July 30, 2023 by Amy Gold
Tony Bennett was a legendary artist and patriot.
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) July 27, 2023
It was with great pride that I introduced a resolution in the House today to honor his life and legacy.
My resolution accompanies @SenSchumer's resolution to designate Tony's 97th birthday, August 3rd, as Tony Bennett Day. pic.twitter.com/7p44qxWrEd
During the week of July 23, 2023, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution declaring August 3 as Tony Bennett Day in honor of the late jazz and traditional pop legend born on this day in 1926. In addition to his spectacular eight-decades-long music career, Senate Majority Chuck Schumer also cited Bennett's service in World War II as well as his lifelong dedication to civil rights, equality, and various other social and humanitarian causes.
Also that week, Dolly Parton released a video for her cover of Queen's "We Are The Champions/We Will Rock You" that will be used to promote the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The country legend also announced a possible appearance at this upcoming event.
In Memoriam:
Randy Meisner (March 8, 1946 - July 26, 2023): Famed singer, songwriter, bassist, and founding member of The Eagles who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 as a member of the band
Newly-Announced Recordings:
(Band/Artist - Title - Format - Release Date)
The Doors - Golden Album (1968 archival album, Rhino Red limited edition reissue) - vinyl - July 28, 2023
Aretha Franklin - Soul '69 (archival album, Rhino Red limited edition reissue) - vinyl - July 28, 2023
Otis Redding - Love Man (archival album, Rhino Red limited edition reissue) - vinyl - July 28, 2023
Love - Da Capo (archival album, Rhino Red limited edition reissue) - vinyl - July 28, 2023
Stevie Nicks - My Heart (single from "Complete Studio Albums & Rarities") - digital download, streaming - July 28, 2023
Stevie Nicks - Complete Studio Albums & Rarities - CD, vinyl, digital download, streaming - July 28, 2023
Paul Rodgers of Bad Company - Take Love (single from "Midnight Rose") - digital download, streaming - July 29, 2023
John Fogerty - Blue Ridge Rangers (50th anniversary reissue) - vinyl - August 25, 2023
John Fogerty - John Fogerty (48th anniversary reissue) - vinyl - August 25, 2023
Steve Miller - J50: The Evolution Of The Joker (50th anniversary deluxe edition box set) - CD, vinyl, digital download, streaming - September 15, 2023
Paul Rodgers of Bad Company - Midnight Rose - CD, vinyl, digital download, streaming - September 22, 2023
Trevor Rabin of Yes - Rio - CD, vinyl, digital download, streaming - October 6, 2023
(For more information about the above news items, please see below for a list of sources with links.)
Dolly "We Are The Champions" in 2024 Olympics promos and a possible appearance in Paris.
— Dolly Parton News ☆ (@PartonNews) July 21, 2023
"My cover of "We Are The Champions"... will probably be used on advertisements during the Olympic Games... next year... I may come back to Paris."
: https://t.co/gPglQxAq3a pic.twitter.com/BFAyagw7Bd
Randy Meisner, founding member of L.A. rock band the Eagles, dies at 77 https://t.co/5H4sTlBfAs
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) July 28, 2023
Tony Bennett was a legendary artist and patriot.
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) July 27, 2023
It was with great pride that I introduced a resolution in the House today to honor his life and legacy.
My resolution accompanies @SenSchumer's resolution to designate Tony's 97th birthday, August 3rd, as Tony Bennett Day. pic.twitter.com/7p44qxWrEd
