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.
Dancing In The Dark
Tony Bennett Lyrics
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We're dancing in the dark and it soon ends
We're waltzin' in the wonder of why we're here
Time hurries by, we're here and we're gone
Lookin' for the light of a new love
To brighten up the night, I have you love
An' we can face the music together
What though love is old
What though song is old
Through them we can be young
Hear this heart of mine
Wailin' all the time
Dear one, tell me that we're one
Lookin' for the light of a new love
To brighten up the night, I have you love
An' we can face the music together
Dancing in the dark, dancing in the dark
Dancing in the dark
In Tony Bennett's "Dancing in the Dark," the singer and his partner are portrayed as waltzing through their lives without any real direction or purpose. The lyrics speak to the transience of life and the desire to find meaning in love and relationships. The repetition of the phrase "dancing in the dark" creates a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty, suggesting that the two protagonists are both searching for meaning and contentment in their lives.
The heart of the song lies in the lines, "What though love is old/What though song is old/Through them we can be young." Here, the lovers are seeking to recapture the feeling of vitality and joy that they associate with their youth. The idea of dancing in the dark is a metaphor for the human experience; we are all dancing through life, trying to make sense of our place in the world and searching for love and happiness.
Overall, "Dancing in the Dark" is a poignant meditation on the cyclical nature of life, the longing for love and connection, and the power of music to transport us to a place of wonder and joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Dancing in the dark 'til the tune ends
We dance in the darkness until the music stops.
We're waltzin' in the wonder of why we're here
We are moving gracefully, wondering why we exist.
Time hurries by, we're here and we're gone
Time passes quickly and our existence is fleeting.
Lookin' for the light of a new love
Searching for a new love to bring light into our lives.
To brighten up the night, I have you love
But I have you, my love, who illuminates my dark nights.
An' we can face the music together
We can face any situation together.
What though love is old
Even though love may be old,
What though song is old
Even though the song may be old,
Through them we can be young
We can feel young and alive through love and song.
Hear this heart of mine
Listen to my heart,
Wailin' all the time
Crying out for love all the time,
Dear one, tell me that we're one
My love, please tell me that we are united as one.
Dancing in the dark
We continue to dance in the darkness.
Dancing in the dark
We continue to dance in the darkness.
Dancing in the dark
We continue to dance in the darkness.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: ARTHUR SCHWARTZ, HOWARD DIETZ
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Frank Schneider
Dancing in the dark 'til the tune ends
We're dancing in the dark and it soon ends
We're waltzing in the wonder of why we're here
Time hurries by, we're here and we're gone
Looking for the light of a new love
To brighten up the night, I have you love
And we can face the music together
Dancing in the dark
What - though love is old
What - though song is old
Through them we can be young
Hear this heart of mine
Wailin' all the time
Dear one, tell me that we're one
Looking for the light of a new love
To brighten up the night, I have you love
And we can face the music together
Dancing in the dark,
Stav 🦄
Dancing in the dark 'til the tune ends
We're dancing in the dark and it soon ends
We're waltzin' in the wonder of why we're here
Time hurries by, we're here and we're gone
Lookin' for the light of a new love
To brighten up the night, I have you love
An' we can face the music together
Dancing in the dark
What though love is old
What though song is old
Through them we can be young
Hear this heart of mine
Wailin' all the time
Dear one, tell me that we're one
Lookin' for the light of a new love
To brighten up the night, I have you love
An' we can face the music together
Dancing in the dark, dancing in the dark
Dancing in the dark
Miami 808
Lol. I just spent 15 minutes looking for this song after watching the Sorpranos "Richie mocks Paulie" This is beautiful. I was never into Tony Bennett, but now I'm listening to a lot of his music.
woogly
Miami 808 hmm... Somthing doesnt add up with your comment 👀
LLG 3PE
Miami 808 ha ha me too!
Mohamed Bouchanane
Richie, it's a gesture the man has a lot of friends
Frank Schneider
Dancing in the dark 'til the tune ends
We're dancing in the dark and it soon ends
We're waltzing in the wonder of why we're here
Time hurries by, we're here and we're gone
Looking for the light of a new love
To brighten up the night, I have you love
And we can face the music together
Dancing in the dark
What - though love is old
What - though song is old
Through them we can be young
Hear this heart of mine
Wailin' all the time
Dear one, tell me that we're one
Looking for the light of a new love
To brighten up the night, I have you love
And we can face the music together
Dancing in the dark,
Paulo André Silva Aguiar
Sensacional, grande cantor.
Richie Aprile
I love this song
statesideqsod
Sung as only he can....
CrookedRosePOD
Hows your sister?
NACHOS RULE!
I gotta say your brother Jackie is like a fucken God!