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Tony Bennett Tony Bennett with Ralph Sharon & His Orchestra at Carnegie Hall: Recorded Live June 9, 1962 (1962)
Tony Bennett with Ralph Sharon & His Orchestra at Carnegie Hall: Recorded Live June 9, 1962\n\nOriginally Released 1962\nCD Edition Released 1991\nColumbia Special Products CD Edition Released May 1995\nRemastered ''Complete Concert'' 2CD Edition Released October 14, 1997\n\nAMG EXPERT REVIEW: (Original CD Release) Recorded on June 9, 1962, one week before the release of the I Left My Heart in San Francisco album that would catapult Tony Bennett's career into the stratosphere, this concert album effectively sums up his accomplishments so far. Some of the hits -- "Stranger in Paradise," "Rags to Riches," "Because of You" -- are still on the set list (although drastically rearranged), but clearly he has found his true repertoire in reinventions of older material like "All the Things You Are" (the version here is exquisite) and good choices of new songs -- he champions the team of Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh, and introduces "San Francisco," which some in the audience already know. (Released as a single in advance of the San Francisco album, it was in the charts already.) And on the album's original four LP sides, Bennett managed to find time for such experiments as an up-tempo "Ol' Man River" featuring percussionist Candido, a throwback to his innovative Beat of My Heart album. More than his greatest-hits collections of the '50s and early '60s, it gives a broad sense of Bennett's work, and it does so in the format with which he's most comfortable -- live in concert. -- William Ruhlmann\n\nAMG EXPERT REVIEW: (''Complete Concert'') This two-CD set is recorded concert performance at its best. Originally recorded in 1962, Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall is a testament to Bennett's live vocal ability. Backed by the Ralph Sharon Orchestra, Bennett moves far beyond his standard musical catalogue. Along with standards like "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" and "Just in Time," Bennett reached out to create great medleys such as "(I Like New York in June) How About You/April in Paris," that automatically become his as soon as they are performed. Forty-four tracks altogether, this latest printing of the concert is the first to cover the entire performance. Most remarkable is the clarity of the recording of the concert. If not for the tremendous applause of the audience, you could swear that Bennett had recorded each track in the studio. This is the Tony Bennett album to buy for any Bennett fan or those just introduced to his music. -- Christopher Fielder\n\nAMAZON.COM Editorial Reviews (''Complete Concert'')\nThis two-CD set adds unreleased tracks to what was already a superb representation of Tony Bennett's art, the 1962 concert catching Bennett at an early peak in his career. He was already a major exponent of the classic American songbook, and here he's both summarizing his work and branching out into then-new directions. He's equally effective as a ballad singer, including seldom-heard gems like Kurt Weill's "Lost in the Stars," and as a rousing jazz stylist, swinging effortlessly on familiar tunes like "All the Things You Are" and "Chicago." The concert includes a rendition of "I Left My Heart in San Francisco," a song that had just been released at the time. --Stuart Broomer \n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW (''Complete Concert'')\nTony's voice never better!, June 26, 2006\nReviewer: S. Spence (Philadelphia)\nAlthough my mother often played Tony Bennett albums while I was growing up I never appreciated his talent at the time (growing up in the 70s). Like many I never got past Frank and Sammy. A few years ago I rediscovered Tony through the MTV unplugged sessions. Although the MTV CD is great, IMHO, this one blows it away. The song selections and arrangements are terrific and Tony's voice shines throughout. This CD covers almost all of Tony's great hits from that era and has the added benefit of spontaneity found in a live performance combined with Ralph Sharon's exception playing and big band. Believe me these songs swing! There are a lot of up-tempo arrangements on this CD and just too many great songs to mention only a few. Tony's voice and phrasing are uniquely different from his peers and that's what makes this CD such a gem. We are lucky that we live in an age where we have so much access to so many diverse artists from so many different eras. \n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW (''Complete Concert'')\nOne of the Best Ever, August 9, 2004\nReviewer: A. McIntyre "Texasexpat" (Philadelphia, PA United States)\nTo the last reviewer, I saw both Garland and Bennett in separate concerts in Boston not long after their respective Carnegie Hall shows. Judy gave the best performance I have ever seen, Tony was not far behind. \n\nHow wonderful to finally have the entire concert at last. You are reminded time and again how Tony picks the very best songs to sing. There are a lot of gems here, but my favorite 'new' song is the one from "I Can Get it for You Wholesale." With Tony singing you wonder why the song did not become a hugh hit. Tony is still around, bless him, but I had forgotten how rich and glorious his voice was 42 years ago. I would classify this concert as one of 10 best live recordings of all time, pop or rock. It just does not get much better than 2 hours of pure Bennett at his peak. The live concert brings out the best in him. \nThis is the one indispensable Tony Bennett CD.\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW (''Complete Concert'')\nBENNETT at his BEST, April 30, 2000\nReviewer: F. Barton "Forrest W. Barton" (Newport, WA USA)\nThis 2CD set gives us the complete concert, unabridged and wonderful, rather than the choppy edited lps. Even though it took over 30 years for this material to see the light of day, it was worth the wait. The original LPs were outstanding; this is HEAVEN! "Smile", "Without a Song" and MANY others, which are Bennett standards, are finally here for all to enjoy. They must have picked him up off the floor that night, as his energy is boundless, his musicianship tremendous, as is his personality. LIVE albums are always the true test of ANY artist, no matter what the genre. It's a joy to hear a sublime singer, in an complete concert, without overdubbs, studio "help", and with great remastered sound. This CD will be among your VERY favorites.\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW (''Complete Concert'')\nTony in his prime ... great concert!, December 15, 1999\nReviewer: Jon Warshawsky "Sinatra Guru" (San Diego, CA USA)\n1962 was a great time for Tony Bennett. He is having a ball during the show, and having the whole concert on the album makes for a perfect evening listen. 'I Left My Heart in San Francisco' is introduced as a new popular song (! )\nColumbia's recording is first-rate. The good news is that the richness of 1960s Bennett that comes through on the studio albums is preserved in this live recording. 'Without a Song' is momentarily interrrupted by an audience request, handled gracefully by the singer, but this is nitpicking. I was glad to see the previously unreleased tracks restored, including the first tracks on the second CD. Taking a Chance on Love, Chicago and Smile are too classic to omit.\n\nHalf.com Album Notes (Original CD Edition)\nThis is the Columbia reissue of the original 2-LP set documenting Bennett's triumphant 1962 Carnegie Hall concert, which was recorded on the heels of "I Left My Heart In San Francisco's" massive success. Bennett has this audience (which includes Frank Sinatra and Perry Como-- an "Italian singing school" as he comments from the stage) in the palm of his hand as he offers highly musical reprises of such hits as "Stranger In Paradise," "Because Of You," "Blue Velvet" and, of course, "San Francisco" itself.\nAlong the way he generously introduces two new songs, "It Amazes Me" and "Firefly," by the classy songwriting team of Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh. What impresses most however is that though Tony Bennett can be fairly classified as a classic show business "belter," he often opts for the softer, more nuanced interpretation of Broadway show-stoppers like "Climb Ev'ry Mountain" and Kurt Weill's inspirational "Lost In The Stars."\n\nHal.com Details \nProducer: Ernie Altschuler \n\nAlbum Notes\nPersonnel includes: Tony Bennett (vocals); Ralph Sharon (conductor).\nReissue producer: Didier C. Deutsch\n\nCARNEGIE HALL recreates the original 1962 performance by adding 18 unreleased songs to the existing 26-song double album.\n\nThis is part of Columbia Records' Tony Bennett Masters Series.\n\nThis is the complete version of the triumphant 1962 Carnegie Hall concert, recorded on the heels of Tony Bennett's giant hit "I Left My Heart In San Francisco," and previously released as an abridged 2-LP set. Since this is Tony Bennett in his prime, backed by the superb Ralph Sharon Orchestra and featuring contributions from such superior musicians as jazz tenor Al Cohn, vibraphonist Eddie Costa and guitarist Kenny Burrell, the extra 18 tracks can only be a welcome addition to his catalogue.\nThere are no dead spots here. Bennett is exuberant throughout the nearly two hours he is onstage, utterly professional yet never delivering a song by rote, as all the hits from "Rags To Riches" through "San Francisco" receive a fresh treatment. An unexpected discovery is Bennett's affinity for the Broadway songs of Kurt Weill, heard here in a medley including "My Ship," "Speak Low" and the magnificent "Lost In the Stars."
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