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Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga - Cheek to Cheek

Music album

About

Cheek to Cheek is a collaborative jazz album by Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, released on September 19, 2014. It features a collection of jazz standards from renowned composers like George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Irving Berlin. The album was inspired by the duo's desire to introduce these timeless songs to a younger audience, believing in their universal appeal. Recorded live with a band, the album showcases the vocal chemistry between Bennett and Gaga, offering a modern twist on classic jazz. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, marking Bennett's second and Gaga's third consecutive number-one album. It received positive reviews for its authentic jazz sound and the duo's performances. Promoted through concerts and TV specials, Cheek to Cheek won a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. It remains a testament to the power of intergenerational musical collaboration, blending Bennett's veteran jazz expertise with Gaga's versatile vocal talent.