Duets: An American Classic (2006) - Grammy Winner!
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Product Summary
Song Listing
Disc 1
Song Title
Sample
1. Lullaby of Broadway ~ Tony Bennett
2. Smile ~ Tony Bennett
3. Put on a Happy Face ~ Tony Bennett
4. Very Thought of You, The ~ Tony Bennett
5. Shadow of Your Smile, The - (Spanish) ~ Tony Bennett
6. Rags to Riches ~ Tony Bennett
7. Good Life, The ~ Tony Bennett
8. Cold, Cold Heart ~ Tony Bennett
9. If I Ruled the World ~ Tony Bennett
10. Best Is Yet to Come, The ~ Tony Bennett
11. For Once in My Life ~ Tony Bennett
12. Are You Havin' Any Fun? ~ Tony Bennett
13. Because of You ~ Tony Bennett
14. Just in Time ~ Tony Bennett
15. Boulevard of Broken Dreams, The ~ Tony Bennett
16. I Wanna Be Around ~ Tony Bennett
17. Sing, You Sinners ~ Tony Bennett
18. I Left My Heart In San Francisco ~ Tony Bennett
19. How Do You Keep the Music Playing? ~ Tony Bennett
| Released shortly after Tony Bennett's 80th birthday, 2006's Duets: An Amercian Classic finds the beloved jazz/pop vocalist collaborating with an impressive array of friends and admirers. Amidst a backdrop of lush string and horn arrangements, Bennett, still in remarkably bold voice despite his age, shines on these winning tracks. Highlights include the buoyant "Lullaby of Broadway" (with the Dixie Chicks), the lightly swinging "I Wanna Be Around" (with U2's Bono), and a rendition of one of Bennett's smooth signature tunes, "The Best Is Yet to Come" (with Diana Krall). While duet albums can be spotty affairs, Bennett and his well-selected singing partners make this a thoroughly enjoyable set.
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Album Notes and Credits
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Personnel: Tony Bennett (vocals); Diana Krall, Dixie Chicks, Elton John, George Michael, James Taylor , John Legend, Juanes, k.d. lang, Michael Bubl?, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Tim McGraw, Elvis Costello, Barbra Streisand, Billy Joel, Bono , Celine Dion (vocals). |
Producer: Phil Ramone |
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Technical Info
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Release Date : 09/26/2006 |
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Original Release Date : 2006 |
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Catalog ID : 09792 |
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Label : Columbia (USA) |
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Number of Discs : 1 |
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Studio/Live : Studio |
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Mono/Stereo : Stereo |
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SPAR Code : n/a |
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UPC : 00828768097922 |
Professional Reviews
Rolling Stone (pp.72-74)
- 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "That Bennett, now eighty, sings magnificently is little surprise. What is surprising is the way he and his crack quartet inspire the rhythmic and tonal best from the [guests]...."
- 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "That Bennett, now eighty, sings magnificently is little surprise. What is surprising is the way he and his crack quartet inspire the rhythmic and tonal best from the [guests]...."
Bio
One of the finest voices of 20th century American pop, Tony Bennett began his career in the '50s, under the watchful eye of producer Mitch Miller, recording huge hits such as "Boulevard of Broken Dreams," and "Because of You." In 1958, his album BASIE SWINGS-BENNETT SINGS was a precursor to later jazz-based work. That same year, "Firefly" was Bennett's last US Top 40 entry until 1962, when he made a major comeback with the Grammy-winning "I Left My Heart In San Francisco." In '93 and '94 he was awarded Grammys for his albums PERFECTLY FRANK and STEPPIN' OUT.Related Products
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