What were Tony Bennett's accomplishments as a legendary singer and artist?

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Tony Bennett, the legendary American singer known for his smooth crooning style, passed away at the age of 96 on July 21, 2023. Throughout his illustrious career, Bennett earned numerous accolades, including 20 Grammy Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the music industry. In addition to his musical talents, Bennett was also an accomplished artist, with one of his paintings displayed in The Smithsonian. The discussion includes a lighthearted story about two friends, Sam Frank and Frank Sam, with a humorous twist that ties back to Bennett's legacy and the vibrant atmosphere he created through his music. The narrative reflects on the joy and camaraderie associated with Bennett's performances, emphasizing his impact on both music and art.
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He was quite a performer.

In honor of him. let me tell a story.

There were two friends. Sam Frank and Frank Sam. They were inseparable. As happens to all of us eventually, their time on earth came to an end. Frank Sam went to heaven, and Sam Frank...um...did not. After a few centuries, Frank Sam is missing his old buddy and applies for a three day pass to visit Sam Frank.

He gets there and discovers Sam Frank has opened a nightclub. "The Inferno",it's called. There's expensive nooze and cheap women - or maybe the other way around - and live music (where do you think all the rock stars ended up?) and dancing and all sorts of vices. A real den of iniquity. Frank Sam has a wonderful time partying with his old friend, but when the three days are up, he had to go back. Sadly, he shook his friends hand and in a puff if white smoke, he was back in heaven.

St, Peter is furious. "Look at you, Frank Sam! You're a disgrace! Your wings are ruffled, your robe is torn and filthy. your halo is crookend and where in hell is your harp?" Frank Sam sheepishly replied...

"I left my harp... in Sam Frank's disco."
 
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As a PS I heard that from someone who heard it while playing in Bennett's band.

Now we just wait for @PeterDonis to react with a Wow!
 
Bennett was also an artist with one painting hanging in The Smithsonian.
https://www.tonybennett.com/arts-gallery.php

https://americanart.si.edu/artwork/central-park-74944

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