Friday, December 12, 2008

Happy Birthday, Frank

December 12, 1915: Francis Albert Sinatra is born. The Voice. The Chairman Of The Board. Ol' Blue Eyes. King Francis Albert The First. Frankie.

Quite simply, the greatest singer of the 20th century. I've heard some people try to explain it by pointing to his "phrasing," but that's not it. He just had the best damn voice, and knew how to use it.

Damn fine actor and dancer, too. Hell, he could keep up with Gene Kelly, the greatest dancer of the 20th century.

Go to Songerize.com and type in "frank sinatra" and enjoy some tunes, and wish Frankie a happy birthday.

And enjoy some YouTube goodness and reflect on Frank's style.

1 comment:

  1. I saw an interview with Sinatra quite a few years ago. He said it is the lyrics first. Then the melody. His interpretation follows that. Great voice. But being a damn fine actor and dancer. Ah, no.

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