Photo by Joseph Sinnott.
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
The 19-song setlist was primarily composed of tracks from the then-upcoming collaborative album Cheek to Cheek. It was based on the Target and Asian digital deluxe edition, which included 17 songs. The only track from that edition not performed was "On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever)", a solo by Tony Bennett. Instead, Bennett performed "How Do You Keep the Music Playing?" as a replacement solo. Additionally, two songs not recorded for Cheek to Cheek were performed during the concert: "The Lady's in Love with You" (a Bennett solo) and "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down" (a Gaga solo). Live performances of both songs were later included on select standard and deluxe editions of the album.
For the PBS special, the setlist was reduced to 13 songs to fit within a typical one-hour TV broadcast (52 minutes of content plus 8 minutes of commercials). However, for the Amazon Video exclusive streaming premiere and subsequent DVD, Blu-ray, audio CD, and vinyl releases, the full 73-minute concert was used instead. The following songs were omitted from the televised broadcast but included in the full-length edition:"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 setlist
- "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 setlist
- "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
Physical release
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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 |
Release history
- DVD
- B0022408-09 - 602547123916 - US
- 4716141 / 0602547161413 / 060254716141 - 602547161413 - Taiwan / Europe on Jan 19, 2015 / Brazil / South East Asia
- 0602547123923 - Argentina, Chile and Uruguay
- 00602547164049 (86) - 602547164049 - Poland - Jan, 2015
- UIBS-1037 - 4988005858306 - Japan - Jan 21, 2015
| Region | Date | Format | Catalog # | Barcode | Label |
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Oct 24, 2021 | Blu-ray | B0022494-59 | 602547123923 | Interscope Streamline Columbia |
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Jan 21, 2015 | UIXS-1004 | 4988005858313 |
Audio
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. It was also released separately in vinyl format as a Record Store Day exclusive on November 25, 2022.
Love for Sale: International Deluxe 2CD
- For more, see Love for Sale
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.
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Label: Interscope, Streamline, Columbia Format: 7" Gatefold Released: October 1, 2021 Barcode: 00602435492766 Photography: Kelsey Bennett |
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- CD1: Love for Sale Deluxe CD
Track listing — CD2: Cheek to Cheek LIVE! Audio CD (602438531202)
| 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 black 180g
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Label: Interscope, Streamline, Columbia Format: Gatefold 2xLP Released: November 25, 2022 (Record Store Day) Catalog #: B0036797-01 Barcode: 602448637512 Photography: Joseph Sinnott Design: Liam Ward |
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- The RSD edition have stickers on the shrink-wrap replacing the barcode and catalog number. The actual catalog number is B0036295-01 with 602448137937 as a barcode. The edition without the RSD stickers was released on December 9, 2022. Made in Germany.
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.
- Dress by Stéphane Rolland, sandals by Stuart Weitzman, gloves by Cornelia James, and custom 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
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| 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 |