Steppin’ Out With My Baby

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PROFILE
Composer and Lyricist Irving Berlin
Year Written 1947
About Steppin’ Out With My Baby
“Steppin’ Out With My Baby” was written for the 1948 film musical Easter Parade, which starred Fred Astaire and Judy Garland. The score of Easter Parade won the Academy Award for Best Original Music Score.

Lyrics

Steppin’ out with my baby
Can’t go wrong ’cause I’m in right
It’s for sure, not for maybe
That I’m all dressed up tonight

Steppin’ out with my honey
Can’t be bad to feel so good
Never felt quite so sunny
And I keep on knockin’ wood

There’ll be smooth sailin’ ’cause I’m trimmin’ my sails
In my top hat and my white tie and my tails

Steppin’ out with my baby
Can’t go wrong ’cause I’m in right
Ask me when will the day be
The big day may be tonight

If I seem to scintillate
It’s because I’ve got a date
A date with a package of
The good things that come with love
You don’t have to ask me
I won’t waste your time
But if you should ask me
Why I feel sublime

There’ll be smooth sailin’ ’cause I’m trimmin’ my sails
In my top hat and my white tie and my tails

Steppin’ out with my baby
Can’t go wrong ’cause I’m in right
Ask me when will the day be
The big day may be tonight

Session / Album Information

1993

“Steppin’ Out With My Baby” was recorded in July 1993 and was released that year on Steppin’ Out. It was arranged by Tony Bennett and Ralph Sharon.

Steppin" out with My Baby

Listen to Steppin" out with My Baby on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1993

This recording released on:

  • 1993: Columbia CD: CK 57424 — Steppin’ Out
  • 2000: Columbia/Legacy CD: CK 63570 — The Ultimate Tony Bennett
  • 2000: Sony Music CD: 63570 — The Ultimate Tony Bennett
  • 2002: Columbia/Legacy CD: 86634 — The Essential Tony Bennett
  • 2004: Columbia/Legacy CD: C5K 92784 — Fifty Years: The Artistry of Tony Bennett
  • 2008: Columbia/RPM/Legacy CD: 731397 — The Essential Tony Bennett [Limited Edition 3.0]
  • 2011: Disc #59 in The Tony Bennett Complete Collection (88697874602-JK58) Steppin’ Out
  • 2013: Columbia/Legacy – Sixty Years: The Artistry of Tony Bennett

1994

“Steppin’ Out With My Baby” was recorded and televised live on April 12, 1994 on MTV. The MTV Unplugged album was released in June of that year. The songs from the televised concert were arranged by Tony Bennett and the Ralph Sharon Trio.

Steppin" Out With My Baby - Live Version

Listen to Steppin" Out With My Baby - Live Version on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1994

This recording released on:

  • 1993: Columbia CD: CK 66214 — MTV Unplugged
  • 2011: Discs #60/61 in The Tony Bennett Complete Collection (88697874602-JK59) MTV Unplugged

2006-1

“Steppin’ Out With My Baby” was recorded on June 17, 2006 with Michael Bublé and was released that same year on Duets: An American Classic [Target Stores].

This recording released on:

  • 2006: RPM Records/Columbia CD: 82876887352 — Duets: An American Classic [Target Stores]
  • 2011: RPM Records/Columbia CD:  — Duets II [UK Tesco]

2006-2

“Steppin’ Out With My Baby” was recorded in February, 2006 with Delta Goodrem and was released that same year on Duets: An American Classic [Australia].

This recording released on:

  • 2006: RPM Records/Columbia CD: 828768858721 — Duets: An American Classic [Australia]

2012

“Stepping’ Out With My Baby”was recorded in 2012 with Christina Aguilera and released on Viva Duets.

Steppin" Out with My Baby (with Christina Aguilera)

Listen to Steppin" Out with My Baby (with Christina Aguilera) on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett, Christina Aguilera · 2012

This recording released on:

  • 2012: RPM Records/Columbia CD: 88725473102 – Viva Duets
  • 2012: RPM Records/Columbia CD: 88765400972 – Viva Duets (Target Release)
  • 2012: RPM Records/Columbia CD: 88765402412 – Viva Duets (Deluxe edition)

The Kid’s a Dreamer

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PROFILE
Composer Douglas Arthur
Lyricist Herb Hendler
Year Written 1948
About The Kid’s a Dreamer
“The Kid’s a Dreamer” was first recorded by Rosemary Clooney in 1949 and was a big hit for her. Joe Mooney also did a well-recieved recording.

Lyrics

The kid’s a dreamer
You’ll never change him
His world is so shiny and nice
But the sun’s in his eyes
His sights are too high
You see, he’s the kid from fool’s paradise

The kid’s a gambler
You’ll never change him
He’ll bet every roll of the dice
And he laughs as each toss
Increases his loss
You see, he’s the kid from fool’s paradise

So kiss him goodbye as quick as you can
And run away faster than you ever ran
Your friend is a child
Who looks like a man
Believe me I know
I’m his greatest fan

The kid’s a lover
You’ll never change him
He’ll keep juggling old shoes and new rice
Though he talks a great game
He won’t share his name
Stay away from the kid from fool’s paradise.

Session / Album Information

1963

“The Kid’s a Dreamer” was recorded on November 6, 1963 and released in 1964 on the album The Many Moods of Tony. It was arranged by Dick Hyman. Bobby Hackett is featured on cornet.

The Kid"s A Dreamer

Listen to The Kid"s A Dreamer on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1964

This recording released on:

  • 1964: Columbia 45: 4-42996
  • 1964: Columbia LP 12″: CS 8941 — The Many Moods Of Tony
  • 1964: Columbia LP 12″ (Mono): CL 2141 — The Many Moods Of Tony
  • 1964: CBS LP 12″: SBPG 62245 — The Many Moods Of Tony [UK]
  • 1965: CBS 45: BA-221098
  • 2011: Disc #28 in The Tony Bennett Complete Collection (88697874602-JK27) The Many Moods of Tony

It Was Written in the Stars

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PROFILE
Composer Harold Arlen
Lyricist Leo Robin
Year Written 1948
About It Was Written in the Stars
Arlen and Robin wrote “It Was Written In the Stars” for the 1948 movie Casbah, which starred Yvonne DeCarlo, Tony Martin and Peter Lorre. Tony Martin introduced the song in the movie.

Lyrics

It was written in the stars
What was written in the stars shall be
It was written in the skies
That the heart and not the eyes shall see

And so whether it bring joy
Whether it bring woe
It shall be done
Now suddenly I know
You are the one

Here as in a daydream
By my side you stand
Here with my tomorrows
In your hands

It was written high above
That I have to have your love
Or I’ll never be free
And cloudy though the day be
Crazy though I may be
What the stars foretold shall be

Here as in a daydream
By my side you stand
Here with my tomorrows
In your hands

It was written high above
That I have to have your love
Or I’ll never be free
And cloudy though the day be
Crazy though I may be
What the stars foretold shall be

And so shall it be

Session / Album Information

1960

This song was recorded on August 17, 1960 and released in 1960 on the album Tony Bennett Sings a String of Harold Arlen.

It Was Written In The Stars

Listen to It Was Written In The Stars on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1960

This recording released on:

  • 1960: Columbia LP 12″: CS 8359 — A String Of Harold Arlen
  • 1960: Columbia LP 12″ (Mono): CL 1559 — A String Of Harold Arlen
  • 1960:  Philips LP 12″ (Mono): BBL 7455 — Sings A String Of Harold Arlen (UK)
  • Sony Music CD: SMSP A 8359 — A String Of Harold Arlen
  • 1975: Columbia LP 12″: KG 33376 — Let’s Fall In Love With The Songs Of Harold Arlen And Cy Coleman
  • 1990: CBS/Sony CD: CSCS-5244 — Sings A String Of Harold Arlen [Japan]
  • 2011: Disc #18 in The Tony Bennett Complete Collection (88697874602-JK18) Tony Bennett Sings a String of Harold Arlen

It Only Happens When I Dance With You

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PROFILE
Composer and Lyricist Irving Berlin
Year Written 1948
About It Only Happens When I Dance With You
It Only Happens When I Dance With You is one of the many fine songs that Irving Berlin wrote for the 1948 film Easter Parade, which starred Fred Astaire and Judy Garland.

Lyrics

It only happens when I dance with you
That trip to Heaven till the dance is through

With no one else do the Heavens seem quite so near
Why does it happen, dear only with you?

Two cheeks together can be so divine
But only when those cheeks are yours and mine

I’ve danced with dozens of others the whole night through
But the thrill that comes with Spring
When anything could happen
That only happens with you

Session / Album Information

1993

“It Only Happens When I Dance With You” was recorded in July 1993 and was released that year on Steppin’ Out. It was arranged by Tony Bennett and Ralph Sharon.

It Only Happens When I Dance with You

Listen to It Only Happens When I Dance with You on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1993

This recording released on:

  • 1993: Columbia CD: CK 57424 — Steppin’ Out
  • 2011: Disc #59 in The Tony Bennett Complete Collection (88697874602-JK58) Steppin’ Out

For Every Man There’s A Woman

For Every Man There's A Woman
PROFILE
Composer Harold Arlen
Lyricist Leo Robin
Year Written 1938
ABOUT For Every Man There’s A Woman
For Every Man There’s a Woman was written for the 1948 film Casbah, starring Yvonne De Carlo and Tony Martin and also featured Peter Lorre. This song was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song, though it lost to Buttons and Bows.

Lyrics

For every man there’s a woman
For every life there’s a plan
And wise men know it was ever so
Since the world began, woman was made for man
Where is she, where is the woman for me?

For every prince there’s a princess
For every Joe there’s a Joan
And if you wait, you will find the mate
Born for you alone, happy to be your own
Where is she, where is the woman for me?

Find the one, find the one
Then together you will find the sun

For every heart there’s a moment
For every hand, a glove
And for every woman, a man to love

For every heart there’s a moment
For every hand, a glove
And for every woman, a man to love
Where is she, where is the one for me?

Session / Album Information

1960

This song was recorded on August 17, 1960 and released in 1960 on the album Tony Bennett Sings a String of Harold Arlen.

For Every Man There"s A Woman

Listen to For Every Man There"s A Woman on Spotify. Song · Tony Bennett · 1960

This recording released on:

  • 1960: Columbia LP 12″: CS 8359 — A String Of Harold Arlen
  • 1960: Columbia LP 12″ (Mono): CL 1559 — A String Of Harold Arlen
  • 1960: Philips LP 12″ (Mono): BBL 7455 — Sings A String Of Harold Arlen (UK)
  • Sony Music CD: SMSP A 8359 — A String Of Harold Arlen
  • 1990: CBS/Sony CD: CSCS-5244 — Sings A String Of Harold Arlen [Japan]
  • 1990: Columbia House Music Collection CD: C22 8015 — The Great American Composers: Harold Arlen
  • 2011: Disc #18 in The Tony Bennett Complete Collection (88697874602-JK18) Tony Bennett Sings a String of Harold Arlen

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