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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

November 22, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Mood Indigo

The song of the day for Tuesday, November 23, 2021, is “Mood Indigo.”

About This Song

“Mood Indigo” was written by Duke Ellington, based on a theme by Barney Bigard; Irving Mills wrote the lyrics. Ellington wrote the song, originally titled “Dreamy Blues,” specifically for ‘microphone transmission,’ and it was first played on a 1930 radio broadcast. Audiences loved the song, and so Irving Mills wrote the lyric, changing the name of the song to “Mood Indigo.” The song has been widely recorded by instrumental and vocal artists, including Tony Bennett, Charles Mingus, Ella Fitzgerald, Thelonious Monk, Frank Sinatra, and Nat King Cole.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Mood Indigo” in 1999 for his tribute album to Duke Ellington, Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot and Cool, released in Ellington’s centennial year. The album was conducted and arranged by Jorge Calandrelli. Joining Bennett for this recording were Wynton Marsalis on trumpet and Al Grey on trombone.

“Mood Indigo,” as well as Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot and Cool is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: #Tony90 birthday greetings, Al Grey, Barney Bigard, Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot and Cool, Duke Ellington, Jorge Calandrelli, Tony Bennett, Winton Marsalis

August 3, 2016 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Tony Birthday Wishes Part 1

Barnes & Noble on Twitter

Wishing our good friend @itstonybennett a very Happy Birthday! #Tony90pic.twitter.com/y7QT9YzLrA

Amazon Music on Twitter

He’s been a shining light for 90 years. Happy birthday, @itstonybennett! #Tony90 http://amzn.to/2aTNSww pic.twitter.com/w5isKs6QvT

GMA Pop News on Twitter

WATCH: A look back at @itstonybennett’s life and career on his 90th birthday! #Tony90 http://abcn.ws/2avrbPX pic.twitter.com/P5JFPKh1iZ

Teahouse Records on Twitter

Happy 90th birthday to the wonderful Tony Bennett!! #Tony90 #StillGoingStrong #Jazz #Teaho… http://ift.tt/2av90GR pic.twitter.com/5aVs3CgJd5

Kim Mitchell on Twitter

Happy Birthday, Tony! You are a #livinglegend! #Tony90 #TonyBennettpic.twitter.com/HXWmrGaJdQ

Ben Jones on Twitter

Ladies and gentleman, be upstanding for the incredible, legendary #TonyBennett; 90 today! Voice of a god #Tony90pic.twitter.com/yZ35DVAomR

Apple on Twitter

AppleMusic: 90 Candles. 19 Grammys. 1 Legend. Happy Birthday itstonybennett! #Tony90 http://apple.co/2am3c2K pic.twitter.com/2cc9M2vAuJ

Filed Under: About Tony Bennett Tagged With: #Tony90 birthday greetings, Happy Birthday Tony Bennett, The Tony Bennett 90th Birthday Bash

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