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Today is Tony Bennett’s Birthday; Set to Release New “Duets†Album in October |
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by: Hailey - Collegeville, PA started: 08/03/12 1:32 pm | updated: 08/03/12 1:32 pm |
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Tony Bennett turned 86 today, and announced yesterday the release of his third "Duets" album, titled Viva Duet. In honor of his birthday, Bennett decided to give fans a present by releasing one of the songs “The Best Is Yet To Come†featuring Chayanne:
After the monumental success of his last two “Duets†albums, Bennett went for a third. Duets II featured artists from all music genres, including Lady Gaga, Carrie Underwood, and the... Read More |
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One-Year Anniversary of Winehouse's Death |
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by: Hailey - Collegeville, PA started: 07/23/12 6:09 pm | updated: 07/23/12 6:09 pm |
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A year ago, Amy Winehouse was found dead in her London home from alcohol poisoning. The singer was only 27 years old. Known for her bluesy crooning, Winehouse won five Grammy awards with her US breakthrough album “Back to Blackâ€.
Since her death, her fame has not decreased. On September 14th, 2011, which would have been her 28th birthday, the Winehouse family unveiled the Amy Winehouse Foundation. The foundation raises money that is given to various charities to help... Read More |
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Radio station WHAT-AM 1340 Changes; Martini Lounge and Skin Radio formats move to iradiophilly.com |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA started: 08/01/11 6:39 am | updated: 12/06/11 8:21 pm |
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August 1, 2011 - Philadelphia radio station WHAT-AM 1340 dropped its Standards music format of 4 years and is preparing to go in a different direction.
The Pop Standards music format, previously known as Martini Lounge Radio, featuring artists like Frank Sinatra, Diana Krall, Tony Bennett and Michael Buble can now be heard on internet radio at iRadioPhilly.com. Martini Lounge Radio was originally aired on Philadelphia radio station WHAT-AM 1340 in August, 2007.
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Tony Bennett WOWS Academy of Music |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA started: 11/07/11 1:54 pm | updated: 11/07/11 1:54 pm |
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At the Academy of Music on Friday night, Tony Bennett put on an 80 minute energetic show. His set list included, Watch What Happens, They All Laughed, and his first number one hit from 1952, Cold, Cold Heart.
Asking the soundman to cut off all amplification, he sang "Fly Me to the Moon" without a microphone and danced on stage with his daughter on a duet of Old Friends.
At the age of 85, Tony Bennett’s touring in support of his new CD, Duets II, which... Read More |
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November 7 Music Calendar |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA started: 11/07/11 10:54 am | updated: 11/07/11 10:54 am |
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(1951) 60 Years Ago
Rat Packer Frank Sinatra marries his second wife, actress Ava Gardner. The couple separates in 1953 and divorces in... Read More |
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Tony Bennett Duets with Today's Top Singers |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA started: 09/23/11 9:51 pm | updated: 09/23/11 9:51 pm |
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Tony Bennett broke Billboard Chart records with the release of an amazing collection of duets with today's top vocalists including Lady Gaga, John Mayer, Carrie Underwood, Michael Buble, Norah Jones, Andrea Bocelli, Willie Nelson, k.d. lang, Faith Hill, Josh Groban, Queen Latifah, Natalie Cole, Mariah Carey, Sheryl Crow and many others. Undoubtedly, today's pop superstars and legacy singers jumped at the opportunity to sing with Tony Bennett, the 85 year old legend. Tony Bennett is the oldest... Read More |
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August 3 Music Calendar |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA started: 08/03/11 9:55 am | updated: 08/03/11 9:55 am |
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(1926) 85 Years Ago
Crooner Tony Bennett (Anthony Dominick Benedetto) is born in New York... Read More |
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June 15 Music Calendar |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA started: 06/15/11 8:18 am | updated: 06/15/11 8:18 am |
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(1996) 15 Years Ago
Legendary singer Ella Fitzgerald dies in Beverly Hills, California, at the age of 79. She had suffered from diabetes and had both legs amputated in... Read More |
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June 13 Music Calendar |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA started: 06/13/11 11:40 am | updated: 06/13/11 11:40 am |
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(1986) 25 Years Ago
Big-band leader Benny Goodman dies of a heart attack at his home in New York at age... Read More |
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New Music on Singers |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA started: 05/06/11 4:18 pm | updated: 05/06/11 4:18 pm |
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Just added to Singers, new music from Gretchen Parlato, Brandi Carlisle & the Seattle Symphony
and the Wonderland Broadway Cast Soundtrack.Read More |
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