Frank Sinatra's Web Of Lies

Frank Sinatra took the world by storm with his effortlessly smooth, distinct, and powerful voice, and few have matched his level of stardom since. However, behind the legendary voice and charismatic public image, Sinatra lived one of the most interesting lives of the 20th century-full of fun and games, as well as scandal and heartbreak.
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[@Mrfixitmarty]

A friend and I saw Sinatra in person in 1966. He was performing at the Las Vegas Sands (the old one right on the strip), but we couldn't get near the performance - it was sold out big time. My friend knew the ropes and said "Follow me!" We went around to the rear of the casino, through the kitchen, and right into the room where old blue eyes was singing. We stood at the back of the room for the rest of the show. It was great!

[@heyokaempath5802]

Marty, you were so lucky! You wouldn't be able to do that today. We had it so good and didn't know it.😊

[@Mrfixitmarty]

You are so right! Today, we would probably be in jail for even trying! It surely was different and better times!

[@tedwojtasik8781]

You did it your way 🙂

[@terribeauchamp7266]

Cool.🙂

[@PalmarLlano]

Dean Martin and Bing Crosby were better singers.

[@MarthaWoodworth-f9s]

Most of us were skinny or lumpy little kids who were bullied, had acne, scared of our mothers (or fathers) and had first marriages that either didn’t last or were bumpy, then went on to be very (or somewhat) successful adults. Of course, we weren’t Sinatra, but I don’t see his life as being that different from anyone else’s. And Richard Burton talked about him at a celebratory banquet saying that Frank had “a heart of gold nobody knows about because he doesn’t like to talk about the many great things he’s done for others.”

[@eddielavatori856]

I totally like the last comment that’s exactly the way I felt about it he hasn’t done anything any in any of the other ones haven’t done so what Merry Christmas to 555 beau

[@raycooper3269]

Beyond doubt this guy could sing. When he sang he owned the song. A real Artist. Otherwise , a huge mess , unpleasant . But who cares about that.

[@amethyst1826]

​@@eddielavatori856 Anything any in any....pardon?

[@bradbell3744]

In this video you say he got an Oscar nomination for From Here To Eternity. He won the Oscar. Big difference.

[@msomgxxx3851]

It’s universally acknowledged that the Johnny Fontaine character in The Godfather is based on Frank Sinatra.

[@acw7120]

Acknowledged by whom exactly? "GORT? Michael Rennie? Whom? Universally acknowledged"? Who speaks on behalf of the "Universe"? Just asking for a few billion friends. Universally acknowledged means its been declared by Mr Universe? Johnny Weismueller and Jane? Tarzan? Or who is the current "Mr Universe" who declares this so? Just asking.

[@msomgxxx3851]

@@acw7120 Well the writer, Mario Puzzo for one who is the only one who matters actually.

[@gracegrace2107]

Just one of several billion friends responding here...I've heard the idea that the film character "Johnny Fontaine" was based on Sinatra but I cannot commit to this theory 100% because I think that film characters are derived from multiple sources and some pure invention.@@acw7120

[@itsonlyyoutube-d5m]

​@@msomgxxx3851 lol....slick reply

[@deborahburroughs8905]

@@acw7120lmao

[@robjones2408]

Frank Sinatra was many things throughout his unruly life: good, bad sometimes very ugly indeed. However the one thing where he stood head and shoulders above everybody, was his attitude to race relations. One of the reasons his links to the Mob were exposed, was because he championed race relations at a time when it was very dangerous in the 1940s and 50s. He employed African-American performers such as Nat Cole, Ella, Coleman Hawkins, and Sammy Davis Jnr to perform with him on record and onstage. When Nat was attacked onstage by racist thugs in the Deep South, Frank arranged a plane to fly him and his trio back to safety. He wrote a wonderful article for Jet Magazine in the summer of 1958 entitled "The Way I Feel About Race." It is years ahead of its' time. The Rat Pack played benefits for Martin Luther King Jnr in the early 1960s. When he was murdered, Nancy Sinatra said it was one of the few times, she saw her father cry. He gave Quincy Jones his big break, and loved the music of Miles Davis. Miles was a massive fan of FS. Frank was no angel, none of us are. When it came to racism, he was beyond reproach.

[@jackiepowell7513]

Too bad that's not about salvation.

[@jadezee6316]

name one ugly indeed thing you think Sinatra did

[@bnhamilton]

When he accepted the controversial NAACP Lifetime Award in 1987, he reminded the audience that he had also received a civil rights award in 1946.

[@robjones2408]

@@bnhamilton Frank made a film preaching racial tolerance entitled "The House I Live In" in that same year. He won an award, as you rightly observed. He also attended anti-lynching meetings with Eleanor Roosevelt as well. Few major performers nailed their political colours to the mast as Frank did.

[@dianakidd4219]

Ava Gardner was from North Carolina, had many black friends in Hollywood as well as in the south. Her black maid went to London with her, where she lived until death. Her maid was her best friend.

[@silverstuff182]

All performers need promotion. You can't make it if you sing on a street corner or sing in a closet. It doesn't matter how talented you are. Without promotion nobody knows who you are. That costs money.

[@fayvandunk8347]

In the 60's showbusiness was run by the Mafia, you couldn't avoid them if you wanted to get on.

[@frankgraham1996]

Or an offer that a producer can not refuse.

[@jackbits6397]

After watching this there's no doubt in my mind Johnny Fontane was based completely on Frank, in particular in the book more than the movie.

[@jefflebowski918]

I watched a documentary that said the reason his friendship with JFK ended was because JFK found out Sinatra's association with Sam "Momo" Giancana, you can't be friends with a mobster when your brother(RFK) is prosecuting them.

[@gpwcowboy]

Same mob JFK's father was part of? That he employed to fix elections for his son's candicy?

[@Curlyblonde]

Joe Kennedy personally asked Sam Giancanna to help with getting his son elected as President. Sam delivered, then Bobby Kennedy wanted to bite the hand that helped get his brother elected. Old Joe Kennedy's ties to the Mob went back to when he was doing business with Lucky Luciano during prohibition when the family made most of their fortune.

[@frankgraham1996]

But is was ok for his Dad Joe Kennedy to be friends with them? JFK stepped in his own shit.

[@jademelrose8765]

Yes the whole relationship between Frank Sinatra, Sam Giancana , JFK senior who had mob ties from the prohibition days, JFK , Bobby Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe is all very interesting. Apparently Frank and Sam were in cohorts to help JFK to win the election as the Mob held a lot of sway at the polling stations. When JFK won I guess the mob thought is would only be fair to stop investigating them but instead BK went full steam ahead with the commission. Then in his friendship with JFK and Marilyn. The Calniva lodge.

[@christinamitchell6796]

Which has always been odd to me considering Joe Kennedy their father told the mob if they got JFK the presidency they would back off. Well as we all know they did the exact opposite, mainly RFK but I saw footage where John was sitting in support to his brother the attorney general. I never understood this it's like I know they communicated a lot with their father because it was the father that told John to hire his brother as attorney general so how is it that this just slips through the cracks, especially once it really went public that's the part to this day I do not understand.

[@PatriciaWolf-l1n]

Frank Sinatra didnt just sing beautifully he told a story like none other. To me probably one of the most expressive vocalist of all time

[@Holly-z2i]

I was never a true fan of Frank Sinatra’s music, but I really admired him for his NON racism. Others have easily followed it, but Frank truly believed that people were people under the skin; that color wasn’t a factor. If he liked someone who happened to be black, he only saw the PERSON, color wasn’t a factor. I have to admire him for that.

[@justsayin8893]

no rumor on the MOB, i lived in chicago and was married to a mob family, he for sure was connected and jumped to their every command.

[@tonys4396]

Nice lie,

[@elijahjames8837]

​@@tonys4396prove it!

[@frankgraham1996]

@@tonys4396 He carried out some errands for his Godfather in jersey but he was not a soldier and did not Jump on command. He was grateful for the help he got. But both sides had to maintain distance .. it was better that way. But the Hollywood bosses knew what could happen to them if they tried to banish Frank from the industry.

[@tonys4396]

@@frankgraham1996 The idiot named Justsayin stated that he married into a mob family. He's full of c^^p. Even if he WAS how would he know that Frank jumped at their command? He's just a wanna be. I agree with what you stated. Frank never jumped for anyone, let alone the mob.

[@ROCKIN-AL]

Even his inner circle, including Deano, knew about his connections, they helped his career

[@gregorygermann5975]

Dean had connections too you know.

[@alexkije]

None of us reading this character assassination on YT know if it is truth or lies. People reading this on YT love to hear about mafia connections. They will believe anything negation. Drooling fools .

[@RebeccaKhan-fx7jf]

He took care of his ex-wife-Nancy in his will. He also spent time with his children at Nancy's for years. Nancy didn't turn his children against him.

[@Sacto1654]

In many ways, Sinatra was essentially a talented singer who grew up around many powerful people in the Mafia, given that he knew many Mob members as close neighbors during his childhood in Hoboken, NJ.

[@e-mail881]

Average singer at best!

[@terribeauchamp7266]

Frank could sing well but I don't know how he ever became a heart throb.

[@lucyapodaca5894]

Well, I've read that he was a very considerate lover, and was much admired by the ladies ❤

[@scronx]

According to the Kelley book he'd routinely take a girl home, convince her she was his ultimate woman, and in the morning just about throw her in the trash. Is it any wonder amerika is such a wreck with "heroes" like him?

[@frankgraham1996]

@@scronx No body knew about every Sinatra escapade ... so your claim that he was a seen as a "hero" for going though women in rapid machine gun fashion is pure nonsense.

[@KarmicSalt]

@@scronx well he never went around selling Bibles to pay lawyers to get him out of trouble. Trouble for using campaign donations as hush money to pay off a porn star he was having an affair with.

[@francesca1386]

I was never a big fan of his, but i like a lot of his songs.

[@beecee9681]

Ditto.

[@donnaashbrook8169]

He is the only person who I can’t stand to even look at. When he ‘s on tv or the radio, I turn it off! He looks cold and mean to my eyes, heartless and soulless and anyway, Bing was a far better, classier singer.

[@sherimarshall762]

I saw him at the Orange County amphitheater in the 80’s. He was my grandmothers heartthrob and it was one of the best concerts I ever attended. I loved him. How many men can appeal to 3 generations of women??

[@RebeccaKhan-fx7jf]

Frank was charitable beyond degree.

[@degsbabe]

Only to the ones he knew.

[@RoseRedd-k4b]

I never knew anything about Frank Sinatra's life until I watched this, thanks for making this video.

[@anngilbert4250]

Whatever he was he was a great entertainer.

[@precbsfender]

Frank's lyrical phrasing was second to none, LEGENDARY..

[@sidemann8593]

His breath control was amazing.

[@KarenClarke-x5o]

My husband bought front row tickets to Frank Sinatra concert at Carnegie Hall. Right before it started Frank personally presented me and a few other women with long stem red roses and a smile.

[@Holly-z2i]

Lucky you!

[@hellhound1389]

Even though I'm a late gen-x era growing up during the 80s I preferred Sinatra over pop music. I think I was born in the wrong era because I liked Sinatra, Rodney Dangerfield, Don Rickles, John Wayne, Boris Karloff, Vincent Price, and Johnny Cash. I clearly was from an older generation

[@alwilson3204]

I agree with the last six.

[@ricardocantoral7672]

Millennial here. I mostly go for that era mid 20th century pop figures.

[@Eyes.WideOpen]

Ahhhh Vincent Price! Now that's a name that isn't brought up often enough! I love your list, very impressive!

[@margaretescreet6621]

He’s one of the great singers, along side Dean Martin, Elvis Presley and they were all great heartthrobs

[@e-mail881]

Great joke 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rogersheddy6414]

He sailed right over the fact that frank's mother was infamous "hatpin dolly." Whose tool of choice was a hatpin.

[@Curlyblonde]

Yes, Dolly was a well-known abortionist in the community, despite being a good Catholic. She made more money than her husband did and was able to finance Frank's early career. His father had health problems that at times prevented him from working. Dolly was the driving force in the family, and in Frank's life.

[@whatyousay9816]

JUST so you know, her name is Ava Gardner NOT Eva Gardner.

[@pamelasimone5084]

They cheated on each other for most of the marriage.

[@deliawright8626]

Also not Gardiner

[@landafluit7590]

Ava Gardner was the most beautiful woman, he loved her and history

[@gpwcowboy]

Don't make fun of the stupid machine designed by a boring douchemuffin.

[@sg-yq8pm]

JUST so you know, if you actually listen while taking into account his accent and manner of speach, the narrator clearly says her name CORRECTLY, both Ava and Gardner, stop being mentally lazy and pay attention before trying to put someone in their place.

[@JustSayin916]

I always loved Sinatra's voice but I also knew he was crude, sleazy, and Mafioso. No surprise

[@tonys4396]

Prove it. He had mafioso friends. SO WHAT. So did I all my life, but I or Frank were never CONNECTED with the Mafia. PROVE IT!

[@tatianalyulkin410]

Well, at least Uncle Frank didn't bring us to the brink of WWIII like that certain surrogate bro of mine from Chicago. And I will take my " connections " over " the Versace crowd " any day of the week.

[@Curlyblonde]

​@@tonys4396He gave Sam Giancana a "Friendship Ring" which he wore while he was head of his Mob family. That gesture is very meaningful in their culture and customs, and implies brotherhood.

[@tonys4396]

@@Curlyblonde Excuse me? I am 100% Italian living my whole life in Brooklyn, NY. My whole area was mafiosi. I knew Roy Demeo, and the whole crew at the Gemini Lounge. I LIVED on the same block as Roy Demeo, knew him VERY well. I have NO idea where you got that "friendship ring" myth. It doesn't imply Jack sh^^,. I'm in my 70;s.. In those days, ANYONE involved in show biz KNEW gangsters but were NOT necessarily INVOLVED with mobsters. Frank had friends who were connected SO WHAT? SO DID I!. You couldn't PERFORM in Vegas or NYC at places here like the Copa without knowing MADE MEN. I'm here right now with a bunch of friends at the Sorrento Social Club on 18th Avenue playing poker and I just read them your comment. They're laughing their A^^ES off and now they're all asking each other if they ever gave or received a "FRIENDSHIP" ring from each other. Friends DO give each others gifts. There's no hidden meaning. Stop taking LSD and playing Beatles albums backwards to find hidden meaning LOLOL. You know nothing and will NEVER know anything about Italian culture. Period. . PS Frank and Sam WERE friends. Frank, Sam and JFK were ALL screwing Maralyn. Only ONE was a member of the Mafia. .Friends DO have friends from ALL walks of life. You sound like you're from the Bible Belt and never met an Italian in your life. Don't slander Frank when you have NO facts. .You're just another ^^^^ who stereotypes Italians because you watch too many gangster flicks and who never met an Italian in your life.

[@sharonsekhon9475]

He hit women.

[@frankgraham1996]

And many liked it... made Frank into a REAL MAN!!!!

[@landafluit7590]

Certainly all people have got a different side, but he certainly left an historie, a great entertainer and left the world with love of his friends

[@hondaphan4172]

In the mid-80's Frank was performing one weekend at the Sands Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City and I knew the security guard who was assigned to watch over him and his wife while they stayed at the house the Sands owned in Brigantine. He told me Frank got shit-faced drunk one night after one of his shows and passed out on the dining room floor and that's where he stayed until the morning. My security guard buddy said he kept thinking to himself "if only Frank's fans could see him now" :)

[@wolfmantiptip6218]

I worked at the Sands at that time, He pissed a LOT of people off with his No-Shows , the Sands spent TONS of money on Advertisement and paraphernalia for this guys shows and he usually Never showed .................

[@jadezee6316]

what was your buddie doing? peaking into the window?

[@anthonytripp2251]

I'm from AC. That stay was notorious. He acted like a fool at the blackjack table when he lost a lot of money and got verbally abusive with the Vietnamese woman dealer.

[@alwilson3204]

@@wolfmantiptip6218 He demanded free unlimited chips for his out of control gambling at some of the casinos as well.

[@hondaphan4172]

@@jadezee6316 He wasn't standing outside like a sentry...he was inside the house.

[@Sam_Green____4114]

Draft Dodger was Sinatra !! While Americans were dying in WW2 Sinatra dodged the call up and lived a life of luxury in the USA !!

[@Curlyblonde]

He had to limit his public appearances during that time. People were heckling him for being a draft dodger on the street and at his performances.

[@neil-nx3ei]

I’m in two minds about Sinatra being a draft dodger He’d had a difficult birth which resulted in a burst eardrum. Plus he was assessed psychologically and it was concluded that frank was a bit unhinged . How about one of the biggest dodgers.. John Wayne?? All mouth and no bloody action He spent the war years in Marlene deitrichs bed

[@anneoboyle8447]

Pretty sure his punctured eardrum would render him "4-F"; thus preventing him from military 🎖️🪖 service.

[@Sam_Green____4114]

@@anneoboyle8447 Bulllshit !

[@rowdylang4508]

Be careful when judging others and be careful of who you idolize.❤

[@LouLope]

"I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse." I see many parallels between the Godfather and Frank's story.

[@camoensdecervantes4029]

In fact, Frank Sinatra was a great artist and cultural producer. The record label Reprise, which he founded, released important artists such as Trini Lopez, Tom Lehrer, The Kinks and Nancy Sinatra.

[@silverstuff182]

Old Blue Eyes proves the existence of Scandinavians in Sicily. Basically he was an intelligent, talented man who was undereducated and a little bit naive. Thus he was enamoured of the Cosa Nostra.

[@jadezee6316]

naive?..lol...dude..i know you dont read but someday if you stop coloring read a few books about Sinatra...about show business...about the mobs influence in night clubs etc...because like you most of the commentators do not have a clue about anything

[@dianeiselin7678]

Unique. Merveilleuse Star. Love. ❤

[@theworldtomorrow3960]

We all have skeletons in our closets, the key is to learn from our mistakes and get back on track, Sinatra was no different than any of us, he was human, he also bled red, but he found his talent and didn't allow his shortcomings to ruin his future. Sinatra's voice got even smoother and more astounding as he got older. His voice became much more deeper, clearer, a lot more richer, and so much smoother, and soooooo unique, even his phrasing improved more than any male singer that I've heard so far. In contrast, Shirley Bassey, the female singer who sang ("Goldfinger" soundtrack), Karen Carpenter, Celine Dion among just a few others also have wonderful phrasing and a marvelous voice. Now, getting back to Sinatra, his voice was not only fabulous, but so unique, his phrasing was perfect, just perfect. That by itself is a huge talent. There are a lot of good singers out there with very good voices, but Sinatra had it all...that awesome voice, his phrasing, the swagger, the talent, the presence, the confidence, the charisma, and believability. I recommend, if you haven't heard his older songs, to listen to... "You Go To My Head," and "Why Try To Change Me," among many, many other of his older songs. His voice is fabulous.

[@adventureswithamy7747]

Yes! No one could match his phrasing.

[@mattm2651]

Good comment. He was far from perfect, like the rest of us. But his artistry has enriched the world. One of the greatest pop singers of the 20th century!

[@alwilson3204]

Honestly, there were many more skeletons than are mentioned here, especially those mob related ones, including the mob boss hidden in his hotel, the illegal union work for the Dems and the 'money' trip to Cuba, along with what a mean drunk he was. "We all' simply don't have things hidden in our closets like he did. The key might of been to admit it (he didn't) or try not to harass and sue anyone who did. It is nothing less than an insult to the average person to make any comparison between his shenanigans and our lives. What a light weight doc this was.

[@GarthWatkins-th3jt]

Born in Seattle and still live minutes away from Seattle proper I have a fondness for "The Bluest Skies Are In Seattle." After a proper duration of inclement weather, steady rain and some wind, the air is clear and clean, the stars are crisp against the dark night sky, the "soft" blue sky watches the sun trace it's arc across overhead.....just an hour of driving puts you in rural settings. During those moments, stress and anxiety are suspended and you wish you could remain in that place of peace. Being a "type A" person who tends to worry, is anxious, sometimes angry,,,,,yeah, with skies so blue I don't understand why they call it "the blues" when you're down. Frank Sinatra, one of the rat pack? Is that what it was called? Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. etc. A bygone era that, just like any other, had it's day of glory but over time will be all but forgotten. I'm pushing 60yo, better than 6 feet under pushing up daisies as they say.

[@theworldtomorrow3960]

@user-zw9co9vd9h: I’m sure he was as you said, but his affiliation was not to murder people, but to advance his career. He did have the gift and the talent to reach the top, he just needed some backing, and those whom he was affiliated with had the connections, but he had to face the music (no pun intended) when the time came, and he did marvellously. Unfortunately, it’s not a perfect world 🌍.

[@archeewaters]

what a life, what a career. he was successful despite the allegations. sinatra's songs were the soundtrack of many generations.

[@sallysorrentino4013]

True ...this was a great doc bout him but i was really expecting or at least how i woulda wrapped this up with some "My Way" 😊

[@allan9603]

@@sallysorrentino4013 "The summer wind, came blowing in..."

[@reccerecce1]

Love listening to his greatest hits.

[@keithbenson5148]

OMG seriously hahaha

[@micnorton9487]

Well yeah but,, the guy was an idiot, his stupid rat pack was fulla jerks just like him ESPECIALLY that MORONIC Dean Martian,, who said he only got drunk once,, 1940 to 1975...

[@robertpigott5312]

He was a triple threat. Music, movies and TV. Same with Dino and Sammy. Who does that now? Nobody.

[@Dory8]

@robertpigott5212 Who was Sinatra a triple threat to? In singing, he has little competition; he is nonpareil. But his dancing was hardly a threat to Fred Astaire or to Gene Kelly or to Rudolf Nureyev. Nor was his acting a threat to Marlon Brando or to Montgomery Clift or to Laurence Olivier. You mean he was versatile. So was Debbie Reynolds, Shirley Maclaine and Ann Margret. Few artists are unsurpassable at all three talents. Except maybe Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli.

[@Munch-g7s]

I thought triple threat meant singing acting and dancing? Liza Minelli, her mother Judy Garland and Sammy Davis etc 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Dory8]

@@Munch-g7s It is. What I was doing is questioning it. Most people are not exemplary at all three, though. Would you prefer to be brilliant like Nureyev, a master in ballet (unsurpassed, amazing)? Or would you prefer to have just passing ability in singing (subpar next to Jane Morgan or Barbra Streisand), in acting (not in the range of Marlon Brando or Vanessa Redgrave), but good at dancing (no Nureyev but better than average - a Shirley MacLaine or Cyd Charisse)? Cyd Charisse was a wonderful dancer, though no Margot Fonteyn or Martha Graham, but her acting was not superlative. On the opposite scale, Meryl Streep's singing can hardly be said to be up there with Dusty Springfield's (you wouldn't go to a concert to see Streep sing). Some however make good old all-round entertainers because they have the scintillating personality and charisma to do so (like Audrey Hepburn and Elvis; nobody cared if they could do Shakespeare or execute an arabesque or had the perfect pitch of Julie Andrews). That's all I was saying.

[@ROCKIN-AL]

The mob ties were not just rumours, his connections got him the role in the movie From Here To Eternity after he was refused

[@disillusionedanglophile7680]

The mob owned the casinos where Francis got his gigs that revitalised his career

[@68majortom]

That's another part of The Godfather, when Tom Hagen went to the Hollywood for Johnny's Role in a War Film but some new hot shot kid was getting the Role. 1 nights sleep & a horses head later Johnny has the Gig

[@68majortom]

He also apparently carried $2 million into somewhere for the Mob, if it was Cuba then he's got a point about them using his Life as part of the Storyline

[@tompem]

FAMOUS QUOTE BY FRANK SINATRA AFTER HIS WEDDING DAY Not much chance of this relationship lasting, especially with comments like Sinatra made at his first Las Vegas show after the wedding... ''I finally found a broad I can cheat on.''...... What a piece of s___!

[@Curlyblonde]

Barbara had been married to Harpo Marx and was a former showgirl. She didn't get much out of her divorce from Harpo, he wasn't that well off, but she was aiming for Sinatra, had an affair with Frank while she was still married, hoping to marry Frank to better her financial situation. Before Barbara and Frank were married, he would insult her publicly and even threw her out of his house when he didn't want her around. She handled this by acting calmly as if she hadn't heard anything and acted as if nothing had occurred. She knew his outbursts were of short duration.

[@christophermorgan3261]

He did things his way.

[@weemac4645]

The most beautiful women in America were laid by him,well done Frank.😊.

[@sweetesthawaiianprincess8086]

Allegedly he had an affair with young up and coming fellow casino star, Suzanne Somers RIP. . . reportedly she felt smothered by his controllingness and jealousy causing her return to Me. Hamel.

[@KarmicSalt]

when Buddy Rich had one of his heart attacks...Frank paid his medical bills.

[@Dan-xx5jq]

I wish I could have heard his song, "I did it my way" when I was younger. I had to live my life for my mother. She wanted me to be what she didn't get a chance to be. Had I heard that song, I would have done it my way! Some parents are very toxic but the Bible says to Honor them.

[@nfloz11]

The Bible also doesnt say to do it your way.

[@panatypical]

When I see something about these rat pack guys, it makes me think about when I was Joey Bishop's driver for a few months in the distant past. He would get upset because I didn't gush about the memorabilia in his house. He once gave me a signed photo of himself and told me to give it to my dad. I showed it to him and he waved it away, with good reason. Dad was a combat Marine in World War II who grew up in Hell's Kitchen. He was an auto mechanic who had his own businesses for 42 years. He brought up 4 children, mostly without a wife who passed away prematurely. He should have been the one giving out signed photographs of himself.

[@kerenkares4473]

😂❤❤❤❤

[@gracie3174]

Amen!

[@alexkije]

Joey Bishop had no visible talent.

[@panatypical]

@@alexkije Well, he was glib.

[@ruthienelson3682]

I am trying to honestly remember, what was Joey Bishop's talent? Was he not more of a comedian?

[@Old-Thunder69]

Sinatra got scarred from the doctor that delivered him. Not acne.

[@amethyst1826]

But he could have had acne later in life.

[@dannyc.jewell8788]

This is the clean version

[@LABoyko]

No doubt about it. Ronan looks a lot more like Frank than Woody.

[@valerieg9494]

Thank goodness he doesn't look like Woody!

[@claradiaz3147]

Talk about understatements...

[@amandarayray9340]

The book called Bombshell (about Marilyn Monroe) written by a former detective in the Gangster Squad, is a real eye opener and Frank is quite prominently featured in it. I'll just leave it at that.

[@runningsuperska]

Thanks, I'll check it out.

[@mickymoz1]

ive read it and it makes a lot of sense about horrible people

[@petuniamorrison7334]

Always loved Dean Martin Never liked Sinatra! Dean was so likeable, funny and had a good voice. Hos presence was unforgettable fore andy then group of friends. RIP Dean, God Bless you for bringing us your magical charm. We know you nipped a bit, but who cares. Love ya. ❤❤❤

[@KarmicSalt]

yeah a lot of BS has been written about MM. Why? Because idiots will buy it

[@patriciabandeko3842]

He was a mob fan-boy.

[@gailcrowe727]

He was my late husband’s favourite singer.

[@weemac4645]

What was your late husband's favourite book?

[@donaldperez7981]

Not to be argumentative, but Dean was the king of cool; not Frank. Though Frank was in a league of his own.

[@ruthienelson3682]

I agree. Dean Martin was more charismatic with a certain sex appeal. Frank Sinatra had swagger that was alluring to women.

[@eileenneelie5155]

Funny - my grandson loves Sinatra, but I never cared for him. Never understood the popularity of his music. But I guess I am in the minority.

[@donaldfeger91]

I really wasn't in to his stuff either!

[@lornaparsons9767]

Me neither Dean was the crooner and nice to look at and that smile my rifle pony and me sung with Fabian is one of ,favorite films along with another great star John Wayne Sinatra couldn't act either 😮😢😊

[@alabhaois]

Ditto here 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@joejones9520]

i hate music like that, i always have, to me it sounds like he's making up the song as he goes along and I always wonder how they remember how to perform it the same again.

[@kathrynejones2590]

I COULD NEVER STAND HIS MUSIC, HIS VOICE GRATED ON MY NERVES FOR SOME REASON.I WAS BORN IN 1956 AND GREW UP HEARING HIS SONGS (MY MOM). THERE WAS SOMETHING STRANGE IN HIS VOICE MY EARS HATED...

[@faithabraham1986]

Frank was a great singer and performer no doubt about that

[@carlmartin9984]

Well, Sinatra is a derivative of senestra which means left (handed) that the word sinister comes from. In ancient times lefties were considered evil. Hope that helps.

[@Curlyblonde]

Comes from the Latin word sinistra: left hand. Very good observation, never occurred to me.

[@florabraswell-nm1re]

Sounds a lot like Elvis as far as the girls screaming and carrying on , the other stuff no Elvis was known for his music and his generosity! I know Frank had a nice voice but never thought he was a good looking man , but to each his own!!🕺🏻🇺🇸

[@waterlily6543]

The girls screaming for Elvis was real the Bobby socers for Sinatra was staged

[@ernestwitherington7385]

soxers @@waterlily6543

[@katemaloney4296]

The real reason Frank divorced Ava was because she literally left in the middle of the night to fly out and have an abortion. He considered it an act of betrayal. However, he did keep in touch with her and called her on occasion. He also paid for her funeral.

[@applesnicolle5144]

Fact is Ava Gardner cheated on him with a bullfighter in Spain ! He was devastated by her betrayal

[@Curlyblonde]

Both were very volatile, narcissistic people. Ava was well into her alcoholism and was an ugly drunk who would taunt Frank about his insecurities, which of course made him react violently towards her. They crashed cars, threw each other's belongings out of windows and doors, destroyed hotel rooms, beat each other up and often fought loudly publicly, throwing food and drinks around. They both had bad tempers and poor impulse control which in the end, destroyed their relationship. At the time her career was at its zenith and his was on the downslide, which didn't help their relationship and Frank's ego either.

[@janawall3306]

His secrets as lover were that 1. He never made the first move with a woman and 2. He was extremely passionate.

[@MLeibs]

Mia Farrow’s son is his clone. Paternity case closed!

[@jonvia]

Whatever you think of old Blue Eyes, just remember he did it his way. Him and I share the same birthday which is pretty neat. Also, Johnny Fontane from The Godfather is no doubt a call out from Mario Puzo to Sinatra's real life mafia connections. YOU GOTTA ACT LIKE A MAN!

[@eilenekellogg-ki2br]

I personally do not think he’s handsome or a hart breaker .

[@Theaddora]

😮

[@MARIANSCATLIFFE]

Your completely nuts

[@Richard-g4u1r]

In the female brain, rich and/or famous translates to physically attractive.

[@MARIANSCATLIFFE]

@@Richard-g4u1r not necessarily so my husband who I lost to covid wasn't the most handsome on the planet I adored him and if you really think Frank Sinatra wasn't the Jamie Dornan of his day you better think again

[@Theaddora]

@@Richard-g4u1r you are definitely not female.

[@onesunnyday5699]

I never cared for him & Dean Martin was MUCH better at everything Better singer, actor, looking. Everything.

[@hensonlaura]

Sinatra always gave me the creeps, even though I enjoy his music.

[@debbyvibbert3177]

I do respect how they protected Sammy Davis Jr. As we as many earier black performer's.

[@subversivelysurreal3645]

Woah, I never knew that Frank Sinatra had a tick before, until I just saw it, after Jacqueline Bisset’s face, while he was singing. He must’ve been through a lot more than I will ever really understand, because of my being too young. You go, Frank!

[@allanrichardson3971]

A tick or a tic?

[@merrywalsh2809]

Frank loved Palm Springs. His generous charity there was quiet and personal. He also loved hanging out in a particular restaurant, in a very unassuming way. I have my own second hand story about Frank in a restaurant. He was dining at Mama’s Fish House on Maui. It is a lovely upscale, open air place. It is located in a cove on the North Shore, right on the beach. I was living in the same cove at the time, a stone’s throw from the restaurant and was friends with many of the surfer/servers. A dog came up to the half wall by Frank’s table and the server tried to wave him off. Frank stopped him, then he ordered a rare steak. When it arrived, he threw it out to the dog.

[@mmariemarkel7482]

IMHO we don't even need Maury to settle who is the father of Ronan. The apple didn't fall far frm the tree. In this instance, I believe it was so much like the tree, it didn't have to fall. Ronan is like a carbon copy IMHO and has even more stunning blue eyes. Wonder when someone is brave enough to do a DNA test and settle the question once and for all.

[@dianetyler1802]

The mob owned all the nightclubs. Sinatra once said something like he knew the mob because he sang in clubs

[@Eyes.WideOpen]

He knew them growing up, through both sides of his family

[@tonym994]

I first saw 'the Joker is Wild' the Joe E. Lewis story. when I was a kid, on TV. I always thought those scars were part of the story. gangsters were apparently sent to his place, after he told( Dorsey?) he wanted out, to 'persuade' Frank to stay. in the film, his vocal cords were slashed. under rated film, in which Frank is excellent.

[@bossu2005]

All The Way..... ALLLLLL THEEEEEEE WAYYYYYYYYYY

[@tonym994]

@@bossu2005 yeah, a great movie & a hit song! my favorite line is when he's talking to his own reflection in a window, and in an objection, he says, "y' know you'd make a perfect stranger?"

[@bossu2005]

@@tonym994 or "Don't call me a doctor... Call me a drunk!"

[@bossu2005]

@@tonym994 or "Marriage is a wonderful thing... Without marriage, people would have to fight with strangers"

[@Colorbrush21]

I have always thought Mia Farrow and Frank Sinatra looked alike. They both had long, narrow faces, similar shaped mouth, and very blue eyes. When Frank was young, his face was almost gaunt looking. Mia had that same, gaunt hollow cheeked look. Even though Frank was 100% Italian and Mia was 100% Irish and they weren't related, she could have passed for his paleskinned daughter. So of course Ronan would look like Frank Sinatra.

[@queenlj12jax97]

That's exactly right! Well put!

[@mikeakers3453]

If I'm not mistaken, there is a pretty failsafe way to determine Ronan's parentage.

[@babasheeny3634]

@@mikeakers3453that’s right. Take the test and end the delimma(?) Maybe has already and figures it’s no one’s business.

[@Jane-ic5gy]

Mia Farrow herself implied that Ronan was Frank Sinatra’s child. There is no Woody Allen in Ronan’s face.

[@ammasophia4663]

I agree. Seems pretty obvious. A DNA test would solve all questions, yet it hasn't happened or at least it isn't revealed.@@Jane-ic5gy

[@lauriepearce]

You delivered this fascinating video of Frank beautifully!! Lastly, oh course Ronan is Frank's son!! Frank adored Mia!!! Lastly, we are as proud of Ronan as Mia is as he certainly has worked very hard in his life to get to where he is today!!! Spitting image of Frank that's for sure!!!

[@Jan_Mac]

I just know he was a lovely singer who cared for others. Refuse a black musician, a dinner table, room, etc, and Sinatra just upped his entire musical band, roadies etc and refused to stay/play in that place. Quite sad that a very old Quincy Jones ignored any mention of his help (?!) as we may not have known of Quincy without Sinatra giving him his break, mentioning always how wonderful an arranger and musician he was. Hope he returned the ring to Sinatra's family.

[@whalesong999]

Ronan's voice is what gets to me. I hear the tones of Frank Sinatra in his speech, clearly.

[@jadezee6316]

what other voices do you hear?.......and do you take your medication daily?

[@fayvandunk8347]

Also his mannerisms......

[@Rilester]

Celebrity is a double-edged shining sword

[@johnnunes2993]

That boy looks exactly like Frank.

[@kiki19822]

Just better looking.

[@jmorgan5984]

🤔No, Dean was THE Coolest Cat. At least he wasn't a JERK Like Jerry was.😉

[@angelagoodwin5758]

I agree. Dean had more charisma and talent in his pinky than Sinatra, and he was funny and charming.

[@torilllundborn7899]

He had real charm when he sang his songs. I honest cannot say that I disliked him..but I did not then knew his life or background. Only knew him from Illustrated week.blatts ...movies and TV....as I grew up in Scandinavien

[@bnhamilton]

Having the FBI watch you shouldn't be a bad mark on your record. They would have done that just because of his civil rights activities and his friendship with JFK.

[@SatisfactoryUX]

Video title seriously oversold that one. I’ll never get that time back.

[@lestorhaslam]

What about his loathing for journalist Dorothy Kilgallen?

[@danateagle1258]

I love the talented Sinatra and his strength to endure lost of loved ones.Bravo my love.. See you in the resurrection

[@dennisfarber3708]

Sinatra also had a long running fued with John Lennon. Sinatra mistakenly credited the Beatles tune "Something" to Lennon & McCartney when it was written by George Harrison.

[@force263]

So you believe that John Lennon was angry that Sinatra believed ‘Something’ was a Lennon-McCartney song? I wouldn’t doubt that Sinatra & Lennon didn’t like or didn’t understand each other but I don’t buy this. Maybe if Frank had given George Harrison credit for ‘Help!” it’d seem more logical to me.

[@pipermccool]

And “Something in the way she moves” is a James Taylor lyric borrowed by George.

[@keepitforreally4501]

@@force263 it seems that John Lennon just wanted to be angry. It should’ve been George Harrison that should’ve been angry.

[@booksteer7057]

Frank loved the song, though. I think he said it was the most romantic song of the previous (???) years.

[@acw7120]

@@keepitforreally4501 Not really. Only if you are the angry type. It more registers how little credit George got in the public mind set if even Frank Sinatra thought it was a "Lennon/McCartney" credit. Its a pity.

[@kennylucas628]

I saw Sinatra over 35 times in concert. He is simply the greatest singer who ever lived.

[@ronniebishop2496]

I’ve been around people who knew Frank in Vegas, I know he had some negative experiences and mob ties but his songs were always something that sent me to a place that made me feel like I was really there! I didn’t care about anything else, because it’s none of my business!!

[@TheGuyMullins]

They never mention that Frank had Jan Berry paralyzed.

[@stacydetwiler1475]

What pray tell are. you talking about? Jan Berry was in a car accident Now I'll half to go Google this

[@rozsheehy6146]

It's AVA,not Eva, just so you know.

[@lolorosa6460]

He wasnt allowed at marylin Monroe's funeral

[@SuperBeachbum74]

Sammy Davis jr. Told his wife Altovise “ I’m taking you to see the greatest entertainer ever !” Sammy took her to see …..ELVIS ! Sammy once said , “ on a level of 1-10, I rate Elvis 11 !”

[@dab505279]

Two things: (1) Tom Dreesen is a comedian who worked for Frank Sinatra. In fact, Tom Dreesen was Sinatra's opening act for 13 years. I heard Dreesen address this very topic in an interview. Dreesen said: I knew Frank Sinatra extremely well and I know that he was definitely no saint. However, you have no idea of all the good things he did for people. (2) I have a very good friend whose sister was a nurse at a hospital in Houston. She said a nightclub in Houston was a regular stop for Sinatra when Sinatra was actively touring. And whenever Sinatra came to town he made a point to visit her hospital and financially help patients that couldn't pay their bill. Why did this come up in conversation with my friend? I'm pretty sure I made some negative comment about Sinatra and might even have called Sinatra a bum or something like that. My friend was a very nice guy and only brought up his sister's story to politely let me know that there was another side to Frank Sinatra.

[@queenlj12jax97]

I'm familiar with the good, the bad, and the ugly of Mr. Sinatra, but I've also heard he had a heart of gold, and that if he considered you a friend, you had a true-blue buddy in your corner for life as long as you didn't get on his bad side. When I was a young comic working in LA, I met Tom Dreesen at the Improv on Melrose. He was surprised that I recognized him and was very kind to me. I actually mentioned Mr. Sinatra and told him what a big fan I was. Ironically, Mr. Sinatra died the next day. That's as close as I ever got to Ol' Blue Eyes--one degree of separation.

[@acw7120]

He was very gentlemanly to women and Grace Kelly vouched for him. I am not sure about all the "mob" stories. Just because he was mouthy and Italian does not equate that necessarily but they were probably hard to avoid at that height of Hollywood or near Casinos. Especially if gamblers owe money who knows.@@queenlj12jax97

[@Curlyblonde]

These episodes of generosity usually coincided after he had a violent outburst at someone or something. It was his way of making amends, even if the recipient of his generosity had nothing to do with his latest meltdown. Frank never apologized for his excessive and inappropriate behaviors, he gave generous gifts instead.

[@GunnyDeuce44]

From what I’ve heard, he was a very generous tipper. That can’t be bad.

[@BruceStephan]

Don Rickles almost got whacked by a real Godfather when he opened for Frank Sinatra during their tenure in Vegas . A short lived syndicated talk show in the 90s had a guest on that wrote his life story as the son of a Godfather . The Godfather was the basis of the Mario Puzo books . His son joined the Army during the Vietnam NOT the Korean war just to piss off his father . He didn't agree with his father's life BUT he found out that the Vietnam was was 🐂💩 . When he came back from the war he joined the mafia . He told the story of when the Godfather got the dock workers a new contract after they just settled with the city over negotiations . Then there was the story of the family taking over business in Vegas . The Godfather paid a visit to Vegas to expand the family business . The Godfather had reservations to see Frank Sinatra in concert and showed up during Don Rickles opening set . He showed up with his son and some goons and Rickles crucified him . He really pissed off the Godfather and after Rickles finished his set , the Godfather told his son " I want him dead ." His son told him they couldn't do it because hes Don Rickles . Hes too high profile and he was Frank's best friend .

[@fedup745]

As much as I am not a fan of the man himself, no one can beat him at torch songs.

[@valerieg9494]

I have always loved Frank Sinatra and his music. He was charming and good looking and sexy.

[@lindavernon8051]

I never understood his appeal. I could never see the charisma others did.

[@hieronyous]

I LOVED HIS PERFORMANCE IN THE FILM, "THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE".

[@gaga5347]

They can say whatever they want about this man this man is a national hero this man did more for the Civil Rights struggle in all 46 presidents combined.

[@lynnboyd33]

Excellent job with Sinatra's lifetime story! Bravo and so well done!

[@jadezee6316]

says who?...you...who know nothing about Sinatra

[@alwilson3204]

It was nothing of the kind, barely skimming the surface.

[@NadaSurfinAB]

I totally love the Em bass track. Very cool!

[@goking.3079]

Everyone has a Story that's Life thanks 4 the Voice & the Music 🎶 Love U Bro.

[@Torchriver67]

He was a made man…by the MOB! Ask the Dorsey’s and how to break a Contract they had!

[@Melons-vg8dq]

I love Italians, so brave and talented, but too touchy.

[@acw7120]

Not really touchy but yes brave and talented, they just say it out loud in a heartfelt way rather than "bottle it up" so I wouldn't say "touchy" just because an Italian answers you from the heart. Some people just do not talk like that that's all.

[@regknit]

In an effort to address your comment about Italians being "too touchy", please understand that many Italian-Americans receive many rude comments from others, even from co-workers, during the present time. An ignorant former co-worker found the need to stop my work production mid-day to ask where my parents were born. That was completely irrelevant and had no bearing on my ability to perform my job duties properly. I only regret that I didn't seek legal counsel against her.

[@AshleySpeaks09]

@@regknit if you think that’s discrimination you damn sure couldn’t be black!! You would be surprised the things people say with a straight face