She broke out with the single “Nothing Compares 2 U,” then caused an uproar a few years later by ripping up a photo of Pope John Paul II on “S.N.L.”
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Letterman, ‘Goodfellas’ and MTV: How Tony Bennett Reinvigorated His Career
Mr. Bennett’s career went downhill in the 1970s, as drug and financial problems haunted him. Then his son became his manager, and everything took a rags-to-riches turn.
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Tony Bennett’s 10 Essential Songs
Over a career of 70-plus years, the singer infused his performances with a huge range, dramatic flair, rhythmic agility and an inquisitive approach to interpreting lyrics.
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Forget What the Song Says. Tony Bennett’s Heart Never Left New York.
The singer may have become famous for “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” but he will always be the kid from Astoria who made a go of it in Manhattan.
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Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga Dueted. Their Stars Were Reborn.
The crooner and the pop star seemed like unlikely collaborators when they joined up in 2014. But the two masters of reinvention inspired and bolstered each other’s careers.