Radio Ulster's John Bennett and Mike Edgar reflect on the American crooner's 1996 Belfast gig.
Trembling, I escorted him to the stage and ran through a couple of numbers with his band, the legendary Ralph Sharon trio.
It was at this point Tony turned to us and said: "I love this place. Let's turn off all the microphones so I can try singing without the PA and see how it works in the room."Needless to say, with its wooden floors and high ceilings, the acoustic was incredible. However, these four people created musical magic that just connected with an audience like nothing I had ever seen, and with a songbook that wrapped around you with familiar warmth that left you wanting more.
Those few words from Sinatra just about cover it. Tony Bennett was a very special man and a beautiful gift to the world of music.Ulster Hall has been the birthplace of iconic music moments, including Led Zeppelin's debut of their iconic 1971 hit Stairway to Heaven
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