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Feb 9, 2024 · Sinatra recorded the song on December 30, 1968, at Western Recorders, in what was a rare event for The Chairman: an afternoon recording session. At around 3 pm, 40 musicians, conducted...
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On December 30, 1968, Frank Sinatra recorded his version of the song in one take, featuring session drummer Buddy Saltzman among the band. "My Way" was released in early 1969 on the My Way LP and as a single. It reached No. 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 2 on the Easy Listening chart in the US.
- "Blue Lace"
- March 1969
- December 30, 1968
- Traditional pop
They took it to the French pop star Claude Francois, who tweaked it a bit (earning a co-writer credit) and recorded the song in 1967, where it was a hit in parts of Europe. The French version tells the story of a man, living out the end of his marriage, love killed by the boredom of everyday life.
Nov 19, 2019 · Frank Sinatra onstage in the 1970s. Though the star was ambivalent at best about the song's message, "My Way" became emblematic of this era of his career. David Redfern/Redferns/Getty...
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- Sonari Glinton
Apr 23, 2024 · The song was recorded in 1968 and released in early 1969. It started out as one of Sinatra’s lesser-known tracks, but it gained immense popularity within a year. The song became Sinatra’s signature song and an instant hit among the public. The song is heavily associated with Sinatra, and remains one of his most popular compositions to date.
Mar 28, 2009 · By Dominic Utton. 00:00, Sat, Mar 28, 2009. Bookmark. OLD BLUE EYES: But Frank grew to hate his iconic song. Forty years ago this week Frank Sinatra released My Way. Although it peaked at...
Jan 30, 2024 · Written by Paul Anka, My Way is one of Frank Sinatra’s singatures songs as well as one of his least favourite. When Sinatra recorded My Way in 1968, it instantly became one of his signature songs. When it was released in 1969 on Reprise, it became the “official” anthem of his first and final retirement from the stage in 1970, which would ...
