Frank Sinatra sings It Was A Very Good Year (live from the 1965 TV special A Man And His Music)

This rare, live performance of one of Frank's most famous songs was divided into segments, with other songs performed in between each verse. So I edited those other songs out in order to present a (fairly) smooth, continuous rendering of the song.

[@JamesSmith-wp4um]

I remember riding in my dad's Chrysler New Yorker in 1965 listening to this song with him on the day my father turned 35. It was a very good year.

[@reddykilowatt]

how ironic. i was 17 when this was performed and now i’m in the autumn of my years.

[@continentalgin]

I was thinking the same thing, but I'm transitioning into my winter years.

[@KOLDBLU3ST33L]

You've lived-thru a few great decades of music. (me too😉)

[@KOLDBLU3ST33L]

@@continentalgin Hopefully by the time "winter" comes you'll be able to gently smile to yourself. Memories and experiences unique to your generation. 🤙

[@continentalgin]

@@KOLDBLU3ST33L Bill Hayley's Rock Around The Clock was a hit record when I was born in 1955. I've witnessed the entire history of rock and roll music!

[@coleparker]

I just turned 70. I have been thinking how much more relevant this song has become for me.

[@carldeshazer7946]

We are listening to perfection!

[@steve1962]

The arrangement on this track is sublime, and matched by the incomparable voice of Sinatra.

[@mikeweir3680]

One of the most introspective songs ever written/and or performed...I remember being Very young when I first heard it, and for some reason I remember being silent while it played on our tube radio in our 61 pontiac...It was a very good year!!

[@goldgeezer2370]

played this at my beloved Dads funeral brings tears to my eyes 40 years after he loved Frank

[@hankward1824]

Looks and sounds great for 50 years old and live with that times technology n all that partying drinking smoking he did n his voice is still so smooth n powerful The chairman of the board Ole blue eyes had no equals

[@continentalgin]

I always loved hearing Frank sing that song, but it makes me sad every time I hear it. Thanks for the memories, Fred!

[@Bojangles5-2]

Very poignant, a fave of mine. Thank you, Fred. This song takes me from my childhood years to my current much older years. And how things have changed. It is sad to me that I have lost 4 siblings, joining mom and dad in heaven. Oh, how I miss them so.

[@FredFlix]

That's a lot of loss, Jeff. Hang in there until you join them.

[@Bojangles5-2]

@@FredFlix Thanks Fred! I appreciate you.

[@markwalker4142]

I was born in 1965 and this to me is utter perfection . What an artist . RIP Mr Sinatra 🙏

[@dondickerson9978]

My mom and dad loved to listen to Frank Sinatra. I love to listen to Sinatra and remember sitting with my mom and dad. They are with God and Frank

[@adamwright4262]

Well done, Fred. The Chairman in full command. There is not a contemporary singer alive that could hold an audience like that.

[@FredFlix]

Very true, Adam.

[@nealbradleigh5069]

Only a few true artists come to center stage with such presence and staying power. Balance his eloquent phrasing (anybody remember the Hoboken Five?), with the best orchestration money could buy and you can see why he reigned for so long. As a young lad, I adopted the song as a life "template", to savor as much of life within the scant time I was allotted, constantly taking mental snapshots, to review in the "Autumn of my years"!

[@user-kt7nl2jx4c]

And he’s sitting with me at the table when I’m in black necklaces. This performance

[@joerectifier]

Not even close…..only 1 Frank - sure there are other excellent singers and artists - but nobody will ever be in The Chairman’s league. Imagine how many nights he would sell out in Madison Garden if he was to come back from the dead….10? 20?

[@cynthiajansen7200]

I like that, I feel like I did that same thing. Love love love this song and I have never seen him perform it, so thank you Fred! ​@@nealbradleigh5069

[@susanjohnson7679]

You just get better and better. I remember when this song came out. It was a very good year.

[@teresajones6292]

fabulous song nobody dose it better pure class Mr frankie sinartra

[@jamesprouty2811]

Rest in peace Mr Sinatra. There will never be another like Francis Albert. ❤

[@neilscarratt3568]

ONE OF THE BEST SONGS OF ALL TIME!!!

[@Wygruce]

Those strings! ❤

[@greymorris9006]

Thank you Fred. I've searched for years for Sinatra performing this great song live!

[@FredFlix]

You're welcome, Grey.

[@douglasbell8990]

How time flies…so quickly,I had a very good year❤

[@hearttoheart4me]

Class A editing Fred. The song always made me think about my life. Now I am in the Autumn of my life and the song is even more powerful. Frank Sinatra was a legend that cannot or ever will be duplicated.

[@FredFlix]

Thanks, heart2heart.

[@newsladytv3461]

Truly is Sinatra's Song. Other Vocalists may cover it but only FRANCIS ALBERT makes it real. Chilling to see him sing it at a "young looking fifty" to the later years of the bulging Tuxedo and White-Gray hair. Got to see him in '91, breathing the same air. A very special night. Poured himself a drink from the bar wheeled on stage and bummed a smoke from a Lady in the front row!

[@FredFlix]

We used to think how old he was looking then. Now it's the opposite.

[@markberryhill2715]

It's like the 68 Elvis concert. We thought he was over the hill but he was still in his prime.

[@indy1936]

Franky - The Legend - one of my favorite song from him....massive resonance in me...!

[@littlemonkeys4903]

Beautiful edit! Thank you🎶 This is one of my favorites of his.

[@FredFlix]

It was fun to edit, LM.

[@bobbylewis926]

I sure did love listening and watching this video... A excellent performance and an excellent job with your editing! THANK YOU SO MUCH 💓

[@janleslie7163]

Every time I hear this song it brings back memories of my daddy he used to sing it to me

[@scottr303]

I remember seeing this when it was aired. Great edit. Thanks

[@FredFlix]

Thank you, Scott.

[@robertromero8692]

Superbly done, Fred. The song has extra poignancy for me, considering my age and the fact that I'm on the verge of retirement.

[@cattyelse2372]

you dont have to retire or worry about your age. nostalgia and melancholy not a good idea.just a song....beautiful but you have to not get too into the memories

[@robbalboni4179]

beautifuly done fred! i always liked this song by him. my favorite of his though is ''summer wind'' thank you for sharing this!

[@FredFlix]

Summer Wind is a great one, Rob.

[@larryshaver3568]

@@FredFlix True Nelson Riddle did a fantastic job of arranging that album

[@user-fb6uc9du6s]

Sheer Talent, unrivaled. THE VOICE, ol' Blue Eyes, Greets, Jaanukka,🎉musicaddict.❤❤

[@emilysantoyo918]

This is a beautiful arrangement of the song!

[@555shortstop]

I am also in the Autumn of my years at 76..Thanks for all the great memories both good and not so good..Sometimes you do not know how great things were back then ..until you compare how things are today..

[@FredFlix]

Well said, 555ss.

[@renee2008fleming]

Perfect! 👏 This song reminds me to be thankful for all the years that I’ve lived.

[@hellodolly9879]

Born in 1960. It was a very good year.

[@Classicrocker6119]

A classic track from Frank. I’ve included it on a few of my playlists.

[@Leen71]

Makes me cry. So beautiful

[@TheJoerutland]

This is so good. I get a bit misty when hearing this song.

[@jamesmonroe7903]

Fred-thank you so much for re-editing this performance as just this one song-one of the most beautiful records ever made!!! Simply The Chairman of The Board at his absolute finest!!!👍👍🌟👏😎❤️🎤🎼🎧🤗🥇🏆SUPERB!!!

[@FredFlix]

You're most welcome, James.

[@jamesmonroe7903]

@@FredFlix Indeed-A classic track!!!

[@KOLDBLU3ST33L]

My favorite FS tune.

[@MtnMike-ok3ss]

PURE GENIUS - MASTERPIECE !

[@FredFlix]

Glad you enjoyed it, Mike.

[@Dr.Pepper001]

This was on the jukebox at the enlisted men's club in 1966 at an Army base in the Virginia mountains where the Marine Corps 2nd Tank Battalion held winter survival training. In the 2 weeks we were there I must have heard this song 500 times.

[@bethdibartolomeo2042]

One of my relatives made a compilation CD for my dad's sister (RIP) and her husband on their 50th anniversary a decade or so ago, and this song was on it. I really like this song, it was one of my favorites on the compilation.

[@kenk7451]

Awesome. Thank you! I always love your videos...

[@sexymama1966]

This is a sad song. I remembered seeing this on a Laugh-In sketch about a guy who was getting ready to go to war.. World war II and two tours of Vietnam, I think.

[@David-yw2lv]

One of Sinatra's best recordings in a long career.

[@annhoover274]

Thankyou love frank and dino awesome guys

[@rolfsinkgraven]

A very nice edited song.

[@blastoff2022]

Love this song...absolutely love it. Thanks for posting.

[@FredFlix]

You're welcome, CJC.

[@SuperFerdie1965]

Such a smart idea to do this Fred. Very nicely edited. A lovely song, perfectly delivered by the boss of bosses.

[@FredFlix]

You are a person of rare taste, Ferdie.

[@betsybasile-n6d]

Fred.............What a great job you did to piece this one together. It was one of my favorites that Frank did. Hope you have a nice holiday weekend.......Thanks again of sharing......Betsy Basile

[@pattyhildreth2977]

thank you💐💐 my very favourite song by Frank Sinatra. beautiful voice; the arrangement is the Best. my Dad had gorgeous Blue eyes, too💖😇💖

[@FredFlix]

You're welcome, Patty.

[@davidbell2753]

My very Sinatra song. I get chills!!!

[@dhlking1]

I love this tune and hearing it on the Sopranos at the beginning of season 3 just did it for me! Love Frank 💯

[@dwaynethemineraljohnson412]

Its the beginning of season 2 the beginning of season 3 was the daily routine through the eyes of the fbi

[@ck-wg2hm]

No words for this

[@betsybasile-n6d]

Fred.....I watch this video you did every night that I watch videos for 3 hours. You did a great job on this one. Thanks a lot for sharing it with us...........Betsy Basile

[@FredFlix]

Thanks a lot, Betsy. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@nadinemons5093]

Mister the Voice for ever🙏🏼💞🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🐾🐾🐾👏👏👏👏👏😘💐🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@moboutmen]

Got something in my eye.....

[@user-rd6jx1vu2v]

❤❤❤Such a Beautiful timeless Classic

[@betsybasile-n6d]

Mr. Flix....I am back tonight. I just love what you accomplished with this song. I will be watching it every night. Thank you for the reply you left for me......Betsy Basile

[@Richardofdanbury]

Great editing, it really flowed well!

[@FredFlix]

Thanks, Richard.

[@walterminer4990]

Greatness!

[@bgm7049]

A master-piece performance, thank you !

[@FredFlix]

You're welcome, bgm.

[@paulmarsland2911]

Thank you for the compilation!

[@Raughwe]

Just love this performance and video. So well done. Thank you!

[@FredFlix]

You're welcome, Raughwe.

[@bobbob4561]

Hats off Fred! Very sensational clip 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@FredFlix]

Much appreciated, Mr B.

[@jurgenrohrbach4499]

Thanks for sharing👍

[@user-du2sk7pc9e]

CLASSY MAN. Thank you. Better times back then.❤

[@FredFlix]

You're welcome, GJ.

[@klaaspereboom993]

Thanks for this fantastic edit !

[@stereofolk1626]

Best compilation ever 🎶🖤

[@johnnycalifornia9790]

Excellent, thanks for this edit. This song resonates with many of us.

[@FredFlix]

My pleasure, JC.

[@bluetsunami4005]

Way to put that video together. Anything life from Frank Sinatra is great!

[@IvanKinsmanSDP]

This is one of my favourite songs by Frank - fantastic lyrics describing how approaches to love change over the years.

[@rextucker3184]

A friend of Franks told a story about Frank and the Rat Pack when they were all doing their act together on the strip. He said it was early morning and he had the windows open in his hotel room when he heard noises outside. He was mostly awake anyway so he opened the door, stood there, and found it was the Rat Pack and they were all walking fast. It was so early in the morning and the guys were moving with such urgency that their buddy had to ask what the heck is going on. He said Joey Bishop turned around and said: "Franks up." Frank was the King.

[@FredFlix]

Wow!

[@rextucker3184]

@@FredFlix I know, bro, Frank wasn't even there and was still being a badass. That brother was one of a kind.

[@merce10554]

Yes, Fred. This was a very good vid. Thanks. 🎵🎶🎵💜🤟

[@FredFlix]

Maybe one day they'll think of my videos as "vintage wine from fine old kegs," Mercedes.

[@merce10554]

@@FredFlix Who knows? Maybe many of us already think so. 🍷💜🤟

[@Roberttuck5611]

Fred that was nicely done. I remember watching that special with my Dad fond memories

[@FredFlix]

Much appreciated, Robert.

[@neilgerace355]

In Australia this song was used in the TV ad for the Toyota Crown in the 70s.

[@lynneforsyth8231]

Brilliant job Fred

[@betsybasile-n6d]

A great job you did on this one. Can't find one any better or him live on stage, just on the cover of one of his albums. Thank you Fred Flix for this one.......Betsy Basile

[@FredFlix]

You're welcome, Betsy.

[@antonellabecci4448]

THANK YOU, perfect!

[@betsybasile-n6d]

Fred........Great job on this song for Frank. Love to watch it.................Your friend........................Betsy

[@FredFlix]

Thank you, Betsy.

[@marksolomon4248]

It is as perfect a song ever recorded

[@SpiritintheSky.]

A marvel. Thank you so much.

[@ramonmcgee2240]

Nicely done. It really does justice to the special and this wonderful song.

[@bluetsunami4005]

That was great the way you put that together. Very classy performance with the orchestra. Frank's voice was immaculate

[@FredFlix]

Glad you liked it, BT.

[@rodneystanger1651]

@@FredFlix That was very well done. Any way to hear it with the other songs? Sounds really interesting.

[@FredFlix]

@@rodneystanger1651 You mean the other songs he sang in between the verses? That wouldn't work in this case.

[@rodneystanger1651]

@@FredFlix Thanks for getting back. Okay then, I just thought it was a medley or something. Frank live is always a treat.

[@walterbyrne5888]

Soooooo cool

[@elifoust7664]

Life's flow..

[@FredSeteCordasII]

Thanks for the work!

[@larryshaver3568]

the color in this special is excellent,i guess this was transferred to tape in the late 60's

[@trishnadeau7723]

So wonderful

[@sapphire13579]

You could teach a few other youtubers how to edit. This was seamless. Very nice.

[@sakaridis]

Goosebumps...

[@johnreay5522]

wow what a song the words ❤

[@betsybasile-n6d]

Such a great song, and Fred you did such a wonderful job in making it into 1 song. Thanks as usual...........I love it......................Betsy J. Basile

[@FredFlix]

Much appreciated, Betsy.

[@doctorgarbonzo2525]

Epic, This Album was Grammy Album of the Year in 1966, 1967 The Beatles won with Sgt Peppers! Talk about a Paradigm shift in the Universe

[@khaterehlunden5136]

Thank you so much

[@betsybasile-n6d]

Fred....What a great job you did on this one to get it in just one song. Thank you very much. I love it...............Betsy Basile

[@FredFlix]

Much appreciated, Betsy!

[@michaelg.golden7327]

Beautifully nostalgic song by the Chairman. He could make songs most meaningful by the his narrative style of singing.

[@dianeiselin7678]

Une pépite qui ne vieillera jamais.

[@timoraymo]

I know he didn’t write this song. But my God. Every time I hear it I want to cry.

[@jerrieunholz2676]

Very nicely done😊

[@asamcbrez4930]

Very well done, thanks Fred Flix.

[@FredFlix]

Thanks and you're welcome, Asa.