At the age of 96, by anyone’s standard, Tony Bennett had a good innings.
I had the pleasure of attending a Tony Bennett concert at Portsmouth Guildhall. This would have been in the early seventies. Well over forty years ago, when I was in my twenties.
Obviously, I don’t remember a whole lot about the show. I do remember that he only had a small band supporting him. That they opened for him and that I really liked the stuff they did. I also know how when Tony came on stage, he owned the stage, the auditorium, and the audience.
He was the consummate professional showman with a superb voice and his own style.
He will be missed, but he has left behind a huge legacy of recordings. Dip in, give them a listen.
WrAnTz 