The song of the day for Sunday, August 8, 2021, is “I’m Comin’ Virginia.”

About This Song

“I’m Comin’ Virginia” was written in 1926 by Donald Heywood and Will Marion Cook. It’s been recorded by many of the great jazz performers: Bix Beiderbecke, Bunny Berigan, Louis Armstrong, Bing Crosby with the Paul Whiteman Orchestra, and Ruby Braff. Alec Wilder in American Popular Song notes that it is “.. an unusual and a very good song.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I’m Comin’ Virginia” in 1961 for the album My Heart Sings. It was arranged and conducted by Ralph Burns.

“I’m Comin’ Virginia,” as well as My Heart Sings is available on Apple Music.

The song of the day for Saturday, March 13, 2021, is “I’m Comin’ Virginia.”

About This Song

“I’m Comin’ Virginia” was written in 1926 by Donald Heywood, with lyrics by Will Marion Cook. It was recorded by many of the great jazz performers: Bix Beiderbecke, Bunny Berigan, Louis Armstrong, Bing Crosby with the Paul Whiteman Orchestra, and Ruby Braff. Alec Wilder in American Popular Song that it is “.. an unusual and a very good song.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I’m Comin’ Virginia” for his 1961 album My Heart Sings. It features a great arrangement by Ralph Burns.

“I’m Comin’ Virginia,” as well as My Heart Sings, is available from Apple Music.

The song of the day for Friday, June 16, 2017 is “I’m Coming Virginia.”

About This Song

Today’s song, “I’m Coming Virginia,” was written in 1926 by Donald Heywood (music) and Will Marion Cook (lyrics). This song has been recorded by many of the great jazz performers: Bix Beiderbecke, Bunny Berigan, Louis Armstrong, Bing Crosby with the Paul Whiteman Orchestra, and Ruby Braff. Alec Wilder in American Popular Song noted that it is “.. an unusual and a very good song.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “I’m Coming Virginia” in 1961 for his album My Heart Sings. This song, as well as the entire album, was arranged by Ralph Burns.

“I’m Coming Virginia,” as well as My Heart Sings, is available from iTunes.