Francis Albert Sinatra was an American singer, actor and producer who was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 150 million records worldwide.
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- Dec 25, 2024
6:59 AMWritten in 1943 by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane and introduced by Judy Garland in the 1944 MGM musical Meet Me in St. Louis. Frank Sinatra later recorded a version with modified lyrics. Stay tuned for more holiday music from Lisa during the Morning Show! - Dec 19, 2024
9:28 AMThis iconic version of Fly Me to the Moon was arranged by Quincy Jones. Among other contributions to the arrangement Jones raised the tempo and moved the song form 3/4 to 4/4 time. - Dec 12, 2024
5:04 AMFrank Sinatra was born on this day in 1915 in Hoboken, New Jersey to Sicilian immigrants (d. May 14, 1998 aged 83). - Nov 4, 2024
14:16 PMOut to Dan! "Jones worked on three albums and had many, many late nights with Sinatra, at least one of which ended with Ol’ Blue Eyes making him scrambled eggs the following morning. The two men were close: after Sinatra died, he gave Jones his signet ring, which the producer wore for the rest of his life. Sinatra at the Sands, a 1966 live album recorded in Las Vegas, is the pinnacle of their musical relationship. Sinatra sings, and Jones arranges and conducts Count Basie’s legendary orchestra. It’s two pros getting the job done and having a lot of fun along the way." www.gq-magazine.co.uk - Nov 4, 2024
7:37 AM'It Might as Well Be Swing' is a 1964 studio album by Frank Sinatra, accompanied by Count Basie and his orchestra. It was Sinatra's first studio recording arranged by Quincy Jones, who died this weekend aged 91.
