For those not inclined towards Bennett's 4-disc anthology 40 YEARS, this album collection from 1972 is a solid survey of all the singer's hits going all the way back to 1951, including "Rags to Riches" and the castanet-driven. "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" makes its appearance midway and the increase in confidence and authority in Bennett's performances after this milestone is readily apparent. From this moment on, Tony Bennett "owns" just about any song he sings, as his definitive versions of "Who Can I Turn To," and "For Once in My Life" amply demonstrate. Click on the product image above to see the complete track listing.
D**L
Tony Bennett
It’s Tony Bennet GREAT!
T**E
I Had This Album Years Ago
Loved this CD. Shipped and arrived quickly and in perfect shape.
V**E
Tony Bennett and that classic voice
Beautiful selections and optimum sound
A**I
Early Tony Record in Very Good Condition
Since the death of Tony Bennett occurred recently, I wanted some of his music as part of my collection. I lucked out to get this early set of recordings including the "Left My Heart in San Francisco." Quality of the recording on the Vinyl was better than expected with only two errors found on the second side of disk 1. Sound was clear as only analog vinyl can produce. The seller used some older sleeves to act as a buffer to protect the vinyl records from transport, which was very considerate of them. I recommend this seller for the type of quality and consideration made for the sale and shipment.
J**Y
Tony Bennett: 5 Stars, This Collection: 4 Stars
Sinatra referred to Tony Bennett as the 'best singer in the business', and after listening to many of Tony's albums it is hard to argue. This 'best of' collection from 1972 includes some magnificent recordings, including 'I Left My Heart in San Francisco', 'Love Look Away', a heart-stopping 'I Wanna Be Around', a rousing 'Sing You Sinners' and more. It is a time capsule album of Tony's earlier career.While his voice is sensational -- it deepens into something beyond compare by the early 1960s -- a few of the songs are the product of their era, notwithstanding Tony's talent. The early 1960s style of adding a background choir and additional echo has a kind of charm, but it sounds like -- well, the early 1960s. The good news is that apart from a 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams' that sounds like a bad cabaret tune and a cover of George Harrison's 'Something' that really isn't for Tony (he's a Cole Porter, Gershwin, Johnny Mercer, Rodgers & Hart kind of guy -- best when the music swings or in great ballads), most of this album is a real treasure.However -- some of the albums from which these songs were culled are worth buying. 'I Wanna Be Around' is a superb album, as is 'Who Can I Turn To'. And, if you enjoy live music, the 1962 Carnegie Hall Concert is an outstanding recording that includes much of the classic material here, in rousing renditions. Two CDs of live Tony Bennett in 1962 -- what else could you want?If you are looking for an introduction to Tony Bennett, or just appreciate his powerful voice and inimitable spirit -- the guy always sounds like he's smiling into the microphone, and that happiness comes through -- you should enjoy this album. If a couple of the tracks sound a bit like kitsch, so be it.
D**
Enjoyed this purchase
Efficient delivery, quality sound, and case was intact.
G**T
My dreams came true.
How did I ever live without it?
R**I
great cd
great american song book classic!
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