Tony Bennett Dies at 96

Legendary singer Tony Bennett has died at 96. Bennett’s publicist Sylvia Weiner confirmed the news to the Associated Press, revealing he died in his hometown of New York. A cause of death has not been revealed, however…

Rebecca GuzelJul 21, 20232 min read

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Bennett added that he and his siblings “were very close” and he had an idyllic home life.

“And it was different. It was sad not to have a father and very confusing. But it’s funny – it just shows you when people love one another how much – how many things really work out,” he said.

He also revealed the process in which he chooses the right song to sing.

“Well, something I’ve experienced – sometimes I just migrate over to, like, what’s autobiographical? Unconsciously, I’ll just find something, and I say, ‘My God, I’ve experienced that. I’ve lived that,'” he shared.

He continued, “You never know which way it’s going to come from, but what I really look for is a kind of craftsmanship in a song, someone who’s really musically knowledgeable and combines it with great words, so that it meshes. And I like to concentrate on interpretation, on interpreting songs.”

In an interview with the Associated Press in 2016, the “Cheek to Cheek” singer said he enjoyed “entertaining the audience, making them forget their problems.”

“I think people … are touched if they hear something that’s sincere and honest and maybe has a little sense of humor. … I just like to make people feel good when I perform,” he added.