the Rodgers & Hart Songboo

June 27, 2019 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Wait Till You See Her

The song of the day for Friday, June 28, 2019, is “Wait Till You See Her.”

About This Song

“Wait Till You See Her” was written by Richard Rodgers and Larry Hart for the 1942 Broadway musical By Jupiter, which starred Ray Bolger. Even though the song was well-recieved in previews, it was cut prior to opening in order to tighten up the show. Songs cut from productions are often lost, but Mabel Mercer loved the song and sang it regularly in her act. Other great recordings include those by Ella Fitzgerald and Blossom Dearie.

We’re featuring this song today in honor of Richard Rodgers, who was born on June 28, 1902. Between his work with Larry Hart and Oscar Hammerstein, he bridged the history of American Musical Theater.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Wait Till You See Her” in 1973, with the Ruby Braff/George Barnes Quartet, which featured Braff on cornet, Barnes and Wayne Wright on guitar, and John Guiffrida on bass. It’s lovely sound for these songs.

“Wait Till You See Her” was released on the 1975 album Tony Bennett Sings 10 Rodgers & Hart Songs, which was released on Bennett’s own Improv label.

Wait Till You See Her

Wait Till You See Her, a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify

“Wait Till You See Her,” as well as Tony Bennett Sings the Rodgers & Hart Songbook, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Happy Birthday Richard Rodgers, John Guiffrida, Larry Hart, Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers, The Ruby Braff/George Barnes Quartet, Tony Bennett Sings 10 Rodgers & Hart Songs, Tony Bennett Sings the Rodgers & Hart Songboo, Wayne Wright

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