An original television production from 1981, Frank Sinatra: The Man and his Music features ol' Blue Eyes in mellow mood with the sweetly modest Count Basie and his Orchestra. The selection of songs on offer is ample evidence that no popular singer could phrase a standard song the way Sinatra did. Even when he was past his vocal glory days he continued to swing, but, unlike Tony Bennett, Sinatra didn't really develop as a singer in his later years. He knew what worked and he knew what his audience wanted and he rarely shook the formula up. Sometimes, there is just the slightest hint of sleep-walking complacence and here he is caught out by a dreadful pop song about the attraction of opposites ("I Loved Her") and a ham-fisted attempt at Sondheim's "Good Thing" (from Merrily We Roll Along). Which goes to show that even the greatest don't always have infallible taste; and when they do, they still need to put in a bit of effort to make it work for them. When it comes to the standards, though, he is sublime. "Nice 'n' Easy", "I Get a Kick Out of You", "Thanks for the Memory" and of course his signature tune, the theme from "New York, New York" are here for the fans, all performed effortlessly. Even if he sometimes seems to be doing it with his blue eyes shut, he makes today's would-be crooners (Robbie Williams and anybody from Pop Idol) look like the minnows they really are. On the DVD: This disc reflects the production values you'd expect from an early 1980s television special: unsophisticated studio lighting doing its best to remove any sense of atmosphere; video picture quality (in 4:3 format) and average sound (PCM Stereo). But it scarcely matters. In many ways this is a historical documentation of a colossus of 20th century entertainment at work.--Piers Ford
A stunning compilation of Sinatra's greatest live performances enhanced further by the superior audio and picture quality of DVD. Titles Include: *A Man and His Music *A Man and His Music + Ella + Jobim *Sinatra *Ol' Blue Eyes is Back *The Man and His Music (with Count Basie) *A Man and His Music Part 2 *Francis Albert Sinatra Does His Thing *Sinatra in Concert *The Main Event *Sinatra in Japan.
Three legends one unforgettable music performance. A collection of fantastic songs from the Judy Garland Show featuring guest appearances from Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Tracklist: 1. Just In Time - Judy Garland 2. When You're Smiling - Judy Garland 3. You Do Something To Me - Judy Garland & Frank Sinatra 4. Too Marvelous For Words - Frank Sinatra 5. You Do Something To Me - Judy Garland Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin 6. You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby
On 12th May 1960 upon completion of his National Service Elvis Presley joined Frank Sinatra and other special guests for a one-off television show that is now a rare record of the two most popular performers of the 20th century performing together. The tracklist includes 'It's Very Nice' 'Fame And Fortune' 'Witchcraft' 'Come On Bess' 'Gone With The Wind' 'Shall We Dance' and many more.
Charting the outstanding range of Frank Sinatra's live performances this stunning collection of DVDs is the perfect tribute to a man who put a unique stamp on the music of the 20th Century. The classic songs featured in this collection include: I've Got You Under My Skin The Lady is a Tramp Fly Me to the Moon Luck Be a Lady Tonight and the unforgettable My Way. Voted 'the voice of the 20th Century' by BBC Radio 2 listeners this Collector's Box Set includes 5 DVDs; 'A Man and
A biographical profile of the Chairman of the Board exploring his family life his background and his indelible influence on popular music and film. Documented with rarely seen archive footage Frank Sinatra: His Life & Times is a comprehensive look at one of the 20th Century's most celebrated icons.World-class singer and performer Grammy Award-winning recording artist Oscar-winning movie star and Hollywood legend Ol' Blue Eyes did it all with a swingin' style & attitude. From modest beginnings as the son of an Italian immigrant he became a world-renowned entertainer and influential celebrity who rubbed elbows with presidents and mobster's. Culled from over 80 hours of footage from the Frank Sinatra: His Life & Times video series this documentary offers a comprehensive tour of Frank's world with behind-the-scenes photographs archival film footage and interviews spanning Francis Albert Sinatra' s 50-year career.
Frank Sinatra is without doubt one of the most popular singers of his generation and greatest entertainers of the 20th Century. He gave the world some of the finest and most enduring ballads of modern time in a musical career spanning 50 years. In this DVD he sings some of his biggest hits including Fly Me To The Moon Luck Be A Lady and I've Got You Under My Skin. Where there is Frank Dean and Sammy are never too far away and this wonderful collection of songs is interspersed with some classic stage antics from the boys known as the Rat Pack. Tracklist 1. Ol' Man River 2. Get Me To The Church On Time 3. Fly Me To The Moon 4. Stardust 5. Luck Be A Lady 6. Witchcraft 7. I Only Have Eyes For You 8. That Old Black Magic 9. I've Got You Under My Skin 10. Too Marvellous For Words 11. Please Be Kind 12. I See Your Face Before Me 13. You Make Me Feel So Young 14. The One I Love Belongs To Somebody Else with DEAN MARTIN 15. My Kind Of Town
Hound Dog Entertainment proudly presents three fantastic hour long episodes of The Frank Sinatra Show starring the cream of musical entertainment including Lena Horne Jackie Gleason Jack Benny and Barbera Heller.
When Elvis Presley burst onto the music scene in 1956 he shocked a nation and inspired a generation. With his unique performing style he defined an era and his influence is still felt throughout the musical world today. In 1958 Elvis left a void when he was drafted into military service and stationed in Germany. So it was no surprise that when he returned to the world stage his army of adoring fans were waiting for him. His profile was so great that Frank Sinatra invited him to appear on his hugely popular TV show as his main guest. Join Sinatra in the ' Welcome Home Elvis' (from National Service) TV special. Rare archive footage captures two of the Twentieth Century's most recognisable icons whilst they share the stage in this enchanting piece of television entertainment history. The show also features Sammy Davis Jr and Nancy Sinatra . This TV special contains a number of memorable live performances from Elvis including an amazing duet with Sinatra himself. This is programme is a must for all Elvis fans.
Ford Motors put on a massive star-studded network television spectacular to give their new Edsel maximum exposure. Bing Crosby was hired to host a live jazz music extravaganza on CBS Television shortly after the Edsel's introduction. Crosby convinced pals Frank Sinatra Rosemary Clooney and Louis Armstrong to join him with a 'surprise' visit by Bob Hope. These well known and loved entertainers were at the peak of their careers at the time and their presence virtually assured a m
Frank Sinatra: Happy Holidays With Bing & Frank
Hound Dog Entertainment proudly presents three fantastic hour long episodes of The Frank Sinatra Show starring the cream of musical entertainment including Elvis Presley fellow Rat Packers Sammy Davis Jnr. Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford Ella Fitzgerald and Nancy Sinatra.
Nothing ever happens in Suddenly. It's a just small town with small concerns. That is until the President decides to show up... In this intelligent 1954 film noir thriller Frank Sinatra delivers an electrifying lead performance as psychotic undercover assassin John Baron. Alleged to have been viewed by Lee Harvey Oswald in 1963 only days prior to the shooting of President Kennedy Suddenly was subsequently withdrawn from circulation by United Artists at Sinatra's personal request.
Judy Garland Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin were three of the most iconic figures of the 20th century. Their dominance of showbusiness spanned decades and traversed the world. This DVD features each of them performing live as individuals and as duets. Songs featured include You're nobody til somebody loves you You do something to me This can't be love Stormy Weather I can't give you anything but love Somewhere over the rainbow and many more. The DVD also includes biographies of J
Frank Sinatra stars in this thriller about an obsessed killer and Sterling Hayden plays the level-headed local sheriff of a drowsy town called Suddenly. Sinatra's performance as the psychopathic killer is one of his best and one of the most powerful portrayals of a psychopath ever committed to film. Sinatra plays a hired assassin who takes over the home of a widow her son her aging father-in-law and the town's sheriff in order to shoot the President passing through by train. Whil
In this unique collection of Frank Sinatra duets relive the glory of Ol' Blue Eyes as he's accompanied on stage by some of hte greatest singers of the time: Ella Fitzgerald Louis Armstrong Dean Martin Bing Crosby Lena Home and many many more....
Hound Dog Entertainment proudly presents three fantastic hour long television shows starring Frank Sinatra and the cream of 1950's musical entertainment. Episode 1: In 1957 the Ford car company authorized a live star-studded network television spectacular to give their new Edsel maximum publicity. Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby were hired with pals Rosemary Clooney Louis Armstrong and a surprise visit by Bob Hope. Episode 2: In this Timex Special - High Hopes - Old Blue Eyes pairs up with fellow Rat Packer Dean Martin and crooner Bing Crosby. Episode 3: Cole Porter's classic musical/comedy Anything Goes starring Frank Sinatra and Ethel Merman ably supported by Bert Lahr and Sheree North. Sinatra is on top of his form singing Porter's music live.
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