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Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2023 9:33 am Post subject: Tony Bennett 1926 2023
Tony Bennett Mr Smooth king of the crooners passed today. His voice was velvet his smile iconic. It seems genuine not forced. _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
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Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2023 4:34 pm Post subject:
I had read in recent years he suffered from dementia and was confused until he walked out on stage and then just fell right into his act. Glad he had that into his nineties as he was clearly a people person and born performer. Will be missed. Best compliment I heard for him was “most of sinatra’s talent with non of the narcissism”. _________________ “We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” ― Elie Wiesel
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Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2023 1:09 am Post subject:
He was my favorite of all the old school crooners. As Omar alluded to, while Sinatra had mood swings seemingly at the drop of a hat, Bennett was by pretty much all accounts a lovely person. His voice was so distinctive, so pleasant, and he still had stage presence in his 90's, even while in the throes of Alzheimer's. Rest well, Mr. Benedetto.
Had a chance to see him perform in Santa Barbara back in ‘04, his stage presence was unforgettable, the expressive range of his voice even at 77 years old was impressive, there’s a certain genuine warmth and joy that vividly comes across in his live performance. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2016 to which his family revealed in 2021. The last time I went to his concert was in ‘17, he was 91 and still had many moments where the ol’ timeless Tony shone through. A legend whose heart was as big as his voice. May you rest easy.
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