Tony Bennett and Marc Anthony Duet 'For Once In My Life' to Be Released 9/25

By: Sep. 17, 2012
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"You can throw a rock anywhere in Latin American and you will find a Tony Bennett fan... We are kindred spirits... 'For Once In My Life' is one of my favorite songs"- Marc Anthony

"I was really looking forward to recording with Marc, because he's such a wonderful friend.  We first met at the GRAMMYs  and he and I became very close, so it's was a joy to sing with him" – Tony Bennett

Legendary performer and 17-Time GRAMMY winner Tony Bennett, will release his latest CD, Tony Bennett: VIVA DUETS, worldwide on Monday, October 22nd on Columbia Records. VIVA DUETS, is the singer's third duets-themed project, following the platinum selling and critically praised DUETS and DUETS II CDs.  Featuring many top names in the Latin recording industry, VIVA DUETS finds Bennett performing his greatest hits with a celebrated roster of artists including Marc Anthony, Christina Aguilera, Ricardo Arjona, Chayanne, Franco De Vita, Gloria Estefan, Vicente Fernandez, Juan Luis Guerra, Dani Martin Romeo Santos, Thalia, and Vicentico. A truly international endeavor, VIVA DUETS features bi-lingual performances with artists representing nine countries and three continents.  

In advance of the full album arrival, fans will be able to enjoy Tony's heartfelt duet with Marc Anthony with the September 25th release of "For Once In My Life".  The next day (9/26), Vevo will present a special video premiere that captures the two close friends collaborating in the studio.  

Tony Bennett's first two duet projects, DUETS and DUETS II, both achieved platinum sales, multiple GRAMMY awards and were the best selling albums in his career to date. Bennett made music industry history when DUETS II entered Billboard's Top 200 at the #1 position, making him the oldest artist, at the age of 85, to have a CD in the top spot.  The DUETS project also had international acclaim, hitting the top of the charts in several countries including Portugal and Mexico.

The track listing for Tony Bennett: VIVA DUETS is as follows:

01.

The Best Is Yet To Come – duet with Chayanne  

02.

The Way You Look Tonight – duet with Thalia   

03.

Steppin' Out With My Baby– duet with Christina Aguilera 

04.

For Once In My Life – duet with Marc Anthony  

05.

Are You Havin' Any Fun? – duet with Dani Martin  

06.

The Good Life – duet with Franco De Vita  

07.

Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) – duet with Gloria Estefan

08.

Just In Time – duet with Juan Luis Guerra  

09.

Cold, Cold Heart – duet with Vicentico   

10.

I Wanna Be Around – duet with Ricardo Arjona  

11.

Rags To Riches – duet with Romeo Santos  

12.

Return To Me (Regresa A Mi) - duet with Vicente Fernandez  

Pre-Order "Tony Bennett: VIVA DUETS" At iTunes.com/TonyBennett or http://amzn.to/OptuTc



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