Tony Bennett Performs and Talks About Being a Guest on the First Tonight Show | Carson Tonight Show

[@batwithglasses]

A voice like no other A soul like no other A true gentleman

[@JustAFlyover]

This era of music was so graceful and beautiful.

[@Minina-Nena-Celina]

Mr Bennett was the last of those greatest musicians of the last century . RIP. Mr Bennett.

[@drumbum3.142]

Petula "Finians Rainbow" Clark is still with us.. (Lol)

[@Minina-Nena-Celina]

@@drumbum3.142 It's true. Thank you. She is a legend.

[@k9element]

I agree. His passing really ends the era of those great singers. What a voice!

[@Poetic_Justice1962]

What about Stevie Wonder? Barbra Steisand?

[@scsscs4607]

Johnny Mathis & more

[@robertmasi9955]

A true legend that will be missed by millions. RIP Tony. Thank You for all the great memories we have through your music.

[@Lightning-H]

A really sad and heartbreaking day. A big loss. The world is better with him. One of the best singers/artists of all time. A legend.

[@carriedillmann4455]

How wonderful the Johnny let Tony sing multiple songs !!!! That never happened before !! It shows the respect he had for Tony !!!!!!! ❤️

[@lewiscarey1593]

Good post: BUT Johnny allowed Diana Ross 15 minutes, doing Lady Sings The Blues, and couple years later, she does Theme From Mahogny, and then BABY Love: She's 9 months pregnant, and audience ate it up!!!😅😅😅

[@jerrydavis3434]

Lots of historical decades and history went away with this iconic legend …R.I.P. Mr.Bennett……

[@nycdontstop8719]

RIP Tony! What a beautiful light you shone upon this world and what a wonderful example you gave for all of us to follow.

[@SueProv]

Just beautiful....Johnny's favorite song. RIP to them all.

[@parasite674]

Which song was Johnny Carson's favorite? Tony Bennett sang a few.

[@Great2C]

Whoever in the Johnny Carson team chose this performance by Tony Bennett truly has good eyes, ears and senses. He singing that invariably sad “Here’s That Rainy Day” in the presence of his contemporary Johnny who loved that song - that really hits home. I could not be sadder that we now have to miss both of those two legends of entertainment. But at the same time, I am so grateful that we had them. Thank you, Tony, for being a great guy on stage and off stage! You were a legend, you will always be one.

[@Rob_Kates]

True, Johnny loved that song. Bette Midler sang a version of it with him on the next-to-last show.

[@teresagradolf974]

Ii I've had enough of Charlie Pete Sanderson ty Jonathan is Larry Sam talent show Ross bernal Terry lacy not dead sam's Rhonda Gary Grubbs bringing me thses pack lies Oklahoma clever David green forged condos wilsonville Oregon love Teresa

[@teresagradolf974]

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[@teresagradolf974]

Ty Jonathan Swanson is Larry needs to stay from me Charlie Pete ray boy

[@teresagradolf974]

Medford needs mind there own business Medford Rudy bocalla they stoled my social security for condo payments Rudy bocalla sam's buddy he needs to mind his own. Business I work hard I've had enough talent show

[@mlw2001]

He sings with such emotion! And his indomitable smile! Wow! He deserved all the success and longevity of career. RIP Mr Bennett. 💜

[@spoly8139]

RIP Tony...you gave your heart, your soul and you have left us a legacy of music that will never die. Beautiful man.

[@deirdremacdougall8415]

Rest in Peace Tony !🌹💗 Thanks for being wonderful you ! ❤ 😘

[@dee_dee_place]

Tony Bennett is my all-time favorite crooner. I saw him in concert about 15 years ago & he was fantastic. Nat King Cole is another of my all-time favorite singers, & that little duet with Tony was superb. I just read the next post & I'm crying as I write this. I can't believe it; Tony Bennett is gone. It's the end of an era that will never come again. Anthony Dominick Benedetto, thank you for making my life so much richer & fuller because of your vocals. Peace be with you always, Dear, Kind Sir- RIP.

[@anitadailey1114]

I'm also in love with Louis Armstrong as well !!!!

[@matthewgallagher1761]

I could have watched another hour or more of this clip. This was the gold standard of entertainment, now gone. We still have great artists, who can do this music, but they are not in the forefront, except someone like Buble. I saw Tony Bennett perform in my hometown 10 years ago - he was 87 - and did 20+ songs. He was brilliant and in incredible voice. If he had not become ill, he would still be performing, as he had been until last year. His voice was still there. And his artistry. Thank you, Mr. Bennett, for decades of pure greatness.

[@Poetic_Justice1962]

An emotional and connected man, a modest and considerate man. Genuine. A gentleman.

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

When chat shows were a delight & fabulous with great natural humour .😊 special times & special guest 😊RIP & thank you for the beautiful memories 😊

[@onearmy942]

There was a time when adult music was mature, classy, and purely talented. Thank you Mr. Bennett, you will be missed.

[@mikeh.7499]

Well said,well said....

[@karlhungus5554]

Bravo. Well stated.

[@rickmontgomery3037]

Exactly and well said :)

[@deanwilletts7428]

Well said. He was a wonderful singer, so open and sensitive. Just listen to his Movie Song Album from 1966, it’s beautiful.

[@karlhungus5554]

@@deanwilletts7428 Thank you, Dean. I'd not heard of that album. I found it here on KZbin. *Tony Bennett - The Movie Song Album (1966)* kzbin.info/aero/OLAK5uy_nzbnlQO1mfvvuJJbm0XgsKXHEe9-Ldw9E

[@danpritchett5617]

I'm just marveling at how ecstatic he is JUST TO BE SINGING HIS HEART OUT FOR US! He's just thrilled be performing!

[@k9element]

He loved singing. Search for his 2021 concert with Lady Gaga. Deep in Alzheimer's and yet he still remembers how to perform with that great voice of his.

[@meo21626]

An incredible performer. So sad but grateful we have these fantastic clips to watch

[@karlhungus5554]

Incomparable. What an immensely talented, funny, and generous artist. While cliché, it's still true that we shall never see such a performer of his caliber and abilities ever again. Rest in peace, Tony. You will be loved and missed forevermore. ❤❤❤

[@AP-gb3eh]

Truly a shining star .RIP What a voice and a lovely human being

[@mjd4502]

The texture and nuance in Tony's voice was amazing. His interpretation of a song was completely in line with what the composer envisioned. A classy and original performer who will be missed but rest well, sir! Vale Tony Bennett.

[@karlhungus5554]

He always looked so happy. His smile would light up any room. And, that magnificent nose! Rest in peace, Mr. Bennett. ❤

[@marilynmurray3041]

What a perfect video to show! Just what I was looking for on this sad day. Celebrate his life and talent. He was amazing!

[@ronflick5685]

My all - time favorites crooner, so fortunate to have seen numerous times in concert.Such an appreciation for the great american standards.One of a kind will be truly missed.

[@214jef]

Tony and Johnny. Take me back.

[@CaliSummerFunday]

❤😢thank you for 5 decades. Blessings

[@litozulueta6013]

I will miss you, Mister Tony Bennett. The epitome of cool.

[@jillkjv3816]

I cried at the news of his passing. RIP. ❤

[@nanabutner]

ME TOO!

[@jillkjv3816]

@@nanabutner We'll never see his like again. No more Tony, no more Frank, no more Nat, no more Bing, no more Vic, no more Perry, etc. The only huge name left is Johnny Mathis, and I will cry when he goes too.

[@nanabutner]

@@jillkjv3816 Me too!

[@paulakpacente]

I miss Johnny and Tony. My husband took me to see Tony Bennett live in 1983---one of the highlights of my life! I'm glad I was born in 1954, because by 1966 I could appreciate Mr. Bennett.

[@meijer78]

An amazing talent. Thanks for the memories.

[@VideoAmericanStyle]

Even though it wasn’t his hit, his singing of My Way really hits an emotional note here. Tony truly did it his way, and we were all better off for it.

[@amerant1973]

RIP to the legend ❤

[@cjrrun]

Had the privilege to see him twice. Rest in Peace, Tony

[@tonymaglio3432]

Wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

[@RickMcCargar]

The stars from youth are now passing like telephone poles on the highway...life was better with Tony Bennet in it.

[@deserthound2605]

Feel the same way.

[@barbarawalsh2875]

There must’ve been one heck of a concert in heaven last night.

[@RickMcCargar]

@@barbarawalsh2875 when Frank Sinatra died, a cartoonist from Chicago wrote, "Tonight, God sleeps on the couch". Humorous nod to the greats.

[@corabernal6432]

Frank Sinatra, another one of the greats😢😮

[@RickMcCargar]

@@corabernal6432 yes, I mentioned him in the comment just before yours.

[@thegameshowguy1]

So long, Tony. You lived an amazing life. One of the GOATs in Music. You helped shape modern-day music. You are and will always remain an incredible talent and legend.

[@ThatSchmoGuy]

Wow. What a performance of "My Way." Incredible. Rest well, Mr. Bennett. You've earned it

[@bh5606]

Great night on the Tonight Show. RIP...Mr. Bennett...

[@ronb8052]

No gimmicks, no computers, no autotune....they don't do it like that anymore. Thanks Mr. Benedetto ....RIP

[@triketacular8093]

One of my favourite Tony Bennett albums is "Perfectly Frank ". Put on my headphones, close my eyes and enjoy. RIP Mr. Bennett.

[@debratrani8583]

Glad to hear that because I ordered it yesterday.

[@joanne26]

I saw Tony perform at the symphony Hall, Birmingham, England around 2004 I took my wonderful loving late mother there as Tony was her favourite He just came on to the stage with so much charisma. Just him,his pianist, his base player and drummer who incidentally the drummer at the time to Sammy Davis Jr The last of the ‘greats’ gone ❤❤❤❤😂😂😂

[@brandysamuels7864]

I always love Frank Sinatra, but Tony Bennett just as the best. I’m really going to miss him. I started playing his music the minute I heard he was gone. But if you think about it, he’ll always be with us because his music is just timeless. A life well lived in a much loved man.

[@bonniecollom3302]

I remember this show. It was a wonderful way to fall asleep 🥰 Johnny & Tony RIP ❤️

[@OldSoulJer]

The world has lost another good soul. RIP Tony Bennett… oh man 💔 😔 I feel I can’t stress enough what a terrible disease Alzheimer’s is. I’ve seen it first hand… I did volunteer work at my local nursing home twice a week and encountered people affected by it. It was challenging for sure, but I still tried to help out as best I could. Nevertheless, it was heartbreaking

[@michaelanderson6456]

Memories will have to do...its filed in your minds eye, forever.. Wheather your right, or wheather your...you got to me

[@OldSoulJer]

@@michaelanderson6456 Awww

[@doloressignore208]

​@@OldSoulJer😂

[@alvilla9659]

Yes your right my mother had it as well.

[@OldSoulJer]

@@alvilla9659 Awww 💔

[@Isabelle1962best]

I will miss you so much Sir Tony Bennett! Thank you so much for the wonderful music that you shared with usall these years!

[@grokeffer6226]

Tony Bennett is one of my all-time favorite singers. R.I.P. ❤

[@jojijoji88]

😢 Beautiful.. Thank you, Tony!!!

[@geraldfrank1630]

Saw him in ‘66 at the Empire Room in Chicago. I’ll never forget it! 👌🙏👏👏👏

[@hawby7mgh]

Beautiful, intimate & very classy setting to see Tony Bennet!

[@countreedog]

I grew up listening to these singers, my parents loved Tony Bennett, Frank S, Sammy Davis and many more. My father was a singer in Ebor City nightclub ‘s, I remember hearing him singing in his bedroom every day. I know all the words to these kind of music. RIP Tony!!

[@bawillard2578]

Such nice memories.

[@JohnnyCashFanatic]

Tony had the distinction of being a guest on the very first episode of Johnny’s Tonight Show. Not many people can say that.

[@RyKinder]

Only one person can say it now - Mel Brooks is the last surviving first show guess.

[@ericpreusser8450]

He is dearly missed!

[@harrywatson8059]

The shadow of his smile and songs remain.Bless

[@kellyhiggins4234]

The very last great of an era I was fortunate growing up with its a sad time for his family, friends, fans , but he lived a long graceful many of blessed years , he did it his way! Blessings to you Mr. Tony Bennett, the final curtain has closed, open those gates ! Amen 🖤

[@azvascos7542]

Fantastic set, love Nature Boy! Tony and Johnny are having a reunion with all of the greats right about now.

[@nicoletanis3703]

Tony Bennett legacy will be with us forever. RIP 🙏

[@GuitarAnthony]

RIP Antonio. Grazie per tutti cosi.

[@TEACHERSSEES]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING, BROTHER....

[@skateboard_sandwich]

What majestic hair. RIP, Tony.

[@chesterproudfoot594]

RIP, Tony. Thanks for posting this segment.

[@louklou812]

One of the best there ever was. Rest on peace.

[@foryourspirit3995]

People have said it all below, and are still coming up with new ways to praise and describe Tony Bennett. Deservedly so, he was talented, elegant and classy. He was from a long lost era of performers, who performed, not lip-synched or mailed it in. Here’s hoping this caliber of performer returns in a new era. They’re badly needed and lacking. God rest, and Godspeed, Tony Bennett! Thank you so much for all the memories!

[@photo161]

Wow, a great Tony Bennet mini-concert that ended with such a lovely, generous tribute to Nat King Cole. what a beautiful moment Tony planned and executed it so superbly...my heart was in my throat...

[@JimBluePiano]

So much talent & class in one person.

[@dc10driver1]

What a great clip as a tribute to the Great Tony Bennett. An awesome talent who will be greatly missed. Thankfully, he left so much behind like this wonderful clip, so we can still enjoy your wonderful songs.

[@meijer78]

Rainy Day was one of Johnny's favorite songs. Doc Severinsen and Tommy Newsom played this song on David Letterman's tribute show to Johnny after he had passed. It was well done.

[@nancycesarano5919]

RIP Tony- vocal genius.

[@anthonygasparini1734]

We are so much poorer today, now that Tony has gone home. God's Speed Tony, all our love and prayers.

[@GR_BackingTracks]

What a great version of "My Way"!

[@scottanddebranelson8419]

he made it seem so effortless. smh. looks like he was having fun. no lasers, no fancy lights, no sparklin clothes, glitz and glamor. just a classy dude in a suit. and you know it sounded incredible in that studio. that band wasn't made up of a bunch of chumps. thanks again.

[@andygrenn680]

Singers sing songs. Tony Bennett interprets songs. Each word each lyric sung superbly. Sing on Tony forever.

[@thomastimlin1724]

This is fabulous, and Carson gave him the star treatment he deserved, lots of time to sing more than just one song. Bennett slautes his contemporaries with his own style and energy, not a dull moment in this perforamcne if you have any educated class about music.

[@gro9465]

May you rest in peace you wonderful kind legend. Thank you Mr. Tony Bennett for everything, the best singer in the business ❤🙏

[@johnnytoobad7785]

"Where has the time all gone to...Haven't done half the things we want to..Oh well..We'll catch up some other time" from the song "Some Other Time" from the Tony Bennett / Bill Evans album.

[@kazitude1]

Tony is 52 yrs old here! WOW! Fantastic!🥲

[@1966spyderco]

RIP.....one of the greatest

[@michelleschuyler2609]

I am so sad 😞 that Tony Bennett has passed. That disease alzeimers is no joke. But it was incredible how he would remember the lyrics to his songs...i grew up listening to Tony's music with my family, Especially my dad. My dad had his records throughout the years. You will be missed Tony Bennett! May you rest in peace!

[@CJBlanda]

Wonderful!

[@isaacbutler8828]

RIP to Mr. Bennett as the voice that touches my soul. Passing this video on to folks that remember this appearance on the Tonight Show.

[@doloresvega4420]

RIP Mr. Bennett 🙏🏼♥️

[@cattailer1077]

That rainy day is today...rip beautiful man💖🕊

[@reyogalino1225]

a true icon! salute!

[@mikeh1072]

What a classy guy. You will be missed.

[@steveconn]

The soul, the voice, the anthem and angel of San Francisco. Good night, Tony. RIP

[@steveogee7458]

Just Gorgeous!!! Oh how I love that spectacular era in life. Tony!

[@jamesford3648]

The LAST of the “Crooner’s”, There all Gone now But I am so HAPPY I was around to see them all. What a Glorious time to live. Yes I am Old now but when hit the “Gates” I am getting Directions the Heavens Concert.

[@robecon49]

Another legend has left us. We forever have these wonderful clips of all the fantastic guests who appeared on the Tonight Show.

[@debratrani8583]

One of a kind. A true legend. There will be no one like him again. 😂

[@deanfaw]

Ŕ,i,p tony you'll be missed but not forgotten 😢

[@jgboys1]

Only Mel Brooks is around from that first Tonight Show broadcast from 10/1/1962. RIP ❤

[@drumbum3.142]

.. Define First Broadcast.. 😐 Like, literally and explicitly *"THE"* First Broadcast that Carson Ever, Ever Did ,?.. 'Cause - there's still some Absolutely Marvelful Talent from smack dab that explicit approximate time still with us Today.. 🎨☔️🎨🎨

[@jgboys1]

@@drumbum3.142 Johnny Carson’s first Tonight Show was broadcasted on 10/1/1962 and Mel Brooks and Tony Bennet where 2 of the guests from that show. Only Mel Brooks is still with us.

[@drumbum3.142]

@jgboys1 Awesome. Thank You Not trying nor intending to be Richard with that clarification question.. Too many times; .. we tend to seemingly forget that there are still some Beautiful Giants from yesteryear (still) with us as well..

[@VideoAmericanStyle]

@@jgboys1it’s actually kind of incredible to think that those 2 guests from a show that aired in 1962 (!) were still around as of yesterday. They were already fairly old back then!

[@bbashn]

That Rainy Day was Johnny's favorite song. 😥😥😥😥

[@KrAzEDSi1mE]

Was before my time but the Johnny Carson rabbit hole is something awesome! Such a genuine soul

[@elsiestormont1366]

It was on the Tonight Show that I remember Tony Bennett best.

[@sophfores430]

Love love love his music Lounge Lizards delight Great talent Sweet Be Thy Sleep Mr. Tony Bennett ❤

[@michaellazzeri2069]

Watching this just made me cry ----------tears pouring down my face. ' Here's that Rainy Day " , is my all-time #1 song by Mr ?Bennett. From his finest album, ever, 1973, " Tony, With Love " . ------Folks , this is the kind of music, the likes of which, we'll not ever hear, again. --------------------MJL, 76 y/o

[@paulbrennan3996]

R.I.P to the best TONY BENNETT last of the legendary Crooner's from the 1950s and 1960s the world 🌎 has lost a mager,mager Iconic star love and respect TONY My all time favourite Crooner sending prayers 🙏 and condolences to your wife and family at this sad time 🙏🎶🎵📻🎼

[@getahobbyshop]

Wishing a safe flight and gentle landing for Tony Bennett.

[@67lionsoflisbon37]

Class is Timeless. Class is from birth. God bless and rest these wonderful entertainers. Never their likes again.

[@drumbum3.142]

- Favourites Song of Tony's; and one of my Favourites of This Gorgeous Gaga Lady who takes time to help those who have stumbled - - The Lady is a Tramp. (Orange Colored Sky is another of Lady's NOT to be missed.) - One of the Best Duets if not Collaborations Ever.

[@gadymarcus2362]

Magnifico 😭