Tony Bennett wins top Grammy awards 50 years ago today (1963)


Video: 'I Left My Heart In San Francisco by Tony Bennett (Subtitled)'

(Wednesday, May 15, 1963) — Tony Bennett won Record of the Year for “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” at the 5th Grammy Awards tonight, held in Chicago, Los Angeles and New York (click here to watch Bob Newhart at the ceremony).

Song of the Year went to Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley (songwriters) for “What Kind of Fool Am I?” performed by Anthony Newley.

Album of the Year (other than classical) went to Vaughn Meader for The First Family. And Best New Artist was awarded to Robert Goulet.