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Sinatra

James Kaplan
Sinatra Book PDF

Author : James Kaplan
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 994 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-25
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780307946935

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Sinatra by James Kaplan Pdf

One of the Best Books of the Year The Washington Post • Los Angeles Times • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel The story of Frank Sinatra’s second act, Sinatra finds the Chairman on top of the world, riding high after an Oscar victory—and firmly reestablished as the top recording artist of his day. Following Sinatra from the mid-1950s to his death in 1998, Kaplan uncovers the man behind the myth, revealing by turns the peerless singer, the (sometimes) powerful actor, the business mogul, the tireless lover, and—of course—the close associate of the powerful and infamous. It was in these decades that the enduring legacy of Frank Sinatra was forged, and Kaplan vividly captures “Ol’ Blue Eyes” in his later years. The sequel to the New York Times best-selling Frank, here is the concluding volume of the definitive biography of "The Entertainer of the Century."

Sinatra! The Song Is You

Will Friedwald,Tony Bennett
Sinatra The Song Is You Book PDF

Author : Will Friedwald,Tony Bennett
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781613737736

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Sinatra! The Song Is You by Will Friedwald,Tony Bennett Pdf

Frank Sinatra was the greatest entertainer of his age, invigorating American popular song with innovative phrasing and a mastery of drama and emotion. Drawing upon interviews with hundreds of his collaborators as well as with "The Voice" himself, this book chronicles, critiques, and celebrates his five-decade career. Will Friedwald examines and evaluates all the classic and less familiar songs with the same astute, witty perceptions that earned him acclaim for his other books about jazz and pop singing. Now completely revised and updated, and including an authoritative discography and rare photos of recording sessions and performances, Sinatra! The Song Is You is an invaluable resource for enthusiasts and an unparalleled guide through Sinatra's vast musical legacy.

Playing Sinatra

Bernard Kops
Playing Sinatra Book PDF

Author : Bernard Kops
Publisher : Samuel French Limited
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Drama
ISBN : IND:30000038746909

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Playing Sinatra by Bernard Kops Pdf

A powerful psychological drama set in an oppressive old house in London, where grown-up siblings Norman and Sandra resist their lonely future by living out their fantasies in the music of their idol, Frank Sinatra. Norman, an agoraphobic bookbinder, works at home and heats microwave meals to perfection; Sandra, with outside job and interests, longs to break free of her existence. But the option of leaving her mentally-disturbed brother and running off with the "mystic" Phillip proves less than straightforward...1 woman, 2 men

Sessions with Sinatra

Charles L. Granata
Sessions with Sinatra Book PDF

Author : Charles L. Granata
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2003-10-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781613742815

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Sessions with Sinatra by Charles L. Granata Pdf

Featuring 100 photographs of Frank Sinatra working with orchestras and arrangers, listening to playbacks, and, of course, singing, this book tells the whole story of how he created the Sinatra sound and translated the most intense personal emotions into richly worked-out songs of unrivalled expressiveness. One of the thrills of listening to Sinatra is wondering how he did it—and this book explains it all, bringing the dedicated fan and the casual music lover alike into the recording studio to witness the fascinating working methods he introduced and mastered in his quest for recorded perfection. Revealed is how, in addition to introducing and perfecting a unique vocal style, Sinatra was also his own in-studio producer—personally supervising every aspect of his recordings, from choosing the songs and arrangers to making minute adjustments in microphone placement.

Frank Sinatra

Spencer Leigh
Frank Sinatra Book PDF

Author : Spencer Leigh
Publisher : McNidder and Grace Limited
Page : 693 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-25
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780857160881

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Frank Sinatra by Spencer Leigh Pdf

Frank Sinatra: An Extraordinary Lifeis a definitive account of Frank Sinatra's life and career. With unique material and exclusive interviews with fellow musicians, promoters and friends, the acclaimed author Spencer Leigh has written a compelling biography of one of the world's biggest stars. With remarkable stories about Sinatra on every page, and an exceptional cast of characters, readers will wonder how Sinatra ever found time to make records. If this book were a work of fiction, most people would think it far-fetched

Sinatra in Hollywood

Tom Santopietro
Sinatra in Hollywood Book PDF

Author : Tom Santopietro
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 823 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2009-11-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781429964746

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Sinatra in Hollywood by Tom Santopietro Pdf

Hollywood legend, Academy Award-winning actor, and recipient of the Golden Globe Award for lifetime achievement in film, Frank Sinatra carved out one of the biggest careers in the history of Hollywood, yet paradoxically his screen legacy has been overshadowed by his extraordinary achievements as a singer and recording artist. Until now. With the publication of Sinatra in Hollywood, an analytical yet deeply personal look at the screen legend of Frank Sinatra, Sinatra's standing as a significant, indeed legendary, screen actor has now been placed in full perspective. Examining each of Sinatra's seventy film appearances in depth, Tom Santopietro traces the arc of his astonishing six-decade run as a film actor, from his rise to stardom in "boy next door" musical films like Anchors Aweigh and On the Town, through his fall from grace with legendary flops like The Kissing Bandit, to the near-mythic comeback with his Oscar-winning performance in From Here to Eternity. Laced throughout with Sinatra's own observations on his film work, Sinatra in Hollywood deals head-on with his tumultuous marriages to Ava Gardner and Mia Farrow and directly addresses the rumors of Mob involvement in Sinatra's Hollywood career. Ranging from the specifics of his controversial acting nickname of One Take Charlie to the iconic Rat Pack film Ocean's Eleven, from the groundbreaking performance in The Manchurian Candidate to the moving and elegiac late-career roles as tough yet vulnerable detectives, the myths and personal foibles are stripped away, placing the focus squarely on the work. Oftentimes brilliant, occasionally off-kilter, but always compelling, Frank Sinatra, the film icon who registered as nothing less than emblematic of "The American Century," here receives his full due as the serious artist he was, the actor about whom director Billy Wilder emphatically stated, "Frank Sinatra is beyond talent."

Frank Sinatra

David Morrell
Frank Sinatra Book PDF

Author : David Morrell
Publisher : David Morrell
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781937760243

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Frank Sinatra by David Morrell Pdf

David Morrell isn’t only an acclaimed thriller author and the creator of Rambo in his novel First Blood. He’s also a former professor of American Studies who writes in-depth profiles about film and music legends. Frank Sinatra’s dramatic life sometimes upstaged his genius. Although he was the greatest interpretive singer of the recording era, some commentators emphasize his boozing, brawling, and womanizing rather than his brilliance as a performer, or else they take his brilliance for granted rather than attempt to explain it. In FRANK SINATRA: THE ARTIST AND HIS MUSIC, award-winning author David Morrell discusses the talent and determination that led Sinatra to progress from being a singing waiter to becoming the Chairman of the Board. Many Sinatra fans might be surprised to learn that this intensely autobiographical singer had a face that was permanently scarred from birth. They might also be surprised that, despite the legend that he was a “natural” singer, Sinatra took vocal lessons from a Metropolitan Opera singer. In his formative years, he invented a new way for singers to breathe and used this amazing technique to channel his self-described manic-depression into interpreting songs as they had never been done before. These are only some of the topics that David Morrell analyzes in his rare approach to this powerful singer’s craft. Based on more than forty years of listening and reading, Morrell provides an in-depth analysis of Sinatra’s musical career. After you read it, you might never listen to Sinatra or any other singer the same way again.

Frank Sinatra on the Big Screen

James L. Neibaur,Gary Schneeberger
Frank Sinatra on the Big Screen Book PDF

Author : James L. Neibaur,Gary Schneeberger
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-25
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476644585

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Frank Sinatra on the Big Screen by James L. Neibaur,Gary Schneeberger Pdf

Frank Sinatra is an iconic figure in music, but his film career is often overlooked. His innate talent as an actor is proven in many serious dramatic roles, including films like Man with the Golden Arm, The Manchurian Candidate, and From Here to Eternity, for which he received an Oscar. From romantic musical comedies to Rat Pack films, Frank Sinatra achieved a great deal of success in motion pictures. He even took a stab at directing. This book examines each of Frank Sinatra's movies, from his early years as a bobby soxer idol, to more serious roles that exhibited the depth of his talent. Provided are background stories, production information, critical assessments, and an explanation of how his career as a recording artist connected to the movie. Discover through 60 photographs, interviews, and more, this underappreciated aspect of Sinatra's career.

Frank Sinatra

Jeanne Fuchs,Ruth Prigozy
Frank Sinatra Book PDF

Author : Jeanne Fuchs,Ruth Prigozy
Publisher : University Rochester Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1580462510

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Frank Sinatra by Jeanne Fuchs,Ruth Prigozy Pdf

A celebration of Sinatra's enduring impact on American entertainment and cultural life. For nearly sixty years, Frank Sinatra [1915-98] triumphed in concert, in the recording studio, on television, and on the big screen, refashioning his image to suit the temper of the times. Sinatra did it "his way," remaining bothelusive and alluring, and appealing to men and women alike. This collection analyzes the qualities that ensured Sinatra's staying power: his impeccable musicality, his charisma, his tough-mindedness, and even his peccadilloes. The contributors to this volume evaluate Sinatra's impact on all areas of entertainment, and examine many of the cultural forces he influenced and was influenced by, including Bing Crosby, Elvis, the "Beats," the Beatles, and Rock 'n' Roll. What emerges is a portrait of an artist, entertainment icon, and legendary symbol of popular culture. This appreciation of the Sinatra phenomenon celebrates his enduring impact on American entertainment and cultural life. Contributors: Blaine Allan, Samuel L. Chell, David Finck, Joseph Fioravanti Jeanne Fuchs, Philip Furia, Roger Gilbert, Ruth Prigozy, Walter Raubicheck, Lisa Jo Sagolla, Ron Simon, Arnold Jay Smith, James F. Smith, Patric M. Verrone, David Wild Jeanne Fuchs is Professor Emerita of Comparative Literature and Languages at Hofstra University; Ruth Prigozy is Professor of English at Hofstra University.

The Frank Sinatra Film Guide

Daniel O'Brien
The Frank Sinatra Film Guide Book PDF

Author : Daniel O'Brien
Publisher : Batsford Books
Page : 613 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-30
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781849942508

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The Frank Sinatra Film Guide by Daniel O'Brien Pdf

On The Town... High Society... From Here To Eternity... The Man With The Golden Arm... Guys and Dolls... The Manchurian Candidate... Van Ryan's Express... The films of Frank Sinatra are startling in their diversity and sheer range. Musicals, comedies, thrillers, war films, intense dramas, sagas of small town America. In The Frank Sinatra Film Guide, Daniel O'Brien provides detailed information on all of Sinatra's movies, co-stars, collaborators and directors - and naturally, full details on all the musical numbers from the films. As well as reassessing Sinatra's contribution to a wide variety of screen genres, O'Brien restates the case for Sinatra as a major and innovative film actor. A true film star, even if he had never sung a note

Frank Sinatra

Chris Rojek
Frank Sinatra Book PDF

Author : Chris Rojek
Publisher : Polity
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780745630908

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Frank Sinatra by Chris Rojek Pdf

Sinatra may not have found his Boswell with this study, but our understanding of him will never be the same again. Rojek's is the first book to take Sinatra's cultural significance seriously. It is a landmark work in our understanding of celebrity and popu.

The Cinematic Legacy of Frank Sinatra

David Wills
The Cinematic Legacy of Frank Sinatra Book PDF

Author : David Wills
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781445655789

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The Cinematic Legacy of Frank Sinatra by David Wills Pdf

A fresh new perspective on Sinatra's cinematic legacy.

Jimmy Durante

David Bakish
Jimmy Durante Book PDF

Author : David Bakish
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2007-03-07
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786430222

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Jimmy Durante by David Bakish Pdf

From his humble beginnings as a Coney Island piano player, Jimmy Durante was one of America's best-loved entertainers for nearly seven decades. Known for his distinctive "schnozzle" and raspy voice, the multitalented performer became a stage, screen and recording star. Every aspect of Jimmy Durante's career is covered here: his early vaudeville and Broadway days; the 38 movies he made; his radio appearances; the mixture of new and old material he brought to television in the late 1950s; and his work as a singer and composer.

Sinatra and Me

Tony Oppedisano,Mary Jane Ross
Sinatra and Me Book PDF

Author : Tony Oppedisano,Mary Jane Ross
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-06-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781982151799

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Sinatra and Me by Tony Oppedisano,Mary Jane Ross Pdf

"An intimate, revealing portrait of Frank Sinatra-from the man closest to the famous singer during the last decade of his life. More than a hundred books have been written about legendary crooner and actor Frank Sinatra. Every detail of his life seems to captivate: his career, his romantic relationships, his personality, his businesses, his style. But a hard-to-pin-down quality has always clung to him-a certain elusiveness that emerges again and again in retrospective depictions. Until now. From Sinatra's closest confidant and an eventual member of his management team, Tony Oppedisano, comes an extraordinarily intimate look at the singing idol. Deep into the night, for more than two thousand nights, Frank and Tony would converse-about music, family, friends, great loves, achievements and successes, failures and disappointments, the lives they'd led, the lives they wished they'd led. In these full-disclosure conversations, Sinatra spoke of his close yet complex relationship with his father, his conflicts with record companies, his carousing in Vegas, his love affairs with some of the most beautiful women of his era, his triumphs on some of the world's biggest stages, his complicated relationships with his talented children, and, most important, his dedication to his craft. Toward the end, no one was closer to the singer than Oppedisano, who kept his own rooms at the Sinatra residences for many years, often brokered difficult conversations between family members, and held the superstar entertainer's hand when he drew his last breath. Featuring never-before-seen photos and offering startlingly fresh anecdotes and new revelations that center on some of the most famous people of the past fifty years-including Jackie Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe, Sam Giancana, Madonna, and Bono-Sinatra and Me pulls back the curtain to reveal a man whom history has, in many ways, gotten wrong"--

Why Sinatra Matters

Pete Hamill
Why Sinatra Matters Book PDF

Author : Pete Hamill
Publisher : Back Bay Books
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2009-02-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780316069540

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Why Sinatra Matters by Pete Hamill Pdf

In honor of Sinatra's 100th birthday, Pete Hamill's classic tribute returns with a new introduction by the author. In this unique homage to an American icon, journalist and award-winning author Pete Hamill evokes the essence of Sinatra--examining his art and his legend from the inside, as only a friend of many years could do. Shaped by Prohibition, the Depression, and war, Francis Albert Sinatra became the troubadour of urban loneliness. With his songs, he enabled millions of others to tell their own stories, providing an entire generation with a sense of tradition and pride belonging distinctly to them. With a new look and a new introduction by Hamill, this is a rich and touching portrait that lingers like a beautiful song.