They don't make them like they used to. Frank Sinatra was such a smooth crooner. This is before auto tuning. Artists had to be really able to sing. And the lyrics were clean, romantic & really meant something. He has a huge library of great songs. Some of my favorites are "Fly Me To The Moon", New York, New York", "Strangers In The Night", "I've Got You Under My Skin", "That's Life", "My Way", "My Kind Of Town", "Summer Wind" etc. And he did a duet with his daughter Nancy called "Something Stupid" in 1967.
The funny thing is that Sinatra came in for the same criticism in his day as today's autotuned singers - that he wasn't really a good singer and if he could really sing he wouldn't need a microphone.
Oh, Frank. I miss you and The Rat Pack era long ago. Perfection. My parents raised me on Sinatra and their big band favorites, 'cuz that's what they listened to. My father tried to copy him in most ways. Thanks for playing this one. My favorite Sinatra album is, "Sinatra at the Sands", Count Basie Orchestra and Quincy Jones, Arranger. It's the quintessential Sinatra album. You must curl up one night with your sound bar or earphones and listen to the whole album turned way up, pour yourself a drink...Count Basie Orchestra will blow you away.
@@julietate7806 YES. My mom would let me play hookie from high school on certain days we needed a Sinatra concert for our soul. We'd play it all day, and sing together. We know every single note of every song.
My parents raised me the same way. I had been exposed to all the big bands, my Dad taught me how to Slow Waltz and Rhumba and they always took me out to ballroom dances. Be proud you were brought up that special way.
I have that album too. I was recorded live over 55 years ago and still stands up against anything done before or since. Little bit of trivia, Frank's introduction was done by the great voice of William "Bill" Conrad. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Conrad
My Dad was a semi-pro singer, MY WAY was one of his favorite songs to sing. What I didn't know was my Father had recorded MY WAY and it was played at his own funeral, what a tear jerker for me. Thank you!
Oh, my. To hear your father's voice at his funeral!!!!!!! That's epic. The Kleenex was passed around that day. He must have been a hell of a fella. My dad wanted, Sinatra's "Fly Me To The Moon" and "All of Me" from Sinatra at the Sands album, at his funeral. All 200 friends and relatives were singing and snapping their fingers at the service. He idolized Frank.
@@spicerack4397 Thank you for the kind words. What the kick in the pants was I picked the songs for his service and did not know they were pre recorded by him. His next favorite was green green grass of home, was also played. I have a copy of his CD I still listen to.
@@cliffmorain7215 Oh, yes, "Green, Green Grass of Home" is a tear jerker too. I think of Tom Jones singing that one. Elvis and Tom Jones watching Soul train was more my era along with Motown, Joe Cocker. My dad and mom loved music. He advised me to love some kind of current music that you love, so you don't feel like an irrelevant dinosaur. It was good advice.
I am very surprised that you didn`t know Frank Sinatra. I am not an American and yet, I don`t know anybody in my country who doesn`t know him. This song really is iconic. Your reaction is great (as always). Thank you!
The man is way before my time, but the lyrics and passion he delivers are simply amazing. It's like the man is telling the story of his life in this song.
Sinatra was big as a singer from the '40s thru the '70s. He was also a movie actor... From Here to Eternity [Best Actor Oscar], the original Ocean's Eleven, and The Manchurian Candidate, plus some movies where he played private detective Tony Rome, and many more.
That's old blue eyes,Chairman of the Board n leader of the Ratpack.That man could sing.I'm luvn the reactions ur all over the place Mr.Adogg,keep it up!!! My husband n I r fans!!! Keep on rocking..
To me this was a song about growing up and learning to own up to you life, the mistakes and the lessons learned. In doing that you can honestly look back and see where your truth and values have led you.
Frank Sinatra was a stand up guy. He was part of what was known as the "Rat Pack" Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Peter Lawford, Johnny Carson and Joey Bishop at times. They'd play venues during Jim Crow and if the venue told Sammy he had to enter through the back door, Sinatra would tell them Sammy went through the front door or he didn't play the venue, and he'd walk out. There's a video of them doing a thing here on UA-cam. Funny stuff.
If you haven't already, listen to this when he was younger and in his prime. It sounds even better. There's also a cover on America's Got Talent from Sal Valentinetti that's quite nice as well.
A friend once said "It should be illegal not to like Frank Sinatra." This is was in 2009. My friend was 27. A 27-year-old said this! Check out It Had To Be You by Frank. It'll make you smile and cry.
This song was written for Frank & all agree it suits him perfectly. Other greats by him are: Come Fly With Me,It Had to be You,I’ve Got You Under My Skin,Fly Me to the Moon,My Kind of Town, All or Nothing at All, Cheek to Cheek, Witchcraft,One for My Baby and many more.
It’s a song that every Man can relate to. I’m 60, I grew up listening to his albums being played in our home as a child. When I became a young man. I began to understand the meaning of those songs. Take an old timers advice. Always be true to yourself. Give Love with reckless abandon. We only make this trip once. Leave your mark on this beautiful trip we call life.
Paul Anka wrote the lyrics to this French tune, in English for Frank. Frank Sinatra set to the music of the French song "Comme d'habitude" composed by Jacques Revaux with lyrics by Gilles Thibaut and Claude François. ''That's life'' I highly recommend - Its a great song, this one is legendary however! During a dinner with Frank, Frank had said he'd had enough of the music business. Until? Paul wrote these lyrics for him, putting himself in Frank's shoes at that moment...
"Chairman of the board" or "Ole Blue Eyes" beautiful singer. He Is New York!!!! Don't be surprised to hear Frank singing in the background of any New York residence. New Yorkers love their Frank Sinatra and their Yankees.
He was born and raised in Hoboken New Jersey. Never say to a Jersey native that Frank was from New York.. !!!!! Li za Minelli was the original singer of New York New York
There will not be another Frank Sinatra. The smoothest voice sliding into the lyrics. And when he reaches higher and louder there is no tone quality loss. There were a lot of great crooners back in the day with voices that set the standards, but Frank - well - ole' blue eyes was A#1. Give a listen to New York New York. There are so many others - couldn't list half of them here. Enjoy seeing a young man enjoy the sounds and talents of yesteryear.
OH MY GOSH! I'm feeling so nostalgic now. Your falling down a long rabbit hole now! Summer wind 💜, strangers in the night, that's life and so many more. You'll love 'em. There's just something about the music and movies from the 40's, 50's, and 60's that is lost in modern productions. You should check out some of the movies/musicals from that era too. American in Paris, on the town, take me out to the ball game, anchors away, you'll be surprised. You'd probably like the comedy movies from the 60's and 70's also. Don Knotts and Doris Day were awesome.
Yes, I forgot that song. Damn. How could I forget about, "That's Life". There are so many. It's like with Elvis who was my favorite and still is....every song is iconic and wonderful.
Paul McCartney and Wings - and solo - have many good songs. First, 2 duets with MJ: "Say, Say, Say," and "The Girl is Mine." Anyway, "Band on the Run," "With a Little Luck," "Let 'Em In," "My Love," "Silly Love Songs," "Listen to What the Man Says," "Coming Up," "No More Lonely Nights," "Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time," "Take it Away," "Maybe I'm Amazed," "Live and Let Die," (Bond theme song) and "Jet."
My Way” is considered to be one of American songwriter/singer Frank Sinatra’s most well known tracks. It is the sixth track from the same titled album released by Sinatra in 1969. “My Way” was originally a 1967 French pop song, titled “Comme d’habitude” (As Usual), performed by French singer Claude François. Paul Anka, a songwriter, heard the track while he was on holiday in the south of France. Anka flew to Paris to negotiate the rights to the song, and in a 2007 interview with British newspaper The Daily Telegraph, Anka stated that he “thought it was a shitty record, but there was something in it”. Eventually, Anka acquired adaptation recording and publishing right for the tracks, however subject to the provision that the original melody’s composers would retain their original share of the royalty rights (with respect to alternate versions Anka or his team produce). In the same interview from The Daily Telegraph, Anka stated that he had a dinner with Frank Sinatra and “a couple of Mob guys”, in which Sinatra said “I’m quitting the business. I’m sick of it; I’m getting the hell out.” When Anka was back in New York, he re-wrote the original track for Sinatra, as well as subtly altering the melodic structure of that track: ”At one o’clock in the morning, I sat down at an old IBM electric typewriter and said, ‘If Frank were writing this, what would he say?’ And I started, metaphorically, ‘And now the end is near.’ I read a lot of periodicals, and I noticed everything was ‘my this’ and ‘my that’. We were in the ‘me generation’ and Frank became the guy for me to use to say that. I used words I would never use: ‘I ate it up and spit it out.’ But that’s the way he talked. I used to be around steam rooms with the Rat Pack guys - they liked to talk like Mob guys, even though they would have been scared of their own shadows.” Anka finished the track at 5 in the morning, and called Sinatra when he had finished. “I called Frank up in Nevada - he was at Caesar’s Palace - and said, ‘I’ve got something really special for you." Anka claimed, “When my record company caught wind of it, they were very pissed that I didn’t keep it for myself. I said, ‘Hey, I can write it, but I’m not the guy to sing it.’ It was for Frank, no one else.” However, Anka went on to later record the track 5 times - singing it himself as well as featuring other musicians. Although this song became Frank Sinatra's signature song his daughter Tina says the singer came to hate the song. "He didn't like it. That song stuck and he couldn't get it off his shoe. He always thought that song was self-serving and self-indulgent." Franks Madison Square Garden performance in 1974 marked the 50th anniversary of one of the greatest songs ever recorded
Frank Sinatra was a Huge star in the 40’s- 70’s he and The Ratpack were IT in Vegas they ruled in LA & NY, London,Paris,etc. Frank sang duets with Nancy, his daughter & many big stars as well 😎 some of my favs are ‘Fly Me To The Moon’ , ‘That’s Life’ 💎💎 & ‘Strangers In The Night’ 💖🥰
@Da Real Adogg Don't let some of the comments get you down. To those who lambast you for not knowing of Sinatra, they should remember that at some point THEY heard Frank for the first time. The point being one's reaction to this great artist, not when one first hears him. Adogg, do check out some of the songs recommended by others. Sinatra is one of the smoothest singers ever (and for all ages of fans of great music). Frank Sinatra is a must for anyone expanding their knowledge and appreciation of music, and especially for someone not wanting to miss some of the coolest artists ever!
Who is Frank Sinatra? Simply the greatest singer in the history of popular music. Changed the way everyone sang. Only Elvis comes close in terms of importance. You need to listen to Sinatra from the 1950s during his "Capitol years." Some of the most amazing performances of the best songs in the American music catalog. Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and probably nobody else as important in the history of popular singers.
I agree that Frank was fantastic but, from what I've heard, Bing Crosby was the one who changed the style of singing the most. He was involved in developing and promoting modern microphones so singers no longer had to belt out the songs but could "croon" in a softer and more emotional way.
@@lclark6854 Yes, and before the microphone innovations some singers used megaphones to deliver their voices more effectively with greater emotional effect without belting out the song lyrics. Rudy Vallée was one of note.
My mom told me this song was about Me! But she preferred Elvis's version. Maybe check out Elvis singing this song 👍🏼 Barry Gordie said, in the beginning -Marvin Gaye wanted to be a version of Sinatra's style of singer. Glad Marvin stuck w/his own style!!
💯❣..Oldie and no longer with us. Yet that song, that era and Frank will always be here, and for years to come. Many generations already and now another because your reaction and another legend shall never die 👍👏
Thanks for doing things YOUR way, Adogg. You’ve really built a good channel. More importantly, it’s easy to see the love between you and your daughter. Adults can fake that but kids cannot.
He was THE FIRST POP SINGER / IDOL to the girls ..oh how they "swooned" over him..in the 40s !! Look up old footage of him! Old Frankie was BIG on the BIG SCREEN too! Try his most popular song..NEW YORK, NEW YORK !
Actually, Rudy Vallée was one of the first pop singer/idols that had teen girls swooning, his active era starting in the 1920s. He sang and played sax and clarinet, and also acted in a number of movies.
The part of this that really resonates with me is as it applies on a political level. All those voices of opposition out there who want us to moderate, conciliate and ameliorate _our_ positions in order to get along with _them,_ and do things their way, they don't have that same self-doubt they're trying to instill in us. They're clear what their way is. And yet, in the name of comity and working together, their version of that is for _us_ to do the compromising, while they work with what's left of our position. In other words, we're supposed to just cede the victory to them, on every point, and they won't beat us up too badly over what's left. That's a nice tactic -- for them. All that is their way. What does Frank tell us? To unapologetically do it our way, no quitting, no falling on our own sword, and no false compromise in the name of a false unity. Just do it our way, honestly put our solutions out there, truthfully (even cheerfully) debate and try to win in the marketplace of ideas, no dishonest canceling or silencing our opponents, and may the best ideology win.
One of the biggest stars (movies, singing, Vegas), E V E R!!!! I’m trying to think of someone today who is as big as he was in his time. Lots of rumors about him and the mafia. Would love to know the truth. His daughter sang, “These Boots Are Made Fir Walking.” You should learn about the Rat Pack. Frank, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin and Joey Bishop. There may have been others, but these are the ones I recall.
And, promise last, Billy Idol..."Rebel Yell," "Mony, Mony," "Dancing with Myself," "White Wedding," "Flesh for Fantasy," "Eyes Without a Face" and "Hot in the City."
I love the line “Not to say the things that he truly feels And not the words of someone who kneels Let the record shows I took all the blows and did it my way”
This was played at the end of the series of “Blacklist”. Although the words were in Spanish, you knew it because of the music plus I grew up listening to it, he was my Dad’s favorite singer. Also Nat King Cole and Bing Crosby.
If this is your first Sinatra song I urge you to go down that rabbit hole and listen to more...New York, New York (being a Yankee fan you had to have heard that one!), Summer Wind, When I Was Seventeen, In the Wee Small Hours, SO many others! Frank is an absolute legend.
Elvis is my era of superstar. Every song is amazing. I saw the new movie about him, which is fantastic. I saw him in Vegas in '75. No substitute for Sinatra and Elvis...though I love the BeeGees and Barry White too.
Hey, Did I suggest "Moon River" for an excellent crooner diddy. There's also Frank with "All the Way " "The Way You Look Tonight" and "Fly Me to the Moon." Perry Como was another crooner, "It's Impossible," "And I Love You So," "Papa Loves Mambo" and he sang "For the Good Times," Ray Price is more known for that song but Como does a good job. Reminds me of Dean Martin ("Sway," "That's Amore," "Ain't That a Kick in the Head," "Everybody Loves Somebody," "Return to Me," "You're Nobody Until Somebody Loves You" "Mambo Italiano," "Amore," "Hey Mambo," "Volare" and "You Belong to Me.")
Now you've come across the "Crooners Style" of singing. Singers like Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett just to name a few. This style "crooner music" is a style that has been imitated by singers like these. Music like this, is also characterized by its swing rhythm and big band sound. Here's another artist with a similar style and of the same era. "Sammy Davis Jr. - New York, New York (Live in Germany 1985)" just as others has said there was a group of musicians and actors that defined the word "Kool" in the 1960's some of those members were Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. as well as women such as Shirley MacLaine, Angie Dickerson, and Juliette Prowse. This was also at the time when organized crime was at its peak in Los Vegas. I have noticed among the other reactors that you either love this style of music or you don't (just saying) Nice reaction thanks for sharing
Oh, Duran Duran..."Girls on Film," "Hungry Like the Wolf," "Rio," "Save a Prayer, "The Reflex," Come Undone," "New Moon on Monday," "Union of the Snake" and "Is There Something I Should Know."
And The Cure: "Lovesong," "Lullaby," "Never Enough," "Let's Go to Bed," "A Letter for Elise," "Close to Me," "Burn," "Nights Like This," "Why Can't I Be You," "Disintegration" and "Plainsong."
Ole Blue Eyes, Such a pure sound in his voice. He also was a good actor. Glad to see you going back to the older crooners. New York, New York is another that I like of his, although I could listen to anything he sings and I grew up in the 70's.
Oh wow....Frankie baby!!! His songs.....oh I love them. Being from Brooklyn NY---- Please humor me with New York, New York. Yes Love that one. Many great songs from him you will enjoy indeed.
Oh my Lord.. Daddy raised me on Frankie.. the Chairman of the Board/old blue eyes... Mom raised me on Elvis.. enough said there.. Elvis..the KIng My Pop-Pop raised on old country.. I'm just so blessed to have all these genres in my life.
I know tons about the Rat Pack and those who frequently performed with them but I'll spare you. If you like crooners, you'll love Andy Williams' "Moon River." Also, Neil Sedaka's "Solitaire," I highly recommend Neil Sedaka: "Laughter in the Rain," ua-cam.com/video/MtIibcNDQ6o/v-deo.html as well, he's on piano and there are brass - and wind? - instruments. "Solitaire" - ua-cam.com/video/fULjbnrWn_k/v-deo.html is so beautiful and so beautifully performed. Again, piano and at least wind instruments. Around since 50s...but these are later. Not crooning but beautiful vocals, song and he's always on piano with the orchestra accompaniment. "Solitaire" is so beautiful and so beautifully performed. Around since 50s...but these are later, 70s.
"Solitaire" by Sedaka is a great one to remember. Good recall. There are so many to remember. Do you remember the little odd looking fella, Paul Williams...he sang a rendition of, "You and Me Against the World"? It always made me feel so sad, especially after a breakup.
The tail end of the Big Band Era, giving way to Early Rock has some awesome, iconic, musicianship. Frank was up against the wonderful Ray Charles. Another great artists, band was The Mills Brothers who had a decades-long careers. Long enough to even influence popular culture in the mid-70s on M*A*S*H. Dean Martin sang with them on his variety show, too.
The Mills Brothers were also always on the stereo!!! "Till Then", "Paper Doll", "You Always Hurt The One You Love" are my absolute favorites. I was about 7 y.o. and my step dad would dance. He would let me stand on his feet, like little kids do and we would go around the room like that. Great times.
The great Frank Sinatra ,on of the GOATs. Often copied but never duplicated. He was also a great actor and a pretty good dancer. One of his best movies was the original The Manchurian Candidate which was done again in 2004 and starred Denzel Washington. Fly Me to The Moon is an up tempo song which I think you’ll like.
Rush still has good ones! "The Spirit of the Radio," "Closer to the Hearr," "Fly By Night," "Working Man," "2112," (satanic/long), "The Trees" (long), "Freewill," "YYZ," "New World Man," "Xanadu," "Time Stand Still," "Take Off, to the Great White North" - satirical with Geddy and Canadian comedians Bob & Doug McKenzie, "Finding My Way" and "By-tor and the Snowman."
This song was written from Paul Anka for Frank Sinatra and he made this song gold. There were others sung this too, Elvis Presley sung this too real good too.
And INXS! "The One Thing," "Don't Change," "Suicide Blonde," "Devil Inside," "New Sensation," "Never Tear Us Apart," "Mystify," "Disappear," "Beautiful Girl," "Elegantly Wasted," "Bitter Tears," "Shine Like it Does" and "Listen Like Thieves."
They don't make them like they used to. Frank Sinatra was such a smooth crooner. This is before auto tuning. Artists had to be really able to sing. And the lyrics were clean, romantic & really meant something. He has a huge library of great songs. Some of my favorites are "Fly Me To The Moon", New York, New York", "Strangers In The Night", "I've Got You Under My Skin", "That's Life", "My Way", "My Kind Of Town", "Summer Wind" etc. And he did a duet with his daughter Nancy called "Something Stupid" in 1967.
everyone say "Before Auto tuning." LOL: they DID tune up cars back then....
The funny thing is that Sinatra came in for the same criticism in his day as today's autotuned singers - that he wasn't really a good singer and if he could really sing he wouldn't need a microphone.
He didn’t like being called a crooner
Frank Sinatra is an icon in American music. Loved this one! Thank you.
OMG, you have never heard Frank Sinatra before. He's from my parent's time. But I grew up listening to his music. He's wonderful.
I was a radio announcer at a station that played music from the 40s to the 70s. We played Frank Sinatra a LOT. I loved that job.
What a great job. Lucky you.
@@thecraftytailor Sorry that happened!!
@@spicerack4397 Thank you! I was indeed very lucky.
Oh, Frank. I miss you and The Rat Pack era long ago. Perfection. My parents raised me on Sinatra and their big band favorites, 'cuz that's what they listened to. My father tried to copy him in most ways. Thanks for playing this one. My favorite Sinatra album is, "Sinatra at the Sands", Count Basie Orchestra and Quincy Jones, Arranger. It's the quintessential Sinatra album. You must curl up one night with your sound bar or earphones and listen to the whole album turned way up, pour yourself a drink...Count Basie Orchestra will blow you away.
Love your story too.
Spice Rack, that Live At the Sands album is one of the greatest live albums of all time. It's like you were RIGHT THERE in the audience.
@@julietate7806 YES. My mom would let me play hookie from high school on certain days we needed a Sinatra concert for our soul. We'd play it all day, and sing together. We know every single note of every song.
My parents raised me the same way. I had been exposed to all the big bands, my Dad taught me how to Slow Waltz and Rhumba and they always took me out to ballroom dances. Be proud you were brought up that special way.
I have that album too. I was recorded live over 55 years ago and still stands up against anything done before or since. Little bit of trivia, Frank's introduction was done by the great voice of William "Bill" Conrad. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Conrad
My Dad was a semi-pro singer, MY WAY was one of his favorite songs to sing. What I didn't know was my Father had recorded MY WAY and it was played at his own funeral, what a tear jerker for me. Thank you!
Oh, my. To hear your father's voice at his funeral!!!!!!! That's epic. The Kleenex was passed around that day. He must have been a hell of a fella. My dad wanted, Sinatra's "Fly Me To The Moon" and "All of Me" from Sinatra at the Sands album, at his funeral. All 200 friends and relatives were singing and snapping their fingers at the service. He idolized Frank.
@@spicerack4397 Thank you for the kind words. What the kick in the pants was I picked the songs for his service and did not know they were pre recorded by him. His next favorite was green green grass of home, was also played. I have a copy of his CD I still listen to.
@@cliffmorain7215 Oh, yes, "Green, Green Grass of Home" is a tear jerker too. I think of Tom Jones singing that one. Elvis and Tom Jones watching Soul train was more my era along with Motown, Joe Cocker. My dad and mom loved music. He advised me to love some kind of current music that you love, so you don't feel like an irrelevant dinosaur. It was good advice.
Such an iconic singer. My favorite Sinatra song is "The Way You Look Tonight."
Yes!
Mine too!
Ole Blue Eyes- absolutely a classic!
I am very surprised that you didn`t know Frank Sinatra.
I am not an American and yet, I don`t know anybody in my country who doesn`t know him.
This song really is iconic. Your reaction is great (as always). Thank you!
The man is way before my time, but the lyrics and passion he delivers are simply amazing. It's like the man is telling the story of his life in this song.
How could you NOT know this singer.
Sinatra was big as a singer from the '40s thru the '70s. He was also a movie actor... From Here to Eternity [Best Actor Oscar], the original Ocean's Eleven, and The Manchurian Candidate, plus some movies where he played private detective Tony Rome, and many more.
Best SUPPORTING Actor
Fly me to the moon……next
Yes!
Yes, most definitely !!
That's old blue eyes,Chairman of the Board n leader of the Ratpack.That man could sing.I'm luvn the reactions ur all over the place Mr.Adogg,keep it up!!! My husband n I r fans!!! Keep on rocking..
To me this was a song about growing up and learning to own up to you life, the mistakes and the lessons learned. In doing that you can honestly look back and see where your truth and values have led you.
Frank Sinatra was a stand up guy. He was part of what was known as the "Rat Pack" Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Peter Lawford, Johnny Carson and Joey Bishop at times. They'd play venues during Jim Crow and if the venue told Sammy he had to enter through the back door, Sinatra would tell them Sammy went through the front door or he didn't play the venue, and he'd walk out. There's a video of them doing a thing here on UA-cam. Funny stuff.
Excellent! Sinatra was one of the first superstars, “the voice of the 20th Century.” I hope to see more.
He was #1 crooner of all time. Very huge starting in the 50s.
If you haven't already, listen to this when he was younger and in his prime. It sounds even better. There's also a cover on America's Got Talent from Sal Valentinetti that's quite nice as well.
New York, New York!
A friend once said "It should be illegal not to like Frank Sinatra." This is was in 2009. My friend was 27. A 27-year-old said this! Check out It Had To Be You by Frank. It'll make you smile and cry.
Yes, that song was always a great standard. It made me tear up.
This song was written for Frank & all agree it suits him perfectly. Other greats by him are: Come Fly With Me,It Had to be You,I’ve Got You Under My Skin,Fly Me to the Moon,My Kind of Town, All or Nothing at All, Cheek to Cheek, Witchcraft,One for My Baby and many more.
Eileen, it's so difficult to name just the favorites. All your favorites are the best. It was magic.
It’s a song that every Man can relate to. I’m 60, I grew up listening to his albums being played in our home as a child. When I became a young man. I began to understand the meaning of those songs. Take an old timers advice. Always be true to yourself. Give Love with reckless abandon. We only make this trip once. Leave your mark on this beautiful trip we call life.
Paul Anka wrote the lyrics to this French tune, in English for Frank. Frank Sinatra set to the music of the French song "Comme d'habitude" composed by Jacques Revaux with lyrics by Gilles Thibaut and Claude François. ''That's life'' I highly recommend - Its a great song, this one is legendary however! During a dinner with Frank, Frank had said he'd had enough of the music business. Until? Paul wrote these lyrics for him, putting himself in Frank's shoes at that moment...
"Chairman of the board" or "Ole Blue Eyes" beautiful singer. He Is New York!!!! Don't be surprised to hear Frank singing in the background of any New York residence. New Yorkers love their Frank Sinatra and their Yankees.
He was born and raised in Hoboken New Jersey. Never say to a Jersey native that Frank was from New York.. !!!!! Li
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@@sallybannister6224 just for the record..... Did I say he was FROM New York????
There will not be another Frank Sinatra. The smoothest voice sliding into the lyrics. And when he reaches higher and louder there is no tone quality loss. There were a lot of great crooners back in the day with voices that set the standards, but Frank - well - ole' blue eyes was A#1. Give a listen to New York New York. There are so many others - couldn't list half of them here. Enjoy seeing a young man enjoy the sounds and talents of yesteryear.
WONDERFUL!!!!!
Well you did it now man you are now into possibly the greatest singer ever. I hope you do some of his stuff when he was a bit younger
Goosebumps !
Cycles- Frank Sinatra is one of my favorites from him!!!!
I love "All the Way!"
OH MY GOSH! I'm feeling so nostalgic now. Your falling down a long rabbit hole now! Summer wind 💜, strangers in the night, that's life and so many more. You'll love 'em. There's just something about the music and movies from the 40's, 50's, and 60's that is lost in modern productions. You should check out some of the movies/musicals from that era too. American in Paris, on the town, take me out to the ball game, anchors away, you'll be surprised. You'd probably like the comedy movies from the 60's and 70's also. Don Knotts and Doris Day were awesome.
What can you say about Frank. He's been my favorite since I was a little girl. You really need to do "That's life ". Brilliant song
I love “That’s life” - wow that song got me through some rough times!
Yes, I forgot that song. Damn. How could I forget about, "That's Life". There are so many. It's like with Elvis who was my favorite and still is....every song is iconic and wonderful.
Paul McCartney and Wings - and solo - have many good songs. First, 2 duets with MJ: "Say, Say, Say," and "The Girl is Mine." Anyway, "Band on the Run," "With a Little Luck," "Let 'Em In," "My Love," "Silly Love Songs," "Listen to What the Man Says," "Coming Up," "No More Lonely Nights," "Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time," "Take it Away," "Maybe I'm Amazed," "Live and Let Die," (Bond theme song) and "Jet."
My Way” is considered to be one of American songwriter/singer Frank Sinatra’s most well known tracks. It is the sixth track from the same titled album released by Sinatra in 1969.
“My Way” was originally a 1967 French pop song, titled “Comme d’habitude” (As Usual), performed by French singer Claude François. Paul Anka, a songwriter, heard the track while he was on holiday in the south of France. Anka flew to Paris to negotiate the rights to the song, and in a 2007 interview with British newspaper The Daily Telegraph, Anka stated that he “thought it was a shitty record, but there was something in it”. Eventually, Anka acquired adaptation recording and publishing right for the tracks, however subject to the provision that the original melody’s composers would retain their original share of the royalty rights (with respect to alternate versions Anka or his team produce). In the same interview from The Daily Telegraph, Anka stated that he had a dinner with Frank Sinatra and “a couple of Mob guys”, in which Sinatra said “I’m quitting the business. I’m sick of it; I’m getting the hell out.” When Anka was back in New York, he re-wrote the original track for Sinatra, as well as subtly altering the melodic structure of that track: ”At one o’clock in the morning, I sat down at an old IBM electric typewriter and said, ‘If Frank were writing this, what would he say?’ And I started, metaphorically, ‘And now the end is near.’ I read a lot of periodicals, and I noticed everything was ‘my this’ and ‘my that’. We were in the ‘me generation’ and Frank became the guy for me to use to say that. I used words I would never use: ‘I ate it up and spit it out.’ But that’s the way he talked. I used to be around steam rooms with the Rat Pack guys - they liked to talk like Mob guys, even though they would have been scared of their own shadows.” Anka finished the track at 5 in the morning, and called Sinatra when he had finished. “I called Frank up in Nevada - he was at Caesar’s Palace - and said, ‘I’ve got something really special for you." Anka claimed, “When my record company caught wind of it, they were very pissed that I didn’t keep it for myself. I said, ‘Hey, I can write it, but I’m not the guy to sing it.’ It was for Frank, no one else.” However, Anka went on to later record the track 5 times - singing it himself as well as featuring other musicians.
Although this song became Frank Sinatra's signature song his daughter Tina says the singer came to hate the song. "He didn't like it. That song stuck and he couldn't get it off his shoe. He always thought that song was self-serving and self-indulgent."
Franks Madison Square Garden performance in 1974 marked the 50th anniversary of one of the greatest songs ever recorded
Frank Sinatra was a Huge star in the 40’s- 70’s he and The Ratpack were IT in Vegas they ruled in LA & NY, London,Paris,etc. Frank sang duets with Nancy, his daughter & many big stars as well 😎 some of my favs are ‘Fly Me To The Moon’ , ‘That’s Life’ 💎💎 & ‘Strangers In The Night’ 💖🥰
It's comforting to know that there are other people out there that share the same musical journey and love for that era. Very comforting, Suzie.
Check out his version of "New York, New York."
@Da Real Adogg Don't let some of the comments get you down. To those who lambast you for not knowing of Sinatra, they should remember that at some point THEY heard Frank for the first time. The point being one's reaction to this great artist, not when one first hears him.
Adogg, do check out some of the songs recommended by others. Sinatra is one of the smoothest singers ever (and for all ages of fans of great music). Frank Sinatra is a must for anyone expanding their knowledge and appreciation of music, and especially for someone not wanting to miss some of the coolest artists ever!
This is an amazing live performance! You can just see him take control of the crowd and carry them through the song.
This song makes me cry! 🥲
Thanks for covering this amazing song and amazing singer. I love your videos and your perspective.
Elvis did this song as well. Check out his version live from Hawaii.
Legend
"To say the things he truly feels, and not the words of one who kneels". Thanks Frank.
Who is Frank Sinatra? Simply the greatest singer in the history of popular music. Changed the way everyone sang. Only Elvis comes close in terms of importance. You need to listen to Sinatra from the 1950s during his "Capitol years." Some of the most amazing performances of the best songs in the American music catalog. Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and probably nobody else as important in the history of popular singers.
I agree that Frank was fantastic but, from what I've heard, Bing Crosby was the one who changed the style of singing the most. He was involved in developing and promoting modern microphones so singers no longer had to belt out the songs but could "croon" in a softer and more emotional way.
@@lclark6854 Yes, and before the microphone innovations some singers used megaphones to deliver their voices more effectively with greater emotional effect without belting out the song lyrics. Rudy Vallée was one of note.
My mom told me this song was about Me! But she preferred Elvis's version. Maybe check out Elvis singing this song 👍🏼
Barry Gordie said, in the beginning -Marvin Gaye wanted to be a version of Sinatra's style of singer. Glad Marvin stuck w/his own style!!
💯❣..Oldie and no longer with us. Yet that song, that era and Frank will always be here, and for years to come. Many generations already and now another because your reaction and another legend shall never die 👍👏
Thanks for doing things YOUR way, Adogg. You’ve really built a good channel. More importantly, it’s easy to see the love between you and your daughter. Adults can fake that but kids cannot.
He was THE FIRST POP SINGER / IDOL to the girls ..oh how they "swooned" over him..in the 40s !! Look up old footage of him! Old Frankie was BIG on the BIG SCREEN too! Try his most popular song..NEW YORK, NEW YORK !
Actually, Rudy Vallée was one of the first pop singer/idols that had teen girls swooning, his active era starting in the 1920s. He sang and played sax and clarinet, and also acted in a number of movies.
Love FRANK, I GREW UP HEARING HIM FROM MOM 🎶💞👍🏼
Love how you said "new artist" ol Frank been around since the 1940's, of course he's new to you.
The part of this that really resonates with me is as it applies on a political level. All those voices of opposition out there who want us to moderate, conciliate and ameliorate _our_ positions in order to get along with _them,_ and do things their way, they don't have that same self-doubt they're trying to instill in us. They're clear what their way is. And yet, in the name of comity and working together, their version of that is for _us_ to do the compromising, while they work with what's left of our position. In other words, we're supposed to just cede the victory to them, on every point, and they won't beat us up too badly over what's left. That's a nice tactic -- for them. All that is their way. What does Frank tell us? To unapologetically do it our way, no quitting, no falling on our own sword, and no false compromise in the name of a false unity. Just do it our way, honestly put our solutions out there, truthfully (even cheerfully) debate and try to win in the marketplace of ideas, no dishonest canceling or silencing our opponents, and may the best ideology win.
Frank was my parents favorite singer! His daughter Nancy sang "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'".
They don't call him The Chairman of The Board for nothing!
One of the biggest stars (movies, singing, Vegas), E V E R!!!! I’m trying to think of someone today who is as big as he was in his time. Lots of rumors about him and the mafia. Would love to know the truth. His daughter sang, “These Boots Are Made Fir Walking.”
You should learn about the Rat Pack. Frank, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin and Joey Bishop. There may have been others, but these are the ones I recall.
You have to watch Elvis’ performing this song at Aloha from Hawaii, it isoutstanding
Every song on Aloha from Hawaii is epic. That concert was beyond iconic, Pat.
And, promise last, Billy Idol..."Rebel Yell," "Mony, Mony," "Dancing with Myself," "White Wedding," "Flesh for Fantasy," "Eyes Without a Face" and "Hot in the City."
I love the line “Not to say the things that he truly feels
And not the words of someone who kneels
Let the record shows I took all the blows and did it my way”
Awwww, there are SO MANY BRILLIANT songs by Sinatra. I can listen to him all day long. Thank you.
I've always loved this guy
This is stunning.. your going to love this ☺️
Dood had that Sound Brudda, 1 of the BOATs [ Best Of All Time ] 😉
This was played at the end of the series of “Blacklist”. Although the words were in Spanish, you knew it because of the music plus I grew up listening to it, he was my Dad’s favorite singer. Also Nat King Cole and Bing Crosby.
If this is your first Sinatra song I urge you to go down that rabbit hole and listen to more...New York, New York (being a Yankee fan you had to have heard that one!), Summer Wind, When I Was Seventeen, In the Wee Small Hours, SO many others! Frank is an absolute legend.
Need to hear Elvis sing this, makes me cry ❤
Elvis is my era of superstar. Every song is amazing. I saw the new movie about him, which is fantastic. I saw him in Vegas in '75. No substitute for Sinatra and Elvis...though I love the BeeGees and Barry White too.
I grew up watching his movies that's how I feel in love with Frank and the rest of the Rat Pack. You should do more. Enjoy
Hey, Did I suggest "Moon River" for an excellent crooner diddy. There's also Frank with "All the Way " "The Way You Look Tonight" and "Fly Me to the Moon." Perry Como was another crooner, "It's Impossible," "And I Love You So," "Papa Loves Mambo" and he sang "For the Good Times," Ray Price is more known for that song but Como does a good job. Reminds me of Dean Martin ("Sway," "That's Amore," "Ain't That a Kick in the Head," "Everybody Loves Somebody," "Return to Me," "You're Nobody Until Somebody Loves You" "Mambo Italiano," "Amore," "Hey Mambo," "Volare" and "You Belong to Me.")
Now you've come across the "Crooners Style" of singing. Singers like Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett just to name a few. This style "crooner music" is a style that has been imitated by singers like these. Music like this, is also characterized by its swing rhythm and big band sound. Here's another artist with a similar style and of the same era. "Sammy Davis Jr. - New York, New York (Live in Germany 1985)" just as others has said there was a group of musicians and actors that defined the word "Kool" in the 1960's some of those members were Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. as well as women such as Shirley MacLaine, Angie Dickerson, and Juliette Prowse. This was also at the time when organized crime was at its peak in Los Vegas. I have noticed among the other reactors that you either love this style of music or you don't (just saying) Nice reaction thanks for sharing
Got to see Sammy Davis, Jr. in concert in the '80's. Talk about talent!!!!!!!
This is the definition of music.
This is a deep rabbit hole. Frank has so many good songs. Looking forward to watching you watch them!
Oh, Duran Duran..."Girls on Film," "Hungry Like the Wolf," "Rio," "Save a Prayer, "The Reflex," Come Undone," "New Moon on Monday," "Union of the Snake" and "Is There Something I Should Know."
I love your personality sir.❤🇨🇦
Yes, a very warm and sensitive personality comes through.
And that smile doesn’t hurt either!😉❤️Beautiful Human..
Great song..EVERLASTING
This song was written specifically for Frank Sinatra by Paul Anka. One of my favorites of Frank's is 'The Summer Wind.'
And The Cure: "Lovesong," "Lullaby," "Never Enough," "Let's Go to Bed," "A Letter for Elise," "Close to Me," "Burn," "Nights Like This," "Why Can't I Be You," "Disintegration" and "Plainsong."
Frank was the great uncle of Jon Bon Jovi. Imagine the family gatherings
Ole Blue Eyes, Such a pure sound in his voice. He also was a good actor. Glad to see you going back to the older crooners. New York, New York is another that I like of his, although I could listen to anything he sings and I grew up in the 70's.
Oh wow....Frankie baby!!! His songs.....oh I love them. Being from Brooklyn NY---- Please humor me with New York, New York. Yes Love that one. Many great songs from him you will enjoy indeed.
Oh my Lord.. Daddy raised me on Frankie.. the Chairman of the Board/old blue eyes... Mom raised me on Elvis.. enough said there.. Elvis..the KIng My Pop-Pop raised on old country.. I'm just so blessed to have all these genres in my life.
Love it.
Goosebumps.
This song makes me think of my Dad. We played it at his funeral. It is the definition of a real man, in my opinion. Great reaction
I love how he sings so beautifully but makes it look so effortless.
He's got lots of great songs, but one of my faves is "When I was 17."
Sinatra is timeless! I hope you do more of his songs!
And FS hated racism; "It's disgusting" he once said.
He used a lot of his influence to help Black entertainers to get breaks like performing in Vegas casinos.
Great reaction. Elvis covered this song and it is beautiful but Frank owns this.
Frank Sinatra aka Ol Blue Eyes was in a league of his own ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Frank Sinatra... "Little Green Apples" plz 🎶👍🏼
That song was written by Paul anka. Paul wrote it for Frank Sinatra. The song is based on Sinatra life
'Strangers in the Night' has special meaning to me.
One of the first teen idols back in the 40's...girls screaming, crying, fainting...all because of Frank Sinatra.
I know tons about the Rat Pack and those who frequently performed with them but I'll spare you. If you like crooners, you'll love Andy Williams' "Moon River." Also, Neil Sedaka's "Solitaire," I highly recommend Neil Sedaka: "Laughter in the Rain,"
ua-cam.com/video/MtIibcNDQ6o/v-deo.html as well, he's on piano and there are brass - and wind? - instruments. "Solitaire" - ua-cam.com/video/fULjbnrWn_k/v-deo.html
is so beautiful and so beautifully performed. Again, piano and at least wind instruments. Around since 50s...but these are later. Not crooning but beautiful vocals, song and he's always on piano with the orchestra accompaniment. "Solitaire" is so beautiful and so beautifully performed. Around since 50s...but these are later, 70s.
"Solitaire" by Sedaka is a great one to remember. Good recall. There are so many to remember. Do you remember the little odd looking fella, Paul Williams...he sang a rendition of, "You and Me Against the World"? It always made me feel so sad, especially after a breakup.
@@spicerack4397 I certainly do remember him! Funny, little guy in appearance! Remember Marty Feldman? Off music topic.
Ol Blue Eyes
The tail end of the Big Band Era, giving way to Early Rock has some awesome, iconic, musicianship. Frank was up against the wonderful Ray Charles. Another great artists, band was The Mills Brothers who had a decades-long careers. Long enough to even influence popular culture in the mid-70s on M*A*S*H. Dean Martin sang with them on his variety show, too.
The Mills Brothers were also always on the stereo!!! "Till Then", "Paper Doll", "You Always Hurt The One You Love" are my absolute favorites. I was about 7 y.o. and my step dad would dance. He would let me stand on his feet, like little kids do and we would go around the room like that. Great times.
Old Blue Eyes was one of the best singer the world has ever known.
The great Frank Sinatra ,on of the GOATs. Often copied but never duplicated. He was also a great actor and a pretty good dancer. One of his best movies was the original The Manchurian Candidate which was done again in 2004 and starred Denzel Washington.
Fly Me to The Moon is an up tempo song which I think you’ll like.
Rush still has good ones! "The Spirit of the Radio," "Closer to the Hearr," "Fly By Night," "Working Man," "2112," (satanic/long), "The Trees" (long), "Freewill," "YYZ," "New World Man," "Xanadu," "Time Stand Still," "Take Off, to the Great White North" - satirical with Geddy and Canadian comedians Bob & Doug McKenzie, "Finding My Way" and "By-tor and the Snowman."
Great song list there, BBB. Love your username.
@@spicerack4397 If you say BBB fast enough and with cadence, it sounds similar to Osama B L...hee hee. Discount President!
This song was written from Paul Anka for Frank Sinatra and he made this song gold. There were others sung this too, Elvis Presley sung this too real good too.
And INXS! "The One Thing," "Don't Change," "Suicide Blonde," "Devil Inside," "New Sensation," "Never Tear Us Apart," "Mystify," "Disappear," "Beautiful Girl," "Elegantly Wasted," "Bitter Tears," "Shine Like it Does" and "Listen Like Thieves."
Just an incredible voice, even if it's not your genre.