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MTV Unplugged - 5x02 Tony Bennett

Tony Bennett, the legendary pop stylist, taped a performance for "MTV Unplugged" in April 1994. The perennial favorite sang hits from what he called the "Great American Song Book." In front of an intimate audience, Bennett performed such songs as "It Had To Be You," "The Girl I Love," "Steppin' Out" and "I Left My Heart in San Francisco." Bennett was joined by singer k.d. Lang for "Moon Glow," and by singer Elvis Costello for "They Can't Take That Away From Me." An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book...."While the Tony Bennett Unplugged seems to have come out of left field, there were warning signs. Tony had appeared on "Letterman," "The Simpsons," and even "The Video Music Awards" (with the Red Hot Chili Peppers) in an effort to bring his music to a younger audience. The clincher, though, was his appearance on "Conan O'Brien." When Conan asked Tony to what he attributed his newfound hip status, Tony simply replied, 'Hey, I've been unplugged all my life.'" Set List: Old Devil Moon (w

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  • Aired Jun 01, 1994
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