"Don't deplore, my fondness for Fundador
You know how a Fundador, can lead to a few
And baby, when in Rome I do as the Romans do ... "
A seemingly odd combo, but producer Helen Keane put Tony & Bill in a studio in 1975.
The inspired result, two albums by two artists at the height of their powers vamping easily thru standards. A four-disc anniversary boxed set of the sessions are vinyl history.
Above, Carolyn Leigh's clever lyric to Cy Coleman's bouncy melody.
"Love the composer, the tune and these 2 magnificent players."
Clip: Tony Bennett & Bill Evans - When In Rome
Song: Cy Coleman, Carolyn Leigh
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