A myriad of superstars has jumped at the chance to head into the studio with legendary crooner Tony Bennett for a duets album due out in September.
Bennett has recorded with a number of contemporary and classic artists ranging from Paul McCartney to John Legend and even boasts an appearance from younger Canadian heart-throb, Michael Buble.
Bennett has re-recorded some standards including his signature tune ‘I Left My Heart in San Francisco’ with pianist Bill Charlap.
The complete track listing for ‘Duets’ is:
“Boulevard of Broken Dreams” with Sting
“Smile” with Barbra Streisand and Pinchas Zukerman
“Put on a Happy Face” with James Taylor
“The Shadow of Your Smile” with Juanes
“Rags to Riches” with Elton John
“The Very Thought of You” with Paul McCartney
“Lullaby of Broadway” with Dixie Chicks
“Cold, Cold Heart” with Tim McGraw
“The Best Is Yet To Come” with Diana Krall
“For Once in My Life” with Stevie Wonder
“Are You Havin’ Any Fun?” with Elvis Costello
“Because of You” with K.D. Lang and Chris Botti
“Just in Time” with Michael Buble
“Sing You Sinners” with John Legend
“The Good Life” with Billy Joel
“I Wanna Be Around” with Bono
“How Do You Keep the Music Playing” with George Michael
“I Left My Heart in San Francisco” with Bill Charlap
On top of that, if you’re lucky enough to live in the USA you can check Bennett out across America over the remainder of the year at the following places:
August 2006
5 – Asheville, NC – Biltmore Estate
10 – Pittsburgh, PA – Heinz Hall
12 – Detroit, MI – Freedom Hill Amphitheatre
19 – Council Bluffs, IA – Harrah’s Stir Cove
25, 26 – Atlantic City, NJ – Bally’s Grand Ballroom
September 2006
1, 2 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia Festival
9 – Saratoga, CA – Mountain Winery
15 – Biloxi, MS – Beau Rivage Hotel & Casino
29 – Costa Mesa. CA – Orange County Performing Arts Center
October 2006
7 – Galveston, TX – Grand 1894 Opera House
27, 28 – Richmond, British Columbia – River Rock Casino Resort
December 2006
6, 7 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
9 – Sunrise, FL – Bank Atlantic Center
10 – Ft. Meyers, FL – Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
12 – Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theatre
13 – Melbourne, FL – King Center for Performing Arts
15 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall
