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Christina Aguilera Duets With Tony Bennett on 'Steppin' Out With My Baby'

Jessica Sager — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 03:20:55 +0000

Christina Aguilera is getting back to basics yet again. The singer, who adopted a jazz-inspired sound on ‘Back to Basics’ back in 2006, teamed up with legend Tony Bennett for his ‘Viva Duets’ collection. The duo duet on ‘Steppin’ Out With My Baby,’ and Aguilera adopts an unusually (for her) understated tone on the song. [...]

Watch Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga Sing 'Lady Is a Tramp' [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:54:28 +0000

On his new album, ‘Duets II,’ legendary crooner Tony Bennett works with scores of talented artists — but perhaps none as wildly popular as Mother Monster herself, Lady Gaga.

Teaming up for a jazzy rendition of ‘The Lady Is a Tramp,’ Gaga gets the rare opportunity to show that she’s no studio creation — the chick can actually sing.

Tony Bennett Sets New Records with His Amy Winehouse Duet, 'Body and Soul'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:10:12 +0000

We often refer to senior citizens as being in their ‘golden years,’ but Tony Bennett is taking it to a whole new level. In fact, before long, he could be in his platinum years.

At the age of 87, the veteran singer is still reaching new levels of success, breaking a pair of Billboard records with the first single from his ‘Duets II’ album.

Amy Winehouse's Final Music Video 'Body and Soul' – a Duet with Tony Bennett – Released [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:27:11 +0000

The last known studio recording Amy Winehouse did before her untimely death in July was a duet with Tony Bennett called ‘Body and Soul,’ which will be on his upcoming album ‘Duets II,’ dropping September 20.

The song was recorded in March at the famed Abbey Road Studios in London, and Bennett has pledged that proceeds from the single’s sales will benefit the Amy Winehouse Foundation.

Listen to Carrie Underwood and Tony Bennett Duet on 'It Had to Be You' [AUDIO]

Jeff Giles — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 21:12:55 +0000

For his upcoming ‘Duets II’ project, Tony Bennett made sure to line up plenty of stars from the rock and pop world, including John Mayer, Lady Gaga, and Amy Winehouse — but he invited a few friends from the country charts, too.

The full-length release won’t be available until September 20, but in the meantime, you can hear Bennett share a mic with one of those country stars — Carrie Underwood — for a suitably sultry version of the pop standard ‘It Had to Be You.’

Adele Favored at MTV VMA's Where Tony Bennett Will Honor Amy Winehouse [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:20:50 +0000

Tony Bennett will lead a tribute to the late Amy Winehouse at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, airing on MTV in just a few days. Winehouse teamed up with the iconic singer to record the duet “Body and Soul” for his upcoming "Duets II" album, and Bennett will make his first appearance on the VMA stage since 1993 to pay homage to the singer. Bennett will introduce the segment, which is set to include footage from their recording session together.

Tony Bennett And Amy Winehouse Duet Sneak Peek [AUDIO]

Mark Richards — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:52:38 +0000

The New Tony Bennett CD is loaded with celebrity appearences including the late Amy Winehouse. Once again Tony sings his biggest hits with some of today's biggest stars. The CD drops (hits the stores) September 2oth. Would you like to hear a bit of his duet with Amy?

Michael Buble Will Duet With Tony Bennett

Trudy — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:18:49 +0000

Tony Bennett is at it again. He’s following up his 2006 “Duets: An American Classic” album with another one in the works and he’s lined up a bunch of stars to join him. Michael Buble is one of them. So who else will be singing with Tony? Carrie Underwood, Lady Gaga, Amy Winehouse, Josh Groban, [...]