Tony Bennett: Duets II - The Great Performances

Mar 6, 2012

1h 26m

★ 6.5

To mark his 85th birthday, Tony Bennett released a sequel to his previous duet album, Duets: An American Classic.

Overview

Bennett again recorded his greatest hits with a celebrated list of artists and Duets II made music history by debuting top of the Billboard chart. Duets II: The Great Performances is a visually stunning accompaniment to the album, featuring full song performances as they were recorded live in the studio. Tony Bennett and his duet partners provide their insights along the way, offering an inside look into the making of a landmark album.

Genres

Music

Documentary

Production Companies

RPM Television Productions

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Cast

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Tony Bennett

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Andrea Bocelli

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Michael Bublé

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Lady Gaga

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Queen Latifah

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Tony Bennett: Duets II - The Great Performances

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