An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett
The song of the day for Monday, October 17, 2022, is “Wave.”
“Wave” was written by Antonio Carlos Jobim in 1967. Known as “Vou Te Contar” in the original Portuguese, is a classic bossa nova song by Antonio Carlos Jobim. It’s one of Jobim’s loveliest songs.
Tony Bennett recorded “Wave” on August 13, 1970, for his album Tony Bennett’s “Something”. It was arranged by Peter Matz.
“Wave,” as well as Tony Bennett’s “Something”, is available on Apple Music.
The song of the day for Friday, September 10, 2021, is “Wave.”
“Wave” (or “Vou Te Contar” in Portuguese) was written in 1967 by Antonio Carlos Jobim; originally written as an instrumental, Jobim wrote the English lyrics himself. This song has been widely recorded by artists including Oscar Peterson, Joao Gilberto, Frank Sinatra, and Sarah Vaughan.
Tony Bennett recorded “Wave” in 1970 for his album Tony Bennett’s “Something”. Peter Matz wrote the arrangement.
Wave
Listen to Wave on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1970.
“Wave,” as well as Tony Bennett’s “Something” is available on Apple Music.
The song of the day for Wednesday, September 8, 2021, is “Make It Easy On Yourself.”
“Make It Easy On Yourself” was written in 1962 by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. This song marked the beginning of the long association with Bacharach and David with Dionne Warwick, who recorded many of their songs.
Tony Bennett recorded “Make It Easy On Yourself” in 1970 for his album Tony Bennett’s “Something”. Peter Matz wrote the arrangement.
Make It Easy On Yourself
Listen to Make It Easy On Yourself on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1970.
“Make It Easy On Yourself,” as well as Make It Easy On Yourself is available on Apple Music.
The song of the day for Monday, September 1, 2020, is “Wave.”
Written in 1967, “Wave,” or “Vou Te Contar” in the original Portuguese, is a classic bossa nova song by Antonio Carlos Jobim. It’s one of Jobim’s loveliest songs.
Tony Bennett recorded “Wave” in 1970 for the album Tony Bennett’s “Something.” Peter Matz wrote the arrangement.
“Wave,” as well as Tony Bennett’s “Something”, is available from Apple Music.
The song of the day for Wednesday, July 11, 2018 is “Wave.”
“Wave,” or “Vou Te Contar” in the original Portuguese, is a classic bossa nova song written by Antonio Carlos Jobim in 1967. It’s one of Jobim’s loveliest songs.
Tony Bennett recorded “Wave” in 1970 for his album Tony Bennett’s “Something”. It features an arrangement by Peter Matz.
Wave
Listen to Wave on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1970.