Tony Bennett Performs and Talks About Being a Guest on the First Tonight Show

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Tony Bennett Performs "I've Got To Be Me" and "Rainy Day", and discusses being a guest on the first Carson Tonight Show.
Original Airdate: May 02, 1979
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@batwithglasses 11 ай бұрын

A voice like no other A soul like no other A true gentleman

@JustAFlyover 11 ай бұрын

This era of music was so graceful and beautiful.

@Minina-Nena-Celina 11 ай бұрын

Mr Bennett was the last of those greatest musicians of the last century . RIP. Mr Bennett.

@drumbum3.142 11 ай бұрын

Petula "Finians Rainbow" Clark is still with us.. (Lol)

@Minina-Nena-Celina 11 ай бұрын

@@drumbum3.142 It's true. Thank you. She is a legend.

@k9element 11 ай бұрын

I agree. His passing really ends the era of those great singers. What a voice!

@Poetic_Justice1962 11 ай бұрын

What about Stevie Wonder? Barbra Steisand?

@scsscs4607 11 ай бұрын

Johnny Mathis & more

@Poetic_Justice1962 11 ай бұрын

An emotional and connected man, a modest and considerate man. Genuine. A gentleman.

@Lightning-H 11 ай бұрын

A really sad and heartbreaking day. A big loss. The world is better with him. One of the best singers/artists of all time. A legend.

@ronb8052 11 ай бұрын

No gimmicks, no computers, no autotune....they don't do it like that anymore. Thanks Mr. Benedetto ....RIP

@robertmasi9955 11 ай бұрын

A true legend that will be missed by millions. RIP Tony. Thank You for all the great memories we have through your music.

@carriedillmann4455 11 ай бұрын

How wonderful the Johnny let Tony sing multiple songs !!!! That never happened before !! It shows the respect he had for Tony !!!!!!! ❤️

@lewiscarey1593 3 ай бұрын

Good post: BUT Johnny allowed Diana Ross 15 minutes, doing Lady Sings The Blues, and couple years later, she does Theme From Mahogny, and then BABY Love: She's 9 months pregnant, and audience ate it up!!!😅😅😅

@jerrydavis3434 11 ай бұрын

Lots of historical decades and history went away with this iconic legend …R.I.P. Mr.Bennett……

@dee_dee_place 11 ай бұрын

Tony Bennett is my all-time favorite crooner. I saw him in concert about 15 years ago & he was fantastic. Nat King Cole is another of my all-time favorite singers, & that little duet with Tony was superb. I just read the next post & I'm crying as I write this. I can't believe it; Tony Bennett is gone. It's the end of an era that will never come again. Anthony Dominick Benedetto, thank you for making my life so much richer & fuller because of your vocals. Peace be with you always, Dear, Kind Sir- RIP.

@anitadailey1114 11 ай бұрын

I'm also in love with Louis Armstrong as well !!!!

@onearmy942 11 ай бұрын

There was a time when adult music was mature, classy, and purely talented. Thank you Mr. Bennett, you will be missed.

@mikeh.7499 11 ай бұрын

Well said,well said....

@karlhungus5554 11 ай бұрын

Bravo. Well stated.

@rickmontgomery3037 11 ай бұрын

Exactly and well said :)

@deanwilletts7428 11 ай бұрын

Well said. He was a wonderful singer, so open and sensitive. Just listen to his Movie Song Album from 1966, it’s beautiful.

@karlhungus5554 11 ай бұрын

@@deanwilletts7428 Thank you, Dean. I'd not heard of that album. I found it here on KZfaq. *Tony Bennett - The Movie Song Album (1966)* kzfaq.info/sun/OLAK5uy_nzbnlQO1mfvvuJJbm0XgsKXHEe9-Ldw9E

@mlw2001 11 ай бұрын

He sings with such emotion! And his indomitable smile! Wow! He deserved all the success and longevity of career. RIP Mr Bennett. 💜

@nycdontstop8719 11 ай бұрын

RIP Tony! What a beautiful light you shone upon this world and what a wonderful example you gave for all of us to follow.

@litozulueta6013 11 ай бұрын

I will miss you, Mister Tony Bennett. The epitome of cool.

@matthewgallagher1761 11 ай бұрын

I could have watched another hour or more of this clip. This was the gold standard of entertainment, now gone. We still have great artists, who can do this music, but they are not in the forefront, except someone like Buble. I saw Tony Bennett perform in my hometown 10 years ago - he was 87 - and did 20+ songs. He was brilliant and in incredible voice. If he had not become ill, he would still be performing, as he had been until last year. His voice was still there. And his artistry. Thank you, Mr. Bennett, for decades of pure greatness.

@karlhungus5554 11 ай бұрын

He always looked so happy. His smile would light up any room. And, that magnificent nose! Rest in peace, Mr. Bennett. ❤

@Great2C 11 ай бұрын

Whoever in the Johnny Carson team chose this performance by Tony Bennett truly has good eyes, ears and senses. He singing that invariably sad “Here’s That Rainy Day” in the presence of his contemporary Johnny who loved that song - that really hits home. I could not be sadder that we now have to miss both of those two legends of entertainment. But at the same time, I am so grateful that we had them. Thank you, Tony, for being a great guy on stage and off stage! You were a legend, you will always be one.

@Rob_Kates 11 ай бұрын

True, Johnny loved that song. Bette Midler sang a version of it with him on the next-to-last show.

@teresagradolf974 11 ай бұрын

Ii I've had enough of Charlie Pete Sanderson ty Jonathan is Larry Sam talent show Ross bernal Terry lacy not dead sam's Rhonda Gary Grubbs bringing me thses pack lies Oklahoma clever David green forged condos wilsonville Oregon love Teresa

@teresagradolf974 11 ай бұрын

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@teresagradolf974 11 ай бұрын

Ty Jonathan Swanson is Larry needs to stay from me Charlie Pete ray boy

@teresagradolf974 11 ай бұрын

Medford needs mind there own business Medford Rudy bocalla they stoled my social security for condo payments Rudy bocalla sam's buddy he needs to mind his own. Business I work hard I've had enough talent show

@cjrrun 11 ай бұрын

Had the privilege to see him twice. Rest in Peace, Tony

@danpritchett5617 11 ай бұрын

I'm just marveling at how ecstatic he is JUST TO BE SINGING HIS HEART OUT FOR US! He's just thrilled be performing!

@k9element 11 ай бұрын

He loved singing. Search for his 2021 concert with Lady Gaga. Deep in Alzheimer's and yet he still remembers how to perform with that great voice of his.

@meo21626 11 ай бұрын

An incredible performer. So sad but grateful we have these fantastic clips to watch

@jillkjv3816 11 ай бұрын

I cried at the news of his passing. RIP. ❤

@nanabutner 11 ай бұрын

ME TOO!

@jillkjv3816 11 ай бұрын

@@nanabutner We'll never see his like again. No more Tony, no more Frank, no more Nat, no more Bing, no more Vic, no more Perry, etc. The only huge name left is Johnny Mathis, and I will cry when he goes too.

@nanabutner 11 ай бұрын

@@jillkjv3816 Me too!

@feggyduss6463 11 ай бұрын

Tony Bennet always had a smile on his face which was infectious. When Mr. Carson embraced a male guest, one knew that this person was truly special.

@deirdremacdougall8415 11 ай бұрын

Rest in Peace Tony !🌹💗 Thanks for being wonderful you ! ❤ 😘

@patriciaoreilly8907 11 ай бұрын

When chat shows were a delight & fabulous with great natural humour .😊 special times & special guest 😊RIP & thank you for the beautiful memories 😊

@spoly8139 11 ай бұрын

RIP Tony...you gave your heart, your soul and you have left us a legacy of music that will never die. Beautiful man.

@SueProv 11 ай бұрын

Just beautiful....Johnny's favorite song. RIP to them all.

@parasite674 11 ай бұрын

Which song was Johnny Carson's favorite? Tony Bennett sang a few.

@karlhungus5554 11 ай бұрын

Incomparable. What an immensely talented, funny, and generous artist. While cliché, it's still true that we shall never see such a performer of his caliber and abilities ever again. Rest in peace, Tony. You will be loved and missed forevermore. ❤❤❤

@VideoAmericanStyle 11 ай бұрын

Even though it wasn’t his hit, his singing of My Way really hits an emotional note here. Tony truly did it his way, and we were all better off for it.

@214jef 11 ай бұрын

Tony and Johnny. Take me back.

@mjd4502 11 ай бұрын

The texture and nuance in Tony's voice was amazing. His interpretation of a song was completely in line with what the composer envisioned. A classy and original performer who will be missed but rest well, sir! Vale Tony Bennett.

@RickMcCargar 11 ай бұрын

The stars from youth are now passing like telephone poles on the highway...life was better with Tony Bennet in it.

@deserthound2605 11 ай бұрын

Feel the same way.

@barbarawalsh2875 11 ай бұрын

There must’ve been one heck of a concert in heaven last night.

@RickMcCargar 11 ай бұрын

@@barbarawalsh2875 when Frank Sinatra died, a cartoonist from Chicago wrote, "Tonight, God sleeps on the couch". Humorous nod to the greats.

@corabernal6432 11 ай бұрын

Frank Sinatra, another one of the greats😢😮

@RickMcCargar 11 ай бұрын

@@corabernal6432 yes, I mentioned him in the comment just before yours.

@bh5606 11 ай бұрын

Great night on the Tonight Show. RIP...Mr. Bennett...

@triketacular8093 11 ай бұрын

One of my favourite Tony Bennett albums is "Perfectly Frank ". Put on my headphones, close my eyes and enjoy. RIP Mr. Bennett.

@debratrani8583 11 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that because I ordered it yesterday.

@amerant1973 11 ай бұрын

RIP to the legend ❤

@brandysamuels7864 11 ай бұрын

I always love Frank Sinatra, but Tony Bennett just as the best. I’m really going to miss him. I started playing his music the minute I heard he was gone. But if you think about it, he’ll always be with us because his music is just timeless. A life well lived in a much loved man.

@ericpreusser8450 11 ай бұрын

He is dearly missed!

@JohnnyCashFanatic 11 ай бұрын

Tony had the distinction of being a guest on the very first episode of Johnny’s Tonight Show. Not many people can say that.

@RyKinder 11 ай бұрын

Only one person can say it now - Mel Brooks is the last surviving first show guess.

@ThatSchmoGuy 11 ай бұрын

Wow. What a performance of "My Way." Incredible. Rest well, Mr. Bennett. You've earned it

@AP-gb3eh 11 ай бұрын

Truly a shining star .RIP What a voice and a lovely human being

@marilynmurray3041 11 ай бұрын

What a perfect video to show! Just what I was looking for on this sad day. Celebrate his life and talent. He was amazing!

@ronflick5685 11 ай бұрын

My all - time favorites crooner, so fortunate to have seen numerous times in concert.Such an appreciation for the great american standards.One of a kind will be truly missed.

@geraldfrank1630 11 ай бұрын

Saw him in ‘66 at the Empire Room in Chicago. I’ll never forget it! 👌🙏👏👏👏

@hawby7mgh 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful, intimate & very classy setting to see Tony Bennet!

@paulakpacente 11 ай бұрын

I miss Johnny and Tony. My husband took me to see Tony Bennett live in 1983---one of the highlights of my life! I'm glad I was born in 1954, because by 1966 I could appreciate Mr. Bennett.

@countreedog 11 ай бұрын

I grew up listening to these singers, my parents loved Tony Bennett, Frank S, Sammy Davis and many more. My father was a singer in Ebor City nightclub ‘s, I remember hearing him singing in his bedroom every day. I know all the words to these kind of music. RIP Tony!!

@bawillard2578 11 ай бұрын

Such nice memories.

@galadriusthemighty 11 ай бұрын

What majestic hair. RIP, Tony.

@joanne26 11 ай бұрын

I saw Tony perform at the symphony Hall, Birmingham, England around 2004 I took my wonderful loving late mother there as Tony was her favourite He just came on to the stage with so much charisma. Just him,his pianist, his base player and drummer who incidentally the drummer at the time to Sammy Davis Jr The last of the ‘greats’ gone ❤❤❤❤😂😂😂

@CaliSummerFunday 11 ай бұрын

❤😢thank you for 5 decades. Blessings

@nicoletanis3703 11 ай бұрын

Tony Bennett legacy will be with us forever. RIP 🙏

@thegameshowguy1 11 ай бұрын

So long, Tony. You lived an amazing life. One of the GOATs in Music. You helped shape modern-day music. You are and will always remain an incredible talent and legend.

@jeremycunninghamtheoldsoul8686 11 ай бұрын

The world has lost another good soul. RIP Tony Bennett… oh man 💔 😔 I feel I can’t stress enough what a terrible disease Alzheimer’s is. I’ve seen it first hand… I did volunteer work at my local nursing home twice a week and encountered people affected by it. It was challenging for sure, but I still tried to help out as best I could. Nevertheless, it was heartbreaking

@michaelanderson6456 11 ай бұрын

Memories will have to do...its filed in your minds eye, forever.. Wheather your right, or wheather your...you got to me

@jeremycunninghamtheoldsoul8686 11 ай бұрын

@@michaelanderson6456 Awww

@doloressignore208 11 ай бұрын

@@jeremycunninghamtheoldsoul8686😂

@alvilla9659 11 ай бұрын

Yes your right my mother had it as well.

@jeremycunninghamtheoldsoul8686 11 ай бұрын

@@alvilla9659 Awww 💔

@anthonygasparini1734 11 ай бұрын

We are so much poorer today, now that Tony has gone home. God's Speed Tony, all our love and prayers.

@foryourspirit3995 11 ай бұрын

People have said it all below, and are still coming up with new ways to praise and describe Tony Bennett. Deservedly so, he was talented, elegant and classy. He was from a long lost era of performers, who performed, not lip-synched or mailed it in. Here’s hoping this caliber of performer returns in a new era. They’re badly needed and lacking. God rest, and Godspeed, Tony Bennett! Thank you so much for all the memories!

@kellyhiggins4234 11 ай бұрын

The very last great of an era I was fortunate growing up with its a sad time for his family, friends, fans , but he lived a long graceful many of blessed years , he did it his way! Blessings to you Mr. Tony Bennett, the final curtain has closed, open those gates ! Amen 🖤

@meijer78 11 ай бұрын

An amazing talent. Thanks for the memories.

@nancycesarano5919 11 ай бұрын

RIP Tony- vocal genius.

@meijer78 11 ай бұрын

Rainy Day was one of Johnny's favorite songs. Doc Severinsen and Tommy Newsom played this song on David Letterman's tribute show to Johnny after he had passed. It was well done.

@harrywatson8059 11 ай бұрын

The shadow of his smile and songs remain.Bless

@thomastimlin1724 11 ай бұрын

This is fabulous, and Carson gave him the star treatment he deserved, lots of time to sing more than just one song. Bennett slautes his contemporaries with his own style and energy, not a dull moment in this perforamcne if you have any educated class about music.

@michelleschuyler2609 11 ай бұрын

I am so sad 😞 that Tony Bennett has passed. That disease alzeimers is no joke. But it was incredible how he would remember the lyrics to his songs...i grew up listening to Tony's music with my family, Especially my dad. My dad had his records throughout the years. You will be missed Tony Bennett! May you rest in peace!

@louklou812 11 ай бұрын

One of the best there ever was. Rest on peace.

@grokeffer6226 11 ай бұрын

Tony Bennett is one of my all-time favorite singers. R.I.P. ❤

@bonniecollom3302 11 ай бұрын

I remember this show. It was a wonderful way to fall asleep 🥰 Johnny & Tony RIP ❤️

@davepearen8954 11 ай бұрын

Will be dearly missed 😢

@GuitarAnthony 11 ай бұрын

RIP Antonio. Grazie per tutti cosi.

@johnnytoobad7785 11 ай бұрын

"Where has the time all gone to...Haven't done half the things we want to..Oh well..We'll catch up some other time" from the song "Some Other Time" from the Tony Bennett / Bill Evans album.

@tonymaglio3432 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

@GR_BackingTracks 11 ай бұрын

What a great version of "My Way"!

@doloresvega4420 11 ай бұрын

RIP Mr. Bennett 🙏🏼♥️

@mikeh1072 11 ай бұрын

What a classy guy. You will be missed.

@azvascos7542 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic set, love Nature Boy! Tony and Johnny are having a reunion with all of the greats right about now.

@scottanddebranelson8419 11 ай бұрын

he made it seem so effortless. smh. looks like he was having fun. no lasers, no fancy lights, no sparklin clothes, glitz and glamor. just a classy dude in a suit. and you know it sounded incredible in that studio. that band wasn't made up of a bunch of chumps. thanks again.

@Isabelle1962best 11 ай бұрын

I will miss you so much Sir Tony Bennett! Thank you so much for the wonderful music that you shared with usall these years!

@steveconn 11 ай бұрын

The soul, the voice, the anthem and angel of San Francisco. Good night, Tony. RIP

@cattailer1077 11 ай бұрын

That rainy day is today...rip beautiful man💖🕊

@getahobbyshop 11 ай бұрын

Wishing a safe flight and gentle landing for Tony Bennett.

@bbashn 11 ай бұрын

That Rainy Day was Johnny's favorite song. 😥😥😥😥

@1966spyderco 11 ай бұрын

RIP.....one of the greatest

@gro9465 11 ай бұрын

May you rest in peace you wonderful kind legend. Thank you Mr. Tony Bennett for everything, the best singer in the business ❤🙏

@TEACHERSSEES 11 ай бұрын

THANK YOU FOR SHARING, BROTHER....

@jgboys1 11 ай бұрын

Only Mel Brooks is around from that first Tonight Show broadcast from 10/1/1962. RIP ❤

@drumbum3.142 11 ай бұрын

.. Define First Broadcast.. 😐 Like, literally and explicitly *"THE"* First Broadcast that Carson Ever, Ever Did ,?.. 'Cause - there's still some Absolutely Marvelful Talent from smack dab that explicit approximate time still with us Today.. 🎨☔️🎨🎨

@jgboys1 11 ай бұрын

@@drumbum3.142 Johnny Carson’s first Tonight Show was broadcasted on 10/1/1962 and Mel Brooks and Tony Bennet where 2 of the guests from that show. Only Mel Brooks is still with us.

@drumbum3.142 11 ай бұрын

@jgboys1 Awesome. Thank You Not trying nor intending to be Richard with that clarification question.. Too many times; .. we tend to seemingly forget that there are still some Beautiful Giants from yesteryear (still) with us as well..

@VideoAmericanStyle 11 ай бұрын

@@jgboys1it’s actually kind of incredible to think that those 2 guests from a show that aired in 1962 (!) were still around as of yesterday. They were already fairly old back then!

@jpaulglobal 11 ай бұрын

Mr Bennet is a national and international treasure for that matter. Stylish, unique, charming/elegant, smooth swagger, he’s got it all 🤙🏼

@kazitude1 11 ай бұрын

Tony is 52 yrs old here! WOW! Fantastic!🥲

@dc10driver1 11 ай бұрын

What a great clip as a tribute to the Great Tony Bennett. An awesome talent who will be greatly missed. Thankfully, he left so much behind like this wonderful clip, so we can still enjoy your wonderful songs.

@JimBluePiano 11 ай бұрын

So much talent & class in one person.

@deanfaw 11 ай бұрын

Ŕ,i,p tony you'll be missed but not forgotten 😢

@debratrani8583 11 ай бұрын

One of a kind. A true legend. There will be no one like him again. 😂

@elsiestormont1366 11 ай бұрын

It was on the Tonight Show that I remember Tony Bennett best.

@photo161 10 ай бұрын

Wow, a great Tony Bennet mini-concert that ended with such a lovely, generous tribute to Nat King Cole. what a beautiful moment Tony planned and executed it so superbly...my heart was in my throat...

@paulbrennan3996 11 ай бұрын

R.I.P to the best TONY BENNETT last of the legendary Crooner's from the 1950s and 1960s the world 🌎 has lost a mager,mager Iconic star love and respect TONY My all time favourite Crooner sending prayers 🙏 and condolences to your wife and family at this sad time 🙏🎶🎵📻🎼

@jamesford3648 11 ай бұрын

The LAST of the “Crooner’s”, There all Gone now But I am so HAPPY I was around to see them all. What a Glorious time to live. Yes I am Old now but when hit the “Gates” I am getting Directions the Heavens Concert.

@robecon49 11 ай бұрын

Another legend has left us. We forever have these wonderful clips of all the fantastic guests who appeared on the Tonight Show.

@isaacbutler8828 11 ай бұрын

RIP to Mr. Bennett as the voice that touches my soul. Passing this video on to folks that remember this appearance on the Tonight Show.

@andygrenn680 10 ай бұрын

Singers sing songs. Tony Bennett interprets songs. Each word each lyric sung superbly. Sing on Tony forever.

@jojijoji88 11 ай бұрын

😢 Beautiful.. Thank you, Tony!!!

@drumbum3.142 11 ай бұрын

- Favourites Song of Tony's; and one of my Favourites of This Gorgeous Gaga Lady who takes time to help those who have stumbled - - The Lady is a Tramp. (Orange Colored Sky is another of Lady's NOT to be missed.) - One of the Best Duets if not Collaborations Ever.