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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

January 11, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Lost in the Stars

The song of the day for Tuesday, January 12, 2021, is “Lost in the Stars.”

About This Song

“Lost in the Stars” is from the 1949 musical of the same name, based on the 1948 novel by Alan Paton, Cry, the Beloved Country. Kurt Weill wrote the score, with lyrics by Maxwell Anderson. Set in South Africa in an era when apartheid seemed as if it would never end, the plot concerns a black priest whose son, in a robbery attempt, kills a white man who is a friend of his father. The priest sings this song at the end of the first act, in a complete crisis of faith.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Lost in the Stars” for his second album, Tony, released in 1957. The very fine arrangement was written by Percy Faith.

Lost In the Stars – 2011 Remaster

Listen to Lost In the Stars – 2011 Remaster on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1957.

“Lost in the Stars,” as well as Tony, is available from Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Kurt Weill, Maxwell Anderson, Percy Faith, Tony, Tony Bennett

January 3, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: These Foolish Things

The song of the day for Monday, January 4, 2021, is “These Foolish Things.”

About This Song

“These Foolish Things” was written in 1936 by Jack Strachey and Eric Maschwitz (credited as Holt Marvell due to a contract issue). “These Foolish Things” was not an immediate hit. In fact, Maschwitz’s agent refused to publish the song and so Maschwitz himself did. There were several fine recordings in the 1930s, including one by Billie Holiday with the Teddy Wilson Orchestra and Benny Goodman. In the 1950s, the song became even more popular, with recordings by Artie Shaw, Nat King Cole, Art Pepper, and Johnny Hartman.

About This Version

Tony Bennett his first recording of “These Foolish Things” in 1956 for the album Tony. Ray Conniff wrote the orchestration and conducted.

These Foolish Things – 2011 Remaster

Listen to These Foolish Things – 2011 Remaster on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1957.

“These Foolish Things,” as well as Tony, is available from Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Eric Maschwitz, Holt Marvell, Jack Strachey, Ray Conniff, Tony, Tony Bennett

June 3, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Lost in the Stars

The song of the day for Thursday, June 4, 2020, is “Lost in the Stars.”

About This Song

“Lost in the Stars” was written by Kurt Weill and Maxwell Anderson for the 1949 musical of the same name, based on the 1948 novel by Alan Paton, Cry, the Beloved Country. Set in South Africa in an era when apartheid seemed as if it would never end, the plot concerns a black priest whose son, in a robbery attempt, kills a white man who is a friend of his father. The priest sings this song at the end of the first act, in a complete crisis of faith.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Lost in the Stars” for the first time in 1956 for his second album, Tony. The arrangement was written by Percy Faith.

“Lost in the Stars,” as well as Tony, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Kurt Weill, Maxwell Anderson, Percy Faith, Tony, Tony Bennett

September 26, 2019 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Love Walked In

The song of the day for Friday, September 27, 2019, is “Love Walked In.”

About This Song

George Gershwin wrote the music for “Love Walked In” in 1930; Ira Gershwin added the lyrics in 1937 for the movie The Goldwyn Follies, released in 1938. There have been many fine recordings, including those by Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armsstrong, Bing Crosby, and Artie Shaw.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Love Walked In” in 1956 for his second album, Tony, released in 1957.

“Love Walked In,” as well as Tony, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, Tony, Tony Bennett

July 20, 2019 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Playlist of the Week: Tony Loves Irving Berlin

The playlist of the week for July 21, 2019, is Tony Loves Irving Berlin.

Tony Loves Irving Berlin

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When I Lost You from Bennett/Berlin
Always from Tony
They Say It’s Wonderful from Bennett/Berlin
All of My Life from Bennett/Berlin
Let’s Face the Music and Dance from Bennett/Berlin
Cheek to Cheek from Cheek to Cheek
Russian Lullaby from Bennett/Berlin
Steppin’ Out with My Baby from Steppin’ Out
The Song is Ended from Bennett/Berlin
White Christmas from Bennett/Berlin

Filed Under: Playlist of the Week Tagged With: Bennett/Berlin, Cheek to Cheek, Irving Berlin, Steppin' Out, Tony, Tony Bennett

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