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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

September 21, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I’ve Got Just About Everything

The song of the day for Friday, September 22, 2023, is “I’ve Got Just About Everything.”

About This Song

Written by the marvelous jazz pianist and composer Bob Dorough, this song is a true joy to listen to. In his liner notes for Forty Years: The Artistry of Tony Bennett, Bennett says that “this one explains how a singer feels when he sings a song everyone likes.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I’ve Got Just About Everything” on March 27, 1964, for his album When Lights Are Low. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement and it’s wonderful. Sharon’s work on the piano is terrific. Playing with Ralph Sharon are Hal Gaylord on bass and Billy Exiner on drums.

“I’ve Got Just About Everything,” as well as When Lights Are Low, is available on Apple Music.

As an extra treat today, here’s Bob Dorough singing his song. And no, I have no idea who Aralee is.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bob Dorough, Ralph Sharon, Tony Bennett, When Lights Are Low

September 18, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: The Rules of the Road

The song of the day for Tuesday, September 19, 2023, is “The Rules of the Road.”

About This Song

“The Rules of the Road” was written in 1961 by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh. In addition to several recordings by Tony Bennett, the song has also been recorded by Lena Horne, Shirley Horne, Nat King Cole, and Rosemary Clooney.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Rules of the Road” on March 26, 1964, for his album Tony Sings For Two. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

“The Rules of the Road,” as well as Tony Sings For Two, is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Carolyn Leigh, Cy Coleman, Ralph Sharon, Tony Bennett, When Lights Are Low

July 4, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Oh! You Crazy Moon

The song of the day for Wednesday, July 5, 2023, is “Oh! You Crazy Moon.”

About This Song

“Oh! You Crazy Moon” was written in 1939 by Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke. It was the first song that Van Heusen and Burke wrote together in what would be a long and successful partnership. The bouncy, uptempo song gained immediate popularity and was widely recorded.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Oh! You Crazy Moon” on February 6, 1964, for his album When Lights Are Low. It was arranged by Ralph Sharon and features the Ralph Sharon Trio, with Sharon on piano, Hal Gaylord on bass, and Billy Exiner on drums.

“Oh! You Crazy Moon,” as well as When Lights Are Low is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Billy Exiner, Hal Gaylord, Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke, Ralph Sharon, Tony Bennett, When Lights Are Low

April 18, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: When Lights Are Low

The song of the day for Wednesday, April 19, 2023, is “When Lights Are Low.”

About This Song

“When Lights Are Low” was written by Benny Carter and Spencer Williams in 1936, when both artists were living and working in Europe. Carter was the staff arranger at BBC during that time.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “When Lights Are Low” on March 26, 1964, for the album When Lights Are Low. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

“When Lights Are Low,” as well as the album When Lights Are Low is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Benny Carter, Ralph Sharon, Spencer Williams, Tony Bennett, When Lights Are Low

April 1, 2023 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: I’ve Got Just About Everything

The song of the day for Sunday, April 2, 2023, is “I’ve Got Just About Everything.”

About This Song

Written by the marvelous jazz pianist and composer Bob Dorough, this song is a true joy to listen to. In his liner notes for Forty/Fifty Years: The Artistry of Tony Bennett, Bennett says that “this one explains how a singer feels when he sings a song everyone likes.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I’ve Got Just About Everything” on March 27, 1964, for the album When Lights Are Low. Sharon’s arrangement and his piano are just great.

“I’ve Got Just About Everything,” as well as When Lights Are Low is available on Apple Music.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Bob Dorough, Ralph Sharon, Tony Bennett, When Lights Are Low

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