Diva/Mensch pair for April 16, 2025

Just in time for my birthday, the 1994 Grammys were centered on improbable hero Tony Bennett. Who could have predicted THAT? His MTV Unplugged album got Album of the Year.

Diva: Tony the singer

Mensch: Tony the man

The voice is so ripe and luscious, so overtly emotional a lot of the time. But Tony himself, while having plenty of show biz no-how and more than a hint of crooner swagger - - the man seems truly humble and full of gratitude to be still doing his thing in front of an appreciative audience.

Rein it in, Tony - - you are KILLING ME.