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Tony Bennett - MTV Unplugged: The Video

Tony Bennett - MTV Unplugged: The Video

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This blue-toned, straightforward visit with a mellow Tony Bennett is a grown-up rock video complement to the CD, with a small, cabaret-style intimacy that gives the illusion that Tony's in the living room, singing only to us. The casual, languid Bennett style is omnipresent as Bennett croons and skats his way through some of the greats, including "Body and Soul," "A Foggy Day," and of course that old standby, "I Left My Heart in San Francisco." Old and new styles collide in the second half when Bennett introduces his guest k.d. lang, whom he adds to his list of personal bests Billie Holliday, Edith Piaf, and Andy Williams. They duet on an undistinguished version of "Moonglow" that makes us wonder if Tony might not be mistaking lang for someone else. Fortunately Elvis Costello arrives to kick things into a higher gear and as the lights dim red, Costello and Bennett heat up the track with a nice, spirited rendering of "They Can't Take That Away from Me." Bennett then encores with "Autumn Leaves/Indian Summer" and dedicates the whole ball of wax to Duke Ellington. It's a smooth, practiced affair that has little sense of spontaneity, though Bennett tries hard to imbue it with his trademark throwaway ease. Of course, it helps immeasurably if you watch this entertaining DVD in full surround stereo. --Paula Nechak
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  1. Star FullStar FullStar FullStar FullStar Empty Posted: Jan 24 2009

    In 1994 Tony Bennett reestablished himself as an icon for the MTV generation. He appeared on the network's Unplugged in support of his new albums Perfectly Frank and Steppin' Out. In so doing he endeared himself to a new generation of fans and received critical attention the likes of which is usually reserved for new rock stars. This disc is a record of the show. Bennett accompanied by the Ralph Sharon Trio perform twenty-one classics from the great American songbook all done in Bennett's cool sinature style. Highlights include a truly unplugged Fly Me To the Moon, It Had to Be You, Rags to Riches, and the signature I Left My Heart in San Francisco. The disc includes duets with Elvis Costello and k.d. Lang. With a run time of only 72 minutes the disc gives the audience a chance to experience one of the world's great entertainers and leaves them wanting more. This disc would also serve as a great introduction for new fans. The disc is presented in fullscreen with Dolby Surround sound.

  2. Star FullStar FullStar FullStar FullStar Full Posted: Jun 29 2008

    frank sinatra, dean martin, sammy davis junior where magnificent and when you hear this unplugged by Tony Benett you'll see what real music is a must own....

  3. Star FullStar FullStar FullStar FullStar Full Posted: Jan 20 2008

    This single performance is what made me a modern day Tony Bennett fan. Since his appearance on MTV in the early 1990's, I have purchased everything since. He is one of the last classic music performers of the time.

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Product Specs for Tony Bennett - MTV Unplugged: The Video

Actor: Tony Bennett Elvis Costello k.d. lang
Format: Color DVD-Video Live NTSC
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Category: DVD
Brand: Sony
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
Product Group: DVD
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 1997-07-02
Theatrical Release Date: 1994-06-01
Running Time: 72 (minutes)
DVDSides: 1
DVDLayers: 1

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