The Essential Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett · 2002
120 min · 39 tracks · jazz · soul
Timeless standards delivered with Bennett's smooth, emotive vocals and lush orchestral arrangements.
Why this album works
- Best for
- evening relaxation with classic standards nostalgic reflections on love stories smooth vocals for intimate gatherings
- Context
- By the time 'The Essential Tony Bennett' was released in 2002, Bennett had experienced a remarkable career resurgence, particularly after his Grammy wins in the early 1990s. This compilation serves as a comprehensive retrospective of his work, highlighting key moments from his extensive catalog, including classics that defined his legacy.
- If you like
- jazz, soul
The Essential Tony Bennett is an album by Tony Bennett, released in 2002. Timeless standards delivered with Bennett's smooth, emotive vocals and lush orchestral arrangements. This album solidified Bennett's status as a cultural icon, reaching high positions on various charts and receiving critical acclaim for its curated selection of classics. It also contributed to a renewed interest in traditional pop and jazz standards during the early 2000s, influencing younger artists and generations of listeners. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Essential Tony Bennett sound like?
Timeless standards delivered with Bennett's smooth, emotive vocals and lush orchestral arrangements. Rooted in jazz and soul.
What makes The Essential Tony Bennett by Tony Bennett notable?
This album solidified Bennett's status as a cultural icon, reaching high positions on various charts and receiving critical acclaim for its curated selection of classics. It also contributed to a renewed interest in traditional pop and jazz standards during the early 2000s, influencing younger artists and generations of listeners. By the time 'The Essential Tony Bennett' was released in 2002, Bennett had experienced a remarkable career resurgence, particularly after his Grammy wins in the early 1990s. This compilation serves as a comprehensive retrospective of his work, highlighting key moments from his extensive catalog, including classics that defined his legacy.
Who is The Essential Tony Bennett for?
The Essential Tony Bennett works well if you're into evening relaxation with classic standards, nostalgic reflections on love stories and smooth vocals for intimate gatherings.
How many songs are on The Essential Tony Bennett?
The Essential Tony Bennett has 39 tracks, running approximately 120 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Because of You 2:58
- 2 Cold, Cold Heart 2:39
- 3 Blue Velvet 3:01
- 4 Rags to Riches 2:49
- 5 Stranger in Paradise 3:06
- 6 Sing You Singers 2:16
- 7 The Boulevard of Broken Dreams (Gigolo and Gigolette) 2:31
- 8 Just in Time 2:34
- 9 It Amazes Me 3:23
- 10 Love Look Away 2:46
- 11 Firefly 1:38
- 12 Put on a Happy Face 2:38
- 13 The Best Is Yet to Come 2:34
- 14 Tender Is the Night 2:40
- 15 Once Upon a Time 2:58
- 16 I Left My Heart in San Francisco Standout 2:51
- 17 I Wanna Be Around 2:11
- 18 The Good Life 2:15
- 19 This Is All I Ask 3:15
- 20 When Joanna Loved Me 3:07
- 21 The Rules of the Road 2:20
Disc 2
- 1 Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) 2:56
- 2 If I Ruled the World 3:01
- 3 Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) Standout 4:12
- 4 The Shadow of Your Smile Standout 3:39
- 5 Smile 3:34
- 6 The Very Thought of You 4:32
- 7 For Once in My Life 3:23
- 8 Yesterday I Heard the Rain (Esta tarde vi llover) 3:42
- 9 My Favorite Things 3:18
- 10 I Do Not Know a Day I Did Not Love You 3:29
- 11 How Do You Keep the Music Playing? 4:20
- 12 When Do the Bells Ring for Me? 2:58
- 13 Night and Day 3:36
- 14 Last Night When We Were Young 2:27
- 15 Steppin' Out With My Baby 2:55
- 16 It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing (live) 3:07
- 17 Mood Indigo 4:35
- 18 Keep the Faith, Baby 3:52
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