I remember lying in bed while my mother was in the hospital recovering from her triple bypass, worrying about whether she'd make it or not when I took this out from the library. What tickled me about it was that almost every cut is introduced and recounted by Mr. Bennett himself. Giving us the background story to how he discovered his signature tune "... San Francisco", you come to appreciate all the perseverance he has showed throughout his exemplary career. His medley of "I Had To Be You/One For My Baby" is the highlight of this package - a must for all die-hard Tony Bennett fans.

By the way, my mother is just fine.