Frank+Sinatra

Overview
From Hoboken, Frank Albert Sinatra proclaimed himself the best vocalist out there. After growing up in this New Jersey town, Sinatra was first hired by Harry James. At this point Frank Sinatra was, as TIME Magazine puts it, “a scrawny spoiler in his mid-20s.” Mr. Sinatra was given the opportunity to prove his convictions. His opening act, //All or Nothing at All//, did just that. Frank Sinatra was known to put a swing in your hips, following the beat of your heart. Beginning in the 1930s this, “ring-a-ding ringmaster,” (TIME) sparked an alluring pop revelation.

Critical Issue
Frank Sinatra had a way of writing a song about the listener. No matter the circumstance, Frank was able to find lyrics for it. Not only that, but he added a personal touch to each of his works. His works ranged from //Come Fly with Me// to //I’ve Got You Under My Skin//. Mr. Sinatra also collaborated with other icons of the time such as Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. Frank Sinatra was known for his attitude, assertive and self confident. Sinatra also was known for his exceptional acting ability, //The Tender Trap// and //Guys and Dolls//; he chose though, to focus more on music. As TIME Magazine put it, “He has dazzled and slashed and coiled his way through a career unparalleled in extravagance by any other entertainer of his generation.”

Conclusion/Historical Significance
At a time when rock and roll was mesmerizing listeners, Frank Sinatra’s confidence sang into microphones around the United States. He seemed to sing with swagger and simultaneously serenity. This legend graced the stage every night with his vivid eyes and charisma. When he talked out of the side of his mouth it added to the act, and his dress of deep colored shirts and shinny cuff links helped him only shine brighter when reflecting off stage lights. Mr. Sinatra remained in the lime light up until his death. Said colleague Robert Mitchum in 1955, “Frank is a tiger—afraid of nothing, ready for anything. He’ll fight anything. Here’s a frail, undersized little fellow with a scarred-up face who isn’t afraid of the whole world.” Frank’s baritone voice will for ever be heard on the scratches of our old American records.

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