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Thank you for this lovely summary of Tony Bennett’s long life of incomparable performances. His voice spoke directly to our hearts. His diction and his pitch were perfect. His vocal range was enviable. He was one helluva New Yorker, a fine painter and a real mensch, a gentle man.

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All very well said. Thanks so much!

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I cross-posted this to my channel. I see a lot of "biography" videos on YouTube -- which one(s) should I write about?

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I would say it's whomever you are most interested in writing about and perhaps have an interesting angle to explore.

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Thanks for this lovely article. Of course I’d heard of Tony Bennett but had never listened to much of his work. And since his passing I’ve been wondering where to start with his catalog. Now I’ve got some entry points thanks to you. I have an 8 hour flight tomorrow: I’ve downloaded the albums you mentioned and look forward to spending the day listening to them.

BTW, still listening to Night Life by Ray Price several times a week since your article about it. Something about that album has just really grabbed me.

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Thanks so much for your note and glad you have enjoyed listening to 'Night Life.' Hope you enjoy the Tony Bennett albums during your flight. Wishing you safe travels!

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Great tribute to a great singer and a fine humble man.

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Thanks so much Marco - I appreciate it.

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You are welcome Robert.

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Aug 9, 2023Liked by Robert C. Gilbert

Great writing, and so many details I didn’t know. Thanks for this!

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You're quite welcome - thanks for reading.

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Aug 9, 2023Liked by Robert C. Gilbert

Thank you for this beautiful eulogy. You are gifted and insightful lover of music and writer.

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Thanks so much - this is all very kind of you to say.

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Aug 9, 2023Liked by Robert C. Gilbert

Thank you.

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You're welcome and thank you for reading.

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Aug 8, 2023Liked by Robert C. Gilbert

Body and Sole is def on top <3

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One of countless classic performances.

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