A String Of Tony’s Hits – TONY BENNETT****

Stranger In Paradise/Cold Cold Heart/Because Of You/Rags To Riches/Boulevard Of Broken Dreams/Young & Warm & Wonderful/In The Middle Of An Island/Ca C’est L’Amour/Just In Time/There’ll Be No Teardrops Tonight/Anywhere I Wander/Sing You Sinners/Smile/You’ll Never Get Away From Me/I Am/Put On A Happy Face/Love Look Away/I’ll Bring You A Rainbow/Ask Anyone In Love/You Can’t Love ‘Em All/Baby Talk To Me/ Firefly/The Night That Heaven Fell/Climb Ev’ry Mountain

The British only release A String Of Tony's Hits is a double album comprising many of Tony Bennett's most successful or best remembered tracks from the 1950s. (UK:9)

"Tony Bennett is one of my perennial favourites, and when I listen to this album I really understand why. Firstly, Tony is happy and loves to sing. He has a fine voice, has great backing musicians, and all his songs are carefully arranged. You may grumble about some aspects of his phrasing, tempo or delivery, but it all fits together just right - maybe due to Mitch Miller having produced his early works."

"Bennett still has that wonderful voice that can carry a note like very few can - it makes the difference between a singer and a star."

"He didn't have Frank Sinatra's technical skills nor Bobby Darin's finger snappin' swagger, yet Tony Bennett deservedly carved himself a niche in American popular music as one of its most legendary performers."

"This is a young Tony Bennett with all the charm and romance you could possibly hope to find in one voice. I recommend it highly."

"What a classic. This guy has been doing music since the 1950s. It is wonderful that so many generations can enjoy his music. This is a good essential double LP to get a good taste of timeless tunes."

"I can recommend this disc to anyone who loves a great performer. Even those who didn't or couldn't listen to him in his early years will love the tracks on this album."

"Tony Bennett's vocals are timeless. Just listen to his early works as he began developing his own special style. And whether Tony sang grand ballads or cool jazz, he brought his unique essence to his music. Experience the youthful exuberance in Sing You Sinners."