The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: Nobody Else But Me

The song of the day for Tuesday, October 22, 2024, is “Nobody Else But Me.”

About This Song

“Nobody Else But Me” was written by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein for the 1946 Broadway revival of Show Boat, replacing a reprise of “Why Do I Love You?” near the end of Act Two. It was the last song that Jerome Kern wrote; he died shortly before the 1946 production opened. This song has been used in other revivals as well.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Nobody Else But Me” on March 26, 1964, for his album When Lights Are Low. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

“Nobody Else But Me,” as well as , is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: It’s A Sin To Tell A Lie

The song of the day for Wednesday, July 24, 2024, is “It’s A Sin To Tell A Lie.”

About This Song

“It’s A Sin To Tell A Lie” was written by Billy Mayhew in 1936 and was originally introduced by Fats Waller. It’s been recorded by artists from Billie Holiday to Steve Goodman to Slim Whitman to Patti Page. And, of course, Tony Bennett.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “It’s A Sin To Tell A Lie” on March 26, 1964, for his album When Lights Are Low. The Ralph Sharon Trio accompanied Bennett on this album, with Sharon on piano, Hal Gaylord on bass, and Billy Exiner on drums. Sharon also wrote the arrangement.

“It’s A Sin To Tell A Lie,” as well as When Lights Are Low, is available on Apple Music.

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

The song of the day for Friday, March 29, 2024, is “I’ve Got Just About Everything.”

About This Song

“I’ve Got Just About Everything” was written by jazz pianist and composer Bob Dorough. Dorough wrote and directed several episodes of Schoolhouse Rock! in addition to performing and leading numerous jazz albums.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I’ve Got Just About Everything” on March 27, 1964, for the album When Lights Are Low. Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement and led The Ralph Sharon Trio, which accompanied Bennett on this album.

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

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Song of the Day: Ain’t Misbehaving

The song of the day for Tuesday, March 19, 2024, is “Ain’t Misbehaving.”

About This Song

“Ain’t Misbehaving” was written in 1929 by Fats Waller and Harry Brooks, with lyrics by Andy Razaf. Fats Waller introduced “Ain’t Misbehaving” in the 1929 musical revue Connie’s Hot Chocolates, staged at Connie’s Inn in Harlem. Andy Razaf, the lyricist, says that Waller wrote the entire song in just 45 minutes. It has become one of Waller’s most well-known songs, perhaps due to the wildly successful Broadway musical revue Ain’t Misbehaving, which opened in 1978.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Ain’t Misbehaving” on March 26, 1964, for his album When Lights Are Low. The Ralph Sharon Trio (Sharon on piano; Hal Gaylord on bass; Billy Exiner on drums) accompanied Bennett for this recording; Ralph Sharon wrote the arrangement.

“Ain’t Misbehaving,” as well as When Lights Are Low, is available on Apple Music.

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Song of the Day: The Rules of the Road

The song of the day for Tuesday, February 27, 2024, is “The Rules of the Road.”

About This Song

“The Rules of the Road” was written by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh in 1961. Significant recordings include those by Lena Horne, Shirley Horn, Anita O’Day, Nat “King” Cole, and Rosemary Clooney.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Rules of the Road” on March 26, 1964, for his album When Lights Are Low. The Ralph Sharon Trio (Sharon on piano; Hal Gaylord on bass; Billy Exiner on drums) accompanied Bennett for the album.

“The Rules of the Road,” as well as When Lights Are Low, is available on Apple Music.