Duets: An American Classic
Tony Bennett · 2006
68 min · 20 tracks · jazz · soul
A warm celebration of classic standards, blending jazz and pop through heartfelt collaborations with contemporary artists.
Why this album works
- Best for
- warm celebratory listening experience dynamic peaks and valleys heartfelt collaborations with warmth
- Context
- Released in 2006, 'Duets: An American Classic' marked Tony Bennett's return to the spotlight, following a decade of fluctuating popularity. This album came after his Grammy-winning resurgence in the late 1990s, solidifying his status as a bridge between traditional pop and modern music.
- If you like
- jazz, soul
Duets: An American Classic is an album by Tony Bennett, released in 2006. A warm celebration of classic standards, blending jazz and pop through heartfelt collaborations with contemporary artists. This album debuted at number one on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and received a Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. Its unique approach of pairing Bennett with various artists revitalized interest in classic standards and showcased his enduring appeal across generations. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Duets: An American Classic sound like?
A warm celebration of classic standards, blending jazz and pop through heartfelt collaborations with contemporary artists. Rooted in jazz and soul.
What makes Duets: An American Classic by Tony Bennett notable?
This album debuted at number one on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and received a Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. Its unique approach of pairing Bennett with various artists revitalized interest in classic standards and showcased his enduring appeal across generations. Released in 2006, 'Duets: An American Classic' marked Tony Bennett's return to the spotlight, following a decade of fluctuating popularity. This album came after his Grammy-winning resurgence in the late 1990s, solidifying his status as a bridge between traditional pop and modern music.
Who is Duets: An American Classic for?
Duets: An American Classic works well if you're into warm celebratory listening experience, dynamic peaks and valleys and heartfelt collaborations with warmth.
How many songs are on Duets: An American Classic?
Duets: An American Classic has 20 tracks, running approximately 68 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Lullaby of Broadway 3:03
- 2 Smile 4:41
- 3 Put on a Happy Face 3:15
- 4 The Very Thought of You Standout 4:01
- 5 The Shadow of Your Smile 4:34
- 6 Rags to Riches 2:40
- 7 The Good Life 3:20
- 8 Cold, Cold Heart 3:17
- 9 If I Ruled the World 2:56
- 10 The Best Is Yet to Come 3:39
- 11 For Once in My Life Standout 3:24
- 12 Are You Havin’ Any Fun? 2:45
- 13 Because of You 4:04
- 14 Just in Time 2:17
- 15 The Boulevard of Broken Dreams 3:23
- 16 I Wanna Be Around 3:01
- 17 Sing, You Sinners 2:18
- 18 I Left My Heart in San Francisco Standout 3:55
- 19 How Do You Keep the Music Playing? 5:28
- 20 Steppin’ Out With My Baby 1:54
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