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SINATRA FANS

Oznell — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 03:45:23 GMT

Frank's award-winning "A Man and His Music" debuted on today's date in 1965. Yet another reason to celebrate the peerless interpreter of classic American popular song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vpGBGwhROw

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roeroe1005 — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 04:23:43 GMT

We grew up listening to Frank's music. My aunt Sue was a big fan and his music was always playing in her home.

I was lucky to see him perform at Carnegie Hall in 1984.

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spiderw — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 04:28:39 GMT

I am such a fan of Sinatra's music especially his torch/saloon songs. I feel every word, every emotion, the sadness, regret, happiness and loss of love. I have many favorite songs, I loved his style , his delivery, his brilliant way of making me feel what he wanted to through his songs. He, in my opinion, was a genius of song, a voice which cannot be duplicated.

My girlfriend introduced me to Sinatra's music and at first I didn't have any interest. But I gave in and listened to a couple of albums and fell in love! I was much younger then but I still feel the same about Sinatra's music. I was fortunate to have seen him in concert at Carnegie Hall and Westchester Music Theater. I was thrilled beyond words. He is in a category of his own .

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denisemb — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 05:56:21 GMT

I was born in 1953, so came of age during "The British Invasion". (Beatles, et al.)

In spite of this, I LOVED (and love Sinatra). His phrasing was perfection.

I was also fortunate enough to see him in concert in the mid '70's.

Bless him for the pleasure he brought to millions through his music.

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Oznell — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 12:41:50 GMT

Oh, @roeroe1005, @spiderw, and @denisemb, I'm so envious of the fact that all of you got to see him in concert.

Everything you say is true-- the phrasing, (which comes from complete understanding of the lyric and soul of a song), the innate musicality, the heart and sophisticated delivery-- it's all there.

Hubby and I are Boomers also, and we adore Sinatra. He transcends time, doesn't he?

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Shelbelle — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 14:16:19 GMT

I am a huge Sinatra fan, saw him in concert in 1978, he was truly a Man and his Music!!

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Coquille — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 17:27:50 GMT

@Oznell wrote:
Frank's award-winning "A Man and His Music" debuted on today's date in 1965. Yet another reason to celebrate the peerless interpreter of classic American popular song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vpGBGwhROw

@Oznell At 1:00 today, on PBS WNET (NY) they are showing, Sinatra in Concert at the Royal Festival Hall. Thanks for posting, as always.

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Oznell — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 17:40:39 GMT

Oh, fantastic @Coquille-- thanks for letting us know!

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Lindsays Grandma — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 02:27:31 GMT

@roeroe1005 wrote:
We grew up listening to Frank's music. My aunt Sue was a big fan and his music was always playing in her home.

I was lucky to see him perform at Carnegie Hall in 1984.

I stood on line at the Paramount when he appeared for the first time when he was that skinny twenty one year old crooner. I saw him perform in person many times since that first time, loved Frank Sinatra.

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YorkieonmyPillow — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 02:48:51 GMT

Ring-a-ding-ding!!!!!!!!!

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Its Me LuLuBelle2 — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 02:59:51 GMT

In 1990 I scored orchestra seats (3rd row) at Radio City Music Hall to take my mom for her 60th birthday to see Sinatra. Living as close to Manhattan as I do I've seen some of the most fabulous artists one could hope to see - Aretha, The Stones, Tony Bennett, Harry Connick Jr., Moody Blues, Elton John, Tim McGraw, The Eagles, et al. Hands down Sinatra was the best! He was 75 years old and started on time, sang his heart out, recognized his musicians and left us after 2 1/2 hours, non-stop, wanting more and loving and respecting his strong work ethic and respect for his audience. Aretha and Bennett are the only two singers I've seen who come close. Not a Prima Donna bone in their bodies!

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Snoopygrl — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 04:58:38 GMT

There'll never be another Frank Sinatra. He made it look so easy didn't he?

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twinsister — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 16:35:53 GMT

Love Frank Sinatra!! Grew up with my parents listening to his music and Dean Martin - though both different types,

My favorite Sinatra song is Strangers in the Night. I was lucky enough to see him in concert at Carnegie Hall. There will never be another like him.

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RainCityWoman — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 17:30:45 GMT

I can only name two songs he had as hits in my lifetime: New York, New York and My Way, the latter I believe written by Paul Anka. He was part of my parents' generation more than mine. I knew very little about the crooners. I never saw the attraction to the Rat Pack or some of the mentality that went with that group of performers. I know he had a long, successful acting and singing career, but I didn't relate to him at all.

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LyndaGee — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 19:39:01 GMT

Many Sinatra fans in my family, so I am very familiar with his music. My favorite is probably: "If You Are But A Dream."

On an old "Newhart" episode, Michael had a sort of Vision Board, and one of his goals was to: "Get chummy with Sinatra" !!!