FIRST TIME HEARING FRANK SINATRA "FLY ME TO THE MOON" REACTION | Asia and BJ

[@gary17509]

When I was a kid, I thought Sinatra was old fogy stuff. But one night, driving to work and feeling really stressed, Sinatra came on the radio and then I understood how great he was.

[@AlphaSpaz]

Yeah, it’s great when a piece of music that you didn’t care for suddenly reveals itself to you and it clicks. You get it.

[@izzonj]

I grew up hearing him on the radio singing some boring stuff in the 60s and thought he was an old foggie too. Then my wife and I watched a biopic shot him on TV in the early 90s that features his early jazz songs and it inspired up to buy a couple of collections, particularly, The Columbia Years. Man, totally different singer than the one i thought I knew.

[@60sbaby456]

I always loved Sinatra since my early childhood

[@cojaysea]

I thought the same but I get it now at 73 .

[@chuckcarles8288]

His diction is clear and precise. You can hear every word.

[@pjc6665]

He said he "dots his I's and crosses his T's when he sings

[@dbradx]

Indeed. I'm a huge Dylan fan and I read an interview with Bob when he was releasing his first album of Sinatra covers. He talked about how daunting it was to try to follow in Frank's shoes and said that he basically had to go and spend several months sharpening up his vocals, just so he could capture some of the precise diction and phrasing that made Frank what he was. The result was some of Bob's best singing in decades.

[@danieled.4582]

E' vero! Io sono italiano, il mio inglese non è buono, ma con Frank non ho bisogno dei sottotitoli...

[@adamfigueroa8208]

Frank Sinatra you hear every lyric clear. He was and is the GOAT. That’s why he was named chairman of the board.

[@billfly2186]

All of his recordings were sung live in the same room as the orchestra. His songs were basically live performances. Real talent there.

[@lindazee]

This is such an iconic song and performance by the one and only Frank Sinatra! Classic "cool"...his phrasing is incomparable and the lyrics, orchestration are incredibly sophisticated yet relatable. Those horns, bass and drums, wow!!

[@sab4336]

The Count Basie Band backing him up, perfect match.

[@michaelpozzini6426]

OLD BLUE EYES! Silky voice and incredibly talented. " The best is yet to come" is one of his best. A MUST REACT..

[@pedroaybar8887]

This is QUINCY JONES' most known arrangement, which is probably the reason he chose Angelina Jordan to sing this track during his 85th birthday celebration. Great reaction!

[@benarmentano3799]

Are you sure it's a Quincy Jones arrangement or a Nelson Riddle arrangement?

[@martinsinfield42]

@@benarmentano3799 It's Count Basie's Orchestra , arranged by Quincy Jones.

[@s.mcpherson6354]

Yes, they were just loving his work on the USA for Africa.

[@standarddef8769]

I think ol' blue eyes would really appreciate seeing new generations of fans enjoy and appreciate his talents

[@JoeBlow_4]

His phrasing is so distinct.

[@bennettmusiccollective3218]

Now checkout Bobby Darin’s Mack The Knife and Beyond The Sea

[@d.j.starling3559]

Artificial Flowers is my favorite song by Bobby

[@jacqueline4514]

Yes!!! Great suggestion!!!

[@stephenurso9267]

I remember Bobby Darin eating spaghetti at my aunt's house when I was a kid.he was friends with my uncle who was a trumpet player!

[@bennettmusiccollective3218]

@@stephenurso9267 Wow! That’s fantastic!

[@nthdegree1269]

Personality in the voice. His phrasing is also stellar.

[@Triggerhippie70]

I come from an Italian family from New Jersey. My last name would not suggest that but that’s my married name. I’m 53 years old and I grew up listening to all the greats. It was such a great time sitting there with my grandfather after dinner, and just listening to Frankie!

[@zoinks123]

their reaction is so true.

[@thatmanstumototours2270]

The incomparable, incredible Count Basie Orchestra swinging hard as always...

[@kevincaulder9001]

My favorite Sinatra song is one of his very best. (I'VE GOT YOU) UNDER MY SKIN. I can listen to over and over. It has all the Sinatra trademarks including a woman he was deeply in love with, Ava Gardner. He also has a great live recording in front of friends called, IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR. Enjoy.

[@KTRS]

One of my favorites - played it at our wedding as we went back up the aisle. So smooth and his legendary “phrasing” - he kind of makes up his own rhythm

[@loupetri4061]

He was the best in the Ballpark of Diction , and Phrasing , Try listening to ( IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR )

[@onearmy942]

Can't ever get enough of Frank Sinatra. He has a library of well over 200 plus songs to his credit. Another song you should do is "That's Life" my personal favorite... enjoy 😉

[@martinsinfield42]

This is Count Basie's Orchestra backing him, including Basie's trademark sparse piano ending.Fabulous.

[@JPMadden]

Greatest big band ever

[@elsievickie]

Quincy Jones, did most of Frank's musical arrangements...watch Frank live, you'll see Quincy. Plus he's fantastic to watch...He was going out new generation coming up...Elvis and Rock in Roll

[@janetgiddings5538]

Have you seen the clip of he and Elvis singing a duet in 1960? Elvis had just gotten out of the army, and Frank had a "welcome home Elvis" part on his show.

[@joansmith1195]

Nelson Riddle was another arranger that gave these songs the ""wow" factor.

[@angelabarazzone7899]

The big bands are so missed, true musicians and singers. I was born in the wrong era.

[@ryukaganzeroful]

the year is 2053. a girl lays on her bed wearing vintage ugg boots. 'i was born in the wrong generation' she sighs as she listens to taylor swift and cries over a one direction poster

[@angelabarazzone7899]

@@ryukaganzeroful 😊

[@60sbaby456]

@@ryukaganzeroful I know what you mean but don’t despair we have recordings😊

[@clannad99germany70]

Frankie was amazing, and that sound of Count Basie is incredible !! That groove and smooth and sound, unique.

[@extdiso]

The voice, the arrangement are both great! But don’t forget the first class orchestra playing behind him! A treat for the ears. That’s Count Basie and his orchestra

[@auapplemac1976]

He always had the best arrangements especially in the 50s and 60s.

[@mattschulte2356]

Congratulations ! You are carrying to the next generation .. the unbelievable God given gift of the greatest instrument God blessed mankind with .." the Voice " of the voice ..of Francis Albert Sinatra ! I have taken a Voice class from the great Sue Harmon in 1972 ..who taught at Cal State Fullerton ( Kevin Costner and Oscar Winning Titanic Director James Cameron are among other Alumni ) you should here what people say about his Voice that really know vocals .. and music .. the greatest " singer " ever ! My Dad born in 1922 ..raised in East LA to German immigrants ..told me of the greatness of Sinatras Voice..his breath control..the way he draws out a note forever ..moves on to the next lyric ..without running g out of breath..listen to the " t-r-u-u-u-u-e " in this song ! Incredible ..thN moves effortlessly to the next lyric ! Never be another like Frank ! And pure class and humility 👏 bravo 👏! Fullerton for ages

[@rayhanks8529]

He always had the greatest musical arrangements available to him !!

[@dantean]

Love how the band swings SO hard in back of him.

[@Tica..77]

A legend we’ll never see again, he was an original! Can still see Mom & Pop slow dancin’ on the beach to this during summer vacation 😪 THX’s Asia & BJ ♥️ Yawl!

[@AliciaNyblade]

An absolute classic. I love Sinatra. He's my go-to for when I want happy, chill music on. I especially like to jam out to him while I'm cooking.

[@marthaz]

Another crooner of that era is Nat King Cole - his daughter, Natalie re-released his classic, "Unforgettable" and dubbed herself in to sing with him. 👍😉. Love you two 💕

[@jazzx251]

she's unforgettable - that's what she is

[@rlew49ers]

Sinatra has always been one of my favorite singer. Over the years I have amassed over 280+ songs by Sinatra, with Johnny Mathis coming in at with 125 songs, Barbra Streisand and the Carpenter logging in over 60 songs each!

[@lawrenceholzer9286]

My Sinatra Story goes like this,I was 22 went with my MOM to Madison Square Garden to see him live.Now remember I had been at Woodstock,Loved Led Zeppelin Black Sabbath Deep Purple and Rock!!! Mom loved Frank so I went..The greatest performer I ever witnessed..amazing Thank You

[@Salguine]

If you dig this one, try one by Dean Martin called "Ain't That a Kick in the Head."

[@DOLSHIN0Bi1]

good song :)

[@twistedkitty676]

I'm considered an "old soul" and Sinatra only reconfirms it....I truly believe I was born in the wrong era because i LOVE the old crooners

[@juliobarreiro7345]

Sinatra the best singer ever no doubt amazing snd stunning

[@bellaann4942]

My first crush before I knew what a crush was at about 5 years old. Back in the 60's he was on so many variety shows. I miss those shows. Ya'll check out The Rat Pack.

[@joeybonin7691]

It's good to see folks your age digging on this music. It is timeless.

[@johnmrog]

Pretty darned sure Sinatra's backing band on this tune was Count Basie and His Orchestra, one of the LEGENDARY African-American contributions to swing/jazz music ever!

[@coldplay68]

Most of Sinatra‘s famous recordings were made by Count Basie from the early 50s to late 70s early 80s. Some powerful stuff!

[@johnmrog]

@@coldplay68 Yes, in addition to the Nelson Riddle Orchestra who also backed up Frankie a lot.

[@elmiguel6725]

Frank Sinatra, the Master of his craft. Unbelievable phrasing and breath control.

[@blackprix]

Quincy Jones was very much a part of Frank Sinatra’s life with his arrangements… Frank absolutely respected and loved Quincy, they did a lot of great music together

[@shadykatie100]

He lovesdQuincey!

[@michellejackson6679]

Daddy raised me on Frankie.. Mama raised me on Elvis... Pop-pop raised me on old country. raised myself on classic rock..but grew up with my Hair bands//// I love all music

[@aonevarietystore7205]

Sinatra and Basie. Doesn't get any better than that.

[@marisalombardi385]

❤ Frank ❤

[@shannanfirstbrook7721]

I’m so happy you two reacted to this song. Quincy Jones changed the arrangement of the song for Frank Sinatra…. And of course it turned into a musical masterpiece. It was also the song my husband and I danced to at our wedding. It has a special place in my heart. Thank you for keeping great music alive and present. Much love ❤️🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻🫶🏾🫶🏼🫶🏽❤️

[@gypsyroad.8113]

The GODFATHER..LOVE FRANK..SO I. LOVE IT TOO.💣

[@VGKDean]

That backing orchestra was Count Basie and his Big Band. Count Basie was my first concert around 1975 when I was 12.

[@ptrlxc]

Lucky duck.

[@davidvanmarm6282]

I do not know if you two realize, how much your videos brighten my day.

[@susandickerman4939]

One of the songs i had on the list . For the band to play at my wedding. One of my favorite songs of all time.

[@react2reactions246]

My dad had Frank on the radio every Sunday. He grew up right around the corner ❤️😌 He sang lots of songs that weren’t light, but they’re not the ones that get played at weddings. If you want to try one of those, try “One for my Baby (and one more for the road) 🤌

[@pjc6665]

Classic Basie piano lead in if you notice. Very subtle and then explosive. Classic Basie sound. Frank often performed with Basie ... magic

[@bcaffrey98]

His voice: smooth, manly, clear and melodic. Sinatra was one of the biggest big band singers in the 1930s. Ladies of the era went wild for Frank's crooning. If you like instrumental music, look for the 12-13 minute version of "Sing Sing Sing" by Benny Goodman at Carnegie Hall in 1938 on YT. Your feet will move, baby!

[@1953jazzman]

Frank started his career in the 1940's singing out front of big bands! That's why he's so comfortable doing it here years later!

[@michele-kt]

My parents were big fans of Sinatra. I grew up hearing his music along with Dean Martin's too!❤

[@ralphfiligenzi6180]

You should react to Sinatra's classic "New York New York".

[@gerardocls]

You have to react now to the most amazing American female singer: Nina Simone. It’s like Frank in the way of uniqueness….. Nobody have sing like Nina !!!! She was also a great piano player, composer and a strong activist for the Human Rights movement of the 60’s. Her history it worth to be listened as much as her music. Try any of her hits just know her songs are usually short.

[@ronaldbrush4373]

Nina Simone's I put a spell on you. Brilliant!

[@dsinatra8371]

Buzz Aldrin & Neil Armstrong played this song when they went to the actual moon in 69!

[@theNOVEMBERman1116]

Great reaction to this classic my way and that's are two more great frank sinatra songs

[@spikeironwood1472]

Frank, and the other artists listed below performed towards the end of the big band era. The orchestra behind the the vocalist filled out the sound.

[@trumbaron]

Best record ever made -> Frank Sinatra at the Sands. If you like the night club feeling, and grooovy music! It is a live recording, the energy is crazy! Nothing like this studio recording. It's more like rock n roll, but jazz. It is an experience. One great thing about Frank is his timing / pocket. He sings like one of the other instruments. Greetings from Sweden.

[@kenqb5450]

"That's Amore", "Aint That A Kick In The Head", or "Sway" by Dean Martin. (Another member of the Rat Pack)

[@mattschulte2356]

You may not know this..but Sinatra was so revered ..and considered the voice and background music for America .that when that great moment when we landed the first human on the Moon the Astronauts were playing THIS very Song 🎵 in their Spacecraft ! How perfect THAT song .. THOSE lyrics ..and THAT VOICE..for that Momentous historic moment ! You know if there were beings living on the moon ..they would want his album 😉🤩😇

[@debbiemccain5850]

His voice is so pure and clear...that voice makes me so happy!! Great wedding voice!!🎶 Speaking of Elvis...you need to watch Love Me Tender live 1970 Las Vegas...he kisses around 30 women during this song!!💋💋🎶🎵🎶

[@billdemotte7152]

There are still lounges where this musical spirt live on, and that's a wonderful thing. Thanks for a cool reaction

[@juliesolock7191]

Gotta love Frank. He is huge in my life along with so many others in Jazz/Blues. My grandfather was a sax player in a jazz/blues band. He taught me to have an appreciation for all types of music & it reflects in my Spotify playlists. You'll find everything from George Jones to Metallica to Louis Armstrong to Eminem to Luciano Pavarroti to Queen & everything in between.

[@juliobarreiro7345]

I love Sinatra. New York New York

[@zzz987654321]

Back in the day -- my youth.. AM Radio play would only allow 2:minutes to 2:10 songs.. that's why they were all recorded that way. the Beatles "Hey Judy" was he first song to break that barrier

[@flutesong5527]

Frank's timing is the best of anyone, impeccable

[@blastingweevil2968]

this song brings me to tears it reminds me of my grandfather who was my fatherfigure from the age of 3 till he died when i was in my 30's he used to sing all sinatra songs and nat king cole songs people used to love to hear him sing i owe my grandfather so much i wouldnt be the man i am today without him.

[@johnalcorn8079]

He was the best and still is by a mile.Phrasing and diction is always spot on.Its a voice that can’t be copied.And he stands out as “The Voice of the Century”.

[@briangulley6027]

Screams 60's Las Vegas, a different time, indeed a different world.

[@fionapomme]

Makes you think about your grandmother and great-grandmother's in a different way. You KNOW they listened to Frank!

[@BigSleepyOx]

This Frank Sinatra with Count Basie rendition is my favorite version of this song. There's a movie called "Down With Love" that features this version contrasted with the Astrud Gilberto version, which I also like, which is pretty interesting to see such different takes on the song played in the same movie scene.

[@billr3724]

Great reaction. I hope you continue to delve into the “classic” crooner category with singers like Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Mel Torme, Johnny Mathis, Jo Stafford, and of course, “old Blue Eyes” Frank Sinatra.

[@jayarr961]

Asia says, 'I don't know what it is' I do know. It is the effortlessness of his voice. It is like he is not trying, but still sounds amazing.

[@reality1958]

Pure class and style. Swag. One of a kind.

[@CultureWars_]

What is great about his rendition is the fact no one ever heard it like this. The song Fly Me To The Moon was a slow ballad. Listen to Dianah Washington's version.

[@timcorner2821]

Frank Sinatra sang a song early in his career that was a massive hit at the time ( I'll never Smile Again ). The song was written by a woman who had lost her husband early in World War 2. It is a great song that showcases Frank's fabulous voice. You should do a reaction to it, as I have only saw one video by someone doing a reaction.

[@lauriesweeney8952]

Yes...Quincy Jones asked angelina jordan to sing this at his 85th bday celebration. The same arrangement that Frank Sinatra sang, she was 12! It's so worth checking that out.

[@davidspencer8711]

The band that plays for Frank Sinatra in this time period is Count Basie & Orchestra. You can check out one of the best performances of Frank and the Count on the recording: Sinatra at the Sands with Count Basie

[@mtngrl5859]

Great dance music or easy listening to in an convertible with the top down.

[@theemptyactor]

Watching you two vibe to what I feel is the greatest, deliverer of a song ever, Mr. Frank Sinatra, made my work weary heart happy. ;) Thank you very much.

[@b3r3tta95]

love sinatre

[@guitarbob63]

Nobody is ever angry when Sinatra is on the radio.....You can hear every word and understand every syllable

[@jennyboo9604]

And yes I'm singing the intro again 🤣🤣🤣🥰every damn time.

[@lizpeto6797]

He had such a smooth voice. There's no other..

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

The band is none other than the jazz legend Count Basie and his Orchestra. Music doesn't get any better than this. I don't know if "wholesome" is the word I'd use to describe Frank. I mean, he himself used to say he's nothing but a saloon singer. But there's no doubt about this: If there was a Mount Rushmore of male vocalists, his face would be the first one they'd chisel out of the granite. Probably the most significant pop singer of the 20th century.

[@gmunden1]

This is a popular wedding reception first dance song. This is a classic. Quincy Jones arranged this album.

[@timjester8555]

Count Basie's band in its prime, and young trumpet player Quincy Jones arrangement. Ignore Sinatra for a moment and listen to the drum intro, add a flute, a few soft horns, then bring the sax rifts in, then release the horn section! Beautiful song construction. This is a master class in arrangements.

[@SickGirlRocks]

My great uncle introduced me to Sinatra. Gotta love his music.

[@SueProst]

Asia your joy is infectious.

[@charlesbarry971]

The greatest singer of the popular song.

[@artfrank649]

Its inspiring to see young people appreciate REAL MUSIC also listen to "Somewhere in your Heart" its a great Sinatra song

[@Frankincensedjb123]

I grew up a hard rock guy and didn't get into Frank until much later, but the man is Mr. Cool, Mr. Soul, Mr. Smooth.

[@Splitscreen83]

Unique. Band and singer. Just unique 😎

[@chrino21]

Understated is cool. Less is more. Restrained is kooky-groovy, baby!

[@zoomboy57]

I played woodwinds with the house band at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas starting in 1968. I worked with him countless times. He would come in for a 2 week gig so he would do 14 days straight with 2 shows a night. Sometimes the second show on Sunday night was an adventure but always entertaining. Las Vegas in the 60s, 70s and early 80s was all about big name entertainers and live music. Musicians loved working with Sinatra if you didn't piss him off.

[@alexandrapalacios3955]

"Rain In My Heart" by Sinatra is also amazing! Just a beautiful song all around

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

Good for you...great music is great music......Mozart, Willie, Zeppelin, George Strait, Beatles , U2, Sinatra...I think you get the point. :)

[@GS-xt8fu]

Love me some of that big band stuff. ASia You make excellent points on others voices….maybe because your a singer and you understand , breath, holding a note, dropping down and picking up etc. one thing I noticed long ago and you said it, very clear and extremely distinct. Love watching BJ he likes singing as well but he really appreciates the instrumental abilities. I play several instruments…I will hear a certain great instrument portion and BJ will shake his head or his eyes open up and I’m thinking ..yep….I heard that to my man. Love you guys

[@rayhanks8529]

You aren't the only one Asia everybody loved him, I'm 79 he is perhaps the greatest of all time, perhaps.

[@John57945]

Frank's version of 'Send in the Clowns" is epic.

[@davidisaacson5806]

YES!!!!!!!!! IT'S SO GREAT!