By RICK APT Have someone special coming over and you want to make the most of your night? Do what I did, play some classic rock with a little sex appeal in it. There are so many great classics out there, but Frank’s greatest hits is my go-to for those nights when I’m trying to get into the …
By RICK APT Frank Sinatra’s house in Palm Springs is one of the most famous homes in Hollywood. It has been a gathering place for many stars, including John Wayne and Elizabeth Taylor. The house features a lot of Frank Sinatra memorabilia as well as some other celebrity collections. This article will give you an insider’s view on …
By RICK APT “All Or Nothing: The Frank Sinatra Story” is a documentary about the life of singer and actor Frank Sinatra. The documentary was directed by Matt Tyrnauer and released in 2002. The film features interviews with friends, family, and colleagues of Sinatra, as well as archival footage of him performing and talking about his life and …
By RICK APT Frank Sinatra’s ties to the Mafia have long been speculated about, but never confirmed. However, a new book has recently come out that claims to have the inside scoop on the matter. According to the book, Sinatra was not only friends with some of the most notorious mobsters in history, but he also did their …
By RICK APT His music and soundtracks from the second half of the 20th century are among the best Frank Sinatra songs that still resonate today, here are the best open Sinatra songs. Sinatra was a great and popular singer, the best interpreter of the great American songbook, an actor and a man of style. Sinatra, born on …
By RICK APT This isn’t nearly as insightful as Mr. Dispenza’s post, but here goes! First off, let me make my thanks to Sinatra Enterprises and Shout very clear…this seven dvd set containing twelve complete shows plus the bonus vintage performances is swell indeed. I enjoy that some of these discs include lesser-known songs of the Sinatra catalogue – …
By RICK APT Getting back to Frank Sinatra: The Concert Collection… The ‘Primetime’ volume is unique in that it displays three different types of formats used for Sinatra specials, along with a healthy dose of Don Costa conducting and arranging. “Francis Albert Sinatra Does His Thing”, from 1968, has a thematic nod to the current times, including the …
By RICK APT 1941 That’s How It Goes With: Tommy Dorsey Orch w/Connie Haines & The Pied Pipers Arr/Cond: ? Victor Aircheck Time: 2:26 Released: 1994 CD: The Song Is You When Daylight Dawns With: Tommy Dorsey Orch & The Pied Pipers Arr/Cond: ? Victor Aircheck Time: 2:53 Released: 1994 CD: The Song Is You 1967 Baubles, Bangles …
By RICK APT Baby Just Like You, A 10/24/75 – Arr: Don Costa With: Chorus Reprise, Studio CD: Sinatra Christmas Album Note: Orch recorded 10/15/75, chorus added 10/25/75 Baby Won’t You Please Come Home 04/29/57 – Arr: Gordon Jenkins Capitol, Studio CD: Where Are You? Bad, Bad Leroy Brown 12/10/73 Arr: Don Costa With: Chorus Reprise, Studio CD: …
By RICK APT Accidents Will Happen 09/18/50 Arr: Axel Stordahl Columbia, Studio CD: Rarities Adeste Fideles 08/08/46 Arr: Axel Stordahl Columbia, Studio CD: Christmas Songs By Sinatra 07/10/57 Arr: Gordon Jenkins With: The Ralph Brewster Singers Capitol, Studio CD: A Jolly Christmas After You’ve Gone 04/13/84 Arr: Frank Foster Qwest, Studio CD: L. A. Is My Lady Ain’t …
