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Singer Tony Bennett pays tribute to Irving Berlin

BROADCAST: May. 10, 1989 | DURATION: 00:33:08

Synopsis

On the eve of Irving Berlin's 101st birthday, both Studs Terkel and Tony Bennett talk about his album, "Bennett/Berlin," which is Bennett's tribute to Irving Berlin. When talking about his 90th album, Bennett explained none of Berlin's songs are dated. When asked about his own career, Bennett explained that he's learned more from his failures than he's learned from his successes.

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 10, 1989

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
33 minutes, 8 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Jazz

People

Musicians

Tags

Bennett, Tony, 1926---Interviews Jazz singers--United States--20th century--Interviews Music Audiotapes. Radio programs. Bennett, Tony, 1926---Interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Bennett, Tony, 1926---Interviews. Jazz singers--United States--20th century--Interviews. Bennett, Tony, 1926-, interviewee. Fairmont Hotel - Chicago, IL Berlin, Irving, 1888-1989. Mercer, Mabel The Depression

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