Anthony Dominick Benedetto, known professionally as Tony Bennett, is an Ame… Read Full Bio ↴Anthony Dominick Benedetto, known professionally as Tony Bennett, is an American singer of traditional pop standards, big band, show tunes and jazz. He is also a painter, having created works under his birth name that are on permanent public display in several institutions. He is the founder of the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Astoria, Queens, New York.

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.

Just in Time
Tony Bennett Lyrics

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Just in time, I found you just in time
Before you came, my time was running low
I was lost, the losing dice were tossed
My bridges all were crossed, nowhere to go
Now you're here and now I know just where I'm going
No more doubt or fear, I found my way
For love came just in time
You found me just in time

And changed my lonely life that lovely day

Mm, I was lost, the losing dice were tossed
My bridges all were crossed, nowhere to go
Now you're here and now I know just where I'm going
No more doubt or fear, I found my way
For love came just in time

You found me just in time
And changed my lonely life that lovely day

Overall Meaning

The song "Just in Time," performed by Tony Bennett, is about the joy of finding love just when one has given up hope. The lyrics describe the singer's sense of being lost, with his bridges all crossed and his dice having been thrown, as he waits for something to change. But just in time, that change arrives in the form of a lover. The arrival of this person alters the singer's perception of the future and gives him a clear sense of direction, eliminating the feelings of doubt and fear that previously plagued him. With the arrival of this love, the singer's life is changed for the better.

The song's lyrics suggest that love often comes when it is needed most, just as hope is beginning to dim. The singer's sense of loss and hopelessness is transformed by the entrance of the lover. The "losing dice" and "crossed bridges" allude to the singer's feeling of despair and a lack of options. But with the arrival of love, those feelings vanish, replaced by a sense of hope and excitement. The singer feels that everything has fallen into place and that they now have a clear path forward.

Line by Line Meaning

Just in time, I found you just in time
I discovered you at the precise moment I needed someone in my life.

Before you came, my time was running low
I was running out of time and needed someone before it was too late.

I was lost, the losing dice were tossed
I felt directionless and like I was constantly losing.

My bridges all were crossed, nowhere to go
I had burned all my bridges and had nowhere to turn.

Now you're here and now I know just where I'm going
Your presence has given me direction and purpose.

No more doubt or fear, I found my way
Thanks to you, I am no longer plagued by insecurity and anxiety.

For love came just in time
Love arrived at exactly the right moment for me.

You found me just in time
You entered my life precisely when I needed you the most.

And changed my lonely life that lovely day
That day when I met you, my lonely life took a beautiful turn.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jule Styne, Adolph Green, Betty Comden

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(Just in time, I found you just in time
Before you came, my time was runnin' low

Yes I was lost, the losin' dice were tossed
My bridges all were crossed, nowhere to go)
(“Take it Jon!”)
Now you're here and now I know just where i'm goin'
No more doubt or fear, I found my way

(For love came just in time,) you found us just in time
(And changed our lonely lives that lovely day)

We were lost, the losin' dice were tossed
Our bridges all were crossed, nowhere to go

(Well now we’re here and now we know just where we’re goin'
No more doubt or fear, we found our way

For love came just in time, we found you just in time
And changed our lonely lives that lovely day
changed our lonely lives that lovely day)