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Frank Sinatra

Born: Dec 12, 1915 in Hoboken, NJ
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Died: May 14, 1998 in Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Jazz, Pop/Rock, Other
Biography: Frank Sinatra was arguably the most important popular music figure of the 20th century, his only real rivals for the title being Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, and the Beatles. In a professional career that lasted 60 years, he demonstrated a remarkable ability to maintain his appeal and pursue his musical ...Read full biography
Songs For Swingin' Lovers!
Released: 1956
Label: EMI
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After the ballad-heavy In the Wee Small Hours, Frank Sinatra and Nelson Riddle returned to up-tempo, swing material with Songs for Swingin' Lovers!, arguably the vocalist's greatest swing set. Like Sinatra's ...Read full review
A Swingin' Affair!
Released: 1957
Label: EMI
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In some ways, A Swingin' Affair! is "Songs for Swingin' Lovers!, Pt. 2," following the same formula of Sinatra's hit album of the previous year. Beneath the surface, there are enough variations on A Swingin' ...Read full review
Frank Sinatra to Get His Own Stamp
Dec 5, 8:51 AM EST
U.S. stamp featuring Frank Sinatra will be issued in the spring