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Tony Bennett on his first job, Sinatra's advice and San Francisco

Tony Bennett performs at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City on Sept. 18, 2011. Jemal Countess/Getty Images **hide caption

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Tony Bennett on his first job, Sinatra's advice and San Francisco

Tony Bennett, king of the American Songbook, dead at 96

Tony Bennett poses while signing an autograph in 1988. Bernt Claesson/Pressens Bild/AFP via Getty Images **hide caption

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Tony Bennett, king of the American Songbook, dead at 96

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga's latest, and likely last, ring-a-ding

Jazz singer Tony Bennett and pop star Lady Gaga released their second duet album, Love for Sale, on Oct. 1. Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS **hide caption

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Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga's latest, and likely last, ring-a-ding

Tony Bennett Has Alzheimer's Disease

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Tony Bennett Revisits 1949 Debut Single With Help From Diana Krall

Diana Krall and Tony Bennett released the song "Fascinating Rhythm" ahead of their upcoming album. Mark Seliger/Courtesy of the artist **hide caption

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Listen to Diana Krall and Tony Bennett's "Fascinating Rhythm"

Tony Bennett On Piano Jazz

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Tony Bennett On Piano Jazz

Run-DMC, Pauline Oliveros, 'Rumours,' Chic And Beethoven Added To Library Of Congress

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Run-DMC, Pauline Oliveros, 'Rumours,' Chic And Beethoven Added To Library Of Congress

A Mother's Day Mix: Songs That Remind You Of Mom

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'The Songs Never Die': Tony Bennett And Bill Charlap On Staying Power

Tony Bennett and Bill Charlap's new album, The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern, is out now. Courtesy of the artist **hide caption

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'The Songs Never Die': Tony Bennett And Bill Charlap On Staying Power

'Remembering Marian McPartland: A Celebration' On Piano Jazz

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Remembering Marian McPartland

When Pop Broke Up With Jazz

Frank Sinatra captured by photographer William "PoPsie" Randolph during a 1943 concert. Author Ben Yagoda points to Sinatra as one of the interpreters who helped revive the Great American Songbook. William "PoPsie" Randolph/Courtesy of Riverhead **hide caption

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When Pop Broke Up With Jazz

Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga Go 'Cheek To Cheek' On New Album

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Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga Go 'Cheek To Cheek' On New Album

Tony Bennett On Piano Jazz

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Tony Bennett On World Cafe

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Tony Bennett On World Cafe

Tony Bennett And The Art Of Intimacy

Tony Bennett And The Art Of Intimacy

New Mix:  Harold Budd, Laura Veirs, Exitmusic, More

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New Mix: Harold Budd, Laura Veirs, Exitmusic, More

First Listen: Tony Bennett, 'Duets II'

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First Watch: Norah Jones And Tony Bennett 'Speak Low'

Tony Bennett's Summer Song: 'It Was Me'

At his painting studio in Manhattan, Tony Bennett says his favorite summer song is "It Was Me." Ben Calhoun **hide caption

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Tony Bennett's Summer Song: 'It Was Me'

A Leaf Falls On Loneliness (For E.E. Cummings)

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A Lost Love Is Hard: Jazz Singers Understand

Tony Bennett Polishes 'San Francisco' Gem