Frank Sinatra!

[Fading Fast]

Not long ago, I read a very brief biography on Sinatra written by Peter Hamill, "Why Sinatra Matters," which weaves the author's acknowledged minor friendship with Sinatra into an informal bio that hits on the key events in Sinatra's life, but brings a personal connection and a emphasis on Sinatra's impact on the broader culture. Hamill - an author I really enjoy - is at his best evoking the mood, tempo and zeitgeist of an era which he does very will in this book.

Thought those reading this thread might enjoy the book which isn't a big commitment - I'm guessing a couple of hundred of not-dense pages at most.

 

[MisterCairo]

Francis Albert Sinatra was born 100 years ago today.

There's a cornucopia of celebratory articles out there:

http://www.steynonline.com/

http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/sinatra-100-years-1.3362430

 

[Tiki Tom]

Barbara Sinatra has died at the age of 90. She was Frank's 4th wife and his marriage to her lasted the longest.
Before becoming a model and Vegas show girl she grew up dirt poor. Perhaps because of her childhood poverty, when she married into wealth she became a dedicated philanthropist. RIP

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...lping-abused-children/?utm_term=.267919a93163

 

[Tiki Tom]

Frank Sinatra, the musical. Coming soon.

https://www.broadway.com/buzz/19093...-frank-sinatra-in-development-for-2020-debut/

 

[tonyb]

"Frank Sinatra Has a Cold."

If you have yet to read it, well, you should. Lemonade from lemons.

 

[Tiki Tom]

A bunch of Sinatra bling and memorabilia goes on auction in December.

http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2018/1...bara-sinatra-auction-upcoming/?outputType=amp

That’s one big piece of ice!