Tony Bennett Unplugged

Tony Bennett, one of the greats, as an artist, human being, and a New York City fixture for many years. He will be missed.

Towards the end of his life he was stricken by Alzheimer’s. According to Wikipedia, his son Danny said that “the Alzheimer’s was mainly affecting his father’s short term memory and that he would often forget he had just performed after a concert; his long term memory remained intact and he could still fully remember all the lyrics to his repertoire when performing.”

“Fly Me to the Moon,” without a mic.

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Fly Me To The Moon

Astrud Gilberto, who died last week, was known best for “Girl From Ipanema,” but here is another song that she sang that I also liked.

Thanks to YouTuber Verve Records

Lunar Longings

Lots of great versions of this song. But for a Monday morning, I like this one by Diana Krall, Mrs. Elvis Costello.