Friday, July 21, 2023

In memoriam: Tony Bennett

Tony Bennett passed away today. He was a New York guy, but has become indelibly associated with my city thanks to his 1962 recording of "I Left My Heart in San Francisco." I can add nothing to the many tributes he has received, so I thought instead that I would share my favorite rendition of this song. It features the hula dancers of Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu and the spectacular scenery of San Francisco in, of all things, an extended promo for a public television sponsor:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCMj2U3xj7s

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