SINGER'S FINAL RECORDING TO BE RELEASED AS PART OF TONY BENNETT DUETS II ALBUM OUT SEPTEMBER 20
The track and video of “Body and Soul," recorded by Amy Winehouse and Tony Bennett on March 23, 2011 at Abbey Road Studios in London, has been released in its entirety on today to commemorate Amy Winehouse's birthday. “Body and Soul" became the final recording Amy ever made before her passing on July 23 of this year. September 14 marks what would have been the singer's 28th Birthday.
Tony Bennett commented, “We had a beautiful time recording together in the studio and I knew that Amy was very happy with how she performed that day. I thought she was absolutely brilliant and this recording truly captures the essence of her unique artistry. She was a rare talent."
Plans will be announced for donation of proceeds from the sale of “Body and Soul" single and video to the Amy Winehouse Foundation, which will provide support for those dealing with substance abuse.
“Body and Soul" is one of 17 tracks to be included on Tony Bennett's forthcoming CD, DUETS II, due out in the US on September 20. Released in honor of Bennett's 85th birthday, which he celebrated on August 3rd of this year, the album features a celebrated roster of artists who all recorded with Bennett live in the studio including Lady Gaga, Michael Buble, Queen Latifah, Carrie Underwood and John Mayer.
The track and video of “Body and Soul," recorded by Amy Winehouse and Tony Bennett on March 23, 2011 at Abbey Road Studios in London, has been released in its entirety on today to commemorate Amy Winehouse's birthday. “Body and Soul" became the final recording Amy ever made before her passing on July 23 of this year. September 14 marks what would have been the singer's 28th Birthday.
Tony Bennett commented, “We had a beautiful time recording together in the studio and I knew that Amy was very happy with how she performed that day. I thought she was absolutely brilliant and this recording truly captures the essence of her unique artistry. She was a rare talent."
Plans will be announced for donation of proceeds from the sale of “Body and Soul" single and video to the Amy Winehouse Foundation, which will provide support for those dealing with substance abuse.
“Body and Soul" is one of 17 tracks to be included on Tony Bennett's forthcoming CD, DUETS II, due out in the US on September 20. Released in honor of Bennett's 85th birthday, which he celebrated on August 3rd of this year, the album features a celebrated roster of artists who all recorded with Bennett live in the studio including Lady Gaga, Michael Buble, Queen Latifah, Carrie Underwood and John Mayer.
