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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

January 1, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: More Than You Know

The song of the day for Thursday, January 2, 2020, is “The song of the day for is ” More Than You Know.”

About This Song

More Than You Know” was written by Vincent Youmans, Billy Rose, and Edward Eliscu for the 1929 Broadway musical Great Day, which only ran for 36 performances. In spite of its poor run on Broadway, the score was considered very good and so it got sold to Hollywood, where it was to be a starring vehicle for Joan Crawford. Eight weeks into production, the film was shut down and was never released. Thankfully, this song remained popular, in many ways thanks to Fanny Brice, who was married to Billy Rose, and sang the song in her performances with the Ziegfeld Follies. It has been widely recorded by jazz and popular artists since it was written.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “More Than You Know” for his 1961 album My Heart Sings. Ralph Burns, who had collaborated with Bennett in 1959 for Hometown, My Town, was the arranger and conductor for the album.

” More Than You Know,” as well as My Heart Sings, is available from iTunes.”

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Billy Rose, Edward Eliscu, My Heart Sings, Ralph Burns, Tony Bennett, Vincent Youmans

March 16, 2019 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: More Than You Know

The song of the day for Sunday, March 17, 2019, is “More Than You Know.”

About This Song

“More Than You Know” was written in 1929 by Vincent Youmans (music) with Billy Rose and Edward Eliscu (lyrics). It was written for the Broadway musical Great Day, which only ran for 36 performances. In spite of its poor run on Broadway, the score was considered very good and so it got sold to Hollywood, where it was to be a starring vehicle for Joan Crawford. Eight weeks into production, the film was shut down and was never released. Thankfully, this song remained popular, in many ways thanks to Fanny Brice, who was married to Billy Rose and sang the song in her performances with the Ziegfeld Follies. It has been widely recorded by jazz and popular artists since it was written.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “More Than You Know” for his 1961 album My Heart Sings, featuring an arrangement by Ralph Burns, who had previously arranged Hometown, My Town, released in 1959.

More Than You Know – Remastered

More Than You Know – Remastered, a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify

“More Than You Know,” as well as My Heart Sings, is available from iTunes

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Billy Rose, Edward Eliscu, My Heart Sings, Ralph Burns, Tony Bennett, Vincent Youmans

August 26, 2017 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Without a Song

The song of the day for Sunday, August 27, 2017 is “Without a Song.”

About This Song

“Without a Song” was written 1929, with music by Vincent Youmans and lyrics by Billy Rose and Edward Eliscu, for the musical Great Day. It has been recorded by artists ranging from Perry Como to Mario Lanza to Frank Sinatra. Great Day was set in 19th century Louisiana; as a result some of the lyrics have been changed over time to remove language that is now considered objectionable.

About This Version

Tony Bennett first recorded “Without a Song” in 1956 for the album Tony; he sang it again in 1962 at his Carnegie Hall concert. Today, we’re featuring his 1958 recording with Count Basie and His Orchestra for the album In Person!

Without A Song

Listen to Without A Song on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1959.


“Without a Song,” as well as In Person!, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: A Great Day In Harlem, Billy Rose, Count Basie and His Orchestra, Edward Eliscu, Great Day, Tony Bennett, Vincent Youmans

June 18, 2017 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: More Than You Know

The song of the day for Monday, June 19, 2017 is “More Than You Know.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “More Than You Know,” was written in 1929, with music by Vincent Youmans and lyrics by Billy Rose and Edward Eliscu for the Broadway musical Great Day, which only ran for 36 performances. In spite of its poor run on Broadway, the score was considered very good and so it got sold to Hollywood, where it was to be a starring vehicle for Joan Crawford. Eight weeks into production, the film was shut down and was never released. Thankfully, this song remained popular, in many ways thanks to Fanny Brice, who was married to Billy Rose, and sang the song in her performances with the Ziegfeld Follies. It has been widely recorded by jazz and popular artists since it was written.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded the Ralph Burns arrangement of “More Than You Know” in 1961 for the album My Heart Sings.

More Than You Know

Listen to More Than You Know on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1961.


“More Than You Know,” as well as My Heart Sings, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Billy Rose, Edward Eliscu, My Heart Sings, Ralph Burns, Tony Bennett, Vincent Youmans

May 24, 2016 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: More Than You Know

The song of the day for Wednesday, May 25, 2016 is “More Than You Know.”

About This Song

“More Than You Know” was written in 1929, with music by Vincent Youmans and lyrics by Billy Rose and Edward Eliscu. The song was written for the Broadway musical Great Day, which only ran for 36 performances. In spite of its poor run on Broadway, the score was considered very good and so it got sold to Hollywood, where it was to be a starring vehicle for Joan Crawford. Eight weeks into production, the film was shut down and was never released. Thankfully, this song remained popular, in many ways thanks to Fanny Brice, who was married to Billy Rose, and sang the song in her performances with the Ziegfeld Follies. It has been widely recorded by jazz and popular artists since it was written.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this wonderful version of “More Than You Know” in 1961 for his album My Heart Sings. The arrangement is by Ralph Burns, who also arranged Hometown, My Town in 1959.

More Than You Know

Listen to More Than You Know on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1961.


“More Than You Know,” as well as My Heart Sings, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Billy Rose, Edward Eliscu, Fanny Brice, My Heart Sings, Vincent Youmans, Ziegfeld Follies

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