Bennett began singing at an early age. He fought in the final stages of World War II as a U.S. Army infantryman in the European Theater. Afterward, he developed his singing technique, signed with Columbia Records and had his first number-one popular song with "Because of You" in 1951. Several tracks such as "Rags to Riches" followed in early 1953. He then refined his approach to encompass jazz singing. He reached an artistic peak in the late 1950s with albums such as The Beat of My Heart and Basie Swings, Bennett Sings. In 1962, Bennett recorded his signature song, "I Left My Heart in San Francisco". His career and personal life experienced an extended downturn during the height of the rock music era. Bennett staged a comeback in the late 1980s and 1990s, putting out gold record albums again and expanding his reach to the MTV generation while keeping his musical style intact.
Bennett continued to create popular and critically praised work into the 21st century. He attracted acclaim for his collaborations with Lady Gaga, which began with the album Cheek to Cheek (2014); the two performers toured together to promote the album throughout 2014 and 2015. With the release of the duo's second album, Love for Sale (2021), Bennett broke the individual record for the longest span of top-10 albums on the Billboard 200 chart for any living artist; his first top-10 record was I Left My Heart in San Francisco in 1962. Bennett also broke the Guinness World Record for the oldest person to release an album of new material, at the age of 95 years and 60 days.
Bennett has amassed numerous accolades throughout his career, including 19 Grammy Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards. He was named an NEA Jazz Master and a Kennedy Center Honoree. Bennett has sold over 50 million records worldwide.
In February 2021, it was revealed that Bennett was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2016. Due to the slow progression of his illness, he continued to record, tour, and perform until his retirement from concert performances in August 2021 due to physical challenges.
Bennett died in New York City on Friday, July 21, 2023, at the age of 96. His death was announced by his publicist.
'S Wonderful
Tony Bennett Lyrics
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That you should care for me
'S awful nice, 's paradise
'S what I love to see
You've made my life so glamorous
You can't blame me for feeling amorous
Oh, 's wonderful, 's marvelous
'S wonderful, 's marvelous
You should care for me
'S awfully nice, 's paradise
'S what I love to see
My dear, it's four-leaf clover time
From now on my heart's working overtime
'S wonderful, 's wonderful
'S marvelous, 's marvelous
That you should care for me
The lyrics to Tony Bennett's 'S Wonderful express a sense of joy and gratitude towards a romantic partner who has made the singer's life feel glamorous and filled with love. The repeated phrase 's wonderful and 's marvelous emphasize just how much the singer appreciates the care and attention they receive. The lyrics use simple, almost childlike language to express profound emotions of love and happiness, which is part of the song's charm.
The second verse likens the feeling of being loved to a four-leaf clover, a powerful symbol of good luck and fortune. The use of a clover ties the happiness of the relationship back to something almost supernatural, like fate or destiny. The lyrics also suggest that the singer's heart is now 'working overtime,' implying a sense of passion and excitement that can be overwhelming but is also irresistible.
Overall, the lyrics to 'S Wonderful are sweet, optimistic, and exude a romantic charm that is timeless. The simple way in which they express deep emotions of love and gratitude towards a partner is something that resonates with listeners, making it a classic and beloved song.
Line by Line Meaning
'S wonderful, 's marvelous
It's amazing and fabulous
That you should care for me
That someone like you should show concern for me
'S awful nice, 's paradise
It's incredibly pleasant, like heaven
'S what I love to see
That's what I truly enjoy witnessing
You've made my life so glamorous
You have made my life incredibly glamorous
You can't blame me for feeling amorous
It's natural for me to have romantic feelings towards you
Oh, 's wonderful, 's marvelous
Oh, it's amazing and fabulous
That you should care for me
That someone like you should show concern for me
'S wonderful, 's marvelous
It's amazing and fabulous
You should care for me
That you should show concern for me
'S awfully nice, 's paradise
It's incredibly pleasant, like heaven
'S what I love to see
That's what I truly enjoy witnessing
My dear, it's four-leaf clover time
My dear, I believe this is a fortunate time for us
From now on my heart's working overtime
From now on, my heart is beating so hard for you
'S wonderful, 's wonderful
It's amazing and fabulous
'S marvelous, 's marvelous
It's amazing and fabulous
That you should care for me
That someone like you should show concern for me
Lyrics © Word Collections Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@anacristh3697
S wonderful! 'S marvelous!
You should care for me!
'S awful nice! 'S paradise!
'S what I love to see!
You've made my life so glamorous
You can't blame me for feeling amorous
Oh! 'S wonderful! 'S marvelous!
That you should care for me!
'S wonderful! 'S marvelous!
That you should care for me!
'S awful nice! 'S paradise!
'S what I love to see!
My dear, it's four-leaf clover time
From now on my heart's working overtime
Oh! 'S wonderful! 'S marvelous!
That you should care for me!
@JustineBorn
* "Wonderful, marvelous ! That you should care for me" lyrics, #George_Gershwin.
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Wonderful, marvelous,
That you should care for me.
Notre vie vient just' de commencer,
Our life has just begun.
Guy a trouvé sa Lily
Guy has found his Lily
Et Lily a trouvé son Guy !
And Lily has found his Guy !
Je ne sais pas ce que tu m'as fait
Don't know what you've done to me.
Mais je suis tout scotché
But I'm all a-thrill
Les mots ? Basta !
How could words express ?
Les mots ? Un appel divin?
The words ? A divine appeal?
Tu ne sauras jamais
You can never guess
Tout ce que je ressens
All the love I feel.
A partir de maintenant, chérie, j'insiste
From now on, Lady darling, I insist
Pour moi, aucune autre fille n'existera
For me no other girl will exist
C'est cela le merveilleux!
It's that the wonderful!
C'est cela l'incroyable !
It's that the Marvelous!
Oui ! Tu prends soin de moi!
(That) You should care for me!
C'est terriblement délicieux !
'S awful nice!
Chuis au Paradis!
'S paradise!
C'est toi que j'aime voir!
'S You I love to see!
Tu as fais de ma vie, un glamour
You've made my life so glamorous
Peux-tu me reprocher d'être submergé d'amour ?
You can't blame me for feeling amorous ?
C'est merveilleux!
'S wonderful!
C'est merveilleux!
'S marvelous!
Que tu prenne soin de moi!
That you should care for me! "
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Source : LyricFind, Paroliers : #Gershwin, Irving Lorenzo / Jeffrey Atkins / Kendred Smith / Robert S. Kelly/ #MSKzz.
Paroles de 'S Wonderful (reprise, outtake) © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mO5OakKz3AE
@adamsolomon6905
What a bass player👏
@tommycat1085
Congrats on the grammy nomination. Too bad it didn't win. Nothing like the thrill of this song cranked up on the Bose stereo in my 2012 Cadillac CTS-V coupe with the windows open and doing a burnout when the traffic light turns green!
@jeffreytobias9354
The world is so wonderful and marvelous that it goes on endlessly like the clouds in the sky !!
@barbarakeating23
Marvelous recording by both!
@genovevaleonmunoz1500
Thank You. God Bless.🙏
@isvallejo
This is awesome a truly nomination for best duo! GRAMMYs 🙌
@LHydro
This song anchors me in a warm loving way with my current relationship ♥️
@anacristh3697
S wonderful! 'S marvelous!
You should care for me!
'S awful nice! 'S paradise!
'S what I love to see!
You've made my life so glamorous
You can't blame me for feeling amorous
Oh! 'S wonderful! 'S marvelous!
That you should care for me!
'S wonderful! 'S marvelous!
That you should care for me!
'S awful nice! 'S paradise!
'S what I love to see!
My dear, it's four-leaf clover time
From now on my heart's working overtime
Oh! 'S wonderful! 'S marvelous!
That you should care for me!
@martikmartinezh.7305
Very nice duo!!! The best Tony bennett!!!
@christopherstark2474
Happy 94th. I love you