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.
I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
Tony Bennett Lyrics
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But I can weather the storm!
What do I care how much it may storm?
For I've got my love to keep me warm
I can't remember a worse December
Just watch those icicles form!
Oh, what do I care if icicles form?
Off with my overcoat, off with my glove
I need no overcoat, I'm burning with love!
My heart's on fire, the flame grows higher
So I will weather the storm!
What do I care how much it may storm?
Oh, I've got my love to keep me warm
The snow is snowing, the wind is blowing
But I can weather the storm!
What do I care how much it may storm?
Oh, I've got my love to keep me warm
I can't remember a worse December
Just watch those icicles form!
What do I care if icicles form?
Oh-ho-ho, I've got my love to keep me warm
Off with my overcoat, off with my glove
I need no overcoat, I'm burning with love!
My heart's on fire, the flame grows higher
So I will weather the storm!
What do I care how much it may storm?
Oh, I've got my love to keep me warm
The song I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm by Tony Bennett featuring The Count Basie Big Band is a love song that was originally written by Irving Berlin in 1937, with the intention of raising money for underprivileged children during the holiday season. The lyrics of the song convey an important message that when one has true love, one can withstand even the worst storms.
The song opens with the snow falling and the wind blowing, but the singer confidently proclaims that he can weather the storm because he has his love to keep him warm. He narrates how this December has been the worst, with icicles forming, but yet he remains unbothered because he has the warmth of his love. The singer then goes on to say how he can take off his overcoat and glove, which signify the worldly possessions, and still be alright because his love keeps him warm all the time, and his heart is on fire.
The song is a perfect embodiment of the power of love and how it can keep one going even in the darkest of times. It resonates with people of all ages and backgrounds, as it talks about the universal theme of love and how it has the power to conquer all.
Line by Line Meaning
The snow is snowing and the wind is blowing
Despite the harsh weather conditions, I am not worried!
But I can weather the storm!
I am capable of handling anything life throws my way!
What do I care how much it may storm?
I am not concerned about the extent of the storm!
For I've got my love to keep me warm
I am comforted by the love I have in my life!
I can't remember a worse December
This has been the toughest December I can remember!
Just watch those icicles form!
The cold weather is almost unbearable!
Oh, what do I care if icicles form?
I am not worried about the physical discomfort of the cold!
Off with my overcoat, off with my glove
I am so consumed by love that I do not need physical protection against the cold!
I need no overcoat, I'm burning with love!
I am warm and happy simply because of the love in my life!
My heart's on fire, the flame grows higher
My passion for my loved one intensifies with each passing moment!
So I will weather the storm!
Regardless of the challenges ahead, I am confident that my love will sustain me!
Oh-ho-ho, I've got my love to keep me warm!
My love is the only warmth I need to survive any storm!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@viczampa
Tony is the voice of Christmases in our home🎄🎅❤
@Agent.Wadsworth
Blessed I got to witness this legen- wait for it - DARY maestro perform live once. Mr Bennett will never be forgotten
@cristiangonzalez6740
Que grande Tony Bennett
@imonthebox1148
"" is a popular song written in 1937 by Irving Berlin and introduced in the film On the Avenue when it was sung by Dick Powell and Alice Faye.
@mwatts-riley2688
Dick Powell later sang this in an episode of radio detective, Richard 🔫 Diamond. That was the first i ever heard this. 📻 Fun.
M. IL.
@mwatts-riley2688
Dick Powell later sang this in an episode of radio detective, Richard 🔫 Diamond. That was the first i ever heard this. 📻 Fun.
M. IL.
@charlesellar3653
Thanks for this information!