In early 1955 a number of leading pop artists, including Perry Como,
tried to jump on the currently 'hip' bandwagon of Rhythm and Blues.

YouTube poster TheProf45 (Bob Moke) tells us:
"This rockin' treatment of the early 1930's tune was Tony's most
successful single during the year 1955."

Close Your Eyes [Columbia 4-40427]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8AZk-2oO00

In The Billboard, Jan 29, 1955 issue there is a full page promotion
of Tony Bennett's new record on page 21 :-)

DIG THE CRAZIEST !!!

HE SWINGS !!

HE ROCKS !!

HE GOES !!

ASTOUNDING RHYTHM and BLUES RENDITION

https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/50s/1955/Billboard%201955-01-29.pdf
page 19 here

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