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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

November 13, 2014 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: There’s A Lull In My Life

The song of the day for Thursday, November 13, 2014 is “There’s A Lull In My Life.”

About This Song

“There’s A Lull In My Life” was written ” was written for the 1937 film Wake Up and Live, where it was introduced by Alice Faye. It was composed by Harry Revel with lyrics by Mack Gordon.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this song in 1964 for the album Who Can I Turn To. The album was arranged and conducted by George Siravo and was produced by Ernie Altschuler. In addition to the orchestra (listed on the session topic in The Interactive Tony Bennett Discography), the album features the Ralph Sharon Trio, with Hal Gaylord on bass and Billy Exiner on drums.

About Today

I was reminded today by a friend of this blog what a great recording this is and so easily decided to use it as the song of the day. But in doing so, I realize that tonight there is a bit of a lull in my life. For nearly two years, I have been working on the Tony Bennett discography that I launched last night. My habit has been to do the song of the day after dinner for the following day and then spend anywhere from one to three hours working on the discography. But now this phase is completed and released and I am definitely taking a bit of break before the next phase. I have no doubt I’ll find something to do … I have a stack of books nearly a foot high on my bedside table that I have been meaning to read. But for tonight, there’s a bit of a lull in my life.

There"s a Lull In My Life

Listen to There"s a Lull In My Life on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1964


“There’s A Lull In My Life,” as well as Who Can I Turn To, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: George Siravo, Harry Revel, Mack Gordon, Wake Up and Live, Who Can I Turn To

October 30, 2014 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Autumn Leaves

The song of the day for Thursday, October 30, 2014 is “Autumn Leaves.”

About This Song

Today’s song was originally written in French in 1945, as “Les feuilles mortes,” by Joseph Kosma with lyrics by Jacques Prévert. Johnny Mercer wrote the English lyrics in 1947 and the song has been a popular standard ever since.

About This Version

Tony Bennett has recorded “Autumn Leaves” several times: in 1959 for To My Wonderful One (arranged by Frank DeVol) and in 1994 as a medley with “Indian Summer” on the MTV Unplugged television concert. Today’s version, which I truly love, is from the 1964 album Who Can I Turn To, arranged by George Siravo. Unlike the earlier version, this one has a wonderful light touch that I really enjoy. I hope you do too.

About Today

It’s a perfect autumn day here. What more excuse do I need?

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 Leaves,” as well as the album Who Can I Turn To, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Jacques Prevert, Johnny Mercer, Joseph Kosma, Les feuilles mortes, Who Can I Turn To

April 18, 2014 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Between The Devil and The Deep Blue Sea

The song of the day for Friday, April 18, 2014 is “Between The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea.”

About This Song

“Between The Devil and The Deep Blue Sea” was written by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler in 1931 for the Cotton Club revue RhythMania. Both Cab Calloway and Louis Armstrong recorded it at the time it was written.

About This Version

Today’s version of this song is from Tony Bennett’s 1964 album Who Can I Turn To. The song was arranged and conducted by George Siravo and features the Ralph Sharon Trio.

http://open.spotify.com/track/0w2zSgxWS1fwSkA4dNwWnq
“Between The Devil and The Deep Blue Sea,” as well as Who Can I Turn To, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler, Who Can I Turn To

November 13, 2013 By Suzanne 1 Comment

Song of the Day: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

The song of the day for Tuesday, November 13, 2013 is “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea.”

About This Song

“Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea” was written by Harold Arlen (music) and Ted Koehler (lyrics) in 1931 for The Cotton Club. Early on, it was recorded by Louis Armstrong and Cab Calloway. Other noted recordings include this one by Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. George Harrison recorded it for his last album, Brainwashed.

About This Version

My readers know about my love of Harold Arlen and it’s been a while since I’ve featured a Harold Arlen song. Today’s song is from Tony Bennett’s 1964 album Who Can I Turn To, produced by Ernie Altschuler. The album was arranged and conducted by George Siravo and features the Ralph Sharon Trio, with Hal Gaylord on bass and Billy Exiner on drums.

http://open.spotify.com/track/0w2zSgxWS1fwSkA4dNwWnq
“Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea,” as well as the album Who Can I Turn To, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler, Who Can I Turn To

August 19, 2013 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams

The song of the day for Monday, August 19, 2013 is “Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams.”

About This Song

“Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams” is a classic Depression-era song written by Harry Barris with lyrics by Ted Koehler and Billy Moll. The song was written in and 1931; Bing Crosby was the first person to record this song.

About This Version

Today’s song is from Tony Bennett’s 1964 album Who Can I Turn To. This song, as well as the entire album, was arranged by George Siravo and produced by Ernie Altschuler.

http://open.spotify.com/track/669cS5WKTDpyMn3A1Tg7EJ
“Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams,” as well as the album Who Can I Turn To, is available from iTunes.

Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Billy Moll, Harry Barris, Ted Koehler, Who Can I Turn To

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