San Francisco To Honor Tony Bennett

First Published: February 10, 2012 12:10 PM EST Credit: Getty Images

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Tony Bennett performs at The Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas on July 24, 2011Caption Tony Bennett performs at The Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas on July 24, 2011San Francisco is honoring legendary crooner Tony Bennett, whose famous song “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” was recorded 50 years ago.

Mayor Ed Lee, Senator Dianne Feinstein and Representative Nancy Pelosi are among those expected at a ceremony for Bennett at City Hall on Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14.

The event will include renditions of “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” by the San Francisco Boys and Girls Choruses and the San Francisco Symphony, among others.

The event will conclude with a singalong of the song.

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