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Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: Cheek to Cheek LIVE!
Great Performances

Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: Cheek to Cheek LIVE!

Season 42 Episode 2 | 51m 46s

The concert features classic selections from the Great American Songbook, each handpicked by Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, including “It Don’t Mean A Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing),” “Sophisticated Lady,” “Lush Life,” “Anything Goes,” and the title track from their chart-topping “Cheek To Cheek” album, which went on to win a Grammy. Filmed in 4K Ultra High Definition (HD) before a live audience.

Aired: 10/23/14 | Expires: 02/02/18
Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: Cheek to Cheek LIVE!
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