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Duets: The Making Of An American Classic [DVD]

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Genre	Adult Contemporary, Tony Bennett Duets: The Making Of An American Classic
Format	DVD, NTSC
Contributor	Tony Bennett
Language	English
Runtime	1 hour and 23 minutes

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Tony Bennett's most recent album Duets: An American Classic featured Bennett recording duets of his greatest hits with today's greatest stars including Bono, Elton John, Paul McCartney, John Legend, Sting, Billy Joel, Michael Buble, Barbra Streisand, James Taylor, and many more! Now, Duets: The Making of An American Classic goes into the studio for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Tony Bennett's acclaimed 2006 album. Features Elton John, Bono, Barbra Streisand, Stevie Wonder, Sting, the Dixie Chicks, and others who participated in this musical celebration of Bennett's 80th birthday.

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.3 x 7.5 x 0.6 inches; 2.68 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 886970786492
Media Format ‏ : ‎ DVD, NTSC
Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 23 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ May 1, 2007
Actors ‏ : ‎ Tony Bennett
Studio ‏ : ‎ Legacy Recordings
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000OHZKIG
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

Best Sellers Rank: #1,601 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #10 in Documentary (Movies & TV)
- #22 in Traditional Jazz & Ragtime (CDs & Vinyl)
- #27 in Vocal Jazz (CDs & Vinyl)

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Lee Jensen

Great fun

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 15, 2008

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I bought both of the new Tony Bennett DVDs and love them. I'm not a particular fan of that era of music, but these are timeless classics. One admires the smooth easy swing that flows so effortlessly from this 80 year old giant and senses the warm mutual respect with later generations of artists. However, many (most) of the songs are cut-off for interviews with the people working with him on the project. I'd rather hear the music -- keep the interviews separate, put them in the "Features" section -- this is my only reason for giving this 4 stars instead of an unqualified 5 stars. A good thing about this DVD is that it includes several artists (Paul McCartney, Bono, Sting, Tim McGraw, etc) that did not make it to the final version as well as the studio versions of the songs that did.

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Wonderful, but...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 24, 2008

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Tony Bennett is like a fine wine that only improves with age. At 80, his voice is perhaps better than it's ever been. The material on this DVD from his DUETS album is impeccable and each one of his guests (with the possible exception of Stevie Wonder, who destroys "For Once in My Life") brings charm and style to the table. I would give this DVD full marks except for one extremely annoying thing: the "Tony Bennett is wonderful" interviews are slotted in DURING songs! Come one, guys: let us see and hear a full take of a song. Do the interviews after the songs or in a group at the end of the DVD. Don't interrupt the song for them. Even PORTRAIT OF AN ALBUM, the no-longer-available DVD of the making of Sinatra's L. A. IS MY LADY album, had full takes. (Perhaps on this album Tony and company never got through a full take?) I'm delighted to have seen Tony perform on this DVD. He's a marvel. But the producers of the DVD should be shot!

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Francie Nolan

I Wanna Have Tony's Baby. Seriously Though, Great Documentary

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 4, 2015

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I love Tony!! I wanna have his baby!! Seriously, this a great DVD if you love Tony Bennett. It's cool to hear him talk off the cuff, see how the Duets album was cut, watch him interact with the other singers. Dear Amy Winehouse was so nervous, she could barely perform. Tony started talking to her about Dinah Washington and it was the neatest thing -- Amy completely relaxed, fascinated to her about one of her idols. It was like magic. And that's Tony!

Artistically, this DVD was something else. You will see. Some of the shots are marvelous, very creative. I definitely will watch it again.

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JK2512

Almost didn't buy this... until...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 1, 2008

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I read someone else's review who said that even though this is a documentary, it is a "must buy." YES!!! I've watched this a good 4 times from beginning to end, and love to just have it play in the background (that would be another 12+ times it's just played in the background). Tony's great... and it's simply beautiful to watch/listen to the interactions between he and all the other artists who he sang these duets with... THIS IS A GREAT GREAT PURCHASE!!! The only thing I would like to see different is to have 2x this ... it's almost too short at right at 60-70min... If you love music (any music) you've got to get this.

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Gayle Elliott

Incredible

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 25, 2009

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I have a greater appreciation and respect for Mr. Bennett since seeing this wonderful DVD and having seen previous songs he's done with k.d. lang. Some of the artists & Tony are absolutely dynamic together: Michael Buble, Ms. Krall, k.d. lang--and you can tell they absolutely love, love, love singing together--you can almost see him passing the torch to the younger Buble to carry on the style's tradition. This video touches the heart as you hear the bittersweet strains of the band, the love between the artists and for Tony--one of the best, most heart-felt videos I've seen in years. We love you Tony!

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Michelle R.

A voice to to heard!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 8, 2021

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It’s Tony! Nuff said

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AnnaMaria Bianchetta

Bennett is the Best!!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 13, 2013

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Was thoroughly enjoyable to watch his interaction with other great singers. Would have liked more of the songs sung together in their entirety, but I guess I can buy the actual cd. However, Bennett is incredible, humble, and a legendary singer. Love his turtle necks to match every outfit! I will watch this one repeatedly and enjoy it each time.

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WONDERFUL

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 11, 2018

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rEALLY ENJOYED THIS COLLECTION OF MUSIC DUETS FROM tONY AND OTHER MUSICIANS.

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David Smith

NOT QUITE WHAT I EXPECTED

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on January 18, 2018

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Good and entertaining - now I need to get the CD, because the singing was interrupted too often by commentary - not at the start or at the end, but in the MIDDLE of the songs.

LOU JON

Excellent

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 19, 2013

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One of the best recordings I ever heard. Excellent performances interpretations of the songs from everybody. Tony Bennett was marvelous,blending with the modern set.

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bertram

no singing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 16, 2014

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Bought duets1 and duets 2 CD's and both were excellent Thought I would have the dvd's and...... Duets2 DVD came and was wonderful so bought Duets:the Making Of an American Classic. DVD. Utterly disappointing. It was a few lines with guests then 'I love you' conversations so almost no singing.Highly recommend both Duets CD's and Duets2 "DVD but Don't buy The Duets 1 DVD. Sorry Tony.

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