| Composer | Robert Farnon |
| Lyricist | Milt Raskin |
| Year Written | 1947 |
About This Song
“How Beautiful Is Night” was written as an instrumental piece in 1947. Milt Raskin wrote the lyrics later; the date of those lyrics are unknown but the first recording with lyrics was made by Sarah Vaughan in 1964.
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When I see the night
My heart is lost in flight
To some enchanted land beyond the blue
And oh, how beautiful is night with you
Stars awaken, rise and shine
Before my eyes
I’m in a wonderland
I never knew
And oh, how beautiful is night with you
The moon is new
And love holds me fast
And you are mine at last
We kiss and then
My heart sings again
When I see the night
My dreams will hold you tight
I know I’ll find you
When each day is through
And oh, how beautiful is night with you
Recordings
1971
Tony Bennett recorded “How Beautiful Is Night” on August 11, 1971. Composer Robert Farnon wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.
CO 111461
Release History
| 1971 | Columbia 45: 4-45449 |
| 1972 | Columbia LP 12″: CBS-64849 (UK) — With Love |
| 2011 | Columbia: The Complete Collection — Disc 8 — The Columbia Singles Vol 6 |