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Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga?...Gag Me?

Actually, this duet works incredibly well on their recent album "Cheek To Cheek". I'm not a fan of Lady Gaga and really think she's weird. Her music is weird, her persona is weird, she's just weird.

However, WOW does she have a fantastic voice! I've never even listened to any of her stuff because, well she's weird, but with Tony as a singing partner, she's great.

This album is recorded very well. Nice deep and wide soundstage and the imaging is excellent. The voices are a little forward for my taste, but still overall, well done.

Tony Bennett was one of my parent's favorite singers and I, of course, have heard him many times. He's not what I would usually listen to, but this album has become one of my favorites.

Well worth a listen and highly recommended!
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schubert
7,386 posts
 
FWIW, I saw a documentary on the making of the album,Gaga said to Tony jokingly , "I'know I'm just a tramp" , Tony shot back "I KNOW you're a lady playing the role of a tramp".
Gaga is not a fave of mine but I'd rather listen to her than most pop singers .
isochronism
2,893 posts
 
Kb54, Tony is only 88 and performing. How old are you?
tubegroover
2,320 posts
 
Amen Schubert, love conquers all.
isochronism
2,893 posts
 
I once brought a voice lesson cassette to Tony while he was performing at Atlantic City. It was from his NYC instructor.
He was awaiting it and when I announced myself then I was ushered in. I and date, hung out with Tony for 50+ minutes in his dressing room before he went on.
He was the person that you see on stage, loving and real, and gentle.
He set my date and I up with front row center reserved table and full compliments.
kb54
113 posts
 
FYI, I am a long time fan of Tony Bennett. I have several of his older collections, the Evans duet albums, and almost all of his 1990s recordings. He can still sing with feeling and emotion, but it would be impossible for him not to decline at his age (and remarkable how good he was for so long). On the other hand, I've seen him perform with Lady Gaga several times on TV, and I'll stand by my assessment. Their performance seems much more commerce than art (like a lot of performers whose great work is well behind them). Both appear to be great people; Gaga has been a stauch supporter of equal rights for the LGBT community. However, at present, there are numerous jazz and popular singers who I would rather spend money to see live or listen to on recordings.
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