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Willie Nelson and Tony Bennett in All Smiles For Their “On The Sunny Side Of The Street” Performance

Willie Nelson and Tony Bennett’s “On The Sunny Side Of The Street”
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Willie Nelson and Tony Bennett are all smiles and giving their best as they sing “On The Sunny Side Of The Street.” 

The album Duets II by Tony Bennett debuted at the #1 spot on the US Billboard 200. It also received platinum certifications from Music Canada and RIAA, as it sold a total of over a million copies. In 2012, Bennett’s album won the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album from the Grammys.

Duets II featured Tony Bennett and other notable artists such as Lady Gaga, Aretha Franklin, John Mayer, Willie Nelson, Carrie Underwood, Mariah Carey, and many others.

Nelson and Bennett’s Performance

The duet performance of Tony Bennett and Willie Nelson received a lot of praise from the fans because of their voices’ flawless, effortless, and perfect combination. The two timeless legends delivered a calm yet splendid performance of “On The Sunny Side Of The Street.”

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Nelson and Bennett are seen enjoying their duet together. They sing with smiles as they glance at each other, acknowledging their turns and presence. “On The Sunny Side Of The Street” features an instrumental break by Willie Nelson, as he skillfully strums his guitar, and Tony Bennett is even heard telling Nelson to “go and play it.”

At the end of the performance, Willie Nelson explained that he liked their performance because he felt like he was singing in a small club with tables and drinks. He said he enjoys singing music that way.

Check out and enjoy their performance here.

Willie Nelson and Tony Bennett in All Smiles For Their “On The Sunny Side Of The Street” Performance

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