The Death of Frank Sinatra

'The CBS Evening News with Dan Rather" headlines the death of the legendary entertainer Frank Sinatra.
Original Broadcast May 14, 1998 (CBS News)

[@L0r3n2]

Mr. Sinatra's voice when you hear it the 1st time it's like you've heard it a 1000 times he just brings you home.

[@degsbabe]

Long as its not back to Sam Giancana's house.....

[@jansdoe6963]

@@degsbabe Let's not be nasty.

[@degsbabe]

@@jansdoe6963Nasty? OK Jans. Lets leave iit to the dead....

[@daleandrews9356]

Yep. His voice is so smooth you can cut it with a knife, having a quality and charisma that spans generations. It's hard to put into words. It's not readily recognizable, or "signature" like Dean Martin, but reaches out like no other to everybody.

[@aileen694]

@@degsbabe Hey! It's an artist's voice and its beauty that we're discussing, not his particular behaviour.

[@JohnJApanovitch]

Frank Sinatra was, and always will be, one of the greatest singers to have ever lived. He touched so many people, and his voice will always be recognizable in music history. Rest easy, Frank Sinatra. You touched the world...your way.

[@georgesenda1952]

One of my biggest regrets is that when I lived in Vegas I never got to see Mr. Sinatra perform live. I was busy with high school and then I moved away to San Francisco in 1970, one of the biggest mistakes of my life. I loved the old Las Vegas. But we met because my Mother and the late Totie Fields were in the Riviera Coffee Shop and Mr. Sinatra started calling me The Kid and I always called him Mr. Sinatra. He was very kind to me during the time I lived there. I miss him a lot and have dozens of his cds and was glad we got to be friends.

[@cjayloco3240]

Woahh

[@edmundmcgrath213]

ha Ha yeah San Francisco sucks. Went to school there in the 80's and it sucked than. At least we didn't have human waste in all forms on the streets than. Live in Vegas now. Not what it was as in old vegas, but it still beats the hell out of that creepy SF. And at 20 per cent of the housing costs. By the way we're stealing/have stolen one of your football teams for good measure.

[@georgesenda1952]

@@edmundmcgrath213 Not MY team. I am from Pittsburgh originally and post videos on You Tube as George Senda - The Guy From Pittsburgh. ( NOT my impostor ). I am a Steelers fan. = I feel sorry for Raiders fans. They are insanely loyal to the Raiders but the Raiders ownership keeps screwing them over and that's so very wrong. And I lived in San Francisco on and off from 1964-1980 and then for a year in 1990. It was a wonderful place to live but started to go to hell as crack came on the scene and insane liberals took over city hall and the House seats and turned the city into a Socialist hellhole where no one can afford to live, instead of the beloved city it once was.

[@siegridthomas9674]

What a lucky person you are.....to have met the Man...

[@sambradley2975]

20 years later, his star still shines.

[@jackbailey5304]

True legends like Frank live on forever, even in death.

[@wendynichols6946]

So does the Beatles and Elvis

[@paulmorley5527]

Frank Sinatra will never ever be forgotten . He’s the best . No one can beat Sinatra’s voice

[@marshallhosel1247]

Agree 100%

[@garrysnett7688]

@@marshallhosel1247 yes.he.was.a.great.

[@sambradley2975]

Like Elvis & The Beatles, Sinatra is an icon who lives on.

[@DL-gv2es]

the beatles were ass tbh elvis was ehh but yea sinatra was good

[@mayaa5048]

Sam Bradley - elvis and the beatles can't hardly sing, Frank was the chairman...

[@DL-gv2es]

Maya A Yea john lennon was pretty good though

[@andreronda6700]

Maya A: BS

[@charlessquires2919]

Maya A frank Sinatra and dean martin

[@elis6299]

There will only ever be one Frank Sinatra

[@orlandodesousa4049]

Frank Sinatra. . . The Singer to sender to us for a magic universe moment ! . . .

[@paigeleigh2554]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@marcsonnenberg623]

Well, there was Frank Sinatra, Jr. :-)

[@perrierlol557]

5head clap good taste

@@marcsonnenberg623Frank Junior passed away several years ago .

[@allyncooper]

Saw him in concert once, but a hundred times would not have been enough.

[@05251938ful]

I'm 80-years-old and I STILL remember vividly, my mother dragging me by the hand to the Roxy/Paramount theaters in NY to hear Sinatra sing. I think that that's when I fell in love with him!!!!

[@harrysmith846]

Joy D'Alessio you lucky lady joy, god bless you

[@emiljova4473]

Joy D'Alessio you are so lucky😻

[@goldenstandard187]

Joy D'Alessio ❤️

[@scxtterblitz]

How did you type so well whwen your age 80, you liar

[@irenedevilliers1674]

@@scxtterblitz That's not a very nice thing to say. Do you think that 80 year old people are totally inept & senile? I'll have you know that l am also 80 years old, & l still have all my mental faculties. AND l can type you under the table (so to speak). What's more, you had better not call ME a liar!! One more thing... since you're so clever... do you notice how l have written "you're"? That's the correct way of writing "you are" in a contracted fashion. Your grammar leaves a lot to be desired, so be very careful before you criticize someone else and call them a liar.

[@robinjohnson1485]

My dad, Robert, RIP absolutely adored Frank Sinatra. When Frank passed away...it was the only time I saw my Marine Corp dad cry.

[@Busyascanbe]

Robin Johnson we Marines do shed tears...for those we love, I cried when Elvis died and I'm a Marine. Semper Fi for your dad.

[@CaptainArt777]

Frank was a crook that ran money for the mafia and had a huge ego. Your dad should have known this.

[@rickm7839]

CaptainArt777.......So you possess evidence that no one else has seen? Duh.

[@CaptainArt777]

@@rickm7839 Rick, grow up and go back to school and at least finish grade school. You have to go back a few decades when all this about Frank came out. Running money for the mob is a well-known story and thinking he was a tough guy. All this take to much time for me. Look it up yourself.

[@Busyascanbe]

CaptainArt777 hey why do you have to be such an asshole, so a persons dad like frank Sinatra music, that's his right. Take a fucking walk and butt out. You identify with stupid.

[@machia0705]

Life itself is a brief episode. Enjoy it, it can be suddenly gone in an instant.

[@mikesorensen1981]

He is a Jersey original! When Frank was starting out, he would go around all the saloons in Hutson county NJ and sing for change.

[@alwayswondering4051]

My intro to Frank was my mom. Those memories of Sinatra singing Christmas carols in the mornings. She'd play his Christmas music through the holidays. Those memories are so warm, that to this very day, 55 years later - I'll be listening to Frank's Jingle Bells, in the middle of summer.

[@elisavillanueva6944]

Hello. I love his voice and I love all his songs. I couldn't afford to go see him in person I was too poor and then years later he came to the majestic theater and I still couldn't afford to go see him

[@john111257]

Sinatra, Elvis and The Beatles mapped out music, all still revered today

[@john111257]

@Stephan Etienne ok who did

[@JerichoMile4]

Uh...David Bowie one of the greats of rock N roll 🎧🎤

John Robertson Michael Jackson if we’re talking about before Jackson 5

[@HossamHassan-pw3bj]

Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones in that list too

[@elvis616]

The Rolling Stones too.

[@DanielZenMaster]

"The only thing that you owe to public is the good performance" - words that a lot of people in entertainment business should hear just about now. Frank lives on through his music and lives he touched, shame I never got a chance to hear him live.

[@walterlangston9398]

franks music will live forever

[@paigeleigh2554]

Simply incredible! My Dad passed on his love for Frank Sinatra and it will continue for generations. ❤

[@rosefranksinatrmarra2565]

Paige Leigh is a

[@dr.phil-federalinspector6023]

The Man maybe Gone...but his Voice and Fame...lives on forever...RIP..Frank...

[@preciousbabydoll9793]

Frank was also a sensational actor. One of my favorite movies was, Man with the Golden Arm.

[@rossdemarco1206]

Precious Baby Doll he certainly was ! His performance in Manchuria Candidate was also brilliant ! There was a scene on a train he had with Janet Leigh , it was so real !

[@FrancesandTruly]

YES to see that film I crossed my fingers and hoped I could pass for 16 Been a fan of Frank since 1952 Still play his records

[@kevvome]

Frank's last words (apparently, and I believe it) was when his nurse heard him say ''I'm losing it'' in his final moments of trying to stay alive in hospital. Sounds true that Frank would say that to let us all know he tried to the end to stay with us all as long as he could. One of only a handful of entertainers that will remain with us all for a century or two.

[@lucasbeltran6070]

Mr. Sinatra will always be my idol. I wish I could have seen him live. If only I could

[@mamovaka]

His wife said "fight frank" he replied "I'm losing"

[@italishgirl5601]

I had the privilege of seeing Mr. Sinatra at Symphony Hall in Boston in 1986. When he sang Summer Winds I had to close my eyes because the moment was so incredible.... so magical! There will never be anyone that even comes close to Frank Sinatra.....❤️

[@linatortorella5424]

I was there, too! As well as 20X at Desert Inn at 'ringside' table in Vegas & half-a-dozen other X in Boston, in Atlantic City, & somewhere in the mid-west. It still wasn't enough & he was always a gentleman & took pictures w/me in Vegas. I feel so fortunate...

[@italishgirl5601]

@@linatortorella5424 That is incredible! What memories you must have…. Buon Natale

[@thunderridge4830]

When I was 25 back in 86 or 87 i saw Frank at the Tacoma Dome. It was pretty cool.

[@cjrrun]

The Man With the Golden Arm was his best acting performance.

[@sandrasanders706]

Yes..he was brilliant!

[@rubencastaneda1076]

a lot of people don't know the fact that frank loved boxers and helped many …including joe louis and many others … god bless his soul

[@josephparis787]

He went from Idol , To client, To treasured friend.RIP

[@rolandvanderhilst7033]

The best singer ever lived. “My way” says it all; he had a life that was full.....

[@richardhillier1593]

Doesn't even come close to elvis Presley

[@estevennurkin5183]

Is Richard for real? Didn't he have a bunch of little kid's for fans.loserElvis

[@estevennurkin5183]

Oh yes, and a bunch of ugly old, or young bag's!

[@bsm9035]

Love and will always love Mr. Sinatra. A voice like no other. I have loved this man since I was 6 years old. Now I’m 39 and still love that remarkable voice and miss that, class,style that was MR.S.

[@radhasen.animalwelfare.5644]

Unforgettable Sinatra... Left a legacy of music... Strangers in the night, girl from ipenema...

[@buckjohnson1119]

Radha Sen ‘Loves,been good to me,’ one of my very best favorites, of his.

[@nicoman3914]

Chairman of the board, still playing his music 2019.

[@MJLeger-yj1ww]

Absolutely, and I'd wager that Sinatra is one of the few who will still be listened to for the next 50 years, as he gets new fans all the time! Maybe even into next century, if this planet is still around!

[@merlotxx]

Me too.

[@clydeb7713]

He defined a generation. Very nice style and great tone in his voice. He had pizzazz.

[@TheJaybird53]

Frank Changed History and Opened Up Many Doors that were Closed In Las Vegas . One was for Sammy Davis Jr.

[@nadyarossi5102]

But Sammy was specifically UNINVITED to JFK's Inaugural. Sinatra & JFK bent over for Southern Democrats, called Dixiecrats.

[@MJLeger-yj1ww]

Yes, Sinatra paved the way for Sammy, even INSISTED that if Sammy couldn't perform, he wouldn't either. JFK's inaugural omitted many, for many reasons, none of which matter anymore. But JKF made sure all the women he wanted were there, he was the worst womanizing, unfaithful husband in Presidential history!

[@acerothstein4755]

I wish that door was still closed.

[@awopbopaloobopawopbamboom5041]

I agree somewhat about those doors, but in fairness, you havto give credit where it's due: Sammy Davis Jnr's still unrivaled talent, plus his beautiful, generous, shining glorious nice guy personality was a major factor!!! Though I do acknowledge the fact that Frank said something along the lines of "No Sammy, then No Frank, or the rest of us either, and he WON'T be using any back doors either. Fair play to them all: Frank, Sammy, Dean, Joey and, last but not least, poor, unfortunate Peter [the way in which he was used, abused, chewed up and spat out ALL HIS LIFE: firstly by his mother; then the Kennedy's -although im usually had a fan of theirs, especially RFK & JFK- apart from that; then Frank had him virtually blacklisted, because of a promise broken by JFK, & Frank "shot the messanger"; then by his ex nieces and nephews after Pat K was done with him; he died as he lived(albeit for the brief respite of those few glorious years of the ratpack) Alone, flat broke and abandoned by those who should've loved him... Very sad indeed]... They all had a LOT of talent; the kind of innocent hilarity seldom seen today, apart from the likes of Robin Williams RIP RIP TO THEM ALL. HEAVEN MUST BE SOME CRAIC!!!

[@cashmeremonroe7715]

@@acerothstein4755 That's why you are what and where you are.

[@rogefedwon]

Legend, icon, champion, hero. Frank Sinatra, one of a kind. I still listen to this man's music daily, he will never die.

[@kingtriplebbb5347]

Frank was the Greatest. What a Voice, WOW zzzzer , 🎙️🎼🎶, I can't tell you how many times I'm singing in the shower🚿 this guy songs, Plus he was a great Actor in the movies also. thanks for sharing 👍🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@marioaraujo7544]

My Dad RIP, the big bad Marine, cried when Frank Sinatra died.

[@ejmattdelacruz1358]

Your dad was not the only that did.

[@lyubovrovein3708]

One of the greatest singers of all times! Such a magic voice!

[@c-reacts6859]

FRANK SINATRA 👒 WAS #1 AND ALWAYS WILL BE #1 I ❤️ HIS SONGS 🎵 🎶 HE WAS THE VOICE HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN RIP OL BLUE💙 EYES!✝️🥃

[@carolmusial9906]

My mothers favorite singer.💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@zijack0671]

My favorite singer.

[@jackrenglish]

MY MENTOR, FRANK, WAS GREAT IN "SUDDENLY"....JACK ENGLISH.12/2018

[@Night129]

The day the world came to a stop.

[@wlhardy]

I grew up listening to Old Blue Eyes’ music, my mother thought he was the greatest singer of the 20th century and played his music all the time. He certainly had his ups and downs, personally and professionally, but Frank will never be surpassed as a singer. My mother died a few months ago and I like to think she’s finally seeing her idol in person.

[@iracohen3864]

He was cool without really trying and his timing and choice of songs, don't think even up til now that we've had one even close. The body of work blurs any of the flaws,

[@davidtaylor9219]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 👍👍👍

[@johnheinrich1718]

Saw Frank at Jones Hall in Houston, Sammy at Bally’s in Vegas, but never got to see Dino, which I still regret.. the 3 kings of Las Vegas....

[@deekrivers1]

I saw FS at MSG, one of his last performances, and Edie Gormet was with him. Apparently at this point in his life he needed another on stage with him, as she practically led him around the stage by hand. Despite four teleprompters above the square stage, that he could see whichever way he turned, he missed lyrics, and came in at the wrong time after band riffs. It was great seeing him for the 4th time, yet it was sad seeing him like this. The people close to him should have somehow prevented those appearances from happening, yet I guess you never tell FS what to do.

[@usermikes]

Hate to say it..But when you have a wife, and kids..And leave them for another woman..Your a lowlife for doing that...

[@chuckalbright3730]

Remember "From Here to Eternity"

[@anthonycatuto6965]

How my father mother and me loved him! I was fortunate enough to get his autograph before he died ! Sinatra was like family to us and always will be!

[@vivianwill9341]

3:33 His singing, and his expressions are at the highest peak. Love it!

[@corat248]

What song is it? The tune sounds great

[@tonystank7440]

@@corat248 ive got you under my skin

[@MJLeger-yj1ww]

Why do the truly great musicians have to go off and leave us? We have lost so many remarkable artists in the last 20+ years, truly a tragedy, but thank goodness they left us with their recordings and live performances, taped, so that we can never forget them. Out of all of them, there are a very few who are still very popular with their records, and taped performances, so they will never really leave us, we're thankful for that.

[@Megalocade]

Love sinatra, he shaped my life for the better love his music, films and especially his dress style, to this day I copy is style, sharp and well dressed.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

Rest In Peace Old Blue Eyes (1915-1998)

[@josephbruglio8263]

Best guy in the world, discovered him when I was 16 yrs old, still like him aftre hes gone, all the greats are leaving us, including the movie stars.

[@marymcreynolds8355]

My 25 year old grandson loves Sinatra songs in 2019 and sings many of them with true panache.

[@PriscillaDeaScottpds]

Frank put the "Cool" in singing a ballad! What a man, what a voice. He set the standard for singing standards!

[@ginarablau8494]

What a voice, yes. What a man? He raped women.

[@joanl5600]

Gina Rablau you don’t know shit.

[@sambradley2975]

In 200 years, his music will still be playing & people will still be humming his tunes.

[@Cynster777]

WOW what a voice! I loved Frank. He was an original.

[@msMuffet.]

Frank Sinatra was not of my time, but his Christmas album has been a part of the holidays for as long as I can remember. He may be gone, but his music will never die🖤

[@sandybradshaw1879]

I learned a lot listening to him! One of the best In enunciation! He had his own style too!

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Sandy. How are you doing?

[@rchman100]

There will never be another one like him. I listen to some Frankie many times a week riding in the car. I have TONS of his music.

[@iramflaa]

Ønsker prin Arvid

[@kevinsmith2643]

It was a very dark day when Mr. Sinatra passed, all I could think about was why I NEVER saw him live. RIP Chairman Of THE BOARD You are sincerely missed

[@Slipmahoney21]

He did whatever and whoever he wanted... that’s gotta weigh heavy on your conscience when you are in your last years.

[@joelewing4498]

+Satch Mahoney: Funny you mention that....I just watched this, and that's exactly my thought. But you know, you never know IF or what kind of intimate relationship any person has with The Lord. As you know Satch, only God knows our true hearts. One of the ways I gauge people...to a certain degree....is how they take to animals. You can see the tenderness when Frank holds those pups.

[@wasawasa9776]

Although a lot of singers covered his songs, there is definitely nothing better than his voice. That's why people all over the world continue listening to his songs.

[@vanessalaurence1597]

One of the greatest entertainers in the world. Sinatra was so smooth & 😎 cool, I miss him. He could sing & act!!!

[@jamesgraham3116]

My grandfather loved Frank Sinatra.My grandmother played My Way at his funeral.And he definitely did his way.RIP Curtis Cunningham.

[@JamesBond-pb2qy]

Some say Jr. Was better than Sr. In his older age. Saw Jr.in concert Just before he passed. Awesome show. My late father was a Drummer I. The 40s. He loved it. And Jr. Reconise my Dad. Wow! . My Dad was a "Sit in" drummer for many bands

[@gustavohernandez2285]

Frank Sinatra, leader of the Rat Pack. I love you brotha

[@thesoultwins72]

+Gustavo Hernandez......the 'Rat Pack' was originally started by Humphrey Bogart and his wife, Lauren Bacall.

[@scottknode898]

TheSoulTwins yes that’s true but Frank Sinatra took it over essentially after Humphrey Bogart passed away in 1957. Sinatra added Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop to his group of drinking buddies

[@dennismueller784]

His voice was just amazing, there will never be another one like old Frankie with the piercing blue eyes. Aida

[@wildbill5670]

My Dad (1929-2014) and my Mom (1931-2007) loved this guy. Just listening to him reminds me of them and when I was a kid. I sure miss them both so much. No matter how old you are when you lose a parent there will be a little child buried deep inside that lost your mom/dad.

[@malcolmcook7007]

The Great Don lives forever! He is immortal!

[@bigsai4472]

He will never be forgotten, he will never be abandoned, he will never be left behind, but he will be remembered for all of his songs filled with real passion and honesty. He is and will always be a true artist. One of a kind. A man of his own music, of his own talents, and of his own heart. Frank, we will never forget you and what you did. You truly did it, your way. A way that can never be performed by anybody, but yourself. An artist that no one can best. You truly are The Voice. Have a good day everyone, and I hope that you are all doing well.

[@samjones4451]

Todays young people have already moved on. Like Bing Crosby and Rudy Vallee

[@nstix2009xitsn]

I never knew Frank Sinatra. Sure, he was the greatest singer in the history of recorded music, and for about 15 years, he was a great dramatic actor, too, but the deaths of famous people don't move me, unless they're presidents. Besides which, he suffered so much in his final years, I figured it would be a blessing for him to go. And then the news came. He was gone, at 82. I was in a funk for days.

[@LandNfan]

One of my favorite albums is titled “Francis A. and Edward K.” that he recorded in 1968 with Duke Ellington. The collaboration was sheer magic. Although I never met Sinatra, I did have the pleasure of meeting Ellington after a performance in Nashville, just a year before he passed away. He was a remarkable gentleman.

[@TheStockwell]

Every account of I've read says the recording session was a near disaster. Ellington's band, most of whom didn't read music, came in unprepared and not knowing Billy May's arrangements. That lead to a decision to drop most of the new songs and to play most of the songs at slow tempos. What stopped it from being a disaster was the "sheer magic" of having Sinatra, Duke Ellington, and Billy May in the room to set things straight. I think the album is uneven, but that'll happen when you've gotten used to Sinatra's work with his favourite group, Count Basie and his Orchestra. My personal feeling is that Sinatra felt an album with Ellington would be just as good.

[@김은표-i5f]

He's humanist!

[@devinsingletary4598]

sinatra was truly casanova

[@waltervaught8896]

Another iconic one the great Sinatra a true crooner.

[@Stevie-hn7mp]

I did it my way rip Blue Eyes . Bought my mom frank Sinatra and Barbie dolls .

[@curaeus007]

Simply the best-ever!

[@iriscastiel2049]

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[@patriciagohl7704]

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[@1sirgrandmastermrkingrober216]

Dear Class, although it's great to see Mr. Frank Sinatra and company performing and just in general in all these great footages, always, because they're always in such good form for one thing, I and we feel that this particular video series here is unfortunately another case somewhat of the 4401-N scandal's Modus Operandi of what we term "counter media". Class, since Sir Mr. Frank Sinatra Sir is SO famous and SO successful and SO totally involved in/re School business, matters, Project(s) and our Eternal Universal Defense always, regardless of all always, and "extensively" so, and quite extensively and totally hilariously famous for it, some folks have obviously decided to try to misrepresent the truth here, pinning this sequence of footage and media together in a way and manner..that takes it totally out of context, trying to portray rich man Mr. Frank Sinatra Sir as infidelitous "whatsoever", which is always a bunch of unmitigated balderdash garbage. Also Class, as often occurs with and regarding rich, famous, & totally successful peoples, especially GRADUATES at our good School, unfortunate and totally FRAUDULENT rumors sometimes get circulated through the media and on our Internet, with misrepresentations of things and things taken way out of context, such as Frank Sinatra "ever" having any drug problems, man, ...and Mr. Dean Martin too likewise and the Rat Pack. These guys work so hard out here for us and man they get to play sometimes too and maybe have a few drinks, etc., but NO drug problems for these Cats, Class, trust me. Rumors circulated in the past that Mr. Frank Sinatra had a cocaine problem and was somehow affiliated with the mafia, but that's just, as I said, 100% total eternal totally unmitigated balderdash garbage that doesn't stand a snowball's chance in hell of ever being the truth. Frank Sinatra is so famous for being sober, and sobriety as a rule, and Dean Martin is so well known for being a hysterically responsible & good drinker. So we think it's sad that such obvious counter media has surfaced, trying to tarnish the untarnishable reputation and record of these wonderful peoples, the Rat Pack. Class, some drugs can be used responsibly & Medicinally, for stress relief, such as alcohol, Marijuana, & some Caffeine. We all work hard..and we therefore legally deserve to play hard too sometimes, and it's simply just "not" drug abuse. It's peoples having fun and enjoying themselves for stress relief for one darn thing. Tributing Sir Mr. Frank Sinatra Sir & his Band(s), & the famously gorgeous Rat Pack for all eternity, and I have 2 mini bottles of small moderate amounts of Whiskey to celebrate it in my freezer for some rainy day lol, cheers🎵😇

[@garrywood5345]

Arguably One Of The Greatest Talents Of The 20th Century. Some Impressive Films, Bolstered By A Great Music Back Catalogue. Thanks Frank...

[@eddeewhat5553]

I grew up in the Rap heyday. Love R&B but old blue eyes get much respect in my book. You have to respect anyone with pure talent. Plus he was a classy man not to mention he put Sammi Davis Jr on the cross over map. RIP REST IN PARADISE Ol blue eyes

[@KristineMarieTxSPI]

No one will ever have that silken voice, that pure elegance, the swag and overall appeal of ol' blue eyes.

[@danmax7456]

He was fantastic in the movie The Man with the Golden Arm! Powerful charismatic man, & enough talent to fill 2 rooms!!

[@jackrenglish]

MY MENTOR, MY PAL...GOOD TO ME...BING CROSBY INTRODUCED US AFTER BING SAW ME SING IN HE ARMY..SF..JE

[@stellaorvad2519]

And May I say Hello to you my Friend , and you are a very lucky Man. xxx

[@mutschel1]

Well I used to work in Manhattan in the 80ies. Frank Sinatra came to a restaurant close to our pastry shop on York Ave. and they bought the dessert in our pastry shop!

[@davidswift7776]

Simply the greatest!

[@johnrettig1880]

Tony Roma , Robin and the 7 hoods , Ocean's 11 the original , From Here to Eternity , the Young Lions , 4 for Texas . There's several more movies BUT I'm lucky that I remembered these .

[@anesutorafael]

I'm 16 and I love his songs!

[@joshuanelson1675]

Ernest Rafael Alberio why dose your age matter

[@liams706]

@@joshuanelson1675 does

[@fernanditaluiz2591]

His age does matter.. you barely come across people from my generation and later who truly like the style and music of the 50's and 60's.. there's a lot we can learn from them like "manners"?

[@sh4d0w09]

I'm 11 and I love old song like bohemian rhapsody, My way, love of my life, and more much more than this

[@obi3413]

@@sh4d0w09 congratulations

[@nickgeorgiou7770]

Musicians who changed the world - Elvis, The Beatles, Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra.

[@JohanLebbing]

He was and still is The entertainer of the 20th century, in my opinion.

[@AnnaLVajda]

A true showman.

[@MrENGUENGUE]

No cabe duda alguna: Frank Sinatra fué el mejor cantante del siglo veinte y es muy difícil que algún dia pueda ser igualado.

[@darioespino2063]

My grandfather cut Franks hair many times...Havana , 🇨🇺 Cuba before Castro...God Bless a Frank Sinatra and the 🇺🇸 USA..

[@tobiasbrix8650]

So he is to blame for his awful haircut in his later years? 😉

[@Earthtime3978]

Shitty title , “ the death of Frank Sinatra” when it was just a few clips and the usual commentary .

[@willywilz]

Sheer class 💖

[@karlhungus5554]

During his life, Frank helped raise over $1 billion for various charities. He did so much anonymously. After his passing, more stories surfaced about his profound generosity.

[@TUBULETD46]

GENIUS! Everything he touched - he gave his ALL!

[@garrywood5345]

Sometimes You Only Realise The True Value Of A Moment...When It Becomes A Memory.

[@vietwarriorvet]

Great words Gary. It sums up so much of my life.

[@DJVMFVME]

I was raised on Sinatra. He was a civil rights activist. No doubt. Also raised a billion for charity.

[@joanbeach462]

He got his children from Nancy and his love from Ava. The rest was bad choices.

[@MichaelDiPrima03201994]

Mia Farrow was the worst marriage choice he ever made

[@saintcruzin3190]

They actually loved each other and remained close friends...

[@nadyarossi5102]

Nope. The scheming, amoral golddigger, Barbara Marx, was the worst.

[@russellesimonetta3835]

Yeah but then we wouldn,t have ronan farrow.

[@matusi1able]

Ronan Farrow IS this mans son! By golly they are identical!

[@joeytacey743]

Tony Rome and lady in cement, are two of my favorite movies

[@thomaspick4123]

Frank had some great movies, was a good actor. As a singer, he went through many phases, with the 1960’s probably having his widest appeal with popular songs. My favorite Frank era was the late 1950’s with Nelson Riddle. Those songs had swing to them. His phrasing was unique. Most of his recordings were in one or perhaps three takes. Frank did not believe in doing 70 takes for a song and splicing it together. He liked to get in a fresh, emotional performance, and leave the recording studio.

[@TheStockwell]

I'm no music historian, but the notes in my Sinatra box sets shows he'd sometimes do dozens of takes to get a song right - or just a few. There's nothing consistent in how many takes he'd do. Sometimes, he'd give up on a song and move on to another. That's why he got about halfway through recording "Lush Life," felt it wasn't working, and quit. Never came back to it, either. His perfectionism sometimes went out the window, too. When recording "Great Songs from Great Britain," he made a mistake. When asked if he wanted to do another take, he pointed out how one of the studio musicians played a solo beautifully - and said the solo made up for his - Sinatra's - mistake. That was good enough for him. When he did films in the sixties, it was a different thing. Ten years after pouring his heart into "From Here to Eternity," he was annoyed with filmmaking. A director would get a few takes from Sinatra - and that was it. His perfectionism was for music. When he wasn't in front of a live audience - and had to take orders from directors and wait for technicians to set things up - he'd get bored and restless. Yes - his work with Riddle was one brilliant album after another.