Singers Unlimited Podcast

'Cheek to Cheek' with Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga

By Michael Bourne

Published July 21, 2023 at 11:48 AM EDT

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Jazz singer Tony Bennett and pop star Lady Gaga released their second duet album, <em>Love for Sale</em>, on Oct. 1. — Jazz singer Tony Bennett and pop star Lady Gaga released their second duet album, *Love for Sale*, on Oct. 1.

Originally recording back in 2014, Singers Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga spoke with host Michael Bourne about their friendship and "Cheek to Cheek," their duet album of jazz standards by George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and others. Bourne's interview with Bennett and Gaga was also the cover story of the November issue of Downbeat magazine, back on October 21, 2014.

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Michael Bourne

Michael Bourne, who died on August 21, 2022, was a presence on the air at WBGO between the end of 1984 and the start of 2022 when he retired from full-time hosting duty. He is the host of the Singers Unlimited Podcast by WBGO Studios. Previously, he hosted the popular Singers Unlimited (1985-2022). He also hosted the equally popular Blues Break for several years. Michael is a senior contributor to Down Beat, with the magazine since 1969. Doctor Bourne earned a PhD in Theatre from Indiana University -- which comes in handy when he's a theatre critic for the WBGO Journal.

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