Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett Cheek to Cheek follow up confirmed

[Dirkje PronounsShe/her/hers]

 

[GitHub Pronounsshe/her]

Apparently he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's prior to them recording. This article has some additional detail as well as a photo of them in the recording studio in 2019.

"But Tony was a considerably more muted presence during the recording of the new album with Gaga. In raw documentary footage of the sessions, he speaks rarely, and when he does his words are halting; at times, he seems lost and bewildered. Gaga, clearly aware of his condition, keeps her utterances short and simple (as is recommended by experts in the disease when talking to Alzheimer's patients). “You sound so good, Tony,” she tells him at one point. “Thanks,” is his one-word response. She says that she thinks “all the time” about their 2015 tour. Tony looks at her wordlessly. “Wasn't that fun every night?” she prompts him. “Yeah,” he says, uncertainly. The pain and sadness in Gaga's face is clear at such moments — but never more so than in an extraordinarily moving sequence in which Tony (a man she calls “an incredible mentor, and friend, and father figure") sings a solo passage of a love song. Gaga looks on, from behind her mic, her smile breaking into a quiver, her eyes brimming, before she puts her hands over her face and sobs."

 

[lavenderblondee PronounsShe/her]

2 minutes ago, GitHub said:

Apparently he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's prior to them recording. This article has some additional detail as well as a photo of them in the recording studio in 2019.

"But Tony was a considerably more muted presence during the recording of the new album with Gaga. In raw documentary footage of the sessions, he speaks rarely, and when he does his words are halting; at times, he seems lost and bewildered. Gaga, clearly aware of his condition, keeps her utterances short and simple (as is recommended by experts in the disease when talking to Alzheimer's patients). “You sound so good, Tony,” she tells him at one point. “Thanks,” is his one-word response. She says that she thinks “all the time” about their 2015 tour. Tony looks at her wordlessly. “Wasn't that fun every night?” she prompts him. “Yeah,” he says, uncertainly. The pain and sadness in Gaga's face is clear at such moments — but never more so than in an extraordinarily moving sequence in which Tony (a man she calls “an incredible mentor, and friend, and father figure") sings a solo passage of a love song. Gaga looks on, from behind her mic, her smile breaking into a quiver, her eyes brimming, before she puts her hands over her face and sobs."

 

This photo is so sweet 

[NotDoctor PronounsHe/they]

That's so heartbreaking, I'm so deeply sorry for him.

I've had a few family members dealing with this stuff over the last few years and it's rough

I'm glad he has music though.  Music and art can really help open people up who are dealing with that and can help with temporary lucidity 

[blastertoyo Pronounshe/she/they/blaster]

This article agrees 

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Joanne and Chromatica: released 

[blue Pronounsshe/her]

Aw, I'm happy they could record another album together all things considered. Of course she wore all those gorgeous outfits in 2018 to recording sessions with him, who else? 

It must be devastating to lose acuity as a musician/performer and I think it's important Gaga has experienced that to some degree so she can field questions well. It's wild their illnesses both abate when they perform.

Edited February 1, 2021 by blue

[Edonis Pronounshe/him/his]

Reading the interview really crushed by heart...I want to be happy for this project (and I am looking forward to it!), but knowing that Tony has suffered so much through this journey really makes me sad. I will treasure their connection forever. 

Gosh there's so much sadness. 

[Purple_Aisu PronounsHe/him]

That's a Great men. He'll be okay no matter what. Force him ! ❤️

[Gone]

One last album of greats! These are the reasons I live for Gaga her kind soul is so on display in this article! You can feel her warmth and compassion.

[Dirkje PronounsShe/her/hers]

13 minutes ago, Purple_Aisu said:

That's a Great men. He'll be okay no matter what. Force him ! ❤️

Agreed!

Welcome to the forums btw!

[Modern Ecstasy2 PronounsShe/Her/Hers]

It was hard news to read. Alzheimer’s is so hard on loved ones. 

[admin Pronounshe/him]

Such bittersweet news. The album is very exciting and I truly can't wait for it, but I feel so bad for Tony. Glad he's able to live the best life he can and that he's been rather fortunate in his diagnosis. 

[Purple_Aisu PronounsHe/him]

37 minutes ago, Dirkje said:

D'accord!

Bienvenue sur les forums btw!

Thank you so much

[Dirkje PronounsShe/her/hers]

1 minute ago, Purple_Aisu said:

Thank you so much

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1 minute ago, Dirkje said:

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[Joannesrats PronounsHe/Him]

My grandmother was just put into a care facility for severe dementia so this hits really close to home. I can't wait to hear it. 

[Purple_Aisu PronounsHe/him]

20 minutes ago, Joannesrats said:

Ma grand-mère vient juste d'être placée dans un établissement de soins pour une démence sévère, donc cela arrive très près de chez moi. J'ai hâte de l'entendre. 

Oh... Courage keep hope !!! I hope I never experience such a situation.

[GagaSine]

It’s a really amazing article, I highly recommend everyone take the time to read it 

[thetea]

He's such a kind person, I feel so bad for him having alzheimer's. At least they got to record a second duet album together. Their relationship is so sweet and pure. I don't personally like Jazz but this is good news for everyone who does.  

[thetea]

So they said it's being released in Spring. So is that in March - April. I live in the southern hemisphere so spring is in September to December