The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: Wave

The song of the day for Thursday, October 17, 2024, is “Wave.”

About Today

Tony Bennett’s “Something,” which includes today’s song, was released 54 years ago today on October 17, 1970.

About This Song

“Wave” or “Vou Te Contar” in the original Portuguese was written by Antonio Carlos Jobim in 1967. It’s a classic bossa nova song by Antonio Carlos Jobim. It’s one of Jobim’s loveliest melodies.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Wave” on August 13, 1970, for his album Tony Bennett’s “Something” and features an arrangement by Peter Matz.

“Wave,” as well as Tony Bennett’s “Something”, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: Wave

The song of the day for Tuesday, July 9, 2024, is “Wave.”

About This Song

“Wave” was written by Antonio Carlos Jobim. in 1967. Known in the original Portuguese as “Vou Te Contar,” it is a classic bossa nova song and one of Jobim’s loveliest tunes.

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.

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Song of the Day: Come Saturday Morning

The song of the day for Saturday, May 18, 2024, is “Come Saturday Morning.”

About This Song

“Come Saturday Morning” was written by Fred Karlin and Dory Previn for the 1969 movie The Sterile Cuckoo, which starred a young Liza Minelli. It was first recorded by The Sandpipers and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. In addition to recordings by The Sandpipers and Tony Bennett, other recordings were made by Chet Baker and Patti Page.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Come Saturday Morning” on August 11, 1970, for the album Tony Bennett’s ‘Something’. It was arranged by Peter Matz

The baby that Tony Bennett is holding in the photograph on the cover is his daughter Joanna Bennett, who was born in 1970.

“Come Saturday Morning,” as well as Tony Bennett’s Something, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: When I Look Into Your Eyes

The song of the day for Thursday, May 9, 2024, is “When I Look Into Your Eyes.”

About This Song

“When I Look Into Your Eyes” was written by Leslie Bricusse for the charming 1967 movie Doctor Dolittle, starring Rex Harrison and Samantha Eggar. Bricusse won an Academy Award for another song from this movie, “Talk To The Animals.” It’s a lovely ballad; Rex Harrison sang this song in the movie.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “When I Look Into Your Eyes” on April 2, 1970, for his album Tony Bennett’s Something. It was arranged by Peter Matz.

“When I Look Into Your Eyes,” as well as Tony Bennett’s Something, is available on Apple Music.

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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.