montunoman
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Registered: 10/20/09
Posts: 3230
Loc: Dallas, Texas
We've lost one of the greatest of the Great American Book singers. I found it heart warming his last concert that he performed with Lady Gaga despite full blown dementia. I also appreciated his jazz sensibilities, particularly his work with jazz pianist great, Bill Evans. A silky, golden voice, that will always be unmistakable. A true American icon.
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#508611 - 07/22/2301:27 PMRe: RIP Tony Benett
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travlin'easy
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Registered: 12/08/02
Posts: 15576
Loc: Forest Hill, MD USA
He was one of my heroes in the world of music. I was always amazed at how long his voice held up despite his advanced age. Sinatra said that Tony Bennett was the best male vocalist, ever! I think he was right. He will be missed, but surely always remembered.
Gary
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The last of his breed… all that left are copycats and wannabes. A truly original voice and phrasing. You heard Tony Bennett and you knew immediately who it was. Nowadays, you hear a crooner, you hear Bennett or Sinatra or Martin. Or at least their best efforts to sing like them.
Sinatra and Bennett defined the genre…
RIP.
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#508622 - 07/25/2302:18 PMRe: RIP Tony Benett
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Bill Lewis
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Registered: 11/12/08
Posts: 2446
Loc: Bluffton/Hilton Head SC USA
A true master of classic pop music Will be missed RIP
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