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Frank Sinatra transformed popular music. Often cited as the single finest interpreter of American standards, he influenced generations of vocalists such as Nat King Cole and Carmen McRae by focusing on phrasing and matching narrative nuance and emotional naturalism with amazing breathing control. In the 1930s, Sinatra starting bringing back "old" songs by such masters as Cole Porter while he was still a Big Band singer. He became a national institution in the '40s, and even though Ray Charles has praised the flawless technique of this Columbia period, Sinatra kept evolving. Starting in the '50s he concentrated on groundbreaking concept albums and a fresh Big Band sound with master arranger Nelson Riddle. Sinatra explored every nuance of emotion on these Capitol and Reprise albums and influenced the work of Ella Fitzgerald and Peggy Lee. Beginning in the '70s, when rock ruled, his voice and output became erratic but some brilliant work remains ...
Includes biography, discography, articles, links, and trivia ...
Frank Sinatra transformed popular music. Often cited as the single finest interpreter of American standards, he influenced generations of vocalists such as Nat King Cole and Carmen McRae by focusing on phrasing and matching narrative nuance and emotional naturalism with amazing breathing control. In the 1930s, Sinatra starting bringing back "old" songs by such masters as Cole Porter while he was still a Big Band singer. He became a national institution in the '40s, and even though Ray Charles has praised the flawless technique of this Columbia period, Sinatra kept evolving. Starting in the '50s he concentrated on groundbreaking concept albums and a fresh Big Band sound with master arranger Nelson Riddle. Sinatra explored every nuance of emotion on these Capitol and Reprise albums and influenced the work of Ella Fitzgerald and Peggy Lee. Beginning in the '70s, when rock ruled, his voice and output became erratic but some brilliant work remains ...
Includes biography, discography, articles, links, and trivia ...
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The John F. Kennedy Center: Frank Sinatra
(singer, born December 12, 1915, Hoboken, New Jersey; died May 14, 1998)
The skinny, wavy-haired kid in the bow tie started out singing on a Major Bowes amateur radio broadcast. His career gained momentum in the Big Band era, under Henry James and Tommy Dorsey, then took off like wildfire at the Paramount Theater in New York, where he opened on Dec. 31, 1942. "Bobbysoxers" screamed in spontaneous delight, "jitterbugged" in the aisles, fainted left and right, crowded the stage door shrieking for his autograph, and spilled over into Times Square, snarling traffic to such a degree that a riot squad had to be called.
After more than 40 years and many musical trends and fads, Sinatra still stood as one of the most enduring performers in show-business history--even though he was no longer the skinny kid, and his audiences, though still enthusiastic, were more contained.
He was one of the world's most popular singers, whose hit songs were legion and who could still pack in audiences not only in casinos from Las Vegas to Atlantic City, but also in concert halls throughout the world--from London's Royal Albert Hall to Nashville's Grand Ole Opry. He also distinguished himself as a dramatic actor.
From the days he was known as the "jive idol," he was called many things: "the Voice," "Chairman of the Board," "a working class hero," "a defender of underdogs" and a "humanitarian." Musicians considered him "a complete pro" and "a perfectionist." (He did 30 takes recording "Day In, Day Out.") They praised his "innate musicianship." He was also called "paradoxical, impetuous, mercurial," and "a performer who glories in the love of millions yet guards his privacy savagely and wages a private--often violent--war on the same press that has kept him in the limelight" ...
(singer, born December 12, 1915, Hoboken, New Jersey; died May 14, 1998)
The skinny, wavy-haired kid in the bow tie started out singing on a Major Bowes amateur radio broadcast. His career gained momentum in the Big Band era, under Henry James and Tommy Dorsey, then took off like wildfire at the Paramount Theater in New York, where he opened on Dec. 31, 1942. "Bobbysoxers" screamed in spontaneous delight, "jitterbugged" in the aisles, fainted left and right, crowded the stage door shrieking for his autograph, and spilled over into Times Square, snarling traffic to such a degree that a riot squad had to be called.
After more than 40 years and many musical trends and fads, Sinatra still stood as one of the most enduring performers in show-business history--even though he was no longer the skinny kid, and his audiences, though still enthusiastic, were more contained.
He was one of the world's most popular singers, whose hit songs were legion and who could still pack in audiences not only in casinos from Las Vegas to Atlantic City, but also in concert halls throughout the world--from London's Royal Albert Hall to Nashville's Grand Ole Opry. He also distinguished himself as a dramatic actor.
From the days he was known as the "jive idol," he was called many things: "the Voice," "Chairman of the Board," "a working class hero," "a defender of underdogs" and a "humanitarian." Musicians considered him "a complete pro" and "a perfectionist." (He did 30 takes recording "Day In, Day Out.") They praised his "innate musicianship." He was also called "paradoxical, impetuous, mercurial," and "a performer who glories in the love of millions yet guards his privacy savagely and wages a private--often violent--war on the same press that has kept him in the limelight" ...
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Sinatra Forum: Message board, discussions about Frank Sinatra's music, acting and life. All Sinatra fans welcome.
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Songs By Sinatra: Information about Frank Sinatra's Recording Career.
Ever wonder what song Sinatra recorded on a particular day?
Your birthday, your aniversary, any special day?
Chances are that he recorded something on that day --
After all, he made over 1,600 recordings!
Website focusing on the recording career of Frank Sinatra. Includes reference material and memorabilia.
Ever wonder what song Sinatra recorded on a particular day?
Your birthday, your aniversary, any special day?
Chances are that he recorded something on that day --
After all, he made over 1,600 recordings!
Website focusing on the recording career of Frank Sinatra. Includes reference material and memorabilia.
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A site for Sinatra Fans by the Sinatra Family.
In his lifetime, Frank Sinatra raised more than a billion dollars for the needy, the hungry, the very young, the very old, the very ill and those seeking an education all over the world.
In his lifetime, Frank Sinatra raised more than a billion dollars for the needy, the hungry, the very young, the very old, the very ill and those seeking an education all over the world.
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The Spirits of Sinatra: Reference site and tribute to the work of Frank Sinatra. Discography, filmography, lyrics list, biography, mp3 clips and more.
Many people ask me why Frank Sinatra is my favorite singer. My answer: just listen to him and you'll know.
When I was about 12 years-old I first heard "The Voice" on my older sister's Reprise Collection CD. I was hooked from the first note and to this day I can listen to the entire album all the way through. My collection has eclipsed 100 CDs, over 20 records, numerous collectibles, and now a webpage ...
On December 12, 1915, Francis Albert Sinatra was born in Hoboken, New Jersey. He was thought to be stillborn until his grandmother revived him under cold water. He was the only child of Italian immigrants Anthony Martin and Natalie Della "Dolly".
Sinatra dropped out of high school at 15 and decided he would follow in the footsteps of his idol, Bing Crosby. In 1935 he entered a radio talent program called Major Bowes Amateur Hour. For the performance Frank partnered up with a singing and dancing trio called the Three Flashes and formed the Hoboken Four. They won first prize and went on to more performances with Major Bowes' traveling show. Within a few years, Sinatra was singing regularly on several radio stations. He got his big break while working as a singer and waiter at an Englewood, N.J. restaurant, the Rustic Cabin. There, trumpet extraordinaire Harry James found the young Sinatra and decided he would fit well as the lead singer for his band The Music Makers ...
Many people ask me why Frank Sinatra is my favorite singer. My answer: just listen to him and you'll know.
When I was about 12 years-old I first heard "The Voice" on my older sister's Reprise Collection CD. I was hooked from the first note and to this day I can listen to the entire album all the way through. My collection has eclipsed 100 CDs, over 20 records, numerous collectibles, and now a webpage ...
On December 12, 1915, Francis Albert Sinatra was born in Hoboken, New Jersey. He was thought to be stillborn until his grandmother revived him under cold water. He was the only child of Italian immigrants Anthony Martin and Natalie Della "Dolly".
Sinatra dropped out of high school at 15 and decided he would follow in the footsteps of his idol, Bing Crosby. In 1935 he entered a radio talent program called Major Bowes Amateur Hour. For the performance Frank partnered up with a singing and dancing trio called the Three Flashes and formed the Hoboken Four. They won first prize and went on to more performances with Major Bowes' traveling show. Within a few years, Sinatra was singing regularly on several radio stations. He got his big break while working as a singer and waiter at an Englewood, N.J. restaurant, the Rustic Cabin. There, trumpet extraordinaire Harry James found the young Sinatra and decided he would fit well as the lead singer for his band The Music Makers ...
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