The 1950s brought a warmth to American living rooms that no television screen could match. Families gathered around their ...

With the death of Tony Bennett on July 21 at the age of 96, a chapter of the Great American Songbook comes to a close.Bennett left behind an impressive legacy, and while he didn’t write the music or ...

In recent days, Tony Bennett—who died Friday at the age of 96—reportedly sang one last song while sitting at his piano. It was “Because of You,” his first hit, released in 1951, and the single that ...

It was in the early '60s. I was a copy boy at NBC News and the overnight disc jockey for the local radio station called and asked if I'd like to go on a boat ride down the Potomac River with his guest ...

As fans remember Tony Bennett, who died on July 21 at age 96, music lovers are looking back at one of his most beloved songs, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” The legendary jazz crooner first ...

With over 70 albums, 20 Grammy Awards, and countless professional accolades to his name, it’s difficult to summarize the impact Tony Bennett had on the world during his 96 years of life. The ...

Here's a look at the life of Grammy-winning singer Tony Bennett, famous for his signature song "I Left my Heart in San Francisco." Other Facts: Nominated for 34 Grammy awards and won 18, including a ...

Freed was also a fan of Bennett, as he was of many non-rock artists, and played Bennett’s record “Close Your Eyes” (not to be confused with the doo-wop song with the same title) frequently on his show ...

After a stint in the Army around the end of World War II, he caught the attention of comedian Bob Hope, right, who brought him on tour. In 1950, he signed with Columbia Records, the home of Frank ...

Tony Bennett, the internationally famous singer whose voice epitomized the American Songbook, has died. He was 96. Bennett died Friday morning in New York City, according to a representative for the ...