Frank Sinatra
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A true icon, Frank Sinatra â born Francis Albert Sinatra in Hoboken, New Jersey on December 12, 1915 - was one of the most innovative and influential artists of the 20th century, revolutionizing vocal techniques by singing off the beat and elevating the role of big band crooner from bit-part player to star attraction. His extraordinary 60-year career encompassed jazz, big band, swing and pop as well as acting, but started humbly as a singing waiter in New Jersey in Depression-era 1930s. He was hired by Harry James to sing with his band in 1939 and released his first record with them: âFrom the Bottom of My Heart.â Soon afterwards, he joined the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, developing the unique techniques that re-defined big band singing. During the 1940s, Frank Sinatra's fan base grew and became a phenomenon often called Sinatramania. He signed with Columbia Records as a solo artist in 1943 and achieved a number two record with âAll or Nothing at All.â His style and popularity developed even further, climaxing in the 1950s when collaborations with band leader Nelson Riddle resulted in classic recordings like âYoung at Heartâ (1954), âLove and Marriageâ (1955), âWitchcraftâ (1957), and âHigh Hopesâ (1959). Frank Sinatra also released a series of full lengths that are often referred to as early attempts at concept albums including Songs for Young Lovers (1954), In the Wee Small Hours (1955), Songs for Swinginâ Lovers (1956), Come Fly with Me (1958), Frank Sinatra Sings for Only the Lonely (1958), and more. After he began having issues with Capitol Records, he founded Reprise Records in 1960 but couldnât record for the label until his contract expired the following year. Frank Sinatra then embraced a more popular style of music, spawning further legendary hits such as âStrangers in the Nightâ (1966), âThatâs Lifeâ (1966), âSomething Stupidâ with daughter Nancy Sinatra (1967), âCyclesâ (1968), and âMy Wayâ (1969). After a brief retirement period in the early 197s, He returned with the release of Ol' Blue Eyes Is Back, managing to score a number 12 position in the UK Albums Charts and number 13 on the Billboard 200. In 1980, he released Trilogy, a triple LP set that featured newly recorded songs from the past, present, and future. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Frank Sinatra continued to perform, with his voice noticeably altering in his later years. However, he managed to score a hit with the album Duets (1993), which was followed by Duets II in 1994. To mark his 80th birthday in 1995, a celebration concert was put on in his honor, featuring performances from Ray Charles, Natalie Cole and Little Richard, with the Empire State Building lit up blue to match his eyes. Frank Sinatra passed away on May 14, 1998, at the age of 82.
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- Fly Me To The Moon by George Strait
- Witchcraft
- I've Got You Under My Skin by The Rat Pack
- The Way You Look Tonight
- My Way
- Summer Wind
- Strangers In The Night
- That's Life
- Luck Be A Lady
- It Was a Very Good Year
- (Love Is) The Tender Trap by Gertrude Lawrence
- Too Marvellous for Words
- The Lady Is a Tramp
- Let's Fall in Love
- Pennies from Heaven
- The Best Is Yet To Come
- Come Fly With Me
- All The Way by Celine Dion
- Swinging' Down The Lane
- I Get A Kick Out Of You by The Rat Pack
- Don't Take Your Love from Me
- Makin' Whoopee
- Love Is Here To Stay
- You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me
