The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

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Song of the Day: Maybe This Time

The song of the day for Friday, May 22, 2020, is “Maybe This Time.

About This Song

“Maybe This Time” was written in 1963 by John Kandor and Fred Ebb. It appeared in the film version of was Cabaret. It was not written for the original Broadway production. Nor was it written especially for the film version; Kander and Ebb had written the song in 1963 for Kaye Ballard. It was therefore not eligible for consideration for an Academy Award. The song is, of course, widely associated with Liza Minnelli, who sang it in the film version of Cabaret. Tony Bennett sings this song regularly at his concerts.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded this version of “Maybe This Time” in 1972 for the album With Love. Robert Farnon wrote the arrangement.

“Maybe This Time,” as well as With Love, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Easy Come, Easy Go

The song of the day for Saturday, October 19, 2019, is “Easy Come, Easy Go.”

About This Song

“Easy Come, Easy Go” was written in 1934 by Johnny Green and Edward Heyman, who wrote “Body and Soul” and other great songs. Today’s song was first recorded by Johnny Green and His Orchestra. Other recordings include those by Anita O’Day, Bobby Short, and Helen Merrill.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Easy Come, Easy Go” in 1971; it was released the following year on his album With Love. Robert Farnon wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.

“Easy Come, Easy Go,” as well as With Love, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Easy Come, Easy Go

The song of the day for Thursday, May 16, 2019, is “Easy Come, Easy Go.”

About This Song

“Easy Come, Easy Go” was written in 1934 by Johnny Green and Edward Heyman, the same songwriting team who wrote “Body and Soul.”

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Easy Come, Easy Go” in 1971 for the 1972 album With Love. Robert Farnon did the very fine arrangement.

Easy Come, Easy Go – 2011 Remaster

Easy Come, Easy Go – 2011 Remaster, a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify

“Easy Come, Easy Go,” as well as With Love, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Dream

The song of the day for Thursday, July 6, 2018 is “Dream.”

About This Song

“Dream” was written in 1944 by Johnny Mercer. It’s one of the rare songs where Mercer wrote both the lyrics and the music; others include “Harlem Butterfly” and “I Wanna Be Around.” This song has been recorded by many artists, including Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams, The Pied Pipers, Roy Orbison and Ringo Starr.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Dream” in 1971 for the album With Love. Robert Farnon did the arrangement.

Dream – 2011 Remaster

Dream – 2011 Remaster, a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify


“Dream,” as well as With Love, is available from iTunes.

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Song of the Day: Harlem Butterfly

The song of the day for Monday, October 24, 2016 is “Harlem Butterfly.”

About This Song

Written in 1956, “Harlem Butterfly” is one of the few songs where Johnny Mercer wrote the music as well the lyrics (another instance is “I Wanna Be Around”).

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “Harlem Butterfly” in 1971 for the album With Love, released in 1972. The arrangement is by Robert Farnon.

Harlem Butterfly – 2011 Remaster

Harlem Butterfly – 2011 Remaster, a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify

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“Harlem Butterfly,” as well as With Love, is available from iTunes.

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