Sign up for The Globe’s arts and lifestyle newsletters for more news, columns and advice in your inbox. Legendary singer Tony Bennett who celebrated his 95th birthday just last week, performing with Lady Gaga at two-sold out shows at New York’s Radio City. Tony Bennett and Lady GaGa were so cute together. But, when he stepped to the side of the stage, the first thing he told me was: ‘I love being a singer.’”īennett started his career in the 1950s after being discovered by comedian Bob Hope.
“Tony may not remember every part of doing that show. He hits that stage, and goes,” his son said of the Radio City concerts. That, however, does not mean that he doesn’t still have all this stored up inside of him. A video showing them recording the single “I Get a Kick Out of You” was released last week and showed the 18-time Grammy Award winner in good form. The duo recorded a second album of classic duets between 20 that will be released in October.
Tony’s 95,” he said.īennett, best known for his signature ballad “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” made his two last live performances last week at Radio City Music Hall in New York with Lady Gaga in a show called “One Last Time.” All ticketholders will be required to show proof. We are worried, from a physical stand point, about human nature. The One Last Time: an Evening With Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga shows will take place August 3 and 5, with tickets available for purchase here. We’re not worried about him being able to sing.
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“This was a hard decision for us to make, as he is a capable performer. Titled Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga: Cheek to Cheek Live, the concert aired on PBS as part of their Great Performances series on October 24, 2014. “There won’t be any additional concerts,” Danny Bennett said. Tonys retirement comes on the heels of his recent sold out shows with Lady Gaga, a two-night event at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, which was dubbed 'One Last Time.' TBs son told.
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Log In Create Free AccountĪmerican singer Tony Bennett is stepping back from concert performances at the age of 95, his son said on Friday.īennett, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016, canceled a run of concerts planned for later this year and won’t be returning to touring, his manager son Danny Bennett told Variety in an interview.