MTV Unplugged (Tony Bennett album)
Tony Bennett · 1994
63 min · 20 tracks · jazz · soul
A sophisticated fusion of jazz and pop with intimate arrangements and Bennett's timeless vocal charm.
Why this album works
'MTV Unplugged' received critical acclaim and won a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album in 1995. The performance introduced Bennett to a new generation, solidifying his status as a cultural icon and influencing subsequent jazz musicians who sought similar mainstream appeal.
- Best for
- intimate moments of nostalgia sophisticated arrangements for relaxation headphone detail hunting during quiet
- Context
- By the time 'MTV Unplugged' was released in 1994, Tony Bennett had experienced a resurgence in popularity, revitalizing his career after struggling through the 1970s and 1980s. This album, recorded live, marked his return to mainstream recognition, leveraging the MTV platform to reach a younger audience while showcasing his classic repertoire.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dean Martin· Harry Nilsson· Nancy Sinatra· Elvis Presley· Cher· Barbra Streisand· Ella Fitzgerald· Bob Dylan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Old Devil Moon 2:29
- 2 Speak Low 3:10
- 3 It Had to Be You 3:12
- 4 I Love a Piano 1:56
- 5 It Amazes Me 3:07
- 6 The Girl I Love (a.k.a. The Man I Love) 4:00
- 7 Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) Standout 2:57
- 8 You're All the World to Me 2:15
- 9 Rags to Riches Standout 1:23
- 10 When Joanna Loved Me 3:15
- 11 The Good Life / I Wanna Be Around 3:22
- 12 I Left My Heart in San Francisco Standout 2:34
- 13 Steppin' Out With My Baby 3:11
- 14 Moonglow 4:34
- 15 They Can't Take That Away From Me 3:26
- 16 A Foggy Day 2:14
- 17 All of You 2:36
- 18 Body and Soul 3:54
- 19 It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing 3:38
- 20 Autumn Leaves / Indian Summer 5:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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