Frank Sinatra - If

Recorded in Dallas, 24 October 1987.

[@saintcruzin]

Sinatra makes these songs come alive. He sings as if it all is happening to him. No one, even at this late stage, could interpret a lyric like Frank.

[@DrDommm]

This song is so gorgeous and Frank brings the lyrics alive..he was the greatest singer in our generation No other will come close..

[@Buzzbox3rd]

I was there the night he performed in Dallas

[@applepie1540]

Buzzbox3rd that’s amazing. lucky you!

[@marcogrossi5741]

An Italian on top of the world

[@MarkBlackburnWPG]

As "apple pie" said, Lucky you!

[@tcw_4939]

i love this song

[@robjoyce9531]

Like a fine wine, the voice it rich and smooth. What a delight to hear this version of this song. Brilliant!

[@davecastanon6920]

Incredible breath control on the last note--especially considering that, at the time, the singer was in his 70's, maybe even in his 80's. But it IS Frank Sinatra, after all..

[@lukecarv]

Also, we can't forget to mention he was a genuine chainsmoker. Pretty strong lungs.

[@SuperFerdie1965]

What a lovely song and the ending by Frank is sublime. Well done Maestro.

[@samhills9614]

A few years back I was just checking out the stuff in my parent's attic and I saw this cd that had a bunch of songs sung by Frank Sinatra. Why not? So I played it on my old radio in my room and I didn't like most of it until this one. Ever since I've heard it, I just completely went full on Frank Sinatra and he introduced me to a few other singers through this site. Couldn't imagine what would happen if I hadn't thought of keeping that old cd. I still have it to this day.

[@RepriseFan]

Even with his voice so diminished by age and smoking one thing you could always count on in his concerts was the impeccable orchestration.

[@marcogrossi5741]

But without his voice the orchestra was dead

[@derekmyers3258]

Diminished is not the word. Seasoned.

[@RepriseFan]

@@derekmyers3258 Diminished

[@jadezee6316]

@@RepriseFan show me the man that isnt diminished by time....the point is to enjoy the moment...maybe someday you will understand life...as you diminish ......

[@LW7333LW]

Bread. Sinatra. Two Geniuses....😊❣️

[@operafan64]

I saw Frank live in Oct. 1987, at the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, NY. I remember him singing this and how incredibly moving and riveting it was. About 20,000 of us sat motionless, completely enthralled by what was happening on stage. Many were moved to tears, and the applause was explosive. It is what I remeber most about that concert. Thank you so much for posting this, which apparently took place during the same concert tour, about ten days after I saw him in NY.

[@MarkBlackburnWPG]

What a word picture you paint -- in keeping with the song itself. Thanks for sharing -- albeit "10 years ago."

[@duerodvillapando5762]

THE MOST WONDERFUL SONG HE SINGS ! I LOVE TO LISTEN WHEN I AM RELAXING !

[@Gord4728]

did you cry when you heard this ? I did❤

[@MarkBlackburnWPG]

IF -- I'm hurting physically this night, and short-tempered (more than usual) and not ready to hear a man who was then my age (early 70s) trying to reach high notes on a 1971 pop song by 'Bread. But there he is, on Siriusly Sinatra satellite radio -- my all-time favorite singer. The scroll on my computer screen reads ” Frank Sinatra -- Dallas 87 - IF.” And yes, there are moments on softer passages when The Voice tapers off to a whispery croak; he almost flubs one line of lyric and gracefully improvises - charming his 'live' audience in the process. It shouldn't 'work' as well as it does - captivating us. But it does, doesn't it? Is it at KZbin? Yes. First offering this night, posted ten years ago and nearing 100K views. Concerning the song Wiki says: IF [was] written by American singer-songwriter David Gates in 1971. Originally popularized by his group Bread, the song charted at number four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 when released as a single in 1971 and number six in Canada. The song also spent three weeks at number one on the U.S. Easy Listening chart,[1] and one week at the top of the Canadian AC chart.[2] In the U.S., Bread's version was the shortest song title to become a top ten hit until 1993, when Prince hit No. 7 with "7", only later matched by Britney Spears' No. 1 hit "3" in 2009. "If" has been a perennial favorite at weddings (for example, as a first-dance song) ever since it was released.[3] Thanks for sharing Frank Sinatra IF -- celebrated this night at Sinatra Family - Forum - "Favorite Sinatra song of the moment" sinatrafamily.com/forum/showthread.php/19118-Favorite-Frank-Sinatra-song-of-the-moment?p=1299712#post1299712

[@federicosaguattisagu5230]

Lovely song and voice 👍😘

[@derekmyers3258]

To hell with people who don't appreciate age and experience.

[@stevew5146]

Frank always sang so uniquely, as if he was talking to you, but yet it was a song. The confidence, the charisma, the countenance!

[@karenwilliams8285]

Just seeing this...so brilliant. What a man, singer, had it all.. and so gorgeous too! LOVE this song and photo THANK you xxx

[@rayzagar]

If a picture paints a thousand words, Then why can't I paint you? The words will never show the you I've come to know. If a face could launch a thousand ships, Then where am I to go? There's no one home but you, You're all that's left me too. And when my love for life is running dry, You come and pour yourself on me.

[@daveybeno]

Beautiful

[@cchan94313]

The Best of Bread. Excellent version Frank.

[@derekmyers3258]

Oh my God, Frank. You really touched me here. With the years you've lived, the gravel in your voice, and the soul in your heart that only lovers possess.

[@marcogrossi5741]

Thank you great Italian. We Italians are a great people. We are the first in all history speaks for us. Yes some Italian have not represented us well see the Mafia. But and a small part of cursed people.Come to Italy and you will be amazed by its beautifulness from its cities from Venice to firenze from Milan to Roma. and many others. From its Mediterranean and Alpine villages. From the art of costume to the most beautiful machines in the world. A small people but so great. Rome conquered half the world a noble poptent empire. And so much more to see

[@randalcolucci6833]

Right. We taught a lot to the world

[@maurokerlynogueira2969]

What a lovely lovely voice... - Baine.

[@danielamadeo6877]

QUE BELLEZA .- HERMOSA CANCION, MEJOR INTERPRETE.-

[@mad122780]

I love this version by Old Blue Eyes.

[@pauljcrowley]

It sounds to me like he was struggling with the words and tempo, but it doesn't matter, he could sing the phone book and it would be beautiful

[@juanenriquebasulto2082]

"If" an original song by Bread (a master piece) but Frank sang it like no one else. He gave it its real meaning. Like "Leaving on a jet plane" by John Denver and The mamas and the papas. Sinatra's was the best version

[@JohanLebbing]

Man how i miss those days. This was in 1987, his voice is sò ........................Kaboom.

[@CATWITCHJudie]

+Johan Lebbing KABOOM :))) WOW! TOLL! IRRE! :) (German)

[@JohanLebbing]

CATWITCHJudie Even better.

[@CATWITCHJudie]

DIVINE :) AN OWN UNIVERSUM! ENDLESSLY SMASHING! AWFULLY GREAT :))) I LUV FRANK SINATRA :) !!!! Johan Lebbing

[@alejandroacosta4517]

Magic

[@randalcolucci6833]

Gates and Sinatra....pure gold.

[@danaputera7197]

This song never fails to make me cry.😭

[@SorenKk]

If___(fill in the blank) i will always love You Jesus

[@JESUSSINES]

GRANDISIMO DE TEMA DE DAVID GATES Y BREAD .......PARA HACERLO GRANDE POR LOS SIGLOS...... JULIO , FRANCK......Y OTROS CIENTOS DE VOCES . PRECIOSA CANCION .

[@rayzagar]

If a man could be two places at one time, I'd be with you. Tomorrow and today, beside you all the way. If the world should stop revolving spinning slowly down to die, I'd spend the end with you. And when the world was through, Then one by one the stars would all go out, Then you and I would simply fly away

[@miriamaraujo8997]

Sinatra sempre Sinatra eterno !

[@sbgwll]

Perhaps musically the earlier recordings are better but I prefer 70's Sinatra...after his voice had become deeper from all the Daniel's and Camels. You are right. There will never be another.

[@foerster]

La sua voce matura, era così saggia, e piena delle esperienze di una vita, la sua espressione ai massimi livelli. Insomma, arte.

[@bandgemino]

IF!

[@encegir]

Inigualable

[@kenmusillo8667]

Man was America

[@galevangelista3300]

Quase à capela.

[@hektor_schmidt]

Not in good voice anymore but undeniably still a very beautiful version.

[@celticsfanforlife194]

October 25 is my birthday love this song

[@shaunrebello5129]

So is mine

[@magicrick7425]

No one does it like David Gates & Bread.

[@BobbyLeeHope]

Fuck you. David gates version is useless.

[@Timliu92]

+KZbin Guru As great as Sinatra and this version is, claiming that David Gates' version is 'useless' shows how uneducated you are when it comes to music.

[@ankihansen2489]

Gianluigi Aponte You're a fucking idiot, David Gates' original is unbeatable

[@rickykay9516]

Gianluigi Aponte, NO, FUCK YOU !!!

[@ankihansen2489]

***** You're calling Bread's original monotone? That's fucking nonsense

[@npjp2012]

Frank is forever,kind of like mickey mouse for ever!

[@kennedymartins6125]

Perry Como or Frank Sinatra? Sinatra or Perry?

[@odilondasilvarocha]

o [áudio não é dos melhores...procurar outras postagens no youtube mesmo. Deve ter com o som melhor.

[@haroldbregman2102]

Perfect song for F.S.

[@pacrimco]

Love Sinatra but he fractured some of the lyrics on this one. He's still the greatest.

[@JulieRobus-s9z]

R...

[@guytitanic]

Good, but a bit"Crusty"

[@JohanLebbing]

+Greg Lecuyer Crusty is good.

[@TheCubeTube1101]

@@JohanLebbing I agree. Crusty is good. Loved him on The Simpsons. :)

[@joymesina1964]

Too slow for me

[@Kathom34]

The original was slow? lol

[@kentnyman4455]

My favourite

[@NF1312]

simply wonderful