The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

By Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: My Baby Just Cares For Me

The song of the day for Monday, March 3[0, 2026, 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, for Cloud 7, released in 1955. Charles Panely wrote the arrangement.

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

By Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: Makin’ Whoopee

The song of the day for Saturdayi, November 15, 2025, is “Makin’ Whoopee.”

About This Song

“Makin’ Whoopee” was written by Walter Donaldson and Gus Kahn for the 1928 musical Whoopee!, which starred Eddie Cantor and who introduced the song. It does, of course, refer to sexual intimacy and lists all the things that follow from that (wedding, honeymoon, babies, etc.). It has been widely recorded over the years.

About This Version

Tony Bennett and Cyndi Lauper recorded “Makin’ Whoopee” in 2003 for Cyndi Lauper: At Last. They were accompanied by Lee Musiker (piano), Gray Sargent (guitar), Paul Langosch (bass) and Clayton Cameron (drums).

“Makin’ Whoopee,” as well as Rarities, Outtakes & Other Delights, Vol. 2, is available on Apple Music.

By Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: My Baby Just Cares For Me

The song of the day for Monday, January 5, 2015 is “My Baby Just Cares For Me.”

About This Song

Today’s song was written by Walter Donaldson (music) and Gus Kahn (lyrics) in 1930 for the film version of Whoopee! starring Eddie Cantor. Though recorded by many artists, the song is widely associated with Nina Simone, who recorded it for her 1958 debt album Little Girl Blue.

About This Version

“My Baby Just Cares For Me” is the second song from our album of the month, Cloud 7. Coming after the medium-to-slow tempo of I Fall In Love Too Easily, this song is upbeat with an easy swing tempo. The lyrics have also been updated from 1930, with references to current film stars: Marlon Brando, Rock Hudson, Jeff Chandler and Tyrone Power. Chuck Wayne’s guitar answers Bennett’s phrases quite nicely throughout. The song is fun; Bennett and the band seem to be having a great time. Just listen to the last line of the song — “At least that what she’s tells me anyway.”

My Baby Just Cares For Me

Listen to My Baby Just Cares For Me on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1955


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