Yep. His voice is so smooth you can cut it with a knife, having a quality and charisma that spans generations. It's hard to put into words. It's not readily recognizable, or "signature" like Dean Martin, but reaches out like no other to everybody.
Frank Sinatra was, and always will be, one of the greatest singers to have ever lived. He touched so many people, and his voice will always be recognizable in music history. Rest easy, Frank Sinatra. You touched the world...your way.
I'm 80-years-old and I STILL remember vividly, my mother dragging me by the hand to the Roxy/Paramount theaters in NY to hear Sinatra sing. I think that that's when I fell in love with him!!!!
@@scxtterblitz That's not a very nice thing to say. Do you think that 80 year old people are totally inept & senile? I'll have you know that l am also 80 years old, & l still have all my mental faculties. AND l can type you under the table (so to speak). What's more, you had better not call ME a liar!! One more thing... since you're so clever... do you notice how l have written "you're"? That's the correct way of writing "you are" in a contracted fashion. Your grammar leaves a lot to be desired, so be very careful before you criticize someone else and call them a liar.
One of my biggest regrets is that when I lived in Vegas I never got to see Mr. Sinatra perform live. I was busy with high school and then I moved away to San Francisco in 1970, one of the biggest mistakes of my life. I loved the old Las Vegas. But we met because my Mother and the late Totie Fields were in the Riviera Coffee Shop and Mr. Sinatra started calling me The Kid and I always called him Mr. Sinatra. He was very kind to me during the time I lived there. I miss him a lot and have dozens of his cds and was glad we got to be friends.
ha Ha yeah San Francisco sucks. Went to school there in the 80's and it sucked than. At least we didn't have human waste in all forms on the streets than. Live in Vegas now. Not what it was as in old vegas, but it still beats the hell out of that creepy SF. And at 20 per cent of the housing costs. By the way we're stealing/have stolen one of your football teams for good measure.
@@edmundmcgrath213 Not MY team. I am from Pittsburgh originally and post videos on You Tube as George Senda - The Guy From Pittsburgh. ( NOT my impostor ). I am a Steelers fan. = I feel sorry for Raiders fans. They are insanely loyal to the Raiders but the Raiders ownership keeps screwing them over and that's so very wrong. And I lived in San Francisco on and off from 1964-1980 and then for a year in 1990. It was a wonderful place to live but started to go to hell as crack came on the scene and insane liberals took over city hall and the House seats and turned the city into a Socialist hellhole where no one can afford to live, instead of the beloved city it once was.
@@rickm7839 Rick, grow up and go back to school and at least finish grade school. You have to go back a few decades when all this about Frank came out. Running money for the mob is a well-known story and thinking he was a tough guy. All this take to much time for me. Look it up yourself.
CaptainArt777 hey why do you have to be such an asshole, so a persons dad like frank Sinatra music, that's his right. Take a fucking walk and butt out. You identify with stupid.
"The only thing that you owe to public is the good performance" - words that a lot of people in entertainment business should hear just about now. Frank lives on through his music and lives he touched, shame I never got a chance to hear him live.
I had the privilege of seeing Mr. Sinatra at Symphony Hall in Boston in 1986. When he sang Summer Winds I had to close my eyes because the moment was so incredible.... so magical! There will never be anyone that even comes close to Frank Sinatra.....❤️
I was there, too! As well as 20X at Desert Inn at 'ringside' table in Vegas & half-a-dozen other X in Boston, in Atlantic City, & somewhere in the mid-west. It still wasn't enough & he was always a gentleman & took pictures w/me in Vegas. I feel so fortunate...
My intro to Frank was my mom. Those memories of Sinatra singing Christmas carols in the mornings. She'd play his Christmas music through the holidays. Those memories are so warm, that to this very day, 55 years later - I'll be listening to Frank's Jingle Bells, in the middle of summer.
Hello. I love his voice and I love all his songs. I couldn't afford to go see him in person I was too poor and then years later he came to the majestic theater and I still couldn't afford to go see him
Frank's last words (apparently, and I believe it) was when his nurse heard him say ''I'm losing it'' in his final moments of trying to stay alive in hospital. Sounds true that Frank would say that to let us all know he tried to the end to stay with us all as long as he could. One of only a handful of entertainers that will remain with us all for a century or two.
Precious Baby Doll he certainly was ! His performance in Manchuria Candidate was also brilliant ! There was a scene on a train he had with Janet Leigh , it was so real !
Love and will always love Mr. Sinatra. A voice like no other. I have loved this man since I was 6 years old. Now I’m 39 and still love that remarkable voice and miss that, class,style that was MR.S.
Although a lot of singers covered his songs, there is definitely nothing better than his voice. That's why people all over the world continue listening to his songs.
My Dad (1929-2014) and my Mom (1931-2007) loved this guy. Just listening to him reminds me of them and when I was a kid. I sure miss them both so much. No matter how old you are when you lose a parent there will be a little child buried deep inside that lost your mom/dad.
He will never be forgotten, he will never be abandoned, he will never be left behind, but he will be remembered for all of his songs filled with real passion and honesty. He is and will always be a true artist. One of a kind. A man of his own music, of his own talents, and of his own heart. Frank, we will never forget you and what you did. You truly did it, your way. A way that can never be performed by anybody, but yourself. An artist that no one can best. You truly are The Voice. Have a good day everyone, and I hope that you are all doing well.
Brought up with Frank sinatra thanks to my parents. My father passed away a year ago and even tho at his funeral my way wasn't played, I thought that would have been befitting of his 92 years of life. Thanks dad for bringing Frank Sinatra's songs to our lives. He was a legend, you'll never get anyone like Frank again may he rest in peace.
I grew up listening to Old Blue Eyes’ music, my mother thought he was the greatest singer of the 20th century and played his music all the time. He certainly had his ups and downs, personally and professionally, but Frank will never be surpassed as a singer. My mother died a few months ago and I like to think she’s finally seeing her idol in person.
Frank Sinatra was not of my time, but his Christmas album has been a part of the holidays for as long as I can remember. He may be gone, but his music will never die🖤
Why do the truly great musicians have to go off and leave us? We have lost so many remarkable artists in the last 20+ years, truly a tragedy, but thank goodness they left us with their recordings and live performances, taped, so that we can never forget them. Out of all of them, there are a very few who are still very popular with their records, and taped performances, so they will never really leave us, we're thankful for that.
The night we heard the news that Frank had died, the old girl and I got drunk and sang Frank's hits at the top of our voices. The following day, the neighbours thanked us for the concert. They loved Frankie as much as we did.
It was a very dark day when Mr. Sinatra passed, all I could think about was why I NEVER saw him live. RIP Chairman Of THE BOARD You are sincerely missed
Absolutely, and I'd wager that Sinatra is one of the few who will still be listened to for the next 50 years, as he gets new fans all the time! Maybe even into next century, if this planet is still around!
Two weeks before Sinatras death, I borrowed from my uncle his Sinatra Duets albums, and I listened to them over and over again. So when Sinatra did die unexpectedly in 1997, I knew all his main songs. Its almost like I had a premonition of it all, with the timing.
One of my favorite albums is titled “Francis A. and Edward K.” that he recorded in 1968 with Duke Ellington. The collaboration was sheer magic. Although I never met Sinatra, I did have the pleasure of meeting Ellington after a performance in Nashville, just a year before he passed away. He was a remarkable gentleman.
Every account of I've read says the recording session was a near disaster. Ellington's band, most of whom didn't read music, came in unprepared and not knowing Billy May's arrangements. That lead to a decision to drop most of the new songs and to play most of the songs at slow tempos. What stopped it from being a disaster was the "sheer magic" of having Sinatra, Duke Ellington, and Billy May in the room to set things straight. I think the album is uneven, but that'll happen when you've gotten used to Sinatra's work with his favourite group, Count Basie and his Orchestra. My personal feeling is that Sinatra felt an album with Ellington would be just as good.
During his life, Frank helped raise over $1 billion for various charities. He did so much anonymously. After his passing, more stories surfaced about his profound generosity.
Frank Sinatra nobody will ever get to his pure genius as a entertainer and a man who could sing any song a legend who will never be forgotten as actor and brilliant singer
My mom introduced me to him. When I was in my mid teens she would play his music daily. Without realizing it I found myself not just listening but starting to realize how great he delivered each song. Well I’m now 79 and Still listen to him as often as possible. I think one of the greatest gifts my mom gave me was turning me onto the greatest interpreter of songs ever.
@@lydianicolls255 - no one could knock Frank out of the scene. He was getting older and Elvis was young and appealing to the younger fans. Same goes for Elvis. Many fans say the Beatles kicked Elvis out. Not true either. Sinatra is still revered today by millions. So is Elvis and the Beatles. Three iconic singers that we are fortunate enough have appreciated.
Yes, Sinatra paved the way for Sammy, even INSISTED that if Sammy couldn't perform, he wouldn't either. JFK's inaugural omitted many, for many reasons, none of which matter anymore. But JKF made sure all the women he wanted were there, he was the worst womanizing, unfaithful husband in Presidential history!
I agree somewhat about those doors, but in fairness, you havto give credit where it's due: Sammy Davis Jnr's still unrivaled talent, plus his beautiful, generous, shining glorious nice guy personality was a major factor!!! Though I do acknowledge the fact that Frank said something along the lines of "No Sammy, then No Frank, or the rest of us either, and he WON'T be using any back doors either. Fair play to them all: Frank, Sammy, Dean, Joey and, last but not least, poor, unfortunate Peter [the way in which he was used, abused, chewed up and spat out ALL HIS LIFE: firstly by his mother; then the Kennedy's -although im usually had a fan of theirs, especially RFK & JFK- apart from that; then Frank had him virtually blacklisted, because of a promise broken by JFK, & Frank "shot the messanger"; then by his ex nieces and nephews after Pat K was done with him; he died as he lived(albeit for the brief respite of those few glorious years of the ratpack) Alone, flat broke and abandoned by those who should've loved him... Very sad indeed]... They all had a LOT of talent; the kind of innocent hilarity seldom seen today, apart from the likes of Robin Williams RIP RIP TO THEM ALL. HEAVEN MUST BE SOME CRAIC!!!
I saw FS at MSG, one of his last performances, and Edie Gormet was with him. Apparently at this point in his life he needed another on stage with him, as she practically led him around the stage by hand. Despite four teleprompters above the square stage, that he could see whichever way he turned, he missed lyrics, and came in at the wrong time after band riffs. It was great seeing him for the 4th time, yet it was sad seeing him like this. The people close to him should have somehow prevented those appearances from happening, yet I guess you never tell FS what to do.
It's also worth mentioning that Sinatra was a life long friend of Judy Garland and helped her family out finically when she passed away. Not only was Sinatra one of the most iconic singers and performers of the 20th century, he was a true New York gentlemen. RIP Frankie
I do not care what anyone says, Frank Sinatra is a legend and an icon. I was a kid in the 80s, bought 'New York, New York' by mistake, I loved the record cover, I have been a fan ever since.
I will never forget the night when my husband cried over the news of Frank's death. My Herbie sang Frank's ballads throughout our marriage. When Herb died on 12/12/20 I envisioned Frank welcoming Herb to come on stage and join him for a birthday bash. I subscribed to Siiriusly Sinatra that night and have never turned it off.
My favorite singer. The voice. He could things with a lyric that no one could do. Listen to him sing. And pay attention to the timing and the nuance of each word. Magic.
Love sinatra, he shaped my life for the better love his music, films and especially his dress style, to this day I copy is style, sharp and well dressed.
Frank was incredibly generous to the every day people he met in his life. He will live on forever in his glorious music. Every Sunday I listen to the Frank Sinatra hour at 8pm (The Bing Crosby hour at 7pm) on my local Jazz station.
His age does matter.. you barely come across people from my generation and later who truly like the style and music of the 50's and 60's.. there's a lot we can learn from them like "manners"?
I grew up in the Rap heyday. Love R&B but old blue eyes get much respect in my book. You have to respect anyone with pure talent. Plus he was a classy man not to mention he put Sammi Davis Jr on the cross over map. RIP REST IN PARADISE Ol blue eyes
I never knew Frank Sinatra. Sure, he was the greatest singer in the history of recorded music, and for about 15 years, he was a great dramatic actor, too, but the deaths of famous people don't move me, unless they're presidents. Besides which, he suffered so much in his final years, I figured it would be a blessing for him to go. And then the news came. He was gone, at 82. I was in a funk for days.
Tony Roma , Robin and the 7 hoods , Ocean's 11 the original , From Here to Eternity , the Young Lions , 4 for Texas . There's several more movies BUT I'm lucky that I remembered these .
Frank was the Greatest. What a Voice, WOW zzzzer , 🎙️🎼🎶, I can't tell you how many times I'm singing in the shower🚿 this guy songs, Plus he was a great Actor in the movies also. thanks for sharing 👍🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
Some say Jr. Was better than Sr. In his older age. Saw Jr.in concert Just before he passed. Awesome show. My late father was a Drummer I. The 40s. He loved it. And Jr. Reconise my Dad. Wow! . My Dad was a "Sit in" drummer for many bands
A great singer, great timing and phrasing. One of the very best, at least he didn't change his act to try and be trendy every 4 or 5 years like several others. He did it his way.
I've alwaz heard. of him , grew up listening 2 Elvis, Avalon, Anka nd those guys, i'm 77 now, nd a few years ago bought 1 of Sinatra's CD's 4 Valentines Day, really enjoyed it, but when i heard Strangers in the Night, i was really hooked, i've got 14 CD's now nd lookin' 4 more all the time. He is a sensational singer, no 1 like him or even close 2 his talent. I love the Siriusly Sinatra station, nd 1st Friday id totally cool with just him all day. The only thing better than that would b just him all day, every day. Jus' sayin'.
Frank had some great movies, was a good actor. As a singer, he went through many phases, with the 1960’s probably having his widest appeal with popular songs. My favorite Frank era was the late 1950’s with Nelson Riddle. Those songs had swing to them. His phrasing was unique. Most of his recordings were in one or perhaps three takes. Frank did not believe in doing 70 takes for a song and splicing it together. He liked to get in a fresh, emotional performance, and leave the recording studio.
I'm no music historian, but the notes in my Sinatra box sets shows he'd sometimes do dozens of takes to get a song right - or just a few. There's nothing consistent in how many takes he'd do. Sometimes, he'd give up on a song and move on to another. That's why he got about halfway through recording "Lush Life," felt it wasn't working, and quit. Never came back to it, either. His perfectionism sometimes went out the window, too. When recording "Great Songs from Great Britain," he made a mistake. When asked if he wanted to do another take, he pointed out how one of the studio musicians played a solo beautifully - and said the solo made up for his - Sinatra's - mistake. That was good enough for him. When he did films in the sixties, it was a different thing. Ten years after pouring his heart into "From Here to Eternity," he was annoyed with filmmaking. A director would get a few takes from Sinatra - and that was it. His perfectionism was for music. When he wasn't in front of a live audience - and had to take orders from directors and wait for technicians to set things up - he'd get bored and restless. Yes - his work with Riddle was one brilliant album after another.
He was probably the greatest talent of the 20th century, and we miss him for sure, but we have great recordings to listen to and remember him by so that we will never forget him. As a musician, I can find little errors or off-pitch notes or phrasing incorrectness in the performances of many, but Sinatra was a perfectionist, he spent a LOT of time on the song outside the studio, so that when he recorded, few takes were required. On the other hand, he could hear and pinpoint a rare "sour note" in the orchestra and nicely correct it. A rare artist who had some of the best arrangers and orchestras because people liked working with the best!
Mr. Sinatra's voice when you hear it the 1st time it's like you've heard it a 1000 times he just brings you home.
Long as its not back to Sam Giancana's house.....
@@degsbabe Let's not be nasty.
@@jansdoe6963Nasty? OK Jans. Lets leave iit to the dead....
Yep. His voice is so smooth you can cut it with a knife, having a quality and charisma that spans generations. It's hard to put into words. It's not readily recognizable, or "signature" like Dean Martin, but reaches out like no other to everybody.
@@degsbabe Hey! It's an artist's voice and its beauty that we're discussing, not his particular behaviour.
Frank Sinatra was, and always will be, one of the greatest singers to have ever lived. He touched so many people, and his voice will always be recognizable in music history. Rest easy, Frank Sinatra. You touched the world...your way.
20 years later, his star still shines.
True legends like Frank live on forever, even in death.
So does the Beatles and Elvis
I'm 80-years-old and I STILL remember vividly, my mother dragging me by the hand to the Roxy/Paramount theaters in NY to hear Sinatra sing. I think that that's when I fell in love with him!!!!
Joy D'Alessio you lucky lady joy, god bless you
Joy D'Alessio you are so lucky😻
Joy D'Alessio ❤️
How did you type so well whwen your age 80, you liar
@@scxtterblitz That's not a very nice thing to say. Do you think that 80 year old people are totally inept & senile?
I'll have you know that l am also 80 years old, & l still have all my mental faculties. AND l can type you under the table (so to speak).
What's more, you had better not call ME a liar!!
One more thing... since you're so clever... do you notice how l have written
"you're"? That's the correct way of writing "you are" in a contracted fashion. Your grammar leaves a lot to be desired, so be very careful before you criticize someone else and call them a liar.
One of my biggest regrets is that when I lived in Vegas I never got to see Mr. Sinatra perform live.
I was busy with high school and then I moved away to San Francisco in 1970, one of the biggest mistakes of my life.
I loved the old Las Vegas.
But we met because my Mother and the late Totie Fields were in the Riviera Coffee Shop and Mr. Sinatra started calling me The Kid and I always called him Mr. Sinatra. He was very kind to me during the time I lived there. I miss him a lot and have dozens of his cds and was glad we got to be friends.
Woahh
ha Ha yeah San Francisco sucks. Went to school there in the 80's and it sucked than. At least we didn't have human waste in all forms on the streets than. Live in Vegas now. Not what it was as in old vegas, but it still beats the hell out of that creepy SF. And at 20 per cent of the housing costs. By the way we're stealing/have stolen one of your football teams for good measure.
@@edmundmcgrath213 Not MY team. I am from Pittsburgh originally and post videos on You Tube as George Senda - The Guy From Pittsburgh. ( NOT my impostor ). I am a Steelers fan. = I feel sorry for Raiders fans. They are insanely loyal to the Raiders but the Raiders ownership keeps screwing them over and that's so very wrong.
And I lived in San Francisco on and off from 1964-1980 and then for a year in 1990. It was a wonderful place to live but started to go to hell as crack came on the scene and insane liberals took over city hall and the House seats and turned the city into a Socialist hellhole where no one can afford to live, instead of the beloved city it once was.
What a lucky person you are.....to have met the Man...
Frank Sinatra will never ever be forgotten . He’s the best . No one can beat Sinatra’s voice
Agree 100%
@@marshallhosel1247 yes.he.was.a.great.
My dad, Robert, RIP absolutely adored Frank Sinatra. When Frank passed away...it was the only time I saw my Marine Corp dad cry.
Robin Johnson we Marines do shed tears...for those we love, I cried when Elvis died and I'm a Marine. Semper Fi for your dad.
Frank was a crook that ran money for the mafia and had a huge ego. Your dad should have known this.
CaptainArt777.......So you possess evidence that no one else has seen? Duh.
@@rickm7839 Rick, grow up and go back to school and at least finish grade school. You have to go back a few decades when all this about Frank came out. Running money for the mob is a well-known story and thinking he was a tough guy. All this take to much time for me. Look it up yourself.
CaptainArt777 hey why do you have to be such an asshole, so a persons dad like frank Sinatra music, that's his right. Take a fucking walk and butt out. You identify with stupid.
Like Elvis & The Beatles, Sinatra is an icon who lives on.
the beatles were ass tbh elvis was ehh but yea sinatra was good
Sam Bradley - elvis and the beatles can't hardly sing, Frank was the chairman...
Maya A Yea john lennon was pretty good though
Maya A: BS
Maya A frank Sinatra and dean martin
"The only thing that you owe to public is the good performance" - words that a lot of people in entertainment business should hear just about now. Frank lives on through his music and lives he touched, shame I never got a chance to hear him live.
I had the privilege of seeing Mr. Sinatra at Symphony Hall in Boston in 1986. When he sang Summer Winds I had to close my eyes because the moment was so incredible.... so magical! There will never be anyone that even comes close to Frank Sinatra.....❤️
I was there, too! As well as 20X at Desert Inn at 'ringside' table in Vegas & half-a-dozen other X in Boston, in Atlantic City, & somewhere in the mid-west. It still wasn't enough & he was always a gentleman & took pictures w/me in Vegas. I feel so fortunate...
@@linatortorella5424 That is incredible! What memories you must have…. Buon Natale
My intro to Frank was my mom.
Those memories of Sinatra singing Christmas carols in the
mornings. She'd play his Christmas music through the holidays. Those memories are so warm, that to this very day, 55 years later - I'll be listening to Frank's Jingle Bells,
in the middle of summer.
Hello. I love his voice and I love all his songs. I couldn't afford to go see him in person I was too poor and then years later he came to the majestic theater and I still couldn't afford to go see him
There will only ever be one Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra. . . The Singer to sender to us for a magic universe moment ! . . .
❤❤❤❤❤
Well, there was Frank Sinatra, Jr. :-)
5head clap good taste
@@marcsonnenberg623Frank Junior passed away several years ago .
He is a Jersey original! When Frank was starting out, he would go around all the saloons in Hutson county NJ and sing for change.
Sinatra, Elvis and The Beatles mapped out music, all still revered today
@Stephan Etienne ok who did
Uh...David Bowie one of the greats of rock N roll 🎧🎤
John Robertson Michael Jackson if we’re talking about before Jackson 5
Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones in that list too
The Rolling Stones too.
Saw him in concert once, but a hundred times would not have been enough.
The best singer ever lived. “My way” says it all; he had a life that was full.....
Doesn't even come close to elvis Presley
Is Richard for real? Didn't he have a bunch of little kid's for fans.loserElvis
Oh yes, and a bunch of ugly old, or young bag's!
Simply incredible!
My Dad passed on his love for Frank Sinatra and it will continue for generations. ❤
Paige Leigh is a
a lot of people don't know the fact that frank loved boxers and helped many …including joe louis and many others … god bless his soul
The Man maybe Gone...but his Voice and Fame...lives on forever...RIP..Frank...
In 200 years, his music will still be playing & people will still be humming his tunes.
Frank's last words (apparently, and I believe it) was when his nurse heard him say ''I'm losing it'' in his final moments of trying to stay alive in hospital. Sounds true that Frank would say that to let us all know he tried to the end to stay with us all as long as he could. One of only a handful of entertainers that will remain with us all for a century or two.
Mr. Sinatra will always be my idol. I wish I could have seen him live. If only I could
His wife said "fight frank" he replied "I'm losing"
Frank was also a sensational actor. One of my favorite movies was, Man with the Golden Arm.
Precious Baby Doll he certainly was ! His performance in Manchuria Candidate was also brilliant ! There was a scene on a train he had with Janet Leigh , it was so real !
YES to see that film I crossed my fingers and hoped I could pass for 16 Been a fan of Frank since 1952 Still play his records
Love and will always love Mr. Sinatra. A voice like no other. I have loved this man since I was 6 years old. Now I’m 39 and still love that remarkable voice and miss that, class,style that was MR.S.
franks music will live forever
Although a lot of singers covered his songs, there is definitely nothing better than his voice. That's why people all over the world continue listening to his songs.
He went from Idol , To client, To treasured friend.RIP
Life itself is a brief episode.
Enjoy it, it can be suddenly gone in an instant.
No one will ever have that silken voice, that pure elegance, the swag and overall appeal of ol' blue eyes.
My Dad (1929-2014) and my Mom (1931-2007) loved this guy. Just listening to him reminds me of them and when I was a kid. I sure miss them both so much. No matter how old you are when you lose a parent there will be a little child buried deep inside that lost your mom/dad.
He will never be forgotten, he will never be abandoned, he will never be left behind, but he will be remembered for all of his songs filled with real passion and honesty. He is and will always be a true artist. One of a kind. A man of his own music, of his own talents, and of his own heart. Frank, we will never forget you and what you did. You truly did it, your way. A way that can never be performed by anybody, but yourself. An artist that no one can best. You truly are The Voice. Have a good day everyone, and I hope that you are all doing well.
Todays young people have already moved on. Like Bing Crosby and Rudy Vallee
Frank put the "Cool" in singing a ballad! What a man, what a voice. He set the standard for singing standards!
What a voice, yes. What a man? He raped women.
Gina Rablau you don’t know shit.
Brought up with Frank sinatra thanks to my parents. My father passed away a year ago and even tho at his funeral my way wasn't played, I thought that would have been befitting of his 92 years of life. Thanks dad for bringing Frank Sinatra's songs to our lives. He was a legend, you'll never get anyone like Frank again may he rest in peace.
I grew up listening to Old Blue Eyes’ music, my mother thought he was the greatest singer of the 20th century and played his music all the time. He certainly had his ups and downs, personally and professionally, but Frank will never be surpassed as a singer. My mother died a few months ago and I like to think she’s finally seeing her idol in person.
Frank Sinatra was not of my time, but his Christmas album has been a part of the holidays for as long as I can remember.
He may be gone, but his music will never die🖤
Why do the truly great musicians have to go off and leave us? We have lost so many remarkable artists in the last 20+ years, truly a tragedy, but thank goodness they left us with their recordings and live performances, taped, so that we can never forget them.
Out of all of them, there are a very few who are still very popular with their records, and taped performances, so they will never really leave us, we're thankful for that.
The night we heard the news that Frank had died, the old girl and I got drunk and sang Frank's hits at the top of our voices. The following day, the neighbours thanked us for the concert. They loved Frankie as much as we did.
Unforgettable Sinatra...
Left a legacy of music...
Strangers in the night, girl from ipenema...
Radha Sen ‘Loves,been good to me,’ one of my very best favorites, of his.
There will never be another Frank Sinatra l listened to him all my life I’m eighty two now miss you old blue eyes
My 25 year old grandson loves Sinatra songs in 2019 and sings many of them with true panache.
His voice was just amazing, there will never be another one like old Frankie with the piercing blue eyes. Aida
It was a very dark day when Mr. Sinatra passed, all I could think about was why I NEVER saw him live. RIP Chairman Of THE BOARD You are sincerely missed
Best guy in the world, discovered him when I was 16 yrs old, still like him aftre hes gone, all the greats are leaving us, including the movie stars.
The Man With the Golden Arm was his best acting performance.
Yes..he was brilliant!
Legend, icon, champion, hero. Frank Sinatra, one of a kind. I still listen to this man's music daily, he will never die.
How my father mother and me loved him!
I was fortunate enough to get his autograph before he died !
Sinatra was like family to us and always will be!
Chairman of the board, still playing his music 2019.
Absolutely, and I'd wager that Sinatra is one of the few who will still be listened to for the next 50 years, as he gets new fans all the time! Maybe even into next century, if this planet is still around!
Me too.
One of the greatest singers of all times! Such a magic voice!
Two weeks before Sinatras death, I borrowed from my uncle his Sinatra Duets albums, and I listened to them over and over again. So when Sinatra did die unexpectedly in 1997, I knew all his main songs. Its almost like I had a premonition of it all, with the timing.
One of my favorite albums is titled “Francis A. and Edward K.” that he recorded in 1968 with Duke Ellington. The collaboration was sheer magic. Although I never met Sinatra, I did have the pleasure of meeting Ellington after a performance in Nashville, just a year before he passed away. He was a remarkable gentleman.
Every account of I've read says the recording session was a near disaster. Ellington's band, most of whom didn't read music, came in unprepared and not knowing Billy May's arrangements. That lead to a decision to drop most of the new songs and to play most of the songs at slow tempos.
What stopped it from being a disaster was the "sheer magic" of having Sinatra, Duke Ellington, and Billy May in the room to set things straight. I think the album is uneven, but that'll happen when you've gotten used to Sinatra's work with his favourite group, Count Basie and his Orchestra. My personal feeling is that Sinatra felt an album with Ellington would be just as good.
He's humanist!
During his life, Frank helped raise over $1 billion for various charities. He did so much anonymously. After his passing, more stories surfaced about his profound generosity.
There will never be another one like him. I listen to some Frankie many times a week riding in the car. I have TONS of his music.
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I saw Frank Sinatra at the Sands in Atlantic City in 1986. It was truly unbelievable to watch such a legend perform. I will never forget.
3:33 His singing, and his expressions are at the highest peak. Love it!
What song is it? The tune sounds great
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Frank Sinatra nobody will ever get to his pure genius as a entertainer and a man who could sing any song a legend who will never be forgotten as actor and brilliant singer
My Dad RIP, the big bad Marine, cried when Frank Sinatra died.
Your dad was not the only that did.
My mom introduced me to him. When I was in my mid teens she would play his music daily. Without realizing it I found myself not just listening but starting to realize how great he delivered each song. Well I’m now 79 and Still listen to him as often as possible. I think one of the greatest gifts my mom gave me was turning me onto the greatest interpreter of songs ever.
He was great until Elvis came on the scene
@@lydianicolls255 - no one could knock Frank out of the scene. He was getting older and Elvis was young and appealing to the younger fans.
Same goes for Elvis. Many fans say the Beatles kicked Elvis out. Not true either.
Sinatra is still revered today by millions. So is Elvis and the Beatles. Three iconic singers that we are fortunate enough have appreciated.
My mothers favorite singer.💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
My favorite singer.
Frank Changed History and Opened Up Many Doors that were Closed In Las Vegas . One was for Sammy Davis Jr.
But Sammy was specifically UNINVITED to JFK's Inaugural. Sinatra & JFK bent over for Southern Democrats, called Dixiecrats.
Yes, Sinatra paved the way for Sammy, even INSISTED that if Sammy couldn't perform, he wouldn't either. JFK's inaugural omitted many, for many reasons, none of which matter anymore. But JKF made sure all the women he wanted were there, he was the worst womanizing, unfaithful husband in Presidential history!
I wish that door was still closed.
I agree somewhat about those doors, but in fairness, you havto give credit where it's due:
Sammy Davis Jnr's still unrivaled talent, plus his beautiful, generous, shining glorious nice guy personality was a major factor!!!
Though I do acknowledge the fact that Frank said something along the lines of "No Sammy, then No Frank, or the rest of us either, and he WON'T be using any back doors either.
Fair play to them all: Frank, Sammy, Dean, Joey and, last but not least, poor, unfortunate Peter [the way in which he was used, abused, chewed up and spat out ALL HIS LIFE: firstly by his mother; then the Kennedy's -although im usually had a fan of theirs, especially RFK & JFK- apart from that; then Frank had him virtually blacklisted, because of a promise broken by JFK, & Frank "shot the messanger"; then by his ex nieces and nephews after Pat K was done with him; he died as he lived(albeit for the brief respite of those few glorious years of the ratpack) Alone, flat broke and abandoned by those who should've loved him... Very sad indeed]...
They all had a LOT of talent; the kind of innocent hilarity seldom seen today, apart from the likes of Robin Williams RIP
RIP TO THEM ALL. HEAVEN MUST BE SOME CRAIC!!!
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That's why you are what and where you are.
My grandfather loved Frank Sinatra.My grandmother played My Way at his funeral.And he definitely did his way.RIP Curtis Cunningham.
Just the best and sadly missed, never be another like him,his music will out live us all 😢❤️❤️
Saw Frank at Jones Hall in Houston, Sammy at Bally’s in Vegas, but never got to see Dino, which I still regret.. the 3 kings of Las Vegas....
I saw FS at MSG, one of his last performances, and Edie Gormet was with him. Apparently at this point in his life he needed another on stage with him, as she practically led him around the stage by hand. Despite four teleprompters above the square stage, that he could see whichever way he turned, he missed lyrics, and came in at the wrong time after band riffs. It was great seeing him for the 4th time, yet it was sad seeing him like this. The people close to him should have somehow prevented those appearances from happening, yet I guess you never tell FS what to do.
When I was 25 back in 86 or 87 i saw Frank at the Tacoma Dome. It was pretty cool.
When I was a teenager it was sissified for us guys to admit Frank was their favorite but in time that all changed. Boy did it .
It's also worth mentioning that Sinatra was a life long friend of Judy Garland and helped her family out finically when she passed away. Not only was Sinatra one of the most iconic singers and performers of the 20th century, he was a true New York gentlemen. RIP Frankie
Hence Liza called him uncle Frank.
Sometimes You Only Realise The True Value Of A Moment...When It Becomes A Memory.
Great words Gary. It sums up so much of my life.
I do not care what anyone says, Frank Sinatra is a legend and an icon. I was a kid in the 80s, bought 'New York, New York' by mistake, I loved the record cover, I have been a fan ever since.
I learned a lot listening to him! One of the best In enunciation!
He had his own style too!
Hello Sandy. How are you doing?
I will never forget the night when my husband cried over the news of Frank's death. My Herbie sang Frank's ballads throughout our marriage. When Herb died on 12/12/20 I envisioned Frank welcoming Herb to come on stage and join him for a birthday bash. I subscribed to Siiriusly Sinatra that night and have never turned it off.
WOW what a voice! I loved Frank. He was an original.
My favorite singer. The voice. He could things with a lyric that no one could do. Listen to him sing. And pay attention to the timing and the nuance of each word. Magic.
Remember "From Here to Eternity"
Love sinatra, he shaped my life for the better love his music, films and especially his dress style, to this day I copy is style, sharp and well dressed.
He defined a generation. Very nice style and great tone in his voice. He had pizzazz.
These guys were the best , if only we could turn back time and have these great entertainers with us !!!
The day the world came to a stop.
Frank was incredibly generous to the every day people he met in his life. He will live on forever in his glorious music. Every Sunday I listen to the Frank Sinatra hour at 8pm (The Bing Crosby hour at 7pm) on my local Jazz station.
I'm 16 and I love his songs!
Ernest Rafael Alberio why dose your age matter
@@joshuanelson1675 does
His age does matter.. you barely come across people from my generation and later who truly like the style and music of the 50's and 60's.. there's a lot we can learn from them like "manners"?
I'm 11 and I love old song like bohemian rhapsody, My way, love of my life, and more much more than this
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Bing Crosby once said, “Frank Sinatra is a singer who comes around once in a lifetime........ Just why did it have to be in my lifetime?!”
Bing was horrible and sold tons of records like today’s artist the audience don’t know the difference.
MY MENTOR, FRANK, WAS GREAT IN "SUDDENLY"....JACK ENGLISH.12/2018
He really had a fantastic voice.It really matured in the fifty’s.
One of the greatest entertainers in the world. Sinatra was so smooth & 😎 cool, I miss him. He could sing & act!!!
I grew up in the Rap heyday. Love R&B but old blue eyes get much respect in my book. You have to respect anyone with pure talent. Plus he was a classy man not to mention he put Sammi Davis Jr on the cross over map. RIP REST IN PARADISE Ol blue eyes
I liked frank Sinatra he was a good singer he was born the same year as my dad may they both Rest In Peace
I never knew Frank Sinatra. Sure, he was the greatest singer in the history of recorded music, and for about 15 years, he was a great dramatic actor, too, but the deaths of famous people don't move me, unless they're presidents. Besides which, he suffered so much in his final years, I figured it would be a blessing for him to go.
And then the news came. He was gone, at 82.
I was in a funk for days.
Tony Roma , Robin and the 7 hoods , Ocean's 11 the original , From Here to Eternity , the Young Lions , 4 for Texas . There's several more movies BUT I'm lucky that I remembered these .
Frank was the Greatest. What a Voice, WOW zzzzer , 🎙️🎼🎶, I can't tell you how many times I'm singing in the shower🚿 this guy songs, Plus he was a great Actor in the movies also. thanks for sharing 👍🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
The first singer -actor to win an Academy Award.
Bing Crosby: Best Actor in 1944 for "Going My Way."
Rest In Peace Old Blue Eyes (1915-1998)
I loved listing to Frank Sinatra.his voice was so smooth when he sang i still listen to his songs RIP
Three Coins in a Fountain, we could not get enough of that song
Some say Jr. Was better than Sr. In his older age. Saw Jr.in concert Just before he passed. Awesome show. My late father was a Drummer I. The 40s. He loved it. And Jr. Reconise my Dad. Wow! . My Dad was a "Sit in" drummer for many bands
A great singer, great timing and phrasing. One of the very best, at least he didn't change his act to try and be trendy every 4 or 5 years like several others. He did it his way.
GENIUS! Everything he touched - he gave his ALL!
Loved Frankie. May he rest in peace... He was a legend who was a loyal friend.
A versatile entertainer , actor, singer entrepreneur.
I've alwaz heard. of him , grew up listening 2 Elvis, Avalon, Anka nd those guys, i'm 77 now, nd a few years ago bought 1 of Sinatra's CD's 4 Valentines Day, really enjoyed it, but when i heard Strangers in the Night, i was really hooked, i've got 14 CD's now nd lookin' 4 more all the time. He is a sensational singer, no 1 like him or even close 2 his talent. I love the Siriusly Sinatra station, nd 1st Friday id totally cool with just him all day. The only thing better than that would b just him all day, every day. Jus' sayin'.
Sorry about misspelled words, but u all get my drift.
Such a sweetheart. His music brought so much joy. Larger than life.
Frank had some great movies, was a good actor. As a singer, he went through many phases, with the 1960’s probably having his widest appeal with popular songs. My favorite Frank era was the late 1950’s with Nelson Riddle. Those songs had swing to them. His phrasing was unique. Most of his recordings were in one or perhaps three takes. Frank did not believe in doing 70 takes for a song and splicing it together. He liked to get in a fresh, emotional performance, and leave the recording studio.
I'm no music historian, but the notes in my Sinatra box sets shows he'd sometimes do dozens of takes to get a song right - or just a few. There's nothing consistent in how many takes he'd do. Sometimes, he'd give up on a song and move on to another. That's why he got about halfway through recording "Lush Life," felt it wasn't working, and quit. Never came back to it, either.
His perfectionism sometimes went out the window, too. When recording "Great Songs from Great Britain," he made a mistake. When asked if he wanted to do another take, he pointed out how one of the studio musicians played a solo beautifully - and said the solo made up for his - Sinatra's - mistake. That was good enough for him.
When he did films in the sixties, it was a different thing. Ten years after pouring his heart into "From Here to Eternity," he was annoyed with filmmaking. A director would get a few takes from Sinatra - and that was it. His perfectionism was for music. When he wasn't in front of a live audience - and had to take orders from directors and wait for technicians to set things up - he'd get bored and restless.
Yes - his work with Riddle was one brilliant album after another.
No one can phrase a song like old Blue Eyes
Frank Sinatra, a true Icon. The whole world will miss him.
2018 I still miss him. He was a Perfectionist, Entertainer, he gave 100% plus. RIP Frank. Still listening to you. Thank you.
He was probably the greatest talent of the 20th century, and we miss him for sure, but we have great recordings to listen to and remember him by so that we will never forget him.
As a musician, I can find little errors or off-pitch notes or phrasing incorrectness in the performances of many, but Sinatra was a perfectionist, he spent a LOT of time on the song outside the studio, so that when he recorded, few takes were required. On the other hand, he could hear and pinpoint a rare "sour note" in the orchestra and nicely correct it. A rare artist who had some of the best arrangers and orchestras because people liked working with the best!
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He had a quote on a plaque in his Palm Springs house that said, “whoever dies with the most toys wins”! I never forgot how sad that is. Sad!