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"Today Show" Airs First Preview
September
27, 2006
The release of Tony Bennett's new album, which has already
climbed to # 1 on the charts, seems to be earning as much press as
Barbra's own upcoming concerts. Bennett's publicity machine was in
high gear this morning when NBC's Today Show broadcast the
first clips from his TV special, including video of Barbra's
performance on the show. The special, Tony Bennett An American
Classic, will air on NBC November 21 and will be directed
by Academy Award winner Rob Marshall (Chicago). This will mark
Barbra's first collaboration with Marshall, who was behind the camera
as she and Tony performed their duet together. The special was filmed
(rather than video taped), which will provide a classic cinematic look
to this sure-fire ratings blockbuster.
Barbra's Liner Notes for Tony
September
26, 2006
It took four decades to
get these two legendary
singers on the same album,
and the resulting duet is
delightful. Barbra and
Tony Bennett's version of
"Smile" is included on
Tony's new CD, released
today. The liner notes
contain a special personal
message from Barbra to
Tony. If you are a Tony
Bennett fan, you'll
receive a bonus DVD if you
shop at Target.
Unfortunately, the
Streisand session is not
included, but will be
shown on Tony Bennett's TV
special November 21.
 Sony
BMG Music Releases Full-length Preview of "Smile"
September
19, 2006
It is one of the most anticipated vocal pairings since Barbra
sang on Sinatra's "Duets" album some years ago. It's Barbra Streisand
and Tony Bennett performing the Charlie Chaplin ballad, "Smile." Sony
Music has officially released the full length duet for on-line
previews today. The track will be featured on Tony Bennett's
forthcoming compilation CD called, fittingly, "Tony Bennett Duets."
The album will be available in stores on September 26. Until then, go
to the
Sony/BMG Music website to hear the complete version of this
extraordinary performance.
Streisand and Bennett to Perform on NBC November 21
September
1, 2006
It'll be a taped appearance, but no less exciting when Barbra
Streisand and Tony Bennett perform a duet of "Smile" on his NBC
television special November 21. Streisand and Bennett recently
recorded the video duet which will surely be the centerpiece of Tony's
80th birthday tribute show. Barbra just loves performing "Smile" ever
since she included it on "The Movie Album." She sang the ballad in
front of live audiences twice since the album's release (on Oprah,
and during an Andre Agassi benefit in Las Vegas). No doubt, fans
around the continent will get a chance to see Barbra do it again when
she hits the road with her North American concert tour this fall.
Did You Know?
 Tony
Presented Barbra with
First Grammy
Barbra
Streisand currently appears on a new CD, performing with an old
friend. The vocal pairing of Barbra with Tony Bennett on his new
CD, "Duets'," is the highlight among an extraordinary collection
of artists chosen to perform with Bennett. And even though
recording together ("Smile") was a new experience for both
Barbra and Tony, their acquaintance is as old as both of their
impressive careers. In fact, their first professional
association made entertainment history back in 1964. Barbra was
up for a Grammy, her very first. She won as Best Female Vocal
Performance for "The Barbra Streisand Album." The presenter was
none other than Mr. Tony Bennett himself. |
