The Good Life

Performer: Tony Bennett
Distributor: Bayside Record Dist.

Notes: Another mid-price Tony Bennett collection from CBS Special Products. "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" dutifully puts in an appearance, but companion tunes include "Come Rain Or Come Shine" from Bennett's superior Harold Arlen album, a slowly soaring "Fly Me To The Moon" and a bit of early '50s exotica called "In The Middle Of an Island." This time, however, they saved the best for last: a masterly, blues-inflected "My Funny Valentine," where Bennett is backed by the superb Ralph Sharon trio, matching Chet Baker's classic version note for loving note.

One of the finest voices of 20th century American pop, Tony Bennett began his career in the '50s, under the watchful eye of producer Mitch Miller, recording huge hits such as "Boulevard of Broken Dreams," and "Because of You." In 1958, his album BASIE SWINGS-BENNETT SINGS was a precursor to later jazz-based work. That same year, "Firefly" was Bennett's last US Top 40 entry until 1962, when he made a major comeback with the Grammy-winning "I Left My Heart In San Francisco." In '93 and '94 he was awarded Grammys for his albums PERFECTLY FRANK and STEPPIN' OUT.

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