Tony Bennett Performs and Talks About Being a Guest on the First Tonight Show | Carson Tonight Show 

There was a time when adult music was mature, classy, and purely talented. Thank you Mr. Bennett, you will be missed.

Mr Bennett was the last of those greatest musicians of the last century . RIP. Mr Bennett.

The stars from youth are now passing like telephone poles on the highway...life was better with Tony Bennet in it.

A voice like no other A soul like no other A true gentleman

This era of music was so graceful and beautiful.

A true legend that will be missed by millions. RIP Tony. Thank You for all the great memories we have through your music.

How wonderful the Johnny let Tony sing multiple songs !!!! That never happened before !! It shows the respect he had for Tony !!!!!!! ❤️

Lots of historical decades and history went away with this iconic legend …R.I.P. Mr.Bennett……

An emotional and connected man, a modest and considerate man. Genuine. A gentleman.

A really sad and heartbreaking day. A big loss. The world is better with him. One of the best singers/artists of all time. A legend.

No gimmicks, no computers, no autotune....they don't do it like that anymore. Thanks Mr. Benedetto ....RIP

Just beautiful....Johnny's favorite song. RIP to them all.

He is dearly missed!

RIP Tony! What a beautiful light you shone upon this world and what a wonderful example you gave for all of us to follow.

Whoever in the Johnny Carson team chose this performance by Tony Bennett truly has good eyes, ears and senses. He singing that invariably sad “Here’s That Rainy Day” in the presence of his contemporary Johnny who loved that song - that really hits home. I could not be sadder that we now have to miss both of those two legends of entertainment. But at the same time, I am so grateful that we had them. Thank you, Tony, for being a great guy on stage and off stage! You were a legend, you will always be one.

RIP to the legend ❤

He sings with such emotion! And his indomitable smile! Wow! He deserved all the success and longevity of career. RIP Mr Bennett. 💜

The world has lost another good soul. RIP Tony Bennett… oh man 💔 😔 I feel I can’t stress enough what a terrible disease Alzheimer’s is. I’ve seen it first hand… I did volunteer work at my local nursing home twice a week and encountered people affected by it. It was challenging for sure, but I still tried to help out as best I could. Nevertheless, it was heartbreaking

Rest in Peace Tony !🌹💗 Thanks for being wonderful you ! ❤ 😘

I cried at the news of his passing. RIP. ❤

I will miss you, Mister Tony Bennett. The epitome of cool.

Tony Bennett is my all-time favorite crooner. I saw him in concert about 15 years ago & he was fantastic. Nat King Cole is another of my all-time favorite singers, & that little duet with Tony was superb. I just read the next post & I'm crying as I write this. I can't believe it; Tony Bennett is gone. It's the end of an era that will never come again. Anthony Dominick Benedetto, thank you for making my life so much richer & fuller because of your vocals. Peace be with you always, Dear, Kind Sir- RIP.

When chat shows were a delight & fabulous with great natural humour .😊 special times & special guest 😊RIP & thank you for the beautiful memories 😊

I'm just marveling at how ecstatic he is JUST TO BE SINGING HIS HEART OUT FOR US! He's just thrilled be performing!

RIP Tony...you gave your heart, your soul and you have left us a legacy of music that will never die. Beautiful man.

Incomparable. What an immensely talented, funny, and generous artist. While cliché, it's still true that we shall never see such a performer of his caliber and abilities ever again. Rest in peace, Tony. You will be loved and missed forevermore. ❤❤❤

I could have watched another hour or more of this clip. This was the gold standard of entertainment, now gone. We still have great artists, who can do this music, but they are not in the forefront, except someone like Buble. I saw Tony Bennett perform in my hometown 10 years ago - he was 87 - and did 20+ songs. He was brilliant and in incredible voice. If he had not become ill, he would still be performing, as he had been until last year. His voice was still there. And his artistry. Thank you, Mr. Bennett, for decades of pure greatness.

Had the privilege to see him twice. Rest in Peace, Tony

He always looked so happy. His smile would light up any room. And, that magnificent nose! Rest in peace, Mr. Bennett. ❤

Tony and Johnny. Take me back.

Great night on the Tonight Show. RIP...Mr. Bennett...

Truly a shining star .RIP What a voice and a lovely human being

Even though it wasn’t his hit, his singing of My Way really hits an emotional note here. Tony truly did it his way, and we were all better off for it.

Tony Bennet always had a smile on his face which was infectious. When Mr. Carson embraced a male guest, one knew that this person was truly special.

Tony had the distinction of being a guest on the very first episode of Johnny’s Tonight Show. Not many people can say that.

The texture and nuance in Tony's voice was amazing. His interpretation of a song was completely in line with what the composer envisioned. A classy and original performer who will be missed but rest well, sir! Vale Tony Bennett.

One of my favourite Tony Bennett albums is "Perfectly Frank ". Put on my headphones, close my eyes and enjoy. RIP Mr. Bennett.

I always love Frank Sinatra, but Tony Bennett just as the best. I’m really going to miss him. I started playing his music the minute I heard he was gone. But if you think about it, he’ll always be with us because his music is just timeless. A life well lived in a much loved man.

Wow. What a performance of "My Way." Incredible. Rest well, Mr. Bennett. You've earned it

Tony Bennett legacy will be with us forever. RIP 🙏

RIP Tony- vocal genius.

My all - time favorites crooner, so fortunate to have seen numerous times in concert.Such an appreciation for the great american standards.One of a kind will be truly missed.

What a perfect video to show! Just what I was looking for on this sad day. Celebrate his life and talent. He was amazing!

What majestic hair. RIP, Tony.

he made it seem so effortless. smh. looks like he was having fun. no lasers, no fancy lights, no sparklin clothes, glitz and glamor. just a classy dude in a suit. and you know it sounded incredible in that studio. that band wasn't made up of a bunch of chumps. thanks again.

❤😢thank you for 5 decades. Blessings

Will be dearly missed 😢

I grew up listening to these singers, my parents loved Tony Bennett, Frank S, Sammy Davis and many more. My father was a singer in Ebor City nightclub ‘s, I remember hearing him singing in his bedroom every day. I know all the words to these kind of music. RIP Tony!!

One of the best there ever was. Rest on peace.

I miss Johnny and Tony. My husband took me to see Tony Bennett live in 1983---one of the highlights of my life! I'm glad I was born in 1954, because by 1966 I could appreciate Mr. Bennett.

So long, Tony. You lived an amazing life. One of the GOATs in Music. You helped shape modern-day music. You are and will always remain an incredible talent and legend.

RIP Mr. Bennett 🙏🏼♥️

Mr Bennet is a national and international treasure for that matter. Stylish, unique, charming/elegant, smooth swagger, he’s got it all 🤙🏼

We are so much poorer today, now that Tony has gone home. God's Speed Tony, all our love and prayers.

What a classy guy. You will be missed.

Saw him in ‘66 at the Empire Room in Chicago. I’ll never forget it! 👌🙏👏👏👏

An amazing talent. Thanks for the memories.

The very last great of an era I was fortunate growing up with its a sad time for his family, friends, fans , but he lived a long graceful many of blessed years , he did it his way! Blessings to you Mr. Tony Bennett, the final curtain has closed, open those gates ! Amen 🖤

I saw Tony perform at the symphony Hall, Birmingham, England around 2004 I took my wonderful loving late mother there as Tony was her favourite He just came on to the stage with so much charisma. Just him,his pianist, his base player and drummer who incidentally the drummer at the time to Sammy Davis Jr The last of the ‘greats’ gone ❤❤❤❤😂😂😂

RIP Antonio. Grazie per tutti cosi.

Wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

I am so sad 😞 that Tony Bennett has passed. That disease alzeimers is no joke. But it was incredible how he would remember the lyrics to his songs...i grew up listening to Tony's music with my family, Especially my dad. My dad had his records throughout the years. You will be missed Tony Bennett! May you rest in peace!

People have said it all below, and are still coming up with new ways to praise and describe Tony Bennett. Deservedly so, he was talented, elegant and classy. He was from a long lost era of performers, who performed, not lip-synched or mailed it in. Here’s hoping this caliber of performer returns in a new era. They’re badly needed and lacking. God rest, and Godspeed, Tony Bennett! Thank you so much for all the memories!

Tony Bennett is one of my all-time favorite singers. R.I.P. ❤

This is fabulous, and Carson gave him the star treatment he deserved, lots of time to sing more than just one song. Bennett slautes his contemporaries with his own style and energy, not a dull moment in this perforamcne if you have any educated class about music.

Tony is 52 yrs old here! WOW! Fantastic!🥲

Wow, a great Tony Bennet mini-concert that ended with such a lovely, generous tribute to Nat King Cole. what a beautiful moment Tony planned and executed it so superbly...my heart was in my throat...

"Where has the time all gone to...Haven't done half the things we want to..Oh well..We'll catch up some other time" from the song "Some Other Time" from the Tony Bennett / Bill Evans album.

The soul, the voice, the anthem and angel of San Francisco. Good night, Tony. RIP

I will miss you so much Sir Tony Bennett! Thank you so much for the wonderful music that you shared with usall these years!

The shadow of his smile and songs remain.Bless

RIP.....one of the greatest

I remember this show. It was a wonderful way to fall asleep 🥰 Johnny & Tony RIP ❤️

Rainy Day was one of Johnny's favorite songs. Doc Severinsen and Tommy Newsom played this song on David Letterman's tribute show to Johnny after he had passed. It was well done.

😢 Beautiful.. Thank you, Tony!!!

May you rest in peace you wonderful kind legend. Thank you Mr. Tony Bennett for everything, the best singer in the business ❤🙏

Only Mel Brooks is around from that first Tonight Show broadcast from 10/1/1962. RIP ❤

What a great version of "My Way"!

Singers sing songs. Tony Bennett interprets songs. Each word each lyric sung superbly. Sing on Tony forever.

That rainy day is today...rip beautiful man💖🕊

RIP to Mr. Bennett as the voice that touches my soul. Passing this video on to folks that remember this appearance on the Tonight Show.

Ŕ,i,p tony you'll be missed but not forgotten 😢

The LAST of the “Crooner’s”, There all Gone now But I am so HAPPY I was around to see them all. What a Glorious time to live. Yes I am Old now but when hit the “Gates” I am getting Directions the Heavens Concert.

THANK YOU FOR SHARING, BROTHER....

Fantastic set, love Nature Boy! Tony and Johnny are having a reunion with all of the greats right about now.

RIP, Tony. Thanks for posting this segment.

What a great clip as a tribute to the Great Tony Bennett. An awesome talent who will be greatly missed. Thankfully, he left so much behind like this wonderful clip, so we can still enjoy your wonderful songs.

R.I.P to the best TONY BENNETT last of the legendary Crooner's from the 1950s and 1960s the world 🌎 has lost a mager,mager Iconic star love and respect TONY My all time favourite Crooner sending prayers 🙏 and condolences to your wife and family at this sad time 🙏🎶🎵📻🎼

So much talent & class in one person.

a true icon! salute!

Wishing a safe flight and gentle landing for Tony Bennett.

That Rainy Day was Johnny's favorite song. 😥😥😥😥

Wonderful!

The world is a little less bright 🌞😮 without Tony Bennett ❤

One of a kind. A true legend. There will be no one like him again. 😂

Just Gorgeous!!! Oh how I love that spectacular era in life. Tony!

It was on the Tonight Show that I remember Tony Bennett best.

Love love love his music Lounge Lizards delight Great talent Sweet Be Thy Sleep Mr. Tony Bennett ❤

Watching this just made me cry ----------tears pouring down my face. ' Here's that Rainy Day " , is my all-time #1 song by Mr ?Bennett. From his finest album, ever, 1973, " Tony, With Love " . ------Folks , this is the kind of music, the likes of which, we'll not ever hear, again. --------------------MJL, 76 y/o

Class is Timeless. Class is from birth. God bless and rest these wonderful entertainers. Never their likes again.