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Tony Bennett is a world famous singer whose popularity has spanned more than 60 years. Born Anthony Dominick Benedetto(August 2, 1926) , his career included singing on tour with Bob Hope in 1950. Signed by Columbia Records, he recorded a number one pop tune "Because of You" in 1951. He followed that the same year with another number one song. a popular rendition of the Hank Williams country song "Cold Cold Heart."

He has won two Emmy Awards and 17 GRAMMY Awards including the Lifetime Achievement award. His recordings cover several genres from pop standards, to show tunes, to jazz. His best-known and trademark song is "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" (1962, Grammy for Best Song in 1963).

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