When a famous person dies, we often hear how their passing marks the end of an era. Frankly, much of that sentiment strikes me as hyperbole, a way of trying to turn an obituary into a larger statement of some kind.Bennett, who died on Friday in his Manhattan home at the age of 96, leaves a remarkable legacy. Dozens of albums. A frenetic touring schedule well into his later life. And perhaps most remarkable of all: an ability to span generations in terms of his appeal.
Let’s begin with the songs they sang — works of remarkable sophistication, wit and even pathos that were somehow still very much in a Top 40 vein. The lyrics alone tell you all you need to know. Consider the memorable opening to Bennett’s big hit, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” a song penned by the lesser-known team of George Cory and Douglas Cross.I’ve been terribly alone and forgotten in ManhattanIn these four lines, you have the perfect setup to that memorable chorus .
Listen — I mean truly listen — to how Bennett sings “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” and it becomes crushingly clear. He’s not just crooning. He’s telling a story.
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