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Synopsis: Tony Bennett, America's greatest vocalist and a pinnacle of American show business/entertainment, has released over 100 records, achieved total worldwide album sales of 50 million copies, and won 15 Grammy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award. This album is the second in a series, commemorating Tony Bennett's 85th birthday and following his biggest hit, "DUETS: American Classics," which won three Grammy Awards in 2006. It's a one-of-a-kind duet album with a star-studded lineup of artists including Lady Gaga, Amy Winehouse, Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, and the Black Eyed Peas! Produced by Phil Ramone, a 15-time Grammy winner who has worked with Billy Joel and others. The Japanese edition includes a bonus track: "I Just Knew It in San Francisco," a signature song synonymous with Tony Bennett! Standard Edition 1CD Japan-only bonus tracks "When You Wish Upon a Star with Jackie Evancho" and "San Francisco with Judy Garland" included. Liner notes, lyrics, and translations included. Amazon Review: Tony Bennett's 85th Birthday Celebration Album ~ Dream duets with super-luxurious artists come true! The new album from Tony Bennett, America's greatest vocalist and a pinnacle of American entertainment, is a work commemorating his 85th birthday and is the second installment following his biggest hit album "Duets: American Classics," which won three Grammy Awards in 2006! The last recording made by Amy Winehouse, whose sudden death recently shocked everyone, was this duet with Tony Bennett, "Body and Soul." This track alone is a must-listen, but the lineup of other participating vocalists is also incredible...Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole, Sheryl Crow, Norah Jones, Willie Nelson, John Mayer, and many more... Furthermore, the producers include Billy Joel and Phil Ramone, a 15-time Grammy winner. This is truly amazing! (Masayuki Kase)
Media Reviews and Other Information: Celebrating the 85th anniversary of the birth of Tony Bennett (2011), America's greatest vocalist and a pinnacle of American showbiz/entertainment. This is the second installment following Tony Bennett's biggest hit, "DUETS: American Classics." A duet album featuring a star-studded lineup of artists including Lady Gaga, Amy Winehouse, Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, Black Eyed Peas, and more. (C)RS
