gcreptile 10,963 Posted July 21, 2023 31 minutes ago, dimreaper said: I think him giving up performing is what really made him succumb to his disease. Honestly, I think he died of disappointment after they said that the animal on the loose near Berlin was not a lion, just a boar. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elvis is alive! 75 Posted July 21, 2023 Thank You Tony for the great music and songs. Life well lived. Good Job! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LWCZ 185 Posted July 21, 2023 Not many golden age crooners around these days. RIP. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,309 Posted July 21, 2023 I left my corpse in San Francisco 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewsky1211 4,726 Posted July 21, 2023 Just going to mention that there's a streak going with the number 7 spot. 2023: Tony Bennett 2022: Loretta Lynn 2021: George Shultz 2020: Javier Perez de Cuellar 2019: Robert Mugabe 13 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,515 Posted July 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, Drewsky1211 said: Just going to mention that there's a streak going with the number 7 spot. 2023: Tony Bennett 2022: Loretta Lynn 2021: George Shultz 2020: Javier Perez de Cuellar 2019: Robert Mugabe Can the Optadeath stats guys check if this is the longest single number streak in DL history? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summer in Transylvania 2,170 Posted July 21, 2023 11 minutes ago, Spade_Cooley said: Can the Optadeath stats guys check if this is the longest single number streak in DL history? No.14 died every year between 1995 and 2005, if I recall correctly. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tango854 278 Posted July 21, 2023 Oh he was involved in the civil rights movement, nice. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katyusha 120 Posted July 21, 2023 50 minutes ago, Drewsky1211 said: Just going to mention that there's a streak going with the number 7 spot. 2023: Tony Bennett 2022: Loretta Lynn 2021: George Shultz 2020: Javier Perez de Cuellar 2019: Robert Mugabe *taking notes* Number 7 spot... Henry Kissinger 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John "요한" Sulu 419 Posted July 21, 2023 He was originally on my list for March 2023 and then on my sub list for June 2023, and then he was a hit for me on my shadow list for the year. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,384 Posted July 21, 2023 22 minutes ago, John "요한" Sulu said: Here was originally on my list for March 2023 and then on my sub list for June 2023, and then he was a hit for me on my shadow list for the year. Good call. Something to remember is not everyone makes it to 100, after all. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MortalCaso 1,624 Posted July 21, 2023 Sad. I don't think people realize what a good guy Tony Bennett was. I'll be listening to his music this weekend and I feel a bit more sad than expected. RIP 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jd24fan 78 Posted July 21, 2023 A total shame. Losing Tony is like the end of an era in music, as he was one of the last old-style crooners still living until today. I mean, when Frank Sinatra says you're his favorite singer, that's a badge of honor in my opinion. I wonder how many of the old crooners are left? Regarding the other poster who says that him being forced to retire from performing might've been the downhill slide for him, I'll have to agree. I remember when Glen Campbell had Alzheimer's, many people thought he wouldn't perform again, but as soon as he gets up on stage with his guitar in hand, he's having a blast and being himself. Tony was a national treasure, so this is a big loss for the world. R.I.P. Tony. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted July 21, 2023 It’s always sad when we lose someone who was likeable and easily admirable. RIP Tony Bennett, you’re one of the few. SirC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commtech Sio Bibble 2,027 Posted July 21, 2023 Burt Bacharach, Harry Belafonte and now Tony Bennett. It's been a bad year to be a nonagenarian musician with a last name beginning with B. Also means 6/9 of the hits so far this year have been music related people. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fantomasss 208 Posted July 21, 2023 Not only for nonagerians, it's a dark year for music : David Crosby, Jeff Beck, Tina Turner, Burt Bacharach, Harry Belafonte, Tony Bennett, Astrud Gilberto... And for french people : Marcel Amont, Jean Louis Murat, Jane Birkin 54 minutes ago, Commtech Sio Bibble said: Burt Bacharach, Harry Belafonte and now Tony Bennett. It's been a bad year to be a nonagenarian musician with a last name beginning with B. Also means 6/9 of the hits so far this year have been music related people. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrWonderful 480 Posted July 22, 2023 He was my favorite of the old school American crooners, and I'd like to echo some of the comments above. This is a profound loss, as he was an extremely talented man and a good man, too. Rest well, Mr. Benedetto. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,086 Posted July 22, 2023 12 hours ago, Fantomasss said: Not only for nonagerians, it's a dark year for music : David Crosby, Jeff Beck, Tina Turner, Burt Bacharach, Harry Belafonte, Tony Bennett, Astrud Gilberto... And for french people : Marcel Amont, Jean Louis Murat, Jane Birkin Every year is a dark year for music. Literally hundreds, probably thousands, of musicians die every year. Including famous ones 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaDeathGuy 202 Posted July 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Youth in Asia said: Every year is a dark year for music. Literally hundreds, probably thousands, of musicians die every year. Including famous ones What an insightful comment. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jd24fan 78 Posted July 22, 2023 22 hours ago, Fantomasss said: Not only for nonagerians, it's a dark year for music : David Crosby, Jeff Beck, Tina Turner, Burt Bacharach, Harry Belafonte, Tony Bennett, Astrud Gilberto... And for french people : Marcel Amont, Jean Louis Murat, Jane Birkin Gordon Lightfoot as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fantomasss 208 Posted July 26, 2023 On 22/07/2023 at 11:37, Youth in Asia said: Every year is a dark year for music. Literally hundreds, probably thousands, of musicians die every year. Including famous ones I would ad Sinéad to convinc you that it's specially a dark year for music 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Daredevil 1,189 Posted July 27, 2023 On 23/07/2023 at 06:11, jd24fan said: On 22/07/2023 at 07:34, Fantomasss said: Not only for nonagerians, it's a dark year for music : David Crosby, Jeff Beck, Tina Turner, Burt Bacharach, Harry Belafonte, Tony Bennett, Astrud Gilberto... And for french people : Marcel Amont, Jean Louis Murat, Jane Birkin Gordon Lightfoot as well. Also Rolf Harris 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny 283 Posted July 28, 2023 On 22/07/2023 at 12:19, DaDeathGuy said: What an insightful comment. It is true and it also applies to actors and so-called sports "personalities". Lots of them, including many obscure nonentities, are "remembered" at Awards Ceremonies every year. The big problem is when aging or forgotten "stars" inflict their "singing "on us (notably at Royal concerts) and expect us to be grateful for being tortured. Tom Jones, Rod Stewart and even Robbie Williams should follow Elton's belated example and leave us in peace. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,043 Posted July 31, 2023 Lady Gaga paid tribute to Tony on her insta. Sounds like his death was not sudden and everyone was prepared 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
