Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra
Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatrawas an American singer, actor, and producer who was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century. Sinatra's music has been considered timeless by many. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 150 million records worldwide. Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, to Italian immigrants, he began his musical career in the swing era with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey. He found success as a...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPop Singer
Date of Birth12 December 1915
CityHoboken, NJ
CountryUnited States of America
When I sing, I believe. I'm honest. If you want to get an audience with you, there's only one way. You have to reach out to them with total honesty and humility.
When I sing, I believe. I'm honest.
Most of what has been written about me is one big blur, but I do remember being described in one simple word that I agree with. It was in a piece that tore me apart for my personal behavior, but the writer said that when the music began and I started to sing, I was "honest."
Whatever else has been said about me personally is unimportant. When I sing, I believe. I'm honest.
It was my idea to make my voice work in the same way as a trombone or violin - not sounding like them, but 'playing' the voice like those instruments
They were at the top of their game, the top of their pleasure period. I mean, they loved Vegas!
Even Frankie boy, when he was appearing at Caesars, flew back to Palm Springs every night.
riding high in April, shot down in May.
I would be honored just to be the pillow upon which this courageous man lays down to rest his head.
Luck is only important insofar as getting the chance to sell yourself at the right moment. After that, you've got to have talent and know how to use it
Sinatra has had a long and wide association with hoodlums and racketeers, which seems to be continuing.
She never had an unkind word for Jack. And the time she stabbed him, it was an accident. She was in his office and she reached for the revolver, the knife slipped out.
The most brutal, ugly, desperate, vicious form of expression it has been my misfortune to hear.
A man only appreciates happiness when he gets married, but by then it is too late.