Over a career of 70-plus years, the singer infused his performances with a huge range, dramatic flair, rhythmic agility and an inquisitive approach to interpreting lyrics.
Category: I Left My Heart in San Francisco" (Song)
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Tony Bennett, Champion of the Great American Songbook, Is Dead at 96
From his initial success as a jazzy crooner through his generation-spanning duets, his career was remarkable for both its longevity and its consistency.