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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

February 27, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Steppin’ Out With My Baby

The song of the day for Tuesday, February 28, 2023, is “Steppin’ Out With My Baby.”

About This Song

“Steppin’ Out With My Baby” was written by Irving Berlin for the 1948 film musical Easter Parade, which starred Fred Astaire and Judy Garland. The score of Easter Parade won the Academy Award for Best Original Music Score.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Christina Aguilera recorded “Steppin’ Out With My Baby” in 2012 for the album Viva Duets.

“Steppin’ Out With My Baby,” as well as Viva Duets is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Christina Aguilera, Irving Berlin, Tony Bennett, Viva Duets

February 26, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Return to Me (Regresa a Mi)

The song of the day for Monday, February 27, 2023, is “Return to Me (Regresa a Mi).”

About This Song

“Return to Me” was written in 1957 by Carmen Lombardo and Danny DiMinno. It was first recorded by Dean Martin, in January 1958, and to this day, the song remains strongly identified with Martin. “Return To Me” was featured in a 2000 film of the same name.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Vincente Fernandez recorded “Return to Me (Regresa a Mi)” in 2012 for the album Viva Duets.

“Return to Me (Regresa a Mi),” as well as is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Carmen Lombardo, Danny DiMinno, Tony Bennett, Vincente Fernandez, Viva Duets

December 12, 2021 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Return To Me (Regresa a Mi)

The song of the day for Monday, December 13, 2021, is “Return To Me (Regresa a Mi).”

About Today

It is with sadness that The Year of Tony Bennett learned that Vicente Fernández, Tony Bennett’s duet partner for today’s song, passed away in Guadalajara, Mexico today. He was 81 years old.

About This Song

“Return To Me” was written in 1957 by Carmen Lombardo and Danny DiMinno. It was first recorded by Dean Martin, in January 1958, and to this day, the song remains strongly identified with Martin. “Return To Me” was featured in a 2000 film of the same name.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Vicente Fernández recorded “Return To Me (Regresa a Mi)” in 2012 for the album Viva Duets.

“Return To Me (Regresa a Mi),” as well as Viva Duets is available on Apple Music.

This charming video documents Bennett’s visit to Fernandez’s ranch and the recording of today’s song.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Carmen Lombardo, Danny DiMinno, Vicente Fernandez, Viva Duets

September 7, 2019 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Playlist of the Week: Tony Sings a Hispanic Song Book

The playlist for the week of September 8, 2019, is Tony Sings a Hispanic Song Book.

This week, I’m featuring music written by composers from Mexico and South America and performances with musicians from those regions, as well as the Caribbean. I hope you enjoy.

The songs from this playlist can be found on:

Duets: An American Classic
Duets II
Viva Duets
Yesterday I Heard the Rain
If I Ruled the World: Songs for the Jet Set
I Wanna Be Around

Filed Under: Playlist of the Week Tagged With: Alejandro Sanz, Duets II, Duets: An American Classic, I Wanna Be Around, If I Ruled The World: Songs For The Jet Set, Juanes, Marie Gadu, Vicente Fernadez, Vicentico, Viva Duets, Yesterday I Heard The Rain

March 1, 2019 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Yesterday I Heard the Rain

The song of the day for Saturday, March 2, 2019, is “Yesterday I Heard the Rain.”

About This Song

“Yesterday I Heard the Rain” was written in 1968 by Mexican composer Armando Manzanero, with English lyrics by Gene Lees. Entitled “Esta Tarde Vi Llover” in the original Spanish, is one of Manzanero’s most highly regarded songs. Born in 1935, Manzanero studied music in Mexico City and composed his first song at the age of fifteen. At the age of sixteen, he became a professional pianist. His songs, like “Yesterday I Heard The Rain” are beautiful and romantic songs. He is considered to be one of the most successful composers from Latin America.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Yesterday I Heard the Rain” in 1968 for the album also titled Yesterday I Heard the Rain. Torrie Zito wrote the very fine arrangement.

Yesterday I Heard The Rain (Esta Tarde Vi Llover) – 2011 Remaster

Yesterday I Heard The Rain (Esta Tarde Vi Llover) – 2011 Remaster, a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify

“Yesterday I Heard the Rain,” as well as the album of the same name, is available from iTunes.

About Today

Tony Bennett and Alejandro Sanz recorded “Yesterday I Heard the Rain” for the 2012 album Viva Duets. Here is a video of the recording of the song.

Yesterday I Heard the Rain (from Duets II: The Great Performances)

Music video by Tony Bennett & Alejandro Sanz performing Yesterday I Heard The Rain. (C) 2011 Sony Music Entertainment

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Alejandro Sanz, Armando Manzanero, Gene Lees, Tony Bennett, Torrie Zito, Viva Duets, Yesterday I Heard The Rain

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