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Tony Bennett

Tony Bennett (born August 13, 1926 in Astoria, New York, United States) is a jazz and pop music singer.

He was born Anthony Dominick Benedetto.

Some of his best-known songs include:

  • "I Left My Heart In San Francisco"
  • "Rags to Riches"
  • "Stranger in Paradise"
  • "What Is This Thing Called Love"
  • "Steppin' Out with My Baby"

In 2002 Q magazine named Tony Bennett in their list of the "50 Bands To See Before You Die".

For his contribution to the recording industry, Tony Bennett has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1560 Vine Street.


Discography

Year Title Label Other information
1952 Because Of You
1955 Cloud 7
1957 The Beat Of My Heart
1958 Long Ago And Far Away
1958 A String Of Hits (Tony's Greatests Hits)
1959 In Person! With Count Basie
1959 Blue Velvet
1959 Hometown, My Town
1960 To My Wonderful One
1960 Alone Together
1960 A String Of Hits (More Of Tony Greatests Hits)
1961 A String Of Harold Arlen
1961 Tony Sings For Two
1961 My Heart Sings
1993 Steppin' Out
1994 MTV Unplugged: Tony Bennett (Live)
1997 Here's To The Ladies

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