Paul McCartney says working with 'good friend' Tony Bennett was a 'privilege'
Sir Paul McCartney has spoken of the “privilege” he felt working with “special singer and good friend” Tony Bennett.
The 96-year-old, best known for his 1962 classic I Left My Heart In San Francisco, died in his home city of New York on Friday.
Tributes have continued to pour in from musicians such as Bonnie Raitt, Mariah Carey and Sir Paul along with US President Joe Biden and former American leader Barack Obama.
In a Saturday Instagram post, Sir Paul wrote: “Very sad to hear that Tony Bennett has died. He was a special singer and a good friend.
“I was privileged to work with him on a few occasions and he was always a wonder to behold. Thanks Tony for the joy you brought to our world. Love Paul.”
In 2006, Bennett collaborated with stars including Sir Paul, Sir Elton John, Stevie Wonder and George Michael on his album titled Duets: An American Classic.
Emily Eavis, co-organiser of Glastonbury festival, talked about how, when he played Worthy Farm in 1998, he was “impeccably dressed” despite the wet and muddy conditions.
Source: Charlotte McLaughlin/independent.co.uk
