The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: My Mom

The song of the day for Sunday, May 14, 2023, is “My Mom.”

About This Song

“My Mom” was written in 1932 by Walter Donaldson and was quite popular when it was written with recordings by George Jessell and Rudy Vallee, among others. Tony Bennett relates in his autobiography The Good Life, that his father used to sing this song to him and his brothers and sisters when they were children.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “My Mom” in June 1998 for his album of music for children, The Playground.

“My Mom,” as well as The Playground is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: My Baby Just Cares For Me

The song of the day for Saturday, July 23, 2022, is “My Baby Just Cares For Me.”

About This Song

“My Baby Just Cares For Me” was written by Walter Donaldson and Gus Kahn for the 1930 film version of Whoopee! with Eddie Cantor. Though recorded by many artists, the song is widely associated with Nina Simone, who recorded it for her 1958 debut album Little Girl Blue.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “My Baby Just Cares For Me” on December 22, 1954, and released in 1955 on the album Cloud 7. Charles Panely did the arrangement,

“My Baby Just Cares For Me” as well as Cloud 7 is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: My Baby Just Cares For Me

The song of the day for Friday, August 28, 2020, is “My Baby Just Cares For Me.”

About This Song

“My Baby Just Cares For Me” was written by Walter Donaldson and Gus Kahn for the 1930 film version of Whoopee! with Eddie Cantor. Though recorded by many artists, the song is widely associated with Nina Simone, who recorded it for her 1958 debut album Little Girl Blue.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “My Baby Just Cares For Me” for Cloud 7, his first full-length album, released in 1955. It was arranged by Charles Panely.

“My Baby Just Cares For Me,” as well as Cloud 7, is available from Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: My Mom

The song of the day for Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, 2018 is “My Mom.”

About This Song

This lovely 1932 song by Walter Donaldson was quite popular at time, with recordings by George Jessell and Rudy Vallee, among others. Tony Bennett relates in his autobiography The Good Life, that his father used to sing this song to him and his brothers and sisters when they were children.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “My Mom” in 1998 for his album The Playground, featuring songs for children. The lovely piano accompaniment is from Ralph Sharon.

My Mom

Listen to My Mom on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1998.


“My Mom,” as well as The Playground, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: My Mom

The song of the day for Sunday, May 14, 2017 is “My Mom.”

About This Song

This lovely 1932 song by Walter Donaldson was quite popular at time, with recordings by George Jessell and Rudy Vallee, among others. Tony Bennett relates in his autobiography The Good Life, that his father used to sing this song to him and his brothers and sisters when they were children.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “My Mom” in 1998 for his album for children, The Playground.

My Mom

Listen to My Mom on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1998.


“My Mom,” as well as The Playground, is available from iTunes.

About Today

The Year of Tony Bennett honors all of our mothers, including those who are no longer here, but are always with us.

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