patnap Review of Tony Bennett: An American Classic

Tony Bennett: An American Classic (2006 TV Special)

Best "tribute" show I've seen. Where can I buy a copy?

[10/10 · 21 November 2006]

I'd read a review that said it was good and it exceeded expectations. Most tributes to performers consist of talking heads, voice over over stills or old footage, short snippets of songs or at best medleys. I find such shows annoying. But this was different. It had a minimum of gab and lots of singing and dancing, beautiful sets and costumes, lots of variety. There were many famous guest stars (quite a collection of singers from different genres) but not a lot of self serving chit chat. But what I liked most was that Tony took the time to do justice to every song on the show. Each song wasn't just a song but a "number", a production worthy of a musical. I loved the singing but I loved the dancing even more. It was great to see that Mr. Bennett, at eighty, still "has it", but definitely! Can I buy a tape of this show? Please say that a tape or DVD will be available or that it will be shown again.