Tony Bennett was an iconic American jazz and traditional pop singer, known for his smooth voice and timeless hits.
He won 20 Grammy Awards throughout his career, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Bennett was born to Italian immigrant parents in Queens, New York, and grew up in poverty after his father's death.
Biography
Early Life
Anthony Dominick Benedetto, known to the world as Tony Bennett, was born on August 3, 1926, in Long Island City, Queens, New York. He was the son of Italian immigrants, with his father, John Benedetto, working as a grocer and his mother, Anna, as a seamstress. Growing up in a modest household, Bennett faced the challenges of poverty after his father's death when he was just ten years old. Despite these hardships, he developed a passion for music early on, influenced by artists like Al Jolson and Louis Armstrong. By the age of ten, he was already performing, showcasing his talent at significant events such as the opening of the Triborough Bridge.
Career
Bennett's professional music career began in the early 1950s, where he quickly rose to fame with hits like "Because of You" and "Rags to Riches." His unique blend of jazz and traditional pop resonated with audiences, leading to numerous chart-topping singles and a loyal fan base. Over the decades, he released a remarkable catalog of albums, including classics like "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" and "Blue Velvet." Bennett's artistry extended beyond music; he was also a talented painter, exhibiting his work globally and even being commissioned by the United Nations.
Legacy
Tony Bennett's contributions to music earned him an impressive array of accolades, including 20 Grammy Awards and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. He was recognized as a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master and received the Kennedy Center Honors. Beyond his musical achievements, Bennett was a passionate advocate for arts education, founding the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in New York. His legacy is marked not only by his timeless music but also by his commitment to the arts and his impact on future generations. Bennett passed away on July 21, 2023, leaving behind a rich legacy that continues to inspire artists and fans alike.
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Discography
Movie Song Album1966
- 1.Song From the Oscar
- 2.Girl Talk
- 3.The Gentle Rain
- 4.Emily
- 5.The Pawnbroker
- 6.Samba de Orfeu
- 7.The Shadow of Your Smile
- 8.Smile
- 9.The Second Time Around
- 10.Days of Wine and Roses
- 11.Never Too Late
- 12.The Trolley Song
A Time for Love1966
- 1.A Time for Love3:19
- 2.The Very Thought of You4:31
- 3.Trapped in the Web of Love3:20
- 4.My Funny Valentine3:05
- 5.In the Wee Small Hours3:18
- 6.Yesterdays3:03
- 7.Georgia Rose2:50
- 8.The Shining Sea2:47
- 9.Sleepy Time Gal3:42
- 10.Touch the Earth2:05
- 11.I’ll Only Miss Her When I Think of Her3:02
If I Ruled the World: Songs for the Jet Set1965
- 1.Song of the Jet3:48
- 2.Fly Me to the Moon4:13
- 3.How Insensitive4:26
- 4.If I Ruled the World3:02
- 5.Love Scene2:36
- 6.Take the Moment4:02
- 7.Then Was Then and Now Is Now3:08
- 8.Sweet Lorraine3:42
- 9.The Right to Love3:44
- 10.Watch What Happens3:00
- 11.All My Tomorrows3:22
- 12.Two by Two3:28
The Many Moods of Tony1964
- 1.The Little Boy2:22
- 2.When Joanna Loved Me3:05
- 3.A Taste of Honey2:51
- 4.Soon It’s Gonna Rain3:40
- 5.The Kid’s a Dreamer (The Kid From Fool’s Paradise)2:34
- 6.So Long, Big Time!3:51
- 7.Don’t Wait Too Long2:36
- 8.Caravan2:42
- 9.Spring in Manhattan2:32
- 10.I’ll Be Around3:05
- 11.You’ve Changed3:16
- 12.Limehouse Blues3:21
When Lights Are Low1964
- 1.Nobody Else but Me2:56
- 2.When Lights Are Low4:57
- 3.On Green Dolphin Street4:02
- 4.Ain’t Misbehavin2:42
- 5.It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie2:18
- 6.I’ve Got Just About Everything6:08
- 7.Judy3:00
- 8.Oh! You Crazy Moon2:23
- 9.Speak Low2:08
- 10.It Had to Be You3:15
- 11.It Could Happen to You1:18
- 12.The Rules of the Road2:13
Who Can I Turn To1964
- 1.Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)2:55
- 2.Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (and Dream Your Troubles Away)2:57
- 3.There’s a Lull in My Life3:05
- 4.Autumn Leaves1:56
- 5.I Walk a Little Faster4:23
- 6.The Brightest Smile in Town2:56
- 7.I’ve Never Seen3:07
- 8.Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea3:16
- 9.Listen, Little Girl2:21
- 10.Got the Gate on the Golden Gate3:05
- 11.Waltz for Debby3:36
- 12.The Best Thing to Be Is a Person3:04
I Wanna Be Around1963
- 1.The Good Life
- 2.If I Love Again
- 3.I Wanna Be Around
- 4.I’ve Got Your Number
- 5.Until I Met You
- 6.Let’s Face the Music and Dance
- 7.Once Upon a Summertime
- 8.If You Were Mine
- 9.I Will Live My Life for You
- 10.Someone to Love
- 11.It Was Me
- 12.Quiet Nights (Corcovado)
This Is All I Ask1963
- 1.Keep Smiling at Trouble (Trouble’s a Bubble)
- 2.Autumn in Rome
- 3.True Blue Lou
- 4.The Way That I Feel
- 5.This Is All I Ask
- 6.The Moment of Truth
- 7.Got Her Off My Hands (but Can’t Get Her Off My Mind)
- 8.Sandy’s Smile
- 9.Long About Now
- 10.Young and Foolish
- 11.Tricks
- 12.On the Other Side of the Tracks
At Carnegie Hall Recorded Live June 9, 19621962
- 1.Lullaby of Broadway2:05
- 2.Just in Time4:00
- 3.All the Things You Are3:00
- 4.Stranger in Paradise2:57
- 5.Love Is Here to Stay2:09
- 6.Climb Ev’ry Mountain2:08
- 7.Ol’ Man River2:48
- 8.It Amazes Me2:51
- 9.Firefly1:03
- 10.In San Francisco2:37
- 11.How About You1:00
- 12.April in Paris1:11
- 13.Solitude3:29
- 14.I’m Just a Lucky So and So2:15
- 15.Always1:39
- 16.Anything Goes1:27
- 17.Blue Velvet2:23
- 18.Rags to Riches1:07
- 19.Because of You1:36
- 20.What Good Does It Do3:23
- 21.Lost in the Stars3:06
- 22.One for My Baby2:25
- 23.Lazy Afternoon2:44
- 24.Sing You Sinners1:30
- 25.Love Look Away2:20
- 26.Sometimes I’m Happy2:22
- 27.My Heart Tells Me2:22
- 28.De Glory Road8:00
I Left My Heart in San Francisco1962
- 1.I Left My Heart in San Francisco2:54
- 2.Once Upon a Time3:02
- 3.Tender Is the Night2:41
- 4.Smile2:51
- 5.Love for Sale3:11
- 6.Taking a Chance on Love1:56
- 7.Candy Kisses2:28
- 8.Have I Told You Lately?2:41
- 9.Rules of the Road2:37
- 10.Marry Young2:23
- 11.I'm Always Chasing Rainbows2:43
- 12.The Best Is Yet to Come2:29
My Heart Sings1961
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I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face1961
- 1.I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face
- 2.Are You Havin’ Any Fun?
- 3.On the Road to Madalay
- 4.Black Is the Color of My True Love’s Hair
- 5.None but the Lonely Heart
- 6.Chicago (That Toddling Town)
- 7.Growing Pains
- 8.Because
- 9.O’ Marie
- 10.When You Were Sweet Sixteen
Tony Bennett Sings for Two1961
- 1.I Don’t Know What Time It Was1:25
- 2.Bewitched2:32
- 3.Nobody’s Heart Belongs to Me2:10
- 4.I’m Thru With Love3:17
- 5.My Funny Valentine2:35
- 6.The Man That Got Away3:50
- 7.Where or When2:05
- 8.A Sleepin’ Bee3:23
- 9.Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe2:19
- 10.Mam’selle2:40
- 11.Just Friends1:38
- 12.Street of Dreams2:12
Sings a String of Harold Arlen1960
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Alone Together1960
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To My Wonderful One1960
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Count Basie and His Orchestra Swings / Tony Bennett Sings1959
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Hometown, My Town1959
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Blue Velvet1958
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Long Ago and Far Away1958
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Tony1957
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The Beat of My Heart1957
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Cloud 71955
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Alone at Last with Tony Bennett1955
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Because of You1952
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Label
- Record label
- Columbia Records
- Record label
- Concord Records
Achievements
- Award
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special
- Award
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- Award
- MusiCares Person of the Year
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
- Award
- Library of Congress Living Legend
- Award
- Kennedy Center Honors
- Award
- Gershwin Prize
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Award
- NEA Jazz Masters
- Award
- Bronze Medallion
- Award
- Long Island Music Hall of Fame
- Award
- International Civil Rights Walk of Fame
- Award
- New Jersey Hall of Fame
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
- Award
- Grammy Award for Record of the Year
- Award
- Grammy Award for Album of the Year
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
- Award
- Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program
- Award
- Bronze Star Medal
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Anthony Dominick Benedetto, Bennett, Tony, Tony Bennet, bennit tony, トニー・ベネット
Anthony Dominick Benedetto, known professionally as Tony Bennett, was an American jazz and traditional pop singer. He received many accolades, including 20 Grammy Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. Bennett was named a National Endowments for the Arts Jazz Master and a Kennedy Center Honoree. He founded the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Astoria, Queens, New York, along with Exploring the Arts, a non-profit arts education program. He sold more than 50 million records worldwide and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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