VIDEO: Tony Bennett Performs 'This Is All I Ask'; Receives Surprise Visit on LATE SHOW

By: Aug. 03, 2016
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Tony Bennett visited THE LATE SHOW last night on his 90th birthday to perform "This Is All I Ask." Later, the legendary crooner receives a surprise from an old friend - Bruce Willis. Watch the appearance below!

ABOUT Tony Bennett No one in popular American music has recorded for so long and at such a high level of excellence as Tony Bennett. The 19-time Grammy Award winner has transcended generations, and is a significant contributor to the canon of influential American songs of the 20th century. His chart-toppers include "Because of You," "Rags to Riches," and his signature song, "I Left My Heart in San Francisco." His artistry and popularity spans seven decades, among the longest tenures in American music. His 2006 and 2011 releases of Duets and Duets II, respectively, included performances with Barbra Streisand, James Taylor, Billy Joel, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Michael Bubl, Bono, Lady Gaga and the late Amy Winehouse.

Mr. Bennett was honored with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001 and became a KENNEDY Center honoree in 2005. A celebrated painter, three of his original works are housed in the Smithsonian Institution's Permanent Collection. Born in Queens, NY in 1926, Mr. Bennett served in the Army during World War II and marched with Martin LUTHER King Jr. in Selma during the civil rights movement.

A dedicated humanitarian, he has raised millions of dollars for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. In 1999, he and his wife, Susan Benedetto, founded Exploring the Arts to strengthen the role of the arts in public education.


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