| MUMBAI:
In a one-hour special, US broadcaster NBC will celebrate the 80th birthday of
the legendary singer Tony Bennett. The special Tony Bennett: An American
Classic airs later this year. The special, sponsored by
Target, showcases the Grammy and Emmy Award-winning singer along with a myriad
of superstars who perform duets from his upcoming album Tony Bennett Duets/An
American Classic.
The special will take viewers
on a musical journey through the renowned singer's life. Set amongst the backdrop
of different eras from Bennett's career, he performs his most memorable songs
with popular artists. Bennett performs Rags to Riches with Elton John,
The Best Is Yet to Come with Diana Krall; For Once in My Life with
Stevie Wonder; Because of You with K.D. Lang and trumpeter Chris Botti;
and Sing You Sinners with John Legend. Additional participants will be
announced at a later date. | 
