The man who taught Sinatra how to sing? Maybe. The man who'll melt your heart? Absolutely.
"The Sound of Velvet" is the 2005 DVD release of a 2005 concert titled Legends in Concert: The Sound of Velvet, which features Tony Bennett performing some of his well-known songs, such as "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" and "Rags To Riches". The recording showcases his smooth voice and magnetic stage presence in a TV studio setting.
Acting
Bennett's charisma at 78—still more electric than performers half his age.
Production
TV studio intimacy makes you his plus-one at the piano.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Bennett was in the midst of a late-career renaissance here, having just won his umpteenth Grammy and collaborated with younger artists like k.d. lang.
The 'Sound of Velvet' title wasn't marketing fluff—Bennett literally painted daily and called his voice his instrument of choice, not his brush.
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