Valentine's Night With A Singing Icon
by S. J. on 2/17/20Atlanta Symphony Hall - AtlantaFrom the moment Mr. Bennett entered the stage at the Atlanta Symphony Hall, and began speaking and singing, I was sooooo elated to see and hear him!!! He has always been my favorite male singer, ever since I heard him sing his signature song, "I Left My Heart In San Francisco," when I was much younger. At the age of 93, Mr. Bennett STILL has the velvet, rich voice he always had. As he sang, standing in front of the piano, going through his repertoire of songs, I was enthralled with his brilliant talent, as well as his genuine warmth. He sang every song very clearly and strongly. The stage was bare, with his quartet of gifted musicians, and their instruments, with the dimly lit backdrop of color. However, with a singer of Mr. Bennett's stature, and talent, that was all that was needed. His daughter, Antonia, a gifted singer, herself, opened the show for her dad. When he entered the stage, and throughout the concert, the audience was on its feet, clapping and yelling. After he finished singing his last song, "I Left My Heart In San Francisco," we were on our feet, again, applauding him, and yelling for him, hoping for him to come back center stage, which he graciously did, several times. He was thrilled with our enthusiasm, and showed just how much he appreciated our love towards him, crossing his arms across his chest, waving at us, and even giving us a military salute. I will ALWAYS remember this night as long as I live!!! I understand why he is so well loved and respected, and has remained a very popular singer and entertainer for four decades. His talent is limitless, and cannot be surpassed!!! No wonder he has fans whose ages span from the 20's to the nineties!!! I LOVE TONY BENNETT!!!!