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[Greg's Girl]

Not sure if this is old news, but I hadn't heard it...

"Bennett is currently working on Duets 2, a collection of jazz standards featuring k.d. lang, Michael Buble, Amy Winehouse, Carrie Underwood and Josh Groban, according to HitFix.com."

Read more: http://www.edmontonj...l#ixzz1EFGNLlIo
http://www.edmontonj...=megadrop_story

I can't wait. I loved it when Michael was on Oprah with Tony, Josh and Carrie!

[Obsessed Bublé Fan!]

No, this isn'y old news, but I tried to get the song that he did with benit and it's callled Just In Time. That's off the first one.

[Button_4_Buble]

No, this isn'y old news, but I tried to get the song that he did with benit and it's callled Just In Time. That's off the first one.

Michael actually duetted with TB on two songs on the last project - Just In Time and Steppin' Out With My Baby (but I think this was only on the deluxe / bonus track version). It also came with a 'making of' DVD which was great.

Can't wait to hear the next project - I love Tony Bennett too......

[Greg's Girl]

This was when they appeared on Oprah back in 2006 (I think).



And Tony and Michael recording "Just In Time" from 2006. I tried to find a YouTube of them performing it (think retro Rat Pack Vegas show). It was very fun and cool. I can't remember if it was on the behind the scenes dvd or not...I've got to go find my copy, but it was televised.



Enjoy!

[Obsessed Bublé Fan!]

I'm not really a fan of Benitt, but if michael sings with him then I'll listen. This man, who has been around for many years, and will be loved by peple even after he's gone, is wonderfull.
Of couse, he doen't sound nearly as good as he did say when he was michal's age. Now, I'm not saying thsi to make people mad, but I think that he's had a good run, and why is he still amking cd's? Again, this is just what I think, I'm not trying to have people threw flames at me. I don't know if he's already done this but, has he done a fairwel tour?
But, being a singer, I also know that if you don'tuse your voice like you use to, then it's only natuarly to not be at the same leval of singing that you once were. I'm not saying that he can't still sing, he can, but what I'm saying is why can't he just retire?

[Button_4_Buble]

I'm not really a fan of Benitt, but if michael sings with him then I'll listen. This man, who has been around for many years, and will be loved by peple even after he's gone, is wonderfull.
Of couse, he doen't sound nearly as good as he did say when he was michal's age. Now, I'm not saying thsi to make people mad, but I think that he's had a good run, and why is he still amking cd's? Again, this is just what I think, I'm not trying to have people threw flames at me. I don't know if he's already done this but, has he done a fairwel tour?
But, being a singer, I also know that if you don'tuse your voice like you use to, then it's only natuarly to not be at the same leval of singing that you once were. I'm not saying that he can't still sing, he can, but what I'm saying is why can't he just retire?

Obsessed, I could not disagree with you more. I saw Tony Bennett live in concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London a couple of years ago and he was fabulous. He has not lost his voice at all. In fact, he sang without a mic at the end (in a similar way to Michael does in his show) and you could still hear him. he can only still make CD's because people want to listen. If no one bought them, the record company would not invest any money and it wouldn't happen.

[Svetlana]

Tony Bennett & Elton John and with Michael Buble (from dvd "Tony Bennett An American classic" 2006) Las Vegas stage. look here: My link

[Obsessed Bublé Fan!]

Oh no, I'm not saying he can't sing. He can, but it's just I think everyone needs to at some point, well, stop. Everyone I think reaches a point and the just want to retire, and do other things with there lives. Yeah, he is, and will always be one of the greats in music.
So please, like I said in my last post, I wasn't trying to make anyone upset, I was just stating how I feel.

[vegi]

Oh no, I'm not saying he can't sing. He can, but it's just I think everyone needs to at some point, well, stop. Everyone I think reaches a point and the just want to retire, and do other things with there lives. Yeah, he is, and will always be one of the greats in music.
So please, like I said in my last post, I wasn't trying to make anyone upset, I was just stating how I feel.

If you're going to express your opinion publicly, you have to accept the fact that others are going to express their disagreement with yours. Especially when that opinion is insensitive at best. And of course, you should be able to explain such an opinion that many would find rude. WHY do you think older people should just give up what they love to do? You may want to put us old folks "out to pasture" but fortunately, most people have a lot more respect for their elders. Tony Bennett sells out when he does concerts. He sells a lot of records. He wins GRAMMYs because he puts out quality work. Why should he retire? Not only does his career make him happy, it makes his worldwide audience happy. There are a number of older posters on this board. Do you think they should leave all the posting to the young folks?

[Obsessed Bublé Fan!]

Okay Vigi I don't want to fight with you. I wasn't saying that He should give up, wht I'm saying is that yes, he can sing, and for how ever long he choto sing and make albums and do concerts him, and his fans will be happy. If I had been as famous as he has, and still is, I most likely would in my life where I would need/ want to stop just because I know that I'm a very well astablished singer. This is not true, but if it were that is waht I would want. As we all know, as the body gets oder we start to slow donw. For some, they don't mind, but for others they wish that they could still do the things that they were able to do when they were younger.
So, again, I didn't want to make peopl mad, and if I came across as rude, well, I'm sorry.

[Boricua]

Woaaaaaaa! Now hold your horses! Obsessed nothing wrong with putting out there your opinion but you should know by now that some will reply. Why don´t you try to re read what you write before posting so you can really put forth your opinion in a way that will not leave much room for misunderstandings. I sometimes find it really hard to read your posts and get to the central idea of what you are trying to convey. Too many errors and confusion. Am not saying you should not post your opinions but PLEASE...do this for me.

That being said...I have to stress the fact that am with Vegi on this one. Although you are saying "he can sing", you did state that because of Mr. Tony´s age he should retire. This said, if you are so obssesed with MB you should at least "try" to really know what makes him "tick" (meaning musically). Just to let you know MB was beyond himself when Mr. Tony invited him to be part of the duets. Am almost sure MB would find your assessments really rude or just plain ignorant. I say this with much respect towards you. Age does not define what a person should keep on doing. It´s all about empowerment and what makes you who you are. Granted, we get slow with age...but I think that´s one of our best assests. No rush, rush...just one day at a time living to the fullest.

Am a woman who may be "old" and should retire as you say...but I will keep on with my good Rock & Roll to the day the Good Lord retires me.

Just an after thought, yep, all who know who I am, know by now that I would not leave without my usual Boricua input.

Obssessed following your rational thought...hmmmm...MB should retire also and leave his space to ...the one and only Bieber! (hope I spelled this right)...now am off to my corner...

[michela]

i saw Tony Bennett again at the RAH again last year,Tony is a legend
Please let me know when Michael arrives at that status
Going to lie down lol,im too old to travel around to see 100's of singers including Michael
Michael would play to half empty houses if some of us stopped touring

[Obsessed Bublé Fan!]

Well, I think that Michael has become a legind a little bit eary....
I could be wrong though.
I mean think about it, only after sex yaers after playing at the Blue Note in New York, he landed a concert at M S G. That's very fast if you ask me.
Although I love how fast MB's before sooooooooooooooooo BIG!!!!! Keep goin' Michael, cause I ######in' DAM LOVE YOU!!!!

[Andrea91483]

I just found out (literally two hours ago) that Tony Bennett is coming to my city in April and I am planning on going. I think it's very fortunate that some of these legendary artists are still around and want to keep performing. Though I am in my 20's, I have always been drawn to music from the 1940's, 1950's, and 1960's in particular, or along those lines. So there are many artists I never got to see "back in the day" who I am grateful to have the chance to see now.

[michela]

Andrea
I hope you can see Tony Bennett

[Obsessed Bublé Fan!]

Andrea,
That's such a real treat for you toget to go and see Toney B in concert!!!! I dont' know how many people can say they've seen him live!!!! Oh, and make sure to come back and tell us all about it!!!! And maybe you can post some videos of the show for us?

[Andrea91483]

Just an update: I've returned home from a fabulous evening seeing Mr. Tony Bennett in concert. There is a reason this man is a legend!

Tony Bennett obviously has no plans of slowing down any time soon, but even as long as he's been doing what he does, he's DEFINITELY still got it. I for one feel fortunate to have been given the opportunity to see him in my lifetime.

I managed to get a few photos and a couple of short videos (unfortunately I could only get my camera to record minute long videos - turns out I had it on the wrong setting - oops). I'll try to put them up when I have a chance.

[HopelesslyIrresponsible]

Why did that link go to an article about Cee Lo Green? XD Anyway, I'm looking forward to the collaboration!

Amy Winehouse? I like her music and all, but...Is she okay? o.O

[betsy]

Obssesed .. I've a favor to ask since my old eyes don't read yellow print PLEASE CHOOSE ANOTHER COLOR; that said what will you do when MB reaches 85 & still is singing & doing concerts will you say he shpuld retire

Good for Tony Bennett ..I grew up listening to him sing & still love hearing him today :r

I hope he keeps singing & MB keeps recording with him.

I agree Michael wouldn't be happy with your opening statement as Tony is a mentor of Michael.

[g&j]

OK - I have a 21 yr old college son (radical thinker) and he is a Sinatra/Bennett/Buble fan! I have a 15 yr old (training in opera) singer daughter who thoroughly enjoys singing these timeless pieces from some of the best of the best.. Then there's my forever groom and me who thrive on dancing to all this music with our ballroom dancing friends and Rumba,Foxtrot and swing all we can to their works. I agree with Vegi's points of view and perhaps it is just worldly experience and music theory that help... who knows?