In order to expand the services of TheFrankSinatra.com, we now have a forum for Frank Sinatra fans too! You can visit the forum in the following link: forum.thefranksinatra.com The reason for having a forum is to create an environment where people can talk anything about Frank Sinatra freely, since we lack such a place as…
My Way can be considered as the most popular song of Frank Sinatra, just like Strangers In The Night can be. My Way is actually an English version of the French song “Comme d’habitude”, the French and English lyrics are not related to each other though. The earlier English version of “Comme d’habitude” was “Even A Fool…
The most important thing about Dennis Rowland, in terms of reputation, is that he started to work with Count Basie Orchestra in 1977 and continued to be the orchestra’s vocalist for 7 years. Famous singers like Jimmy Rushing and Joe Williams had been a part of the Basie Orchestra before, and having their spot and…
There will be many interviews posted on www.thefranksinatra.com in the following months, and I would like to give some information about them. I am and will be conducting interviews with jazz musicians. Some of them have decades of experience in music industry, some are the musicians of 2000’s. These interviews are conducted via email. I…
The jazz pianist, vocalist and song writer Ben Sidran has been kind enough to answer my questions about Frank Sinatra through an interview. Hello Ben Sidran. I am Ozgun Akalin, owner of TheFrankSinatra.com. First of all, I would like to thank you for accepting to interview with me. I believe the readers of my…
On 19th of July, 1939, Frank Sinatra and Harry James‘s band had a broadcast, America Dances Program. And we are very grateful to have this 73 year old piece available to us. The following paragraphs are taken from covers of America Dances disc. Fine diamonds, vintage wines, classic cars, McKinley buttons. They…
The first CD of The Song Is You Box Set has many great songs of Frank Sinatra as expected; and firstly, let us take a look at the song list. The Song Is You Box Set, CD 1 Song List 1. The Sky Fell Down 2. Too Romantic 3. Shake Down the…
On December 12, 1990, Frank Sinatra celebrated his birthday by giving a concert at Meadowlands, and having a party after it. During the concert, Sinatra started with “You Make Me Feel So Young”, sang many songs, New York New York with Liza Minnelli, and songs with Eydie Gorme and Steve Lawrence. At the end of…
PAMELA ANDERSON TO HOST FRANK SINATRA’S BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA BENFITTING THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION Three unique event experiences to honor the Chairman of the Board Hosted by Pamela Anderson, A Swingin Affair gala, benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association, which takes place Sunday, December 11, 2011 at the Riviera Palm Springs, celebrates Frank Sinatra’s birthday in grand style. The…