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23/05/2013

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Radio 2 In Concert

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Tony Bennett

Duration:
2 hours
First broadcast:
Thursday 06 October 2011

This week's show has Tony Bennett in concert and conversation for his 85th birthday celebration at the London Palladium. Tony is joined on stage by Dame Cleo Laine and Leona Lewis.

The living legend and master of the Great American Song Book is also celebrating over 60 years in the music business. He has just released a new album of duets, recorded with stars including Lady Gaga, kd lang and the late Amy Winehouse.

Also in the show, CocknBull Kid joins Jo Whiley in the studio to perform live in the Support Slot. Plus a round up of the live music on Radio 2 during the past week.

Music Played

26 items

  • Tony on stage with his pianist Lee Musiker

    Tony on stage with his pianist Lee Musiker

  • Dame Cleo Laine sings with Tony

    Dame Cleo Laine sings with Tony

    Dame Cleo Laine joined Tony Bennett on stage at the Palladium to duet on 'Just The Way You Look Tonight'.

  • Leona Lewis sings with Tony

    Leona Lewis sings with Tony

    Superstar singer Leona Lewis joins Tony Bennett on stage at the Palladium to perform 'Who Can I Turn To' together

  • Tony Bennett and Jo Whiley

    Tony Bennett and Jo Whiley

    Tony sharing a laugh with Jo, as he takes time out from his busy schedule the day after his 85th birthday celebration performance at the London Palladium.

    Listen to Tony Bennett in conversation with Jo Whiley

  • CocknBull Kid played Support Slot in the studio

    CocknBull Kid played Support Slot in the studio

    CocknBull Kid with Jo Whiley in the Radio 2 studio, just after she had played with her band in the Support Slot for tonight's In Concert show.

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