The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams

The song of the day for Tuesday, April 23, 2019, is “Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams.”

About This Song

“Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams” was written in 1931, with music by Harry Barris and lyrics by Ted Koehler and Billy Moll. Bing Crosby made the first recording in 1931 with the Gus Arnheim Orchestra.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams” in 1964 for the album Who Can I Turn To. The arrangement is by George Siravo.

Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (And Dream Your Troubles Away) (with Ralph Sharon & his Orchestra)

Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (And Dream Your Troubles Away) (with Ralph Sharon & his Orchestra), a song by Tony Bennett, Ralph Sharon & His Orchestra on Spotify

“Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams,” as well as Who Can I Turn To, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: The Brightest Smile in Town

The song of the day for Monday, July 23, 2018 is “The Brightest Smile in Town.”

About This Song

“The Brightest Smile in Town” was written in 1963 by Barry De Vorzon, Bob Sherman and Ray Charles.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “The Brightest Smile in Town” in 1964 for the album Who Can I Turn To. George Siravo wrote the arrangement.

The Brightest Smile In Town (feat. The Ralph Sharon Trio)

Listen to The Brightest Smile In Town (feat. The Ralph Sharon Trio) on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett, Ralph Sharon Trio · 1964


“The Brightest Smile in Town,” as well as Who Can I Turn To, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Who Can I Turn To?

The song of the day for Tuesday, May 22, 2018 is “Who Can I Turn To?”.

About This Song

“Who Can I Turn To” was written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley for the British musical The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd. Producer David Merrick saw the production in London and decided to bring it to America, starting first with a nationwide tour. Around that time, Tony Bennett made this recording, which was a hit for him; this helped bring attention to the musical and helped ensure its success in the US.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Who Can I Turn To” in 1964, featuring an arrangement by George Siravo. It was released as a 45 RPM single and also on the album Who Can I Turn To.

Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)

Listen to Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1964


“Who Can I Turn To?”, as well as the album of the same name, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams

The song of the day for Tuesday, November 14, 2017 is “Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams.”

About This Song

“Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams” was written in 1931, with music by Harry Barris and lyrics by Ted Koehler and Billy Moll. This song is one of the classic Depression-era songs that hoped to help people forget their troubles and dream of better days. Bing Crosby made the first recording in 1931 with the Gus Arnheim Orchestra.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams” in 1964 for the album Who Can I Turn To. George Siravo did the arrangements and conducted the orchestra.

Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (And Dream Your Troubles Away) (with Ralph Sharon & his Orchestra)

Listen to Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (And Dream Your Troubles Away) (with Ralph Sharon & his Orchestra) on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett, Ralph Sharon & His Orchestra · 1964


“Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams,” as well as Who Can I Turn To, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Autumn Leaves

The song of the day for Saturday, September 23, 2017 is “Autumn Leaves.”

About This Song

“Les feuilles mortes” (The Dead Leaves) in the original French, was written in 1945 by Joseph Kosma and Jacques Prévert. Johnny Mercer wrote the lyrics in 1947 and the song was renamed as “Autumn Leaves.” Jo Stafford was the first artist to record the song with the English lyrics. Other notable recordings include those by Edith Piaf and Nat King Cole.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this version of “Autumn Leaves” in 1964 for the album Who Can I Turn To, with an arrangement by George Siravo.

Autumn Leaves (feat. The Ralph Sharon Trio)

Listen to Autumn Leaves (feat. The Ralph Sharon Trio) on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett, Ralph Sharon Trio · 1964


“Autumn Leave,” as well as Who Can I Turn To, is available from iTunes.

About Today

In keeping with today being the first full day of Fall, I’m delighted to present a video from Tony’s 1994 MTV Unplugged concert, featuring Bennett and The Ralph Sharon Trio playing a medley of “Autumn Leaves” and “Indian Summer.”