David Morrell isnt only an acclaimed thriller author and the creator of Rambo in his novel First Blood. Hes also a former professor of American Studies who writes in-depth profiles about film and music legends.Frank Sinatras dramatic life sometimes upstaged his genius. Although he was the greatest interpretive singer of the recording era, some commentators emphasize his boozing, brawling, and womanizing rather than his brilliance as a performer, or else they take his brilliance for granted...

Frank Sinatra: An Extraordinary Lifeis a definitive account of Frank Sinatra's life and career. With unique material and exclusive interviews with fellow musicians, promoters and friends, the acclaimed author Spencer Leigh has written a compelling biography of one of the world's biggest stars. With remarkable stories about Sinatra on every page, and an exceptional cast of characters, readers will wonder how Sinatra ever found time to make records. If this book were a work of fiction, most ...

A luminary on both the silver screen and the melodious stage, Francis Albert Sinatra left an indelible mark as an actor and singer in the annals of American entertainment. Hailing from the vibrant city of Hoboken, New Jersey, Sinatra emerged as an iconic figure, embodying the heart and soul of Italian immigrants.Steeped in the melodic nuances inspired by Bing Crosby's velvety, easy-listening vocal style, Sinatra embarked on his musical journey, initially finding resonance with band...

Ob Bob Dylan, Thomas Quasthoff oder Roger Cicero – Künstler aller Genres interpretieren im Jubiläumsjahr seine Songs und zollen so dem verehrten Frank Sinatra ihren Tribut. Mehr als 60 Jahre lang begeisterte er auf den Showbühnen der Welt ein Millionenpublikum – der vollkommenste aller Crooner, The Voice, Ol' Blue Eyes. Er war ein Meister der Nuancen – souverän, charismatisch, elegant. Doch wie wurde aus dem Sohn italienischer Einwanderer in New Jersey der Star einer Epoche? Wie prägten ih...

Francis Albert Sinatra (Hoboken, 1915 - West Hollywood, 1998) non è stato solo “The Voice”, ossia uno dei maggiori cantanti di tutto il ventesimo secolo, o ancora “Ol’ Blue Eyes”, uno degli uomini più affascinanti e carismatici del mondo dello spettacolo. La sua è la parabola ascensionale di un italo-americano partito dalla provincia e arrivato a toccare la celebrità internazionale, conseguita soprattutto attraverso l’eccellenza interpretativa della forma-canzone, alla quale ha dato un app...

A Birthday Card in Book Form! Features nearly 90 witty and inspirational quotations, and a page for inscribing your personal birthday message.Frank Sinatra is the embodiment of the tiger which cannot be tamed. Living life on his own terms (also known as My Way) was the only way for Sinatra. Fans will learn much from his candid style and singular genius when they celebrate the bon mots of the 'Chief Rat'. Boisterous, generous and defiant; Frank is an American classi...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A luminary on both the silver screen and the melodious stage, Francis Albert Sinatra left an indelible mark as an actor and singer in the annals of American entertainment. Hailing from the vibrant city of Hoboken, New Jersey, Sinatra emerged as an iconic figure, embodying the heart and soul of Italian immigrants.Steeped in the melodic nuances inspired by Bing Crosby's velvety, easy-listening vocal style, Sinatra embarked on his ...

Sinatra est la première rock star, le modèle d’Iggy Pop et Jim Morrison, le «big bang de la musique populaire» pour Bono. Artiste intuitif et talentueux, il a inventé les codes de la musique contemporaine, album concept et 33-tours compris. Sa voix, ses qualités d’interprète et son sens de la musique ont assis sa popularité, d’une longévité inédite, jusqu’à sa mort en 1998. Fils d’immigrés, fervent démocrate et partisan des droits civiques, self made man qui a chuté pour mieux ressusciter,...

Frank Sinatra's very name seems synonymous with legend. Sinatra grew up in hardscrabble Hoboken, New Jersey, and rose to prominence as one of music's first superstars. While becoming one of the best-selling artists of all time, he remade popular music in his own image. From his crooning days on a street corner in Hoboken to his waltzing across the world stage, the swagger of Frank Sinatra was unmistakable.Sinatra was often the first to remind people that his fame and fortune did not...

(Vocal Piano). 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Frank Sinatra. This songbook gathers 50 of Ol' Blue Eye's finest in a fitting tribute to one of the greatest entertainers of all time! Each song is arranged in his original key. Songs include: All the Way * Come Fly with Me * I Get a Kick Out of You * I've Got the World on a String * I've Got You Under My Skin * The Lady Is a Tramp * My Way * Night and Day * One for My Baby (And One More for the Road) * Summer Wind * (Love Is)...

(Easy Piano Personality). 20 of Old Blue Eyes' best arranged for easy piano, including: All the Way * Come Fly with Me * High Hopes * I've Got You Under My Skin * The Lady Is a Tramp * Love and Marriage * My Way * Nancy (with the Laughing Face) * Theme from "New York, New York" * Night and Day * Witchcraft * and more.

We conclude our four part Hall of Fame spotlight on Frank Sinatra’s career with more little known details about the man and his music. In this installment, you’ll hear about the post-Columbia Records days when he was no longer in demand. He had no hits and no record contract -- that is, until Capitol Records came calling and everything changed.You’ll learn what it meant for a songwriter to have one of their songs recorded by Frank and why Sinatra recording sessions were a special t...