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Tony Bennett, who has died aged 96, sang as much with his heart as his voice. Mainly a showman, he was a better technician than his crooner’s reputation implied, but his appeal was founded less on the skill of his singing than its committed sincerity.
In crippling debt with a drug problem, Bennett hit rock bottom before his sons helped him change the trajectory of not just the singer’s career but also his life.
Said mr. bennett is here, he would like to talk to you. i came down to talk. he said ralph sharon, his pianist for 40 years couldn't make a couple of engagements, would i play with help and i did. i was dlaitd and we became good friends. >> did you think twice about it is? >> oh no. of course not. >> i loved what you said you were walking down the streets of new york with him, he was new york. >> he was new york and you know, there was a wonderful feeling when you would walk down the street with him because of course everybody recognized him and he was so open to everybody. he loved life. he l...
Tony Bennett, the smooth American singer who had an enduring hit with "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" and remained perpetually cool enough to win over younger generations of fans well into the 21st century, died on Friday, his publicist said.
NPR's Scott Simon offers a tribute to music legend and friend Tony Bennett, who died Friday at age 96.