I would say that he is the greatest singer from the West. But I don't feel sad when I watch him. He lived as full and as accomplished a life as you could hope for.
I noticed that he put a LOT of words that didn't exist in the original song, but old blue eyes could do anything with the songs! The world gave him the permition!
A nearly 60-year career gave him permission to do and sing whatever he wished. Which reminds me of a story in his later years when the extremely rare incidence of him forgetting lyrics and stopped mid song, and said "I'm sorry" and some guy way up high in the balcony yelled out "That's alright, Frank, we love you!" He waited a moment, then looked up and said "I love you too" and then went on to the next song and never missed a word or note! THAT is your consummate performer! (RIP, FS, we miss you!)
Frank kept Sammy in toe. He use to ball him out when Sammy went off. Had the privllege to see Sammy perform along with Liza and of course Frank. Brought alot of happiness that wonderful night.
The Sands/Summit meetings were epic. Live at the Sands with Basie is the epitome of Franks singing swing. Sad to see this is the only video from Live at the Sands that I can find on CZcams. Frank will always be the "King" and "Boss". 50 years from now when electronic pop is happening, they will burn out and always fall back to the standards of the 1st half of the 20th century. The music and melodies are timeless. Too young to see Frank, I saw Frank Jr singing with the San Diego Symphony 2 years before his passing. I was so happy to at least taste a piece of the legacy.
They knew Sam was dying. I saw Frank, Liza and Sam on 28 Feb 1989. About Sept 1989 the newspaper reported the throat thing. That was it. Sam died the following May.
Frank recorded this with Steve and Eydie. Its too bad Steve and Eydie didn't perform. They were in the audience. Would have loved to see Steve perform I've Got to be me to Sammy. Instead Stevie Wonder did.
I saw Sinatra sing this as opening song in Cargany Hall, NY 1986. It made you think, just as in this recording: Frank, please, call it a day... We love you. It's been enough.
Michel van der Sanden My friend, a true artist never quits. For an artist, to quit creating, performing is a death sentence. Are you an artist , my friend? All artists will concur with me. 👌
+Marvin The Jazzman He certainly looks far from well here. And you can see Frank wells up a little on the first "where or when" - he knew the diagnosis and that Sammy had only a little time to go.
The Big C came on Sam fast: we saw him with Frank and Liza on the night of 28 Feb 1989 and Sam was in sparkling form, he outdid Frank that night, let me tell you!
Frank's not yet 74 for this performance. 73 seems so young now, but Frank seemed quite old. That grand-standing ending, aside from falling apart, was inappropriate for the song in the best of voice, more like an "American Idol" contestant shilling for votes.
Im Yu: I am now totally convinced that there are some really stupid people in this World who know nothing about music including the great swinging ballads performed by the Chairman. I knew Frank. I'm glad I don't know you.
You might've known Frank, I suppose . Perhaps you're letting your "friendship" with him affect your perceptions. Listen to some of his earlier performances to hear how it's really supposed to be done. (I'm not sure what makes you think that you don't know me.)
Im Yu: Let's back up a bit my friend. Frank knew Sammy had only a few months to live and would later die in May of 1990. Sammy loved this version of "Where or When" as Frank would sing it this way when on tour with Sammy and Liza. He had nothing to prove to anyone. Yes, his earlier recordings were great, but later, Frank had to adapt his singing style to his aging voice. Most of his fans loved these later recordings and performances as I did. Different but still very good.
Nice story. Much better than calling me a really stupid person who you're glad you don't know. Obviously, Frank was singing as well as he was able to sing.
Im Yu: Sorry about my first response .. I loved Frank and in his prime he could own almost anything he could sing. Yes, I knew him well. I will keep my identity clandestine. Peace.
I can't watch Sinatra without crying now. He was the greatest male singer of all time. We'll never have another like this guy.
A much better version here:
czcams.com/video/Zh0rwbtI9Ro/video.html
I would say that he is the greatest singer from the West. But I don't feel sad when I watch him. He lived as full and as accomplished a life as you could hope for.
What about Andy Williams? He'd have to be up there? Reagan called his voice a national treasure.
@@weskitten I like Andy Williams a lot. I just like Sinatra better.
The GREAT SINATRA singing this wonderful song. R.I.P. ❤
This song NEVER EVER gets old!!!!
I noticed that he put a LOT of words that didn't exist in the original song, but old blue eyes could do anything with the songs! The world gave him the permition!
A nearly 60-year career gave him permission to do and sing whatever he wished. Which reminds me of a story in his later years when the extremely rare incidence of him forgetting lyrics and stopped mid song, and said "I'm sorry" and some guy way up high in the balcony yelled out "That's alright, Frank, we love you!" He waited a moment, then looked up and said "I love you too" and then went on to the next song and never missed a word or note! THAT is your consummate performer!
(RIP, FS, we miss you!)
Sinatra is a driving force and never letting it go until he left us in '98.
Cada canción de Sinatra , es una película extraordinaria de 3 minutos . MAESTRO
he was in great voice here. that last note especially.
Really terrific!:)
He hadn't sounded that good in almost a decade.
I went to this concert
2019, this brought tears to my eyes...The Rat Pack will never die!
With Vinny Falcone on piano & Bill Miller conducting the orchestra......
He was always there for Sam❤
Frank kept Sammy in toe. He use to ball him out when Sammy went off. Had the privllege to see Sammy perform along with Liza and of course Frank. Brought alot of happiness that wonderful night.
Rogers & Hart we awfully miss those composers today.I can hear and sing the whole day Long. Horty Gant
Rodgers & Hart were so music genius brilliant & romantic in the Same breath.....
What a great version!
Frank at 74....no longer was prime...but...still better than anyone else
本当に感動的ですね！
よくぞUPしていただきました✌♪
Such a cool song & performance.
The greatest then,now and forever
Can you believe he was 74 here!
The Sands/Summit meetings were epic. Live at the Sands with Basie is the epitome of Franks singing swing. Sad to see this is the only video from Live at the Sands that I can find on CZcams. Frank will always be the "King" and "Boss". 50 years from now when electronic pop is happening, they will burn out and always fall back to the standards of the 1st half of the 20th century. The music and melodies are timeless. Too young to see Frank, I saw Frank Jr singing with the San Diego Symphony 2 years before his passing. I was so happy to at least taste a piece of the legacy.
They knew Sam was dying. I saw Frank, Liza and Sam on 28 Feb 1989. About Sept 1989 the newspaper reported the throat thing. That was it. Sam died the following May.
Sam first met Frank in 1941. That's what he said on a live album. Where did the 48 years go?
In italiano é "MA OVE E QUANDO"...mi apparisti tu. Una emozionante canzone della mia giovinezza. gni volta che la sento mi vengono i briivdi.
Nice.
The version in Detroit was awesome, too.
Thanks for the upload.
Everywhere he appeared, Frank always really made it happen, after the 1953 signage. Every decade, it didn’t matter.
The boss
ETERNAL FRANCKY
Mr Chairman in fine voice!
Sinatra will ALWAYS be "Chairman of the Board!"
Well Alan he can't reach the high and low notes anymore but he still sounds fabulous.
The band sounds very much like Basie playing a Quincy arrangement?
the big finish is like the way Eydie Gorme does it on Duets. Not sure I like it.
weskitten
Loved Eydie Gorme! (Sinatra..album L.A Is My Lady)
Frank recorded this with Steve and Eydie. Its too bad Steve and Eydie didn't perform. They were in the audience. Would have loved to see Steve perform I've Got to be me to Sammy. Instead Stevie Wonder did.
I saw Sinatra sing this as opening song in Cargany Hall, NY 1986. It made you think, just as in this recording: Frank, please, call it a day... We love you. It's been enough.
+Michel van der Sanden Oh fuck off.
+Michel van der Sanden Fuck off Mickey...Now who did you say you were?
Geez, if he'd called it a day then, I would have missed seeing him on 6 March, 1991.
Michel van der Sanden My friend, a true artist never quits. For an artist, to quit creating, performing is a death sentence. Are you an artist , my friend? All artists will concur with me. 👌
Did Sammy die the following year?
XZYAFFAIR He did, unfortunately. At the age of just 64.
+Marvin The Jazzman He certainly looks far from well here.
And you can see Frank wells up a little on the first "where or when" - he knew the diagnosis and that Sammy had only a little time to go.
The Big C came on Sam fast: we saw him with Frank and Liza on the night of 28 Feb 1989 and Sam was in sparkling form, he outdid Frank that night, let me tell you!
Sammy was working on pure guts.
I prefer Dino too
In quest'oceano di commenti esterofili ho letto con piacere un italiano. Rodgers & Hart: Dove e quando.
Ok? Dove e quando amore mio!!!💕
duck dynasty
I prefer the version of Dion and the Belmonts..
Frank's not yet 74 for this performance. 73 seems so young now, but Frank seemed quite old. That grand-standing ending, aside from falling apart, was inappropriate for the song in the best of voice, more like an "American Idol" contestant shilling for votes.
Im Yu: I am now totally convinced that there are some really stupid people in this World who know nothing about music including the great swinging ballads performed by the Chairman. I knew Frank. I'm glad I don't know you.
You might've known Frank, I suppose . Perhaps you're letting your "friendship" with him affect your perceptions. Listen to some of his earlier performances to hear how it's really supposed to be done. (I'm not sure what makes you think that you don't know me.)
Im Yu: Let's back up a bit my friend. Frank knew Sammy had only a few months to live and would later die in May of 1990. Sammy loved this version of "Where or When" as Frank would sing it this way when on tour with Sammy and Liza. He had nothing to prove to anyone. Yes, his earlier recordings were great, but later, Frank had to adapt his singing style to his aging voice. Most of his fans loved these later recordings and performances as I did. Different but still very good.
Nice story. Much better than calling me a really stupid person who you're glad you don't know. Obviously, Frank was singing as well as he was able to sing.
Im Yu: Sorry about my first response .. I loved Frank and in his prime he could own almost anything he could sing. Yes, I knew him well. I will keep my identity clandestine. Peace.