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.
But Beautiful
Tony Bennett Lyrics
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Or it's quiet, or it's mad
It's a good thing or it's bad
But beautiful
Beautiful to take a chance
And if you fall you fall
And I'm thinking I wouldn't mind at all
Love is tearful, or it's gay
It's a problem or it's play
It's a heartache either way
But beautiful
And I'm thinking if you were mine
I'd never let you go
And that would be but beautiful I know
But beautiful
And I'm thinking if you were mine
I'd never let you go
And that would be but beautiful I know
The song But Beautiful by Tony Bennett and Bill Evans is a beautiful ode to love and all its many contradictions. The opening lines of the song imply that love can take on many forms and emotions. Love can be a sad or humorous, a quiet or a mad experience, but no matter how it presents itself, there is something inherently beautiful about it. Love, like life itself, can be unpredictable and unexpected, but taking risks and falling in love with someone can lead to beautiful outcomes.
The second verse of the song describes love as being either tearful or gay, a problem or a play. Love can bring about intense emotions and can be a source of pain and heartache, but it can also be playful and joyful. The lyrics portray love as a double-edged sword, with the potential for both pain and beauty. The singer expresses longing and desire for the subject of his love, imagining a future where they could be together, a future that he knows would be beautiful.
The final lines of the song express a deep desire to hold onto love and never let it go once found. The singer professes his love for the object of his affection and expresses his willingness to take a chance on love and risk falling. The song encapsulates the idea that love, no matter how difficult, can be one of the most beautiful experiences life has to offer.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is funny, or it's sad
Love can either bring happiness or sorrow
Or it's quiet, or it's mad
Love can either be peaceful or passionate
It's a good thing or it's bad
Love can be both positive or negative
But beautiful
But no matter what, love is always beautiful
Beautiful to take a chance
It's worth taking a chance on love, no matter what the outcome may be
And if you fall you fall
Even if you get hurt, it's still worth it for the beauty of love
And I'm thinking I wouldn't mind at all
Personally, I would take that risk for love
Love is tearful, or it's gay
Love can bring tears or laughter
It's a problem or it's play
Love can bring challenges or fun
It's a heartache either way
Love can be painful no matter what the circumstances are
But beautiful
But despite the pain, love is still beautiful
And I'm thinking if you were mine
If I were lucky enough to have you as my partner
I'd never let you go
I would treasure and value our love always
And that would be but beautiful I know
And that love would be one of the most beautiful things in the world
But beautiful
Once again emphasizing the beauty of love
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Written by: Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke
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Lyrics:
Love is funny, or it's sad
Or it's quiet, or it's mad
It's a good thing or it's bad
But beautiful
Beautiful to take a chance
And if you fall you fall
And I'm thinking I wouldn't mind at all
Love is tearful, or it's gay
It's a problem or it's play
It's a heartache either way
But beautiful
And I'm thinking if you were mine
I'd never let you go
And that would be but beautiful I know
But beautiful
And I'm thinking if you were mine
I'd never let you go
And that would be but beautiful I know
@LutzuJerome
Thank You Ilksen !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Je trouve que LADY GAGA est belle au naturel,
je suis content qu'elle chante
du Jazz, avec Tony BENNETT, LADY GAGA
a une Voix Magnifique
et je la trouve très Belle !!!!!!!!!!!
elle est d'origine Italienne, celà me rend fier
d'etre moi meme d'origine Italienne, plus particulièrement de la Sardaigne !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BRAVO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stefani Joanne Angelina GERMANOTTA
(LADY GAGA)
BELLISSIMA PRINCIPESSA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FORZA ITALIA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BRAVO A
TONY BENNETT ET LADY GAGA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BISOU (KISS) ILKSEN GERMANOTTA
@LotsofloveKaelyn
When Tony Bennett wiped tears off of Lady's eyes, I cried. I need a hanky too.
@antoinemoller2197
Absolute class
@juneinda9725
Why was gaga crying?? She just got emotional or was she sad for something??
@xotleti
Me too
@granttrimble1553
I find she reminds me of a love I had/ shared with this beautiful woman. Saddly it burned bright and faded. While it lasted it was pure heaven. I love the collabaration between Bennit and Gaga. Unforgettable!
@hinasakukimi
is it strange that i'm weirdly emotional over tony bennett and lady gaga's collaborations? it's just so rare to see something so pure and sweet, and to see these two wholly different individuals so completely loving each other and loving working with one another gets me.
@keevawolf7778
+hinasakukimi It's pure magic.
@michaelrocha7159
a rare site from two different generations pulling it off....amazing dual!!
@jayshriver3933
+hinasakukimi Stuff like this makes me ooze what could be put on pancakes.
@kitty20524
I literally cried😢😂