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Nov 23, 2015 · What do you see as Sinatra’s influences on the 21st century and the next 100 years? Because of Sinatra and other musicians of his ilk, the great American songbook -- the songs of Gershwin, Kern, Rodgers, Porter, Berlin, etc. etc. -- will continue to be recognized for what it is: one of the great cultural achievements of twentieth-century America.
Oct 27, 2015 · Sinatra's Century is an irresistible collection of one hundred short reflections on the man, his music, and his larger-than-life story by a lifetime fan who also happens to be one of the most prominent voices in contemporary American poetry. David Lehman uses each of these short pieces to look back on a single facet of the entertainer's story ...
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Oct 31, 2023 · How Frank Sinatra Reverberates in Today’s Music Landscape. Fast forward to the 21st century, Sinatra’s silken voice has not lost its magic. His music continues to find a home in countless playlists, and his fashion sense and flamboyant personality channeled through current artists imbibes a nostalgic tinge in pop culture.
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Apr 17, 2020 · Frank Sinatra was one of the greatest vocalists of the 20 th century, an artist of such uncommon talent that he was known simply as “The Voice.” Popular music’s first true teen idol, Sinatra began his career making girls swoon and fronting big bands during the years of World War II.
Dec 11, 2015 · By Stephen Holden. Dec. 11, 2015. Frank Sinatra gave pop music a beating heart. Before Michael Jackson, before Bob Dylan, before Elvis Presley, there was Sinatra, the first modern pop superstar.
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Francis Albert Sinatra ( / sɪˈnɑːtrə /; December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer and actor. Nicknamed the "Chairman of the Board" and later called "Ol' Blue Eyes", he is regarded as one of the most popular entertainers of the mid-20th century.
Dec 11, 2015 · The Song Is You." Tomorrow marks the hundredth anniversary of Sinatra's birth. After a short break, we'll talk about Sinatra's "Capitol Years" and his collaboration with Nelson Riddle.
