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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

October 16, 2022 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Wave

The song of the day for Monday, October 17, 2022, is “Wave.”

About This Song

“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.

About This Version

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.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Antonio Carlos Jobim, Peter Matz, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennetts "Something"

September 9, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Wave

The song of the day for Friday, September 10, 2021, is “Wave.”

About This Song

“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.

About This Version

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.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Antonio Carlos Jobim, Peter Matz, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennetts "Something"

September 7, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Make It Easy On Yourself

The song of the day for Wednesday, September 8, 2021, is “Make It Easy On Yourself.”

About This Song

“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.

About This Version

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.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Burt Bacharach, Hal David, Peter Matz, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennetts "Something"

August 31, 2020 By Suzanne 2 Comments

Song of the Day: Wave

The song of the day for Monday, September 1, 2020, is “Wave.”

About This Song

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.

About This Version

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.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Antonio Carlos Jobim, Peter Matz, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennetts "Something"

July 10, 2018 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Wave

The song of the day for Wednesday, July 11, 2018 is “Wave.”

About This Song

“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.

About This Version

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.


“Wave,” as well as Tony Bennett’s “Something”, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Antonio Carlos Jobim, Peter Matz, Tony Bennett, Tony Bennetts "Something"

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