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.
The Best Is yet to Come
Tony Bennett Lyrics
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You came along and everything's startin' to hum
Still, it's a real good bet, the best is yet to come
The best is yet to come and babe, won't that be fine?
You think you've seen the sun, but you ain't seen it shine
Wait till the warm-up's underway
Wait till our lips have met
You ain't seen nothin' yet
The best is yet to come and babe, won't it be fine?
The best is yet to come, come the day you're mine
Come the day you're mine
I'm gonna teach you to fly
We've only tasted the wine
We're gonna drain the cup dry
Wait till your charms are right for these arms to surround
You think you've flown before, but you ain't left the ground
Wait till you're locked in my embrace
Wait till I draw you near
Wait till you see that sunshine place
Ain't nothin' like it here
The best is yet to come and babe, won't it be fine?
The best is yet to come, come the day you're mine
Ohh
Out of the tree of life I just picked me a plum
You came along and everything's
starting to hum"
The song "The Best Is Yet to Come" by Tony Bennett is about the excitement and anticipation of looking towards the future. The lyrics explain how the singer has picked a plum, which represents the good things in life that he has already experienced. However, even after having tasted the best, the singer believes that the future holds more great things in store for him. In the presence of his beloved, he imagines a future that is brighter than what he has seen so far.
The lines "You think you've seen the sun, but you ain't seen it shine / Wait till the warm-up's underway / Wait till our lips have met" explain the feeling of anticipation for a brighter future. The singer believes that he has experienced the best, but he knows that it’s just the beginning of something greater. He has a deep longing for the future, where he can finally fly and reach the pinnacle of his dreams. He waits eagerly for the day when he will be able to embrace his beloved and fly with her into the sunshine place.
In conclusion, the song underscores the importance of hope and the power of anticipation. It explains how, even after experiencing the best moments of life, there is always something that awaits us in the future. The song is a reminder to always have faith in the future, even in the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of the tree of life I just picked me a plum
I have just found something wonderful in life
You came along and everything's startin' to hum
Since I met you, everything is going well
Still, it's a real good bet, the best is yet to come
Despite things being good now, there are even better things in store
The best is yet to come and babe, won't that be fine?
The future is going to be fantastic, don't you think?
You think you've seen the sun, but you ain't seen it shine
You may have experienced good things already, but it gets even better
Wait till the warm-up's underway
Just wait until things get started
Wait till our lips have met
Things will get even better when we kiss
Wait till you see that sunshine day
Just wait until the best day comes
You ain't seen nothin' yet
You haven't experienced anything like what's to come
The best is yet to come, come the day you're mine
When we're together, things will be even better than they are now
I'm gonna teach you to fly
I will help you reach your full potential
We've only tasted the wine
We have only experienced a small part of what life has to offer
We're gonna drain the cup dry
We're going to experience everything that life has to offer
Wait till your charms are right for these arms to surround
I'll wait until you're ready to be loved
You think you've flown before, but you ain't left the ground
You may have thought you've experienced everything, but there's still so much more to come
Wait till you're locked in my embrace
Things will be even better when we hug
Wait till I draw you near
Things will be even better when we're close to each other
Wait till you see that sunshine place
Just wait until you see the best place on earth
Ain't nothin' like it here
There's nothing better than being together
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carolyn Leigh, Cy Coleman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Out of the tree of life I just picked me a plum
You came along and everything's startin' to hum
Still, it's a real good bet, the best is yet to come
The best is yet to come and babe, won't that be fine?
You think you've seen the sun, but you ain't seen it shine
Wait till the warm-up's underway
Wait till our lips have met
Wait till you see that sunshine day
You ain't seen nothin' yet
The best is yet to come and babe, won't it be fine?
The best is yet to come, come the day you're mine
Come the day you're mine
I'm gonna teach you to fly
We've only tasted the wine
We're gonna drain the cup dry
Wait till your charms are right for these arms to surround
You think you've flown before, but you ain't left the ground
Wait till you're locked in my embrace
Wait till I draw you near
Wait till you see that sunshine place
Ain't nothin' like it here
The best is yet to come and babe, won't it be fine?
The best is yet to come, come the day you're mine
Ohh
Out of the tree of life I just picked me a plum
You came along and everything's
@carolynmeehan9345
Can't get enough of this! What a great performance with such groovy choreography. Rest in peace, Mr. Bennett. ❤❤
@alexanderpetersen9853
Such charm! Such elegance! So absolutely beautiful how Tony just walked casually in to the scene and sitting down next to the fantastic mrs. Diana Krall with her just as incredible voice and they have this amazing duet. Stunning and pure magic.
@ChrisLuttrell
RIP Tony! You will be missed, but your music will live on with us forever.
@Rhodesia44
A magnificent performance by all involved with a special congratulation to the dancers and the choreographer. I play it over and over and still enjoy every repeat. There's something magical in the choreography which beats any competition.
@rr7firefly
You are absolutely right on that -- the music is given an enormous boost with the beautifully conceived choreography and the dancers are right on top of it. The entire ensemble is perfectly suited to the style of variety shows from the 1960s: smart, with just enough athleticism to celebrate what is possible when we are young.
@skinnner
Thank you Tony Bennett for a lifetime of quality entertainment. I love you.
@ianwhitehead4337
Fabulous! This is definitely up there among Tony's finest duets. 🎙🎙👌
@johne1599
Two of my favorite Jazz singers and musicians ever!! We’re going to miss you, Tony. R.I.P.
@peterottes6900
Bigger than life itself.. Truly a legend. I remember as a boy listening in the car with my father driving from NYC back to Jersey in the Buick and hearing his voice coming through the car radio. Always had my attention. God bless you, Mr. Bennett..
@thisbusinessofmusic1276
This is my favorite version of this song. Great job Tony and Dianna. What can one say, you nailed it.