Life is a Gift

  • Author: Tony Bennett
  • Narrator: Joe Mantegna
  • Publisher: HarperCollins USA
  • Duration: 5:49:22
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Synopsis

A moving and inspiring memoir from one of the greatest musical artists of all time

"My given name is Anthony Dominick Benedetto, and Benedetto in Italian means 'the blessed one.' I couldn't say it any better than that."
—Tony Bennett

Legendary singer, artist, and performer, Tony Bennett has been one of the world's most beloved entertainers for more than six decades. From the 78 to the LP to the digital age, Tony has done it all and is still at the top of his game. In decade after decade, this artistic icon—who has won seventeen Grammys, sung for ten presidents, and performed for royalty—has refused to compromise his vision or values. His unwavering commitment to quality has helped him stay true to his classic sound and is the reason his music continues to endure. Mentored by such legends as Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Nat King Cole, Bennett has only gotten better with age, and his popularity continues to grow as each new generation discovers his timeless songs and incredible voice.

In this entertaining and thoughtful memoir, a collection of soulful reflections and philosophies from his life and career, Bennett shares stories of friends and family and the essential lessons they have taught him: of the value of hard work and of creating art that continues to inspire; of perseverance and a dedication to excellence; of the necessity of humility, love, respect, and, most important, gratitude. Bennett cherishes the passion and insatiable thirst for knowledge that have shaped his life and made each day a journey of discovery. He pays tribute to all the remarkable talents he has had the honor to work with and to learn from, including Luciano Pavarotti, Judy Garland, Cary Grant, Fred Astaire, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Paul McCartney, Amy Winehouse, Willie Nelson, Lady Gaga, David Hockney, and k.d. lang, to name just a few.

A magnificent testament to an extraordinary man and his art, and illustrated with Tony Bennett's own beautiful hand-drawn artwork, Life Is a Gift is a work that will captivate, delight, and be cherished by music lovers of all ages.

Chapters

  • LIfeisaGift_03_Introduction

    Duration: 05min
  • LifeisaGift_01_Open

    Duration: 18s
  • LifeisaGift_02_Foreword

    Duration: 06min
  • LifeisaGift_04_Chapter1

    Duration: 15min
  • LifeisaGift_05_Chapter2

    Duration: 07min
  • LifeisaGift_06_Chapter3

    Duration: 32min
  • LifeisaGift_07_Chapter4

    Duration: 10min
  • LifeisaGift_08_Chapter5

    Duration: 16min
  • LifeisaGift_09_Chapter6

    Duration: 12min
  • LifeisaGift_10_Chapter7

    Duration: 12min
  • LifeisaGift_11_Chapter8

    Duration: 09min
  • LifeisaGift_12_Chapter9

    Duration: 09min
  • LifeisaGift_13_Chapter10

    Duration: 20min
  • LifeisaGift_14_Chapter11

    Duration: 08min
  • LifeisaGift_15_Chapter12

    Duration: 18min
  • LifeisaGift_16_Chapter13

    Duration: 06min
  • LifeisaGift_17_Chapter14

    Duration: 16min
  • LifeisaGift_18_Chapter15

    Duration: 11min
  • LifeisaGift_19_Chapter16

    Duration: 19min
  • LifeisaGift_20_Chapter17

    Duration: 14min
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