About the Book

“For my money, Tony Bennett is the best singer in the business, the best exponent of a song. He excites me when I watch him. . . . He moves me. He’s the singer who gets across what the composer has in mind, and probably a little more.” — Frank Sinatra

“As breezy and meaningful as one of his trademark songs as readers learn about the man by the company he kept and the heroes he worships. Bennett’s ethereal still lifes and landscape paintings adorn this simple yet profound and gracious homage.”— Booklist

Tony Bennett was one of our most vibrant musicians ever to grace the stage. In his previous book, Life Is a Gift, Tony reflected on the lessons he learned over the years. In Just Getting Started, he pays homage to the remarkable people who inspired those lessons.

In his warm and inviting voice, Tony talks about who and what have enriched his own life, including Charlie Chaplin, Judy Garland, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Cole Porter, Amy Winehouse, Fred Astaire, Lady Gaga, members of his family, significant places, and more. Just Getting Started chronicles the relationship Tony enjoyed with each one of these legends, entertainers, humanitarians, and loved ones, and reveals how the lessons and values they imparted have invaluably shaped his life.

As enchanting and unforgettable as his music, Just Getting Started is a beautiful compilation of reflections every Bennett fan will treasure, and a perfect introduction for those just getting to know this remarkable star and humanitarian.

Critical Praise

“Fans of heralded crooner Bennett will revel in this inviting charming book...In these beguiling portraits, Bennett warmly remembers of the deep influences on his life.” — Publishers Weekly

“[Just Getting Started] is as breezy and meaningful as one of his trademark songs as readers learn about the man by the company he kept and the heroes he worships. Bennett’s ethereal still lifes and landscape paintings adorn this simple yet profound and gracious homage.” — Booklist

“In Just Getting Started...the singer takes a look back on his long, successful career and rich life...What comes through in all 42 chapters is the singer’s gratitude...Let’s hope this new generation can learn a lesson from Mr. Bennett’s unflagging class and graciousness. — Wall Street Journal

“He’s the reason that I’m here today, that I’m still making music, that I’m still excited to make music.” — Lady Gaga

“For my money, Tony Bennett is the best singer in the business, the best exponent of a song. He excites me when I watch him. . . . He moves me. He’s the singer who gets across what the composer has in mind, and probably a little more.” — Frank Sinatra

“If Tony Bennett, who swings wonderfully, can’t send you, there’s a phychiatrist right up the street from you. DIG him.” — Louis Armstrong

“Tony Bennett is one of the greatest. He’s in a class by himself.” — Fred Astaire

“The epitome of what entertainers were put on earth for. Tony was born to take people’s troubles away, even if it’s only for an hour. He loves doing it; he’s a giver.” — Judy Garland

“He’s a big, beautiful man. With all of his greatness, his hat size never needed to be larger than his artistic stature.” — Duke Ellington

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Product Details

• ISBN: 9780062476784
• ISBN 10: 0062476785
• Imprint: Harper Paperbacks
• On Sale: 11/14/2017
• Trimsize: 6.000 in (w) x 9.000 in (h) x 0.800 in (d)
• Pages: 288
• List Price: $19.99
• BISAC1 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Composers & Musicians
• BISAC2 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts
• BISAC3 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs