Tony Bennett - 91, still slaying the crowd!

[Mrs. Peel 7,157]

As a lucky happenstance... I was treated to an extra ticket tonight, joining friends at a Tony Bennett concert at the Sands casino in Bethlehem. Ok, honestly? Would I have bought that ticket myself? Probably not. Not that I don't appreciate "old school", I probably just wouldn't have thought to order them.

But, oh my god, was I ever blown away. Seriously... ninety-one (yep, you read that right...he's freaking NINETY-ONE years old)... and still crooning like a champ... still kicking it with a concert that was small, intimate, and dare I say, achingly romantic (ok...stop gagging, guys)... and he is backed by 4 of the BEST jazz musicians I've seen in a long time. World-class talent all around.

Did his voice strain on a few notes? Yes. Did it dampen the overall enjoyment of the concert? Oh, hell no! What a delightful, unexpected surprise. Of course, he's a musical icon... but watching him in action, it's no wonder this guy continued to partner with leading contemporary musicians in recent years - Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga, etc. I would wholeheartedly recommend you get tickets if you can - he tends to play at the smaller venues. There is no way your S.O. will hear this guy sing, "I left my heart in San Fransisco" - and not melt in your arms! (I'm laying down some good advice here, boys. Now, work it! )

[GRIZ 3,369]

I saw him about 10 years ago in Vegas. Great performance.

My only problem with him is he refuses to sing the National Anthem because it's a "war song".  This is nothing new.  It goes back to the 60s.

[Displaced Texan 11,731]

I'm a little old school, and I love Tony Bennet! Glad you enjoyed the show!!!!

[GRIZ 3,369]

4 hours ago, Displaced Texan said:

I'm a little old school, and I love Tony Bennet! Glad you enjoyed the show!!!!

Don't get me wrong.  I do too.  He's the last of the Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin genre around.  Unlike Sinatra he's kept his voice.  

His album with Lady Gaga is one of my favorites.