![]() ![]() If it’s Gershwin, if it’s Cole Porter, if it’s Rodgers and Hammerstein – that’s Tony Bennett. “There’s no greater champion of the American songbook. Rest in peace, dear Tony.” - actor and comedian Ruth Buzzi, via Twitter. To one of the kindest, most loving people I’ve ever known. “The world was a better place with Tony Bennett at the microphone in a tuxedo, singing. “This one shouldn’t sting so much because any of us would take 96 years, but man is it hard to imagine a world without the great Tony Bennett.” - actor Josh Gad, via Twitter. With his singular voice and generous spirit, he lived his remarkable life with perfect pitch.” - former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, in a statement. We will always be personally grateful to Tony for performing at the 1993 Inaugural and for lending his talents, time and again, to support the work of the Clinton Foundation. “We loved and admired Tony Bennett and marveled at the breadth of his talent and depth of his commitment to creating a better world. He will lives as long as we remember him. He was dedicated to civil and human rights and to the arts. “Sending my prayers for and condolences to the family of #TonyBennett whose legendary career spanned seven decades. The world’s foremost practitioner of the ‘Art of Excellence.’ Deepest love and condolences to my friend Danny and the family.” - Stevie Van Zandt, via Twitter. A man whose heart was as big as his voice. His music and legacy will live on forever.” - Motown founder Berry Gordy, in a statement. We loved him at Motown, and in 1967 when he recorded one of our songs, ‘For Once In My Life,’ we were thrilled and honored. For over 70 years, his artistry and ‘cool’ wove himself into our hearts and culture. “Tony Bennett was one of the true greats - an icon, legend, and masterful interpreter of the great American Songbook. It was truly a great honor of my career and of my life to get to share the stage with you…” - Carrie Underwood, duet partner on “It Had to Be You,” via Instagram. You were the epitome of a gentleman with a God given one-of-a-kind voice. Tony was a true champion.” - Nancy Sinatra, via Twitter. Sending my love to Susan, Danny and their family and friends. Kind, loving, talented and generous, he never let us down. “Tony was one of the most splendid people who ever lived. But the music? That’s another story.” - Martin Scorsese, in a statement. At a certain point, we started to imagine that Tony would live forever. For Italian-Americans who were growing up in the middle of the twentieth century, that familiarity ran even deeper. I know that this was true for millions of people around the world. His voice felt as familiar and as close as the voices of our loved ones. Very early on, his music quietly wove itself into the fabric of our lives. All you have to do is listen to any one of his hundreds of recordings to recognize that. We’re thinking of his wife Susan, his kids, and everyone who is missing him today.” - Former president Barack Obama, via Twitter. He was also a good man-Michelle and I will always be honored that he performed at my inauguration. “Tony Bennett was an iconic songwriter and entertainer who charmed generations of fans. Jill and I have been fans of Tony’s music for a long time - not only because of his beautiful voice, but also the joy that he brought to everything he did.” - President Joe Biden, in a statement. ![]() And his contributions to the arts in America will endure. He was also one of the nicest human beings I’ve ever known.” - Billy Joel, in a statement.’ His energy and enthusiasm for the material he was performing was infectious. I will always be grateful for his outstanding contribution to the art of contemporary music. “His was a unique voice that made the transition from the era of Jazz into the age of Pop. Bennett.” - Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., via Twitter. In 2002, TheKingCenter, under my mother’s leadership, awarded him our Salute to Greatness Award. Thank you for your commitment to love, civil rights, and a better world.” And: “ #TonyBennett was a national and global treasure who utilized his platform as a legendary performer to stand for Civil Rights. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |