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Tony Makes It Happen

Tony Bennett · 1967

30 min · 11 tracks · jazz · soul

A vibrant blend of jazz and soul, showcasing Bennett's smooth vocals against lush instrumental backdrops.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • light-hearted afternoon gatherings
  • smooth vocals for easy listening
  • quick bursts of joyful energy
  • vibrant sing-along moments
  • steady pacing for casual enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of intense drama
  • prefer longer immersive albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1967, 'Tony Makes It Happen' came during a period of resurgence for Tony Bennett after his commercial decline in the early 1960s. This album followed his successful return to the music scene with 'I Left My Heart in San Francisco' (1962), marking a pivotal point in rediscovering his stylistic roots and appealing to younger audiences.
Stylistic neighbors
Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole· Ella Fitzgerald

Tracklist

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

  • 1 On the Sunny Side of the Street 2:20
  • 2 A Beautiful Friendship 2:29
  • 3 Don’t Get Around Much Anymore 2:00
  • 4 What Makes It Happen 2:54
  • 5 The Lady’s in Love With You 1:43
  • 6 Can’t Get Out of This Mood 3:42
  • 7 I Don’t Know Why (I Just Do) 3:24
  • 8 I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart 1:58
  • 9 Country Girl 3:38
  • 10 Old Devil Moon 3:02
  • 11 She’s Funny That Way 3:13

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata