Why Frank Sinatra Still Matters

Washington Post ^ | May 29 | Geoff Edgers

[newfreep]

Frank’s greatness was his phrasing - so unique and it helped to connect to his audience.

Focusing on if he sang off key or not is missing the core attribute of Sinatra.

[Lurking Libertarian]

when my hubby was home, his comment was; "Man, that guy had no range." I started listening a little more carefully, and I could understand what hubby meant. I think, though, that he did have "style", which is difficult to quantify -- it is a quality, a personality.

The only singer Sinatra would admit to being influenced by was Billie Holiday, who also had a very limited range, but an amazing style.

[donaldo]

Right on! A must for every Sinatra fan:

http://www.amazon.com/Sinatra-The-Song-Is-You/dp/0306807424

[Maine Mariner]

I thought Frank Sinatra’s performance in The Manchurian Candidate was superb. Oscar quality work.

Lawrence Harvey and Angela Landsbury also turned in
fine performances.

[Larry Lucido]

He was the original Detective John McClane.

[pallmallman]

I’ve always liked Dean Martin better.

[dfwgator]

“You can ACT LIKE A MAN!”

[pallmallman]

AMEN,AMEN and AMEN!!!

[pallmallman]

Better singer, better actor, funny as hell and infinitely cooler. Dean was the King of Cool...and I mean cooler than anyone in showbiz, music, whatever!!

[Chuzzlewit]

totally agree... and I might add that I don’t give a hoot what kind of man he was... he wasn’t my brother , friend or father..

I listen to his records at least once each week... just amazing... and I never grow tired of it. early Sinatra.. that’s where it’s at.

[pallmallman]

Magnificent photo...when giants walked the earth....the Golden 70’s.

[CaptainK]

Sinatra is the Master. Sinatra is timeless. While the legacy of others fade in the public memory, Sinatra will be the singer of his generation that future generations will listen to.

[Vendome]

I’ll Do things My Way....

[Benito Cereno]

They don’t make ‘em like that anymore. When men were men and stars were stars.

[Jack Hammer]

Times have changed.

And NOT for the better.

Like him or hate him, Frank Sinatra was an American institution.

[AppyPappy]

I don’t think he was Sicilian.

[AppyPappy]

His breathing technique made him

[RBStealth]

Frank once save my life.

I was standing in front of a Casino in Vegas, I was a bartender there, when this hot blonde walks by, and I whistle. Meanwhile two guys come by and start beating on me.
Frank Sinatra comes by the scene and says “Alright boys thats enough!”.

I’m eternally grateful.

[EveningStar]

ping

[trisham]

I couldn’t agree more!