Duets: An American Classic cover

Released 20 years ago

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • warm celebratory listening experience
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • heartfelt collaborations with warmth
  • nostalgic reflections on life
  • for cozy gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced music
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole· Ella Fitzgerald

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Lullaby of Broadway 3:03
  • 2 Smile 4:41
  • 3 Put on a Happy Face 3:15
  • 4 The Very Thought of You 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 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 3:55
  • 19 How Do You Keep the Music Playing? 5:28
  • 20 Steppin’ Out With My Baby 1:54

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