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.
Lady's in love with you
Tony Bennett Lyrics
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And when you smiled at me,
In my heart I felt a thrill you see,
That it was love at sight and
I was right to love you as I do.
Still I never dreamed that you could love me too.
Your eyes of blue, your kisses too,
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
You're telling ev'ry one I know
I'm on your mind each place we go
They can't believe that you're in love with me.
I have always placed you far above me.
I just can't imagine that you love me.
And after all is said and done,
To think that I'm the lucky one.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
Skies are gray. I'm blue each day
When you are not around.
Ev'ry thing goes wrong, my dear I've found
But when you're by my side I fill with pride
For I'm so proud of you
It all seems too good to me to all be true
Your eyes of blue, your kisses too,
I never knew what they could do.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
You're telling ev'ry one I know
I'm on your mind each place we go
They can't believe that you're in love with me.
I have always placed you far above me.
I just can't imagine that you love me.
And after all is said and done,
To think that I'm the lucky one.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
Tony Bennett's song "I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me" is a beautiful romantic ballad that tells the story of a man who can't believe that the woman he loves could ever love him back. The song begins with the man describing how he fell in love with her at first sight and how surprised he was to discover that she loved him too. He can't help but feel amazed and grateful that she chose him.
The second verse talks about how she talks about him to everyone she knows and how they are all surprised that she loves him. He seems to be in disbelief that someone like her could love someone like him, as he has always placed her on a pedestal above himself. However, when they are together, he feels proud to be with someone like her.
Overall, the lyrics beautifully depict the feeling of being in love and not quite believing that the other person could be in love with you too. The song is a classic example of romantic ballads that never lose their charm and continue to touch hearts across generations.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday you came my way,
When you came into my life, it was a turning point for me.
And when you smiled at me,
Your smile made me feel warm and happy inside.
In my heart I felt a thrill you see,
I was excited and nervous because I felt something special for you.
That it was love at sight and
I knew right away that I was falling in love with you.
I was right to love you as I do.
I made the right decision to love you deeply because you are deserving of my love.
Still I never dreamed that you could love me too.
Despite my love for you, I never thought that you could feel the same way about me.
Your eyes of blue, your kisses too,
Your beautiful eyes and sweet kisses have a powerful effect on me.
I never knew what they could do.
I never realized what an impact your eyes and kisses could have on my emotions.
You're telling ev'ry one I know
You are proud and happy to let everyone know about our love for each other.
I'm on your mind each place we go
You are always thinking of me no matter where we are or what we are doing.
They can't believe that you're in love with me.
Others are surprised that someone as wonderful as you could be in love with someone like me.
I have always placed you far above me.
I have always thought of you as being better than me in every way.
I just can't imagine that you love me.
I am still amazed and humbled that you could have feelings of love for me.
And after all is said and done,
Despite everything that has happened, both good and bad, we still have love for each other.
To think that I'm the lucky one.
I feel incredibly fortunate and grateful to have you as my loving partner.
Skies are gray. I'm blue each day
When you are not around, I feel sad and lonely, like the world is a darker place without you.
When you're by my side I fill with pride
When we are together, I am overflowing with happiness and pride that I have someone as amazing as you in my life.
For I'm so proud of you
I admire and respect you deeply for all that you are and all that you do.
It all seems too good to me to all be true
Sometimes it feels like our love is too good to be real, like a dream or a fantasy.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.
Despite any doubts or disbelief, I am overjoyed and grateful to be loved by you.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Word Collections Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Spirit Music Group, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLARENCE GASKILL, JIMMY MC HUGH
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