Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga: Cheek to Cheek Live! is a concert television special featuring live performances by Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga in support of their collaborative studio album, Cheek to Cheek, released in September 2014. It was held at the Rose Theater of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on July 28, 2014 following the announcement of the album's release, and was aired on PBS on October 24, 2014, as part of the network's Great Performances series. The concert was watched by an audience consisting of invited guests and students from New York schools. Bennett and Gaga were joined on stage by a 39-piece orchestra and jazz musicians associated with both artists. A number of costumes were worn by Gaga, provided by designers including Roberto Cavalli, Michael Costello, Mathieu Mirano, Valentino as well as David Samuel Menkes. The special received one nomination at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards.
On January 20, 2015, the DVD and Blu-ray was released, and later for digital download on iTunes Store. It reached the top-ten of the record charts in many countries, reaching number one in the US and Belgium. Bennett and Gaga partnered with LG Electronic, who aired the concert across all retail chains in the United States, on LG's 4K Ultra High-definition TV screens. Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga: Cheek to Cheek Live! became the first concert to be streamed in 4K resolution. The show received positive reviews, with critics praising Gaga and Bennett's vocals and their camaraderie on stage.
Music
Songs set to be featured during the special, which features classic selections from the Great American Songbook, are "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)", "Sophisticated Lady", "Lush Life", "Anything Goes", "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)", and the title track from their album, Cheek to Cheek. The DVD and Blu-ray editions include additional songs originally not aired on television including, "They All Laughed", "The Lady's in Love with You", "Goody Goody", "Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered", "Don't Wait Too Long" and "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye".
PBS special set list
- "Anything Goes"
- "Cheek to Cheek"
- "Nature Boy"
- "How Do You Keep the Music Playing?" (Solo by Tony)
- "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" (Solo by Gaga)
- "Firefly"
- "I Won't Dance"
- "I Can't Give You Anything But Love"
- "Lush Life" (Solo by Gaga)
- "Sophisticated Lady" (Solo by Tony)
- "Let's Face the Music and Dance"
- "But Beautiful"
- "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)"
Home Media set list
- "Anything Goes"
- "Cheek to Cheek"
- "They All Laughed"
- "The Lady's in Love with You" (Solo by Tony)
- "Nature Boy"
- "Goody Goody"
- "How Do You Keep The Music Playing?" (Solo by Tony)
- "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" (Solo by Gaga)
- "Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered" (Solo by Gaga)
- "Firefly"
- "I Won't Dance"
- "Don't Wait Too Long" (Solo by Tony)
- "I Can't Give You Anything But Love"
- "Lush Life" (Solo by Gaga)
- "Sophisticated Lady" (Solo by Tony)
- "Let's Face the Music and Dance"
- "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" (Solo by Gaga)
- "But Beautiful"
- "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)"
Promotional Images
Release
Video Album
Label: Interscope, Streamline, Columbia Format: DVD / Blu-ray Released: January 20, 2015 Photography: Joseph Sinnott |
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Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Anything Goes" | 2:26 |
2. | "Cheek to Cheek" | 3:27 |
3. | "They All Laughed" | 2:00 |
4. | "The Lady's in Love with You" (Solo by Tony) | 1:52 |
5. | "Nature Boy" | 4:17 |
6. | "Goody Goody" | 2:23 |
7. | "How Do You Keep The Music Playing?" (Solo by Tony) | 4:51 |
8. | "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" (Solo by Gaga) | 4:43 |
9. | "Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered" (Solo by Gaga) | 3:56 |
10. | "Firefly" | 2:05 |
11. | "I Won't Dance" | 4:21 |
12. | "Don't Wait Too Long" (Solo by Tony) | 3:14 |
13. | "I Can't Give You Anything But Love" | 3:41 |
14. | "Lush Life" (Solo by Gaga) | 5:06 |
15. | "Sophisticated Lady" (Solo by Tony) | 2:56 |
16. | "Let's Face the Music and Dance" | 2:07 |
17. | "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" (Solo by Gaga) | 3:57 |
18. | "But Beautiful" | 4:23 |
19. | "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" | 2:43 |
Audio Album
Love for Sale: International Deluxe 2CD
On October 1, 2021, an audio CD containing the performances from the special was released as part of the deluxe edition of Bennett and Gaga's second collaborative album, Love for Sale.
Label: Interscope, Streamline, Columbia Format: 7" Gatefold Released: October 1, 2021 Barcode: 00602435492766 Photography: Kelsey Bennett |
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Track listing — CD1: Love for Sale Deluxe CD
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "It's De-Lovely" | 02:53 |
2. | "Night and Day" | 03:42 |
3. | "Love for Sale" | 03:40 |
4. | "Do I Love You" (Solo by Gaga) | 04:48 |
5. | "I've Got You Under My Skin" | 03:05 |
6. | "I Concentrate on You" | 03:56 |
7. | "I Get a Kick Out of You" | 03:33 |
8. | "So in Love" (Solo by Tony) | 04:31 |
9. | "Let's Do It" (Solo by Gaga) | 03:36 |
10. | "Dream Dancing" | 04:16 |
11. | "Just One of Those Things" (Solo by Tony) | 02:59 |
12. | "You're the Top" | 02:49 |
Track listing — CD2: Cheek to Cheek LIVE! Audio CD
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Anything Goes" | 2:26 |
2. | "Cheek to Cheek" | 3:27 |
3. | "They All Laughed" | 2:00 |
4. | "The Lady's in Love with You" (Solo by Tony) | 1:52 |
5. | "Nature Boy" | 4:17 |
6. | "Goody Goody" | 2:23 |
7. | "How Do You Keep The Music Playing?" (Solo by Tony) | 4:51 |
8. | "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" (Solo by Gaga) | 4:43 |
9. | "Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered" (Solo by Gaga) | 3:56 |
10. | "Firefly" | 2:05 |
11. | "I Won't Dance" | 4:21 |
12. | "Don't Wait Too Long" (Solo by Tony) | 3:14 |
13. | "I Can't Give You Anything But Love" | 3:41 |
14. | "Lush Life" (Solo by Gaga) | 5:06 |
15. | "Sophisticated Lady" (Solo by Tony) | 2:56 |
16. | "Let's Face the Music and Dance" | 2:07 |
17. | "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" (Solo by Gaga) | 3:57 |
18. | "But Beautiful" | 4:23 |
19. | "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" | 2:43 |
RSD 2xLP
Label: Interscope, Streamline, Columbia Format: 2xLP Released: November 25, 2022 (Record Store Day) Photography: Joseph Sinnott |
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Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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Side A | ||
A1. | "Anything Goes" | 2:26 |
A2. | "Cheek to Cheek" | 3:27 |
A3. | "They All Laughed" | 2:00 |
A4. | "The Lady's in Love with You" (Solo by Tony) | 1:52 |
A5. | "Nature Boy" | 4:17 |
A6. | "Goody Goody" | 2:23 |
Side B | ||
B1. | "How Do You Keep The Music Playing?" (Solo by Tony) | 4:51 |
B2. | "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" (Solo by Gaga) | 4:43 |
B3. | "Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered" (Solo by Gaga) | 3:56 |
B4. | "Firefly" | 2:05 |
Side C | ||
C1. | "I Won't Dance" | 4:21 |
C2. | "Don't Wait Too Long" (Solo by Tony) | 3:14 |
C3. | "I Can't Give You Anything But Love" | 3:41 |
C4. | "Lush Life" (Solo by Gaga) | 5:06 |
Side D | ||
D1. | "Sophisticated Lady" (Solo by Tony) | 2:56 |
D2. | "Let's Face the Music and Dance" | 2:07 |
D3. | "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" (Solo by Gaga) | 3:57 |
D4. | "But Beautiful" | 4:23 |
D5. | "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" | 2:43 |
Booklet and credits
Gallery
- Photography by Joseph Sinnott.
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- Lady Gaga wears a kaftan by Michael Costello, sandals by Stuart Weitzman, earrings by Hattie Carnegie, and a headpiece by Efrat Cassouto for Alon Livné.
- Lady Gaga wears an outfit by Valentino, pumps by Stuart Weitzman for Martinique, a ring by Noir, and a headpiece by The Devoted Milliner.
- Lady Gaga wears a dress by Stephane Rolland, sandals by Stuart Weitzman, gloves by Cornelia James, and a hat by Gladys Tamez.
- Lady Gaga wears a dress by Michael Costello, sandals by Nicholas Kirkwood, and a headpiece by Celia Kritharioti.
- Custom kaftan by Mathieu Mirano, sandals by Alexandre Birman, and earrings with Swarovski crystals by Erickson Beamon.
Credits
Date | July 28, 2014 |
Location | Frederick P. Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center, New-York City, NY |
Director and executive producer | David Horn for Great Performances |
Produced | THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET & Interscope Records |
Producer | Mitch Owgang, Bill O'Donnell for Great Performances |
Executive Producers | Tonny Bennett, Lady Gaga, Danny Bennett, Bobby Campbell |
Line producer | Phil Hack |
Sponsor | LG Electronics USA |
Set design and lighting | Robert Wilson |
39-piece orchestra | Conducted by Jorge Calandrelli, soloists Chris Botti on trumpet and David Mann on tenor sax. |
Tony Bennett's quartet | Mike Renzi, Gray Sargent, Harold Jones and Marshall Wood |
Lady Gaga's quintet | Brian Newman, Paul Francis, Steven Kortyka, Michael Scott Ritchie and Alex Smith. |
Photographer on set | Joseph Sinnott for THIRTEEN Productions LLC |
Art Direction | Liam Ward |