In America, at the beginning of talkies, they pulled Fred Astaire from the theaters and put him on the screen and had all of these great composers write songs for him. They call it the Great American Songbook; I call it the Fred Astaire Songbook because they were written for him. Tony Bennett americaamericanastaire share on social
When you hear a great two-track of a performance in Carnegie Hall, let's say, it sounds like you're right there at that moment. It's true to reality. And the closer it gets, once it gets too technical, it becomes very tinny to hear notes. It doesn't sound right. It has to be natural. Tony Bennett carnegieclosegreat share on social
Gaga is a gorgeous singer, and when she sings a great ballad, I get goose bumps. Tony Bennett balladbumpgaga Change image and share on social
To me, life is a gift, and it's a blessing to just be alive. And each person should learn what a gift it is to be alive no matter how tough things get. Tony Bennett aliveblessgift Change image and share on social
The young people look great on television. They're youthful and have a lot of zip and energy, but when you see them live, they can only do about 20 minutes because they haven't got the training to hold an audience for an hour and a half or so. Tony Bennett audienceenergygreat share on social
I don't sing operatically, and I sing very intimately, but I still do the scales, and I think in terms of intonation and making sure that I'm hitting the notes right on the head... and having it appear quite effortless. Tony Bennett effortlessheadhit share on social
As a young boy, I did a lot of foolish things. I made a lot of mistakes. And you live and learn. Tony Bennett boyfoolishlearn Change image and share on social
The high point for me in my career was when Sinatra called me his favourite performer in the Fifties. And I've been sold out ever since. Tony Bennett callcareerfavourite Change image and share on social
Sinatra invited me once to his birthday party in L.A. I was young, and I felt great about it. But when I got there, the Rat Pack were all in the kitchen laughing their heads off. Tony Bennett birthdayfeltgreat Change image and share on social
