Frank Sinatra was undoubtedly a highly influential artist in regards to contemporary music, and probably one of the most influential singers of the last century. Known as a perfectionist, an icon, and an achiever, Sinatra remains the golden standard in the music industry, having sold over one hundred fifty million records worldwide. In terms of pioneering new sound, Sinatra achieved a level of intimacy, both in his sound and his style, with the amplification equipment of his time that no one before
Frank Sinatra was the first to mainstream the concept of personal statements in lyrics of his own songs. His album of Greatest Hits proves that his music lyrics were love poetry from his heart being projected into our ears. However, he did not write all of his music lyrics himself, but his strength was in making the music his own. Frank Sinatra was the music artist who mastered the delicate art of love songs. The writers who worked on the lyrics of his music were brilliant people who were able to
Francis Sinatra was born on December 12, 1915, in Hoboken, New Jersey and later became known as one of the greatest singers and entertainers of all-time. When Sinatra was a young boy, he dream of being a singer after watching the likes of Bing Crosby and Billie Holiday perform on stage. (Fuchs, Prigozy) Sinatra began in big-band jazz era with Tommy Dorsey and has never looked back when he took upon his dream of being a solo performer. Sinatra also helped establish a passionate environment for future
100 and may the last voice you hear be mine”(Sinatra). This famous quote conjures an accurate representation of the talent and attitude of a contemporary artist in the mid -1900’s. The artist who said this quote was none other than the vocal genius, Frank Sinatra. An artist by choice, but a genius from birth. Born in Hoboken in 1915, Frank built his career as a jazz vocalist who singlehandedly paved the path for strong male vocalists years to come. Frank, one of the most popular and influential men