One of the greats of American popular music, Tony Bennett's languid vocal style
has captivated fans of all ages across six decades. Born Anthony Benedetto on
August 3, 1926, in Queens, New York, he was the son of an Italian immigrant
grocer growing up in poverty. Tony Bennett returned home after fighting on the
front line in World War II to embark on one of the great show business careers
of all time. His first break came when singer Pearl Bailey asked him to open
shows for her, leading to Columbia Records releasing his first hit - the ballad
“Because of You” - in 1951. Other hit...