Lady Gaga Writes Moving Tribute to Tony Bennett A Week After His Passing
justjared.comLady Gaga is remembering her friend, Tony Bennett, in a touching tribute. The 37-year-old singer and actress took to Instagram, sharing her thoughts and memories of Tony, who passed away just a few weeks ago at the age of 96. Keep reading to find out more… Sharing an image of her hugging Tony, Lady Gaga began, “I will miss my friend forever.” “I will miss singing with him, recording with him, talking with him, being on stage together.
With Tony, I got to live my life in a time warp,” she added. “Tony & I had this magical power. We transported ourselves to another era, modernized the music together, & gave it all new life as a singing duo.
But it wasnt an act.” She continued, “Our relationship was very real. Sure he taught me about music, about showbiz life, but he also showed me how to keep my spirits high and my head screwed on straight. ‘Straight ahead,’ he’d say.
He was an optimist, he believed in quality work AND quality life. Plus, there was the gratitude…Tony was always grateful. He served in WWII, marched with Martin Luther King Jr., and sang jazz with the greatest singers and players in the world.” Lady Gaga reflected then, writing that she’s “been grieving the loss of Tony for a long time.
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