Kennedy Center Awards 1983 - Frank Sinatra

Full segment honoring Frank Sinatra at the 1983 Kennedy Center Awards. Featuring Gene Kelly and Perry Como.

[@carlosdeleon8068]

'Nobody could touch this man'. He was simply the greatest singer of popular music.

[@xbhjbr]

Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, and Frank Sinatra! These people were legends what we need today.

[@alvaropelayo8084]

And the best of them all, Bing Crosby

[@gregoryphillips3969]

l like when the narrator said that, "there's not even a remote chance he'll have a successor." So true Sinatra was a one of a kind talent.

[@acdebiase]

For a brief moment, I was sitting with my mom and dad. Hearing these artists will always refill my soul. And the kids made it very special. Well done

[@treworld6598]

Im the little one sitting beside Mr. Como. Our choir sang with Mr. Como and several other of the greatest voices of all time. I’ll never forget their voices or these performances.

[@sleazyslytherin6836]

I love how excited he looks when Perry Como comes out. RIP to these legends

[@ruthhellkamp926]

I saw him perform LIVE twice...i wear those memories as a badge of honor. He had a stage presence that no other artist possessed in my view....totally just magic. Thank God I had the honor to hear him twice. My all time favorite artist!

[@bimplizkityo]

lucky you!!

[@arthursteven5601]

I was lucky to see ole blue eyes on stage ireland 1989 england 1990 and in my country scotland 1990

[@wally1452]

Oh my! What at treat to come on to this Kennedy Center Honoree. I love Sinatra ever since a young kid, there nobody that sang like him. Soon after Perry Como I discovered and I love all he ever did...they both number one's to me for over 65 years now. Perry & Frank were different in sound and style, but they each amazing to me all my life. Perry has a voice like no other...my sister fell in love with the incredibly very handsome Como, named her son after Perry, then her daughter after Patti Page...Man, those were the best days in great singers as these two, plus a good number more we could list. Thanks for posting this video. It made my night.

[@stephenmccollum1391]

Gene Kelly and Perry Como. Legends honoring a legend

[@annaquinn4810]

I’ve been in love with Frank Sinatra since I was 14. I’m 91 and I still love him. My family knows and every holiday I received tapes, glasses with his picture, you name it, if it has Frank on it ,I’ve got it!! He is, was, definitely one of a kind!!🌺🌈

[@richarddenny5340]

I was fortunate to see Frank perform live on October 8, 1976. A great performance, one I'll never forget.

[@robertlee8042]

Como had the best perfectly produced sound of any of them. Como’s voice hung in the sky.

[@xanthia9536]

Frank and Perry were so different , where their personalities are concerned and the way they performed.I like both of them.But to Perry I can listen all day through singing in his quiet ,unpretentious and understated way.They are both great in their way.

[@ivansilver2252]

Gone but OMG not forgotten.

[@willbillingham8027]

Frank was 1 of a kind, I remember my aunt whenever a song of his came on you had better be quiet or else. He was a true talent

[@dmiller5978]

10/28/18 and I want to go back to these GLORIOUS DAYS!! Nothing will ever be like it was in those days and especially now.

[@karlhungus5554]

The Greatest Generation and the Golden Age of Hollywood. This was when talent mattered.

No effects just VOICES

[@jayd.501]

Vee cut off your chonson...

[@karlhungus5554]

@@jayd.501 haha, nice marmot.

[@sugarsong7]

Didn't matter that much, obvi

[@RobertoMartinez-uh2em]

Artist like him only come around once in a lifetime !! I’m glad I was here 🙏

[@alliecatramirez]

I was lucky enough to hang out with Frank for an hour and a half and we talked trombones

[@bethbartlett5692]

My Mother loved Perry Como. He had a soothing voice, but hed rather be playing Golf! ⛳ Great era, great foljs, great Music and Memories.

[@RoryVanucchi]

Couple of giants from a special Era that's long gone. Saw Sinatra in the '70s and it was a unique experience with the audience.

[@steverector9670]

Perry sang so beautifully

[@jeffneis553]

Perry reminds us of just some of the unselfish things Frank has done that nobody talks about. Paid for friends funerals, paid for their hospital stays and doctor bills, help build and fund all the VA Hospitals and much more without asking to ever be acknowledged or thanked, thats a peoples person. People never hear all the good he does all you hear about are the so called bad things. Frank you are missed !!!!!

[@arthursteven5601]

Wonderful comment

[@TheBadBradBerkwittShow]

I absolutely agree with you…

[@pauladouglas9891]

He was a wonderful friend to Sammy Davis, Jr.

[@PriMoNYC2Florida]

As a young kid growing up in NYC late 1960's I would hear my father play Frank Sinatra songs on the jukebox inside the neighborhood social club where we lived on the weekends ... Bushwick Brooklyn NYC ... I remember asking my Popz for a dollar to play his songs sitting in front of the speaker box while sitting on a milk crate ... the older men enjoying the music as they played cards dominoes etc ... as I got older ... I read where Quincy Jones and Frank worked together on a few of his albums ... what a surprise ... as stated by Quincy himself ... We became lifelong friends ... when Frank passed he bestowed his pinky diamond ring to me ... and have never taken it off since his passing ... [ Work with Frank Sinatra ] Quincy Jones first worked with Frank Sinatra in 1958 when invited by Princess Grace to arrange a benefit concert at the Monaco Sporting Club.[41] Six years later, Sinatra hired him to arrange and conduct Sinatra's second album with Count Basie, It Might as Well Be Swing (1964). Jones conducted and arranged the singer's live album with the Basie Band, Sinatra at the Sands (1966).[42] Jones was also the arranger/conductor when Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, and Johnny Carson performed with the Basie orchestra in June 1965 in St. Louis, Missouri, in a benefit for Dismas House. The fund-raiser was broadcast to movie theaters around the country and eventually released on Vhs.[43] Later that year, Jones was the arranger/conductor when Sinatra and Basie appeared on The Hollywood Palace TV show on October 16, 1965.[44] Nineteen years later, Sinatra and Jones teamed up for 1984's L.A. Is My Lady.[45] Jones said, “ Frank Sinatra took me to a whole new planet. I worked with him until he passed away in '98. He left me his ring. I never take it off. Now, when I go to Sicily, I don't need a passport. I just flash my ring.

[@angelodaron4019]

I love frank sinatra even I'm 20 years old and I love his songs

[@nilanjanabhattacharjee8266]

I'm 18 and crying 😭❤️

[@guitarman6742]

Como sounds so smoooooth.

[@trl8866]

IF ONLY WE COULD SEE SINATRA PERFORM LIVE AGAIN!

[@julieearhart-cracchiolo6035]

amen

[@greer15]

Perry sounded great. Smooth and classy.

[@donsimon34]

The great entertainer of the 20th century.

[@keithcarr2053]

he deserved every positive thing in his life he gave us such wonderful entertainment i couldnt wait for his next song to come out everything he did was gold we will never see the likes of a talent such as him

[@rickyrydell]

Frank lived 15 more years after this. RIP, Frank!

[@trudywolfe2795]

Perry Como was awesome. Just a beautiful voice.

[@1956classylady]

Frank was one of the kind. His music will continue forever.

[@michaelchapman4955]

'Beautiful & Sacred Tribute to the 1 & Only 'Francis Albert Sinatra' ... an eternal Centerpiece of 'The American Songbook' ......

[@davidmorris6443]

You know what if Jimmy Durante came walking out on that stage with those kids behind them and I've been more funnier than ever because young at heart would have been his favorite and that would have been one entertaining moment Jimmy Durante with a bunch of kids didn't you probably look at one kid and say and tell me kid what have you accomplished 😁😁😁😁

[@lionelraoul]

Some men are giants among men, Sinatra is Olympus among giants.

[@marcmalessa4453]

He and Dean Martin

[@marcmalessa4453]

He and Dean Martin

[@ahill9477]

Perry Como had a great voice, and at that age....wow.

[@kenmusillo8667]

Frank and Perry two giants,may they rest well

[@joangilliatt8025]

I outlived him I’ve loved his singing since he 1st started, always loved his singing

[@michaelbehan6222]

Ol Blue Eyes, the Chairman of the Board! I was lucky enough to see him, Liza & Sammy Davis when they visited Aus in the 90’s. Worth the almost $1000 Australian! He was brilliant! His music will live on forever, outlasting the rubbish of today!

[@tootz1950]

I too saw them on that tour in Phoenix Arizona, USA. Dean Martin was supposed to tour with them but got sick, his last illness, and so Frank asked Liza if she would step in. They were great.

[@metr0labs]

Its cool to see a tribute done like this when he was still alive. Changes the perspective a bit.

[@cabellp]

Frank lives on in so many people 🗽

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[@kathrynbellerose3925]

Perry Cuomo was my all time favorite. I loved his Christmas Specials ever year. RIP Perryand Frank.

[@loiswright6838]

Gene. Kelly so great!

[@missatrebor]

Simply the greatest singer ever! His collaboration with Nelson Riddle, Count Basie and Quincy Jones has produced unforgettable music. An evergreen by Gershwin, Cole Porter to name a few became a new standard when sung by Frank Sinatra and there were many of them. Frank Sinatra: always in my heart, always in my head when singing a song myself! Thanks, Frank

[@nancyeckroad-haney7309]

He did LOVE to work with the Basie band especially with Q's arrangements

[@titasantiniE]

Perry is smooth.

[@chittys]

perry como has an amazing voice

[@JeffersonDinedAlone]

Sinatra, the consummate artist. He achieved a personal connection with his audience, whether performing in large venues, intimate clubs, or when hearing him at home by yourself. You never tire of his work because you can never tire of quality. What a remarkable individual. I will enjoy his work for my entire life.

[@richardmagnuson2131]

My wife and I saw him 4 times and each time was magical.

[@margaretmcaulay3240]

Best singer ever ,will never be anyone to beat him in this day and age...what a man xx

[@karlhungus5554]

Over his life, Frank helped raise over one *billion* dollars for various funds and charities.

[@geraldwillcox5502]

...Hello....Thank you all the Folks ,who post....Thank you ...KZbin ....for allowing ....the World to see, Hear...and Enjoy...Old guy in Oregon 8/2018....now 66yrs young....

[@BklynNYbabe1]

I was lucky enuf to perform there that night & hangout with Gene Kelly for an hour & we got to Listen to Sinatra warming up everyday -

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Kim-A-Kazi Valente WOW

[@geliep]

Kim-A-Kazi Valente really?! Wow! What a treat of a lifetime! How was it like hearing his voice live?

[@TheMusicguy68]

FRANK SINATRA! FRANK WAS THE GREATEST SINGER OF THE PAST CENTURY! HIS LYRICAL INTERPRETATION WAS FLAWLESS AND LEGENDARY!

[@bethbartlett5692]

Yep, he knew how to "interpret a lyric", where 1 was, and he had presence.

[@josephpetrizzo3524]

FRANKIE BABY YOU ARE TRULY MISSED EVERYDAY, MAY YOU R.I.P. YOU WERE THE BEST & NO ONE COMES CLOSE TO THE GREAT FRANCIS ALBERT SINATRA. 🎤🎤🎤🎶🎶🎶🎶🎤🎤🎤🎤🎶🎤🎤

[@joey_bonin]

Frank was one of those rare vocalists that could take a song from any era, made popular by male or female, and make it his own, no questions asked. He was a phenomenon.

[@arios6076]

When the president stands up FOR YOU... 😌

[@rhondafortson5205]

FRANK!!! That's all one needs to say....incomparable!

[@dashriprock3468]

Perry Como was 71 here...still sounded great. Too bad all of the greats who had Christmas specials (Sinatra, Como, Crosby, Williams, Martin) are all gone.

[@chittys]

so true my friend,gone but not forgotten

[@dawnkonieczny5222]

I agree, when I think of them, I also think of my Nana,. Her brothers and sisters When they all passed, Our family split up Those were the days Now I would,. I'm only 52. Lol

[@fabiennegrelat7047]

On

[@4orrcountry]

@@dawnkonieczny5222 With your Nana in mind, I hope you'll try to bring the family back together - life's too short.

[@tombasye1016]

Frank Sinatra Is So Great Of One The Best Hollywood Actor's With Many American Fan's.

[@jansdoe6963]

Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald are the king &queen of music.

[@ilpinza1989]

I agree!

[@MegaMithu123]

This what a 24 caret charm is all about from kids to their grandparents.. Once a Sinatra fan always one rather catches early you know!

[@nerktwins7023]

Pure unadulterated CLASS !

[@IgnisConsumens]

“Am I keeping you up?” Perry asks the one kid.😂

[@robertguida8997]

Its amazing that its been 40 years since this ceremony, & 25 years since we lost Frank, but even 100 years from now, there will be 4 artists that will be listened too & talked about long after we're long gone- Elvis, The Beatles, Frank Sinatra & Michael Jackson! Mr Sinatra, as the great Don Rickles, your buddy said, you truly were the Boss!!

[@hairyscotman]

I always thought of Mr. Sinatra as singing a song as the person who wrote it had intended it to be delivered.....his artistry was bringing each and every song to life....the was never anyone better at that....I hope that Ava and Frank were able to work things out....

[@singers1990]

Perry Como- what a wonderful man.

[@user-tr7yg7zo3j]

Heavenly! Frank was the IT guy of our childhood dreams growing up. I was not of bobbysoxer age, but years later was introduced to him by my parents, who were. His songs played in our home throughout the day and night, entertaining us and making life swoonable. It’s possible that I am the happy individual I am thanks to his beautiful, magical voice.

[@rowan1325]

Both great men both missed

[@MishelMAK]

Perry Como❤

[@luishumbertovega3900]

There is a funny photo in which Frank is standing behind a slightly worried Perry Como, who is seated in a barbershop chair, while Sinatra, scissors and comb in hand, pretends to give him a haircut. Como did was a barber by trade before becoming a singing star. Both were great, as also was that Kelly guy who made the intro.

[@luishumbertovega3900]

@@karlhungus5554 Thnks Karl !!! Not exactly the one I remembered but obviously from the same moment. That photo is sensational !!!

[@MrImiller07]

On the occasion of the Sinatra 100 centennial celebration, one is taken by how remarkable Sinatra's success evolved: he was the child of Italian immigrants, who dreamed of creating a new style of singing American popular standards by Gershwin, Rodgers and Hart, Johnny Mercer, Cole Porter, Cy Coleman, Duke Ellington and Jerome Kern. He strove constantly to work with the best composers, arrangers, conductors, and musicians, and to maintain the highest level of musicianship, although he could not read music himself. Sinatra created a body of work in recordings, films, and television that is unparalleled in the entertainment industry.

[@rperkins723]

Never to be equaled. His is the American songbook. Bravo!

[@davidowens5898]

Indeed he did: his recordings for Colombia (1953-1962) are unsurpassed by any artistic metric. The quality of the songwriting, arrangements, instrumentation, conducting, and of course his superb, flawless vocals will never be equaled. It was one of those magnificent phenomenons that just happened in the right time and place with the right singer.

[@thomasleary2814]

@@davidowens5898 I think you mean Capitol Records. Frank recorded for Columbia prior to this- in the 1940's and early 1950's.

[@markwarrington7705]

FRANK WAS CLASS BUT SO WAS PERRY COMO TWO GREAT ENTERTAINERS WHO TO ME WILL BE ALWAYS LOVED NOT JUST FOR WHAT THEY DID IN THE ENTERTAINMENT FEILD BUT OUT OF IT AS WELL BOTH NEVER FORGOTTEN AND NEVER DATED

[@Bruce-1956]

Gene Kelly, Sinatra, true legands.

[@davidbennett6688]

Frank never disregarded Montgomery Clift because he was gay, The USA did and because they believed he was a communist not because he was gay, Frank kept in touch with him until Montgomery died.

[@richardbullis156]

That's good to hear that. Frank never forgot what Montgomery Clift did for him.

[@bethbartlett5692]

✓ true, Frank was fully centered, not at all prejudice nor Judgemental towards others being their True Self. He really was Higher Minded regarding Life and People being what their DNA and Mind maps them to be. He was truly a unique Man and is a Special Soul.

[@bingweber7172]

Love Perry Como

[@loiswright6838]

Perry was great too. Underappreciated.

[@ae5596]

Wow, Thanks for uploading this Gem Clip!

[@davidowens5898]

Best pop singer of the 20th century. Hands down.

[@xxxxyyyy7849]

Frank Sinatra,Gene Kelly,Dean Martin,Fred Astaire,Sammy Devis jr.❤❤❤❤❤das waren Artisten,Profis,talentiert echte Stars,merci EUCH für wunderbare Zeiten, die WUNDERVOLL Artistem,echte Promis.Wir vermissen 😢

[@louiscostello6907]

His music was a part of the lives of millions of people. Some couldn't remember when it wasn't a part of their life. His music was played at parties, weddings, graduations, anniversaries and wherever else a lot of people were celebrating something.

[@depaola63]

I am now 55 and SINATRA is the soundtrack of my parents life 4 sure ! ...many of my gen. too ! " The Summer Wind " ..hip' as it gets !

[@jillgreenwell980]

Perry Como a great man. Love him too

[@alfredomoraleslima4946]

What a magnificent singer Mr Frank Sinatra

[@michaeleli6767]

a jazz singer of the highest order

[@josekiano9562]

Perry Como,Frank Sinatra,Matt Monroe,Sammy Davis,Dean Mrtin,Nat King Cole,Elvis P,Jim Reeves,,,American Treasure....thank to all of you,,,MyIdol......

[@tommyminervino5428]

❤Just calling this umanbeing a legion is just not enough he was n will always be above all other entertainers,l cannot say any more.

[@IgnisConsumens]

Perry Como’s tribute is especially wonderful, given his own legacy in American popular song.

[@jacklynlopez2323]

Awwww....that tribute of Frank Sinatra made me cry..I LOVED IT!!

[@jeffshannon6914]

* did 58 Movies, 2,000 Records, 1.800 Songs & won 1 Oscar, 14 Grammys,etc

[@jeffshannon6914]

OOPS, 13 GRAMMYS

[@veritasetlibertas7889]

@@jeffshannon6914 An Oscar nominations too!

[@federicoperone5346]

He won 2 Oscars, one in the 40's

[@Spiderman7Bob7]

Frank Sinatra has always been my favorite male singer. Judy Garland was my favorite female singer. I guess I always liked stars who had a good and 'not so good' reputation. God bless them both R.I.P.

[@arthurgearheard4701]

Actually, I think that Streisand is the best woman singer! Also, if he had lived, even Sinatra would acknowledge that Elvis Presley would have received the Kennedy Center Honor for Lifetime Achievement eventually!

[@stevenfanale4553]

The greatest who ever lived!!!!!!!!!

[@loiswright6838]

Perry Como was so good and never got the adoration he should have had.

[@janicemcfadden1304]

Lois Wright I was brought up listening to Perry ,now Ime 60 n my beloved dad Francis ,is gone every party Ma Da ,would give us a Como Classic, ! I think of you ! Then later ! Impossible ! Etc ,Sinatra n Crosby were magic but Perry so effortless ,my mam n dads last party Their Diamond ,the first dance ! Some enchanted evening ! By Perry beautiful memory of my parents James xxxx thank u

[@johnbutler2437]

That is so true. I have seen Frank Sinatra on 3 occasions. He was superb. I've always felt Frank Sinatra was a poet in motion, a great interpreter (not necessarily the best) of light verse. Just listen to his version of ole man river: excellent. Perry Como, who I had the pleasure of seeing in Dublin (and shook his hand) was,in my opinion, an infinitely better singer. Soft , warm, a beautifully modulated voice, lovely phrasing, with a lovely interpretation. We won't see their like again.

[@grapepotatos1921]

All he got were a load of Christmas song

[@SilverGram]

Perry Como never had drama, he was a good family man, wonderful father and grandfather. I suspect that is enough. I adored him.

[@birdsfan57]

@@SilverGram ...Yes, he was the epitome of talent and class, without the pretense, scandals or drama that plagued Sinatra and his career. Just a superb voice; his musical legacy speaks for itself.

[@cabellp]

I can't bring myself to take Frank Sinatra Greatest hits out of my cd player (in my car) . I haven't listened to the radio in 1 1/2 years😘

[@celiabennett5681]

This is when there was talent,! Not like now ,!!

[@dar2boy]

i've been looking for this! thanks for the upload!

[@1henryfication]

America at its best, class. This is what I imagined America is. It’s not the same today

[@patrickrpatrickr3732]

One of the great persons gave a lot to people quietly great man great singer

[@jillgreenwell980]

Oh what a awesome man..Frank Sinatra. Loved him. Never again will it be a Frank Sinatra.

[@marisalombardi385]

Frank, no one like you, ever... ❤❤❤ THE VOICE!

[@brycewilson1909]

a beautiful tribute for a very deserving man, thank you Frankie..

[@ronietabada5191]

Thanks for the music Frank.

[@nealhurwitz]

Gene Kelly--- had a night with my friend... great story!!!

[@kerryhead9418]

Don't think I've heard anything Frank Sinatra hasn't done without class and a great singing voice, wish he had lasted forever!!!

[@user-tr7yg7zo3j]

Well, he has lasted forever, thanks to the Internet.

[@alvaropelayo8084]

He achieved the same level than Bing Crosby, which is a lot to say, the two are the legends of popular music. Nobody else is at that high level. God bless them

[@richardkirk5098]

There’s Sinatra and everyone else.

[@nealhurwitz]

always a great show!!!

[@ajarischel8029]

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[@nancynigro4713]

Neal H. Hurwitz b