Frank Sinatra I've got you under my skin *first time listening* REACTION

[@tomrobertson8362]

Glad to see you discover this type of music. You need to check out some of the other greats of this era like Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Louie Prima, Nat King Cole and Sammy Davis Jr. They were all super talented and had great bands behind them.

[@jamespasifull3424]

I agree, especially with your mention of the great Louis Prima! He's hardly mentioned on YT, even though he's such a showman, & such a personality! Bring on Louis!!

[@marguritia]

Dean Martin...smooth as butter! Also listen to Bring Cosby.

[@newyorknight]

Let's not forget Mel Torme'

[@jamespasifull3424]

And never forget the sublime Matt Monro, the man Sinatra himself said, had the best voice on the planet!

[@momdebomb]

Glenn Miller

[@lesliestanton3439]

"Fly Me To The Moon" is beautiful... One of those songs you wanna dance to with your wife after the kids go to bed😉

[@nancykaminski8600]

I love Frank! My uncle played trumpet with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra when Frank was one of the band singers, back in the 1930s. He sings the classic Great American Songbook songs and swing. My personal favorite era was the 1950s, he has so many hits then. You can’t go wrong with any of his stuff. His voice is pure gold, and he was famous for his impeccable phrasing.

[@WMalven]

Two things you will notice about Frank, the first is his diction. You never need a lyrics sheet to understand what he's singing. He pronounces every word clearly and distinctly while still giving the song that distinctive swing and emotion. The second is his breath control, he could maintain a note for 16 bars, which meant he never had to sneak a breath in the middle of singing a phrase. As far as talent goes, he was head and shoulders above the rest of his peers...a very deep rabbit hole.

[@jenuwinedisneyphiles4927]

Frank owed a lot to brilliant arrangers like Gordon Jenkins, Nelson Riddle, Billy May and Quincy Jones, but WHAT A VOICE! Quincy Jones said Frank's ability to feel the way to phrase a song was unparalleled.

[@veritasetlibertas7889]

A key to Sinatra's sound is that he enunciated EVERY syllable!!!

[@davidkeller6156]

Sinatra had so many hits in his day. So many mentioned here in the comments section. “My Way” is a song he was famous for among others. He was also an excellent actor. In his first acting performance in “From here to Eternity” he won an Oscar. He was one of the most influential musical artist of the Twentieth Century.

[@amorellosue]

My favorite Sinatra song, " It WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR" A wonderful coming of age story

[@Razgriz85]

Really shows that music bridges the gap between cultures and brings us together.

[@marcieharreld286]

Dean Martin is another from that era!! Big Band Era!!! Fabulous time!!!!💜🎼🎶🎵😊 These guys all had women in love with them. I remember my mom just stopping whatever she was doing to listen to Frank!!!

[@briggsybabe]

Franks coolest song is Tha'ts Life !

[@kirkdebernardi9169]

The key to understanding Sinatra is that he’s really a storyteller with his music. Listen to his live performance in Vegas at The Sands Hotel with Count Basie.

[@oA7XFREAK]

Frank Sinatra - strangers in the night, my way, blue moon, last dance, fly me to the moon.

[@michellejackson6679]

Frankie was the best crooner ever.. and I will give him even more props.. for being accepting of Blacks in the time.. Sammy Davis Jr was part of the Bratt pack.. Elvis totally accepted black music and artists.. This was all b4 my time .. in my parents time.. i'm happy they raised me on great music.. from way back then.. and thank my Pop-Pop for my country music roots.. Taught myself hip hop.. Every genre is great.

[@bobconklin7159]

Francis Albert Sinatra was a “Crooner”. Bobby socksers (teenage girls) would melt when he sang. Everything Sinatra sang was great.

[@ms.annthrope415]

Yes. He crooned to young girls even in WWII. He dodged the draft claiming he had a punctured ear drum, yet he had perfect pitch. He was not popular with WWII vets for dodging the draft and woukd get booed on stage by the men in the audience. Jimmy Stewart served as a B17 pilot. Glenn Miller died serving as an army bandleader in a plane crash over the English Channel. So Sinatra could have served in a non combat duty, but at least serve and take some risk but he didn't. WWII vets called hi Frank Swoonatra in derision for that. But then John Wayne also got out if thr draft. He was married and had two kids. But the studios needed him to make propaganda movies and thr US Governemtn agreed. frank Capra pulled strings to get him out of the draft as an "essential" civilian. Wayne had to live that and became a super patriot in the 60s--70s to compensate for it.

[@stevengulley8950]

Francis Albert Sinatra; born in Hoboken NJ Dec.12th 1915, passed away on May 14th, 1998. He was active from the late 30s through the mid 90s; I saw him in concert in Dec of '93; the whole audience sang Happy Birthday to him. In the movie, The Godfather, the character of Don Corleone's godson, the crooner who sang at his daughter's wedding and the events surrounding him, was based on Sinatra and his (alleged?) Mafia connections. In 1953e won both The Oscar and Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Maggio in "From Here to Eternity". Too many songs that he sang to list as "ya gotta here this one, man!" "All The Way" from his movie The Joker is Wild, the Theme From New York, New York. It Was A Very Good Year. One that no one seems to ever mention is, I'm A Fool To Want You.... I think it was written for him or he had a hand in writing it as it seems like a torch song about/for his former wife, Ava Gardner. Sorry to go on, but I'm a big fan and this is the first "reaction" to one of his songs that I've seen.

[@wpreece123]

Frank’s the greatest of all time

[@tracydale154]

Another great Sinatra Song? My Way. Also, maybe check out Nat King Cole’s Unforgettable .

[@sharonburcham25]

Tracy Dale rumor is he hated that song my way and was proud Elvis picked it up... he said he hated hated singing it haha

[@Burgman22]

My way.. top 10 songs of all time.

[@mcgee227]

Frank is the coolest cats to ever live.

[@mikenortheyes]

So cool to see a young man appreciate Sinatra.

[@jeannejorgensen1230]

“That’s Life” and “New York, New York” and my favorite “That’s Why The Lady Is A Tramp”.

[@fidge54]

The best ever. The Chairman of the Board

[@creinicke1000]

Lolol.. Sinatra only good song??? There are too many great! Songs to count. He was singer and actor his long life.

[@thewindle]

The man is a legend. He is"The Chairman of the Board."

[@Teresa7087]

There was a reason he was called "Chairman of the Board".

[@detraturpin2112]

This is your first time listening to this genre and you started at the TOP! Frank Sinatra, in my opinion, is the GOAT in his lane. Oh...and he lived a long life and has decades of great hits.

[@bobconklin7159]

Billy May was Frank Sinatra’s musical arranger. They first got together in 1958. That sound you heard was pure Billy May. He arranged one of Frank’s biggest hit album, “Come Fly With Me”. Everything on it is gold.

[@otherw]

This was Nelson Riddle

[@bangmon1000]

Frank Sinatra is a singer that can sing the phone book and make is sound good.

[@Lakeshore14]

To really discover the essence of Sinatra, you have to see a performance video. His stage presence was on a whole different level from everyone else. He loved to record in the same room with the whole orchestra. He respected the musicians and they respected him. For a real treat you should watch his performance of Luck Be A Lady. It’s magical. Thanks for your great reaction. 👏👏

[@mcschwar1]

I can see by the look on your face that you can understand why, when this recording was finished, the orchestra jumped to their feet and gave a standing ovation to Nelson Riddle, the arranger and conductor. Everything about this arrangement and performance captures the deep, deep feeling expressed by the song.

[@garyloewenthal]

This is a great first selection in the Sinatra catalog. Complex tune, but so smooth, stellar band arrangement, and it swings in that inimitable mid-century style.

[@evangelina3541]

I'm way older than you and I never listened to this genre of music. I've heard of Frank Sinatra but Wow! I really loved this and now that I'm older I can appreciate it! Please play more of this great listening music... :)

[@moosey62]

What were you listening to Evangelina?

[@evangelina3541]

@@moosey62 I was anywhere from Steve Miller, Toto, Van Halen, ELO, especially the Bee Gees. I could go on and on .

[@moosey62]

Love to you my friend. Check out some Irish, Scottish, English old shit. You will see we all - and I mean ALL of us - use the same chords.

[@Razgriz85]

I'm glad I have an aunt that brought me and my sisters to a restaurant called The Three Little Bakers that had live jazz covers of this and others. Sucks that it's now a children's medical center now.

[@daveloboda1769]

Sinatra had so many good songs, try "Love's Been Good to Me". Also have a listen to Nat King Cole "When I Fall in Love", possibly the smoothest, clearest voice you will hear,

[@judyodom994]

One of my favorite Frank Sinatra songs is “I won’t dance “

[@trudywolfe2795]

Nat King Cole "Unforgettable" is a great song. Love your reactions James. Perry Como is also a fantastic singer

[@matthewzuckerman6267]

For a diffeent side to Frank Sinatra, check out One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)

[@CPACK1]

The the 40s, he was the heart throb of my Moms class in High School. He was the Elvis of that time period.

[@solitarybee3714]

I'm in my 70's now, and I remember loving to listen to Frank Sinatra when I was a little girl back in the 1950's. I've followed his music career, movie stardom, "private" life, etc. for several decades until his death in 1998 at age 82. He was a man of his time, and one of a kind.

[@michaelmaehle1433]

Nelson Riddle's arrangements are fantastic and add so much depth to the songs!

[@silverhippie3910]

Frank is the 🐐!! Unbelievable voice,effortless, controlled, and just smooth. Massive catalog of incredible songs. The Orchestras that played with him were some of the greatest musicians of all time. ✌✌✌✌✌

[@sheenlv16]

I loved his rendition of “stormy weather” that brings tears to my eyes

[@Ledhead775]

Two more Sinatra songs I love: "My Way" and "Pennies From Heaven"

[@donnaabbato508]

Another GREAT Jersey boy!!!😘

[@tonygumbrell22]

Three greats come together on that one, words and music by Cole Porter, arrangement and accompaniment by Nelson Riddle, and Frank Sinatra!

[@christinamoreno1781]

Fabulous frank!!one of the greatest!!there's more!new York new york!!full orchestra!!enjoy!!!

[@carolepalmer6329]

Frankie is the type that, you cant help but to move the shoulder move and a few finger snaps. " Fly me to the Moon", "My Way" and my favorite "Swingin on a Star".

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Before there was Michael Jackson, before there was the Beatles, before there was Elvis, there was Frank. The girls were screaming just as loud. He had 'em in the palm of his hands. And what a fascinating life. Over the New Year's weekend, I just watched the two-part documentary on his life that's running on Netflix. I highly recommend it. So many Frank Sinatra songs you could watch and react to. Here are a few must-sees: "Fly Me to the Moon," "The Lady Is A Tramp," "Luck Be A Lady," "That's Life," "The Way You Look Tonight," "It Was A Very Good Year," and "My Way" are a good group of songs to start with. And no list of Sinatra songs would be complete without mentioning one they play at every NY Yankees game in NYC: "New York, New York." (You've heard it; you just didn't know it was Frank.). There are probably fifty or a hundred more I could list. Here are just a few others: "The Best Is Yet to Come," "Witchcraft," "All the Way." I could go on...and on.

[@davidtullis2810]

He was the master of musical phrasing

[@Teresa7087]

Frank was probably the best and coolest entertainer of all time, always accompanied by a TOP orchestra. Often it was Count Bassie's orchestra.

[@cheryljohnson733]

My favorite singer...forever

[@scottski51]

This is the Swingin' est Big Band sound!!! A GREAT arrangement from Mr. Billy May!

[@the_oslovian]

Listening to Frank is to pull a warm cozy blanket over you and feel better. When my mother died and I was devastated, I listened to Frank for days. 😊 Listen to his Live at the Sands album, it's one of the best albums ever. Pure brilliance. It also has lots of comments from Frank and the audience and also real like stand up bits. Such and entertainer.

[@kenshumaker5962]

My Way and Thats Life , 2 great songs by Frank

[@scarfhs1]

Great reaction, you might want to check out Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole.

[@Randyrocker1]

I always hear happiness in Sinatra's voice every time he sings.

[@sharonburcham25]

Frank was great! Is great! But there’s a story behind his Vegas days... check it out ... pretty cool story!! ❤️Tennessee. Oh! If you like this check out dean martin!!

[@lrsrosebud]

Oh yeah, definitely check out Dean Martin!💜

[@unclesamjones]

Like being swept along by a warm frothy wave and then those trombones. Written by the great Cole Porter; Nelson Riddle Orchestra. A real masterpiece!

[@juliananelson475]

Sinatra's Fly Me to the Moon is a good one

[@judithcampbell3354]

Old blue eyes! Love me some Sinatra!!! 🔥💜🔥

[@alienlifeform7490]

Great reaction. A wake up call. Well done. 🙏😊⭐

[@susanfox6666]

No auto tune. Total talent.

[@TomGorham]

My favorite Sinatra song and there are many I love.

[@ste.6026]

Sinatra really was something else "That's Life", "Send In The Clowns" , "Love's Been Good To Me" & "Cycles" are among many favorites...

[@joepowell7025]

You are in the land of legends This is where the REAL music lives

[@vicki2485]

Witchcraft is another really great song of his.

[@OldiesAl]

The whole album is fantastic, this is Frank on his 50's comeback try Old Man River from 1946. The band and arranger on this is Nelson Riddle check out Shirley Bassey with Nelson Riddle What Now My Love from 1962

[@traceyraffle6675]

The voice and reason he's pretty much a legend :)

[@adambrickley9088]

I've watched a lot of reactions of different people to types of music they've not listened to but this is one of the stronger reactions to Sinatra, and I haven't seen a reaction channel go down the Sinatra/swing/jazz rabbit hole. Could be fun to see you do more :-)

[@adambrickley9088]

Also if you like that, you might try AfroBeat music from Africa going back to the 1970s (lots of horns). Another channel I follow did a great reaction to that genre with "Water No Get Enemy" by Fela Kuti.

[@karenanderson6973]

I had the chills! I'm so glad that you found the sound that you had wanted to hear for some time. I started finding this music when I watched old black and white movies!! A whole other world but it makes some to want a different time. Real love and romance instead of down and dirty (which is great sometimes!). Like Tim Mcgraw said in his song "know the difference between sleeping with someone and sleeping someone you love. I see that on so many reaction videos, more than I ever imagined. Both the young men and ladies People feel like something is missing even though they may not know what. Watching all these reactions have given me an insight that I would not have known. I want to thank all the reactors and to let you know what a difference you all make!! You are a whole new breed because you are turning everything upside down I love your show, Mr Rome!!

[@marysweeney7370]

I got into older music from black and white movies too. I ended up appreciating Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers from their 1930's movie. For singers...I came to love Bing Crosby.

[@StoneShards]

Frank's the King of Swing! Enjoy!

[@jeannereed3170]

Fly me to the Moon.

[@angelatheriault8855]

Try Frank’s classics, New York, New York or Fly Me To The Moon! He usually performed dressed to the nines in a tuxedo accompanied by a full orchestra. He was a consummate professional.

[@mssusanmarie]

This makes me so happy! Welcome to back in the day, and thank you young man.

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

I'm proud of you! You took my suggestion to do some Frank Sinatra reactions! And I'm not the least bit surprised that you were delighted by what you found. Here's the deal: Before Michael Jackson, before the Beatles, before Elvis, even before rock 'n roll, there was Frank Sinatra. He might just be the one single biggest solo music star in history. He's certainly one of the coolest dudes who ever lived. You have no idea how big of a star he was and how women swooned over him back in the '40s and '50s, and even into the '60s and '70s as he aged like a fine wine and his voice just got better and better with age. Here are a few Frank Sinatra classics that you owe it to yourself to watch and enjoy, whether or not you do them for a reaction video: Luck Be A Lady (find the live version of this) The Best Is Yet to Come Witchcraft It Was A Very Good Year That's Life Something Stupid (a duet he did with his daughter Nancy, a hit the same year she did "Boots") My Way (this one will make the hair on your arms stand up) The Lady Is A Tramp (not as sexist as it sounds; it meant something else back then) Theme from "New York, New York" (you'll instantly recognize this one) Plus, there are so many others they're too numerous to list. Frank was the biggest musical star this country has ever known. Bigger than the Beatles. Bigger than Elvis. And much longer time on top than any of them. He was the singer for the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra during World War II. And later, when his solo career was in full bloom during the years he was with Capitol Records, he hooked up with Nelson Riddle, one of the greatest bandleaders in history, and many of his hits had the Nelson Riddle Orchestra doing the music track behind him. (Check out an instrumental song called "Route 66" by the Nelson Riddle Orchestra. It's the perfect thing to have blasting out of your car speakers while driving down the open road on a highway somewhere.) You, or any of the reactors, could easily do a whole week of nothing but Frank Sinatra songs. I promise, you won't be disappointed. "Cool" just oozed out of Sinatra's pores. He was one cool dude. And while you're in the mood for some of these jazz vocals by classic American artists, check out Frank Sinatra's favorite singer, Tony Bennett, whose hits included "(I Left My Heart) In San Francisco," "I Wanna Be Around," and others. And the incomparable Nat "King" Cole, whose biggest hits include such classics as "L-O-V-E," "Autumn Leaves," "Unforgettable," and "Smile" (yes Michael Jackson recorded it, too....it was written in the early 1900s by Charlie Chaplin). Have Kleenex handy for that one. You are on an amazing journey. I strongly recommend that you download lyrics to the songs you react to so you'll be able to know what they're about rather than trying to guess based on a phrase here and there.

[@urzasbouncer]

My favorite Frank Sinatra song is "That's life".

[@barbarasalley]

Class, pure class. This arrangement is fire! The orchestration is nearly perfect paired with Frank's smooth voice. I'm glad you appreciated it!!

[@helgar791]

It's sad to see that most people of your age don't know this music. Frank used to record sitting in the middle of that huge orchestra, all playng and singing the song at the same time. Sinatra was of the age when the lyric ruled and those that interpreted that lyric were its Kings and Queens. It was an age where each syllable was important, where each syllable was clearly sung, and it was the singers job to make them all personal to you. Where the best singers conveyed the meaning behind the lyric. Where the best singers knew that the audience should be treated with respect. Where each song had a melody, and was not just a beat with someone going through vocal acrobatics in order to keep you interested. Frank was always the coolest guy in the room. Try him singing "Come Fly With Me", "You Make Me Feel So Young", "Witchcraft", may favorite "Summer Wind", "The Best Is Yet To come", "My Way", "It Was A Very Good Year", and about 100 others, give or take. Also try Nat "King" Cole, the master of relaxation, doing "Nature Boy", "Mona Lisa", "Unforgettable", "Stardust", "When I Fall In Love", and of course, "The Christmas Song".

[@denisetinto1828]

Frank, the best of the best in this genre and any genre. His timing is impeccable and it draws you in, doesn't it? When I was around 15 I started listening to my mom's records that included this. It is really nice to see young people discover new music and genre's. Great reaction. Cheers from Canada

[@downhearted40]

Im 60, James, and this is the crooner type stuff Mom played on her hi-fi. Many years later I discovered for myself how cool they were -- the Rat Pack, Dean Martin, Perry Como, Harry Belafonte. Listen to Mama Loves Mambo or Jump in the Line.

[@samantharowan2956]

A beautiful completely effortless voice is Dean Martin! So smooth!

[@LurkinFeet090]

Frank and Nancy Sinatra "Something Stupid" would be a great one; also love that you're so moved by these oldies but goodies, in the current global crisis, I think we all need something to lift us up a little it.😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@dipsydoodle7988]

He was super talented. A totally different type of music, but it's all part of our musical history. It's rich and beautiful because of that. This is a lifetime of memories for people. Also..you should probably check out Tom Jones. 😁

[@MrBallisticbob]

Frank Sinatra was Elvis before Elvis was a thing, not in their musical styles, but the way they drove the women crazy! There is a video on youtube where they perform together in the early 60s right after Elvis got out of the Army. They sing each others songs to each other and the audience, it was kinda a passing the torch kinda thing to me, definitely worth checking out!

[@sionhughes9090]

Definitely love me a bit of Frank.

[@zappafan-eu4wp]

Seems you really liked the band along with Frank. Try some Duke Ellington

[@cheryljohnson733]

He>s the GOAT

[@katename]

Omg I love Frank and you're so great. Try "My Way", "A Very Good Year", and "Luck Be A Lady"!

[@Albinsable]

absolutely great reaction.....keep up the good work....it warms my heart....

[@primategaberocco]

This is Lounge Music sung by Crooners. Frank was head of the Rat Pack, which was Frank, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis JNR, Peter Lawford. They were the Coolest Cats ever born, just natural born legends.

[@pimpnamedboss]

Witchcraft, I’ve got the world on a string, Call me, All of nothing at all, That’s life, Nothing but the best is good enough for me and Mack the knife (live version 1987). These are all gems if you ask me!

[@snakelite61]

Nelson Riddle arraigned this and many of Frank's best numbers. Big band is an extensive and rich genre. We'll never have anything like it again.

[@jessicaasakevich2264]

You really can't go wrong with Frank. Personal favorites for me are Fly Me to the Moon (with Count Basie & Quincy Jones); One For My Baby (and one more for the road; Come Fly With Me; They Can't Take that Away from Me; Witchcraft... could go on and on. A true legend, with good reason.

[@unclesamjones]

Nelson Riddle arrangement. Genius.

[@jzekas21]

Old blue eyes so many hits!! Check out more Sinatra for sure!

[@Clairsach]

add to the other recommendations... Johnny Mathis

[@trucknlifewithladybelle5557]

I’m so glad you reacted to Ole Blue Eyes

[@healersandkillers4357]

DO!.....Tyler Childers....Nose to the Grindstone!.....make a hard man cry!!....Every man should teach this to there sons....and your welcome in advance!!....Much Love from NC.

[@kennethv5250]

frank was also an actor in quite a few movies as well as a singer... this is called 'champagne music', he sang regularly in vegas casinos with dean martin and sammy davis jr.

[@lsbill27]

Those singers were supported by what's called Big Bands. It goes back to, I think, the 20s and continued until about the 60s. Singers from early on (like Sinatra) used the big bands their entire careers.

[@snbwalter357]

If you want a little more immersion into the genre and the era, try watching some classic black and white movies. They are time capsules for the music, clothes and lifestyle of the 40's

[@wwk68tig]

"Summer WInd" is my favorite Sinatra song.