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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

February 9, 2025 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I Remember You

The song of the day for Sunday, February 9, 2025, is “I Remember You.”

About This Song

“I Remember You” was written by Victor Schertzinger and Johnny Mercer in 1941 for the movie The Fleet’s In (directed by the composer Schertzinger), where it was introduced by Dorothy Lamour. Schertzinger died from a heart attack prior to the 1942 release of The Fleet’s In. It is said that Mercer wrote the lyric for Judy Garland, with whom he was said to be in love. The song has been widely recorded over the decades and remains popular today. Notable recordings include those by Tony Bennett, Chet Baker, Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall, and Dinah Washington.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Remember You” in 2004 for his album The Art of Romance. Johnny Mandel was the musical director for The Art of Excellence and conducted and wrote the arrangements.

“I Remember You,” as well as The Art of Romance, is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Johnny Mandel, Johnny Mercer, The Art of Romance, Tony Bennett, Victor Schertzinger

May 10, 2024 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Tangerine

The song of the day for Friday, May 10, 2024, is “Tangerine.”

About This Song

“Tangerine” was written by Victor Schertzinger and Johnny Mercer for the 1942 movie The Fleet’s In, which starred Dorothy Lamour, William Holden, Eddie Bracken and introduced Betty Hutton. The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, with vocalists Helen O’Connell and Bob Eberly, made a very successful recording in 1942.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Tangerine” in June 1995 for his album Here’s to the Ladies. For his album, he recorded songs made famous by notable women singers in the 20th century; Tangerine was recorded in tribute to Helen O’Connell. It was arranged and conducted by Bill Holman.

“Tangerine,” as well as Here’s To The Ladies, is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bill Holman, Helen O'Connell, Here's To The Ladies, Johnny Mercer, Tony Bennett, Victor Schertzinger

February 1, 2024 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I Remember You

The song of the day for Thursday,. February 2, 2024, is “I Remember You.”

About This Song

“I Remember You” was written by Victor Schertzinger and Johnny Mercer for the 1942 movie The Fleet’s In (directed by the composer Schertzinger), where it was introduced by Dorothy Lamour. It is said that Mercer wrote the lyric for Judy Garland, with whom he was said to be in love. The song has been widely recorded over the decades and remains popular today. Notable recordings include those by Tony Bennett, Chet Baker, Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall, and Dinah Washington.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Remember You” in 2004 for his album The Art of Romance. It was arranged by Johnny Mandel.

“I Remember You,” as well as The Art of Romance, is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Johnny Mandel, Johnny Mercer, The Art of Romance, Tony Bennett, Victor Schertzinger

June 30, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I Remember You

The song of the day for Saturday, July 1, 2023, is “I Remember You.”

About This Song

“I Remember You” was written by Victor Schertzinger and Johnny Mercer in 1941 for the 1942 movie The Fleet’s In (directed by the composer Schertzinger), where it was introduced by Dorothy Lamour. It is said that Mercer wrote the lyric for Judy Garland, with whom he was said to be in love. The song has been widely recorded over the decades and remains popular today. Notable recordings include those by Tony Bennett, Chet Baker, Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall, and Dinah Washington.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Remember You” in 2004 for his album The Art of Romance. It was arranged and conducted by Johnny Mandel.

The Art of Romance won the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.

“I Remember You,” as well as The Art of Romance is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Johnny Mandel, Johnny Mercer, The Art of Romance, Tony Bennett, Victor Schertzinger

August 17, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I Remember You

The song of the day for Wednesday, August 18, 2021, is “I Remember You.”

About This Song

“I Remember You” was written by Victor Schertzinger and Johnny Mercer for the 1942 movie The Fleet’s In (directed by the composer Schertzinger), where it was introduced by Dorothy Lamour. It is said that Mercer wrote the lyric for Judy Garland, with whom he was said to be in love. The song has been widely recorded over the decades and remains popular today. Notable recordings include those by Tony Bennett, Chet Baker, Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall, and Dinah Washington.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I Remember You” in 2004 for the album The Art of Romance. Johnny Mandel wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

The Art of Romance has a very special place in my heart. The release of this album came about the same time I bought my first iPod and I listened to this album daily, sometimes several times a day, for weeks. I fell in love. I have gifted the CD of The Art of Romance to several friends and all of them have wound up Tony Bennett fans. It’s a beautiful album that tells the story of a romance, from beginning to end. I also adore the photograph of Tony on the cover. And it’s full of great songs, such today’s “I Remember You.”

I Remember You

Listen to I Remember You on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 2004

“I Remember You,” as well as The Art of Romance is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Johnny Mandel, Johnny Mercer, The Art of Romance, Tony Bennett, Victor Schertzinger

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