Stars Pay Tribute To Tony Bennett On His 94th B’Day
Tony Bennett celebrated his 94th birthday on August 3, 2020 and the music industry paid tribute to the ‘Cheek to Cheek’ singer in very special ways. There were sketches, songs and messages for the singer, flooding the internet. Not only did they wish him, the singer also re-posted many of their wishes to thank them.
We know the best is yet to come from the American singer of traditional pop and jazz, Tony Bennett. Until then, take a look at the love he received from his friends.
(Photos by Instagram accounts of the respective artists)
1. Bono from the band U2 sketched Tony and wrote the lyrics from his songs on it.
2. Leslie Odom Jr described the man of the hour in the most humble way through a video clip and also wished him.
3. Queen Latifah through a tweet, wished her legendary friend and explained how ‘The Best Is Yet To Come’ still holds good, five decades later.
4. Andrea Bocelli sang his version of Happy Birthday while he played piano. He also made sure to speak Italian while wishing him.
5. Elton John spoke about the similar characteristics the two of them share and how after things become normal, these guys should get back to work and spread more joy.
6. Sting sang the classic, ‘The Way You Look Tonight’ for Tony and claimed that he gives people confidence and inspiration to live better lifes.
7. Billy Joel thanked the birthday man for giving songs that he wrote a glorious life.
8. Stevie Wonder talked about their history and appreciated the fact that Tony stood up for equality. He also sang ‘The Best Is Yet To Come’ with a twist.
9. Barbra Streisand privately sent the 94 year old singer an old clip of them performing together on their track, ‘Smile’.
10. The Chicks shared a clip of their performance with the singer on ‘Lullaby Of Broadway’, you can’t help but smile seeing them perform.
By: Aatira Kakroo
