Summer of '42 is a studio album by Tony Bennett, released in 1971 by Columbia Records. The album was produced by Don Costa and recorded in 1971, taking its title from the 1971 film of the same name directed by Robert Mulligan.
The album includes the title track 'The Summer Knows', composed by Michel Legrand with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman, which was the main theme of the film. Bennett also performs other romantic ballads and standards of the era, such as 'What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?' and 'If I Ruled the World'.
The album reached number 134 on the Billboard 200 chart. Although not a major commercial success, it is appreciated by Bennett's followers for its nostalgic atmosphere and the quality of the vocal performances.