album · July 1, 1959

Hometown, My Town

Tony Bennett

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This 1959 album showcases Bennett's effortless vocal delivery on a collection of well-known tunes, serving as a testament to his standing as a premier interpreter of the Great American Songbook.

• The album was recorded at Columbia's 30th Street Studio in New York City. It reached number 14 on the Billboard album chart. The album was reissued in 2013 by Direct-to-Vinyl Records.
• The album features arrangements by Ralph Sharon, who also served as Bennett's musical director at the time. The recording sessions took place over three days in April 1959. It was originally released on Columbia Records before being reissued by Direct-to-Vinyl Records.
• Hometown, My Town was one of several albums Bennett released in 1959. It followed the success of "In the Mood for Love" and preceded "Songs for the Heart."

Tony Bennett is an American singer known for his interpretations of popular music and jazz standards. In 1959, Bennett was at the height of his early popularity, having recently released a string of successful singles and albums.