The last chorus is one of the best ever written. “For what is a man, what has he got? If not himself, then he has naught To say the things he truly feels And not the words of one who kneels The record shows I took the blows And did it my way”
Bobby Darin “Beyond The Sea” Ray Charles “I Got A Woman” and “Georgia on My Mind” Etta James “At Last” Nat King Cole “Unforgettable” or “L-O-V-E” Tony Bennett “The Way You Look Tonight” Billie Holiday “I’ll Be Seeing You” Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons “Sherry”
@@birgitfry6513 I was flipping around the radio, several good songs were on, but not quite *it* ... ya know, when you're in the mood for a certain type of song? Then "At Last" came on. I just let it wash over me! Marvelous!
you know the song by Bon Jovi you listened to the other day called, “it’s my life“? In that song they say: “like Frankie said I did it my way“… He’s talking about Frank Sinatra when they say “Frankie“. This is because the lead singer, Jon Bon Jovi, is from the same state that Frank Sinatra is from, and he is fond of him.
Frank always recorded live in the studio with an orchestra. If he didn't like the playback, he did it again. No autotune, no splicing, no overdubs: just talent!
Known as "Ol' Blue Eyes" and "The Chairman of the Board" all over the world, Frank Sinatra was Hoboken, NJ's favorite son. In addition to his vast musical catalog, he was also an actor, including several movie musicals. He played a baseball player in "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" with Gene Kelly, and played a gangster in "Guys and Dolls" with Marlon Brando. His daughter Nancy Sinatra was also a singer, best known for her song "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'."
Another of his songs is often played at the end of a party, usually because the DJ wants to go home. We all know the words and sing along. It's called New York, New York. You will love it.....
New York, New York is my parents' and their friends' anthem! They were all transferred south from New York with IBM in the late 50's and so every party, wedding reception and get together featured that song.
There was a song I loved in 1962( I was only 9 ) but the song gave me chills it was Love Letters (Straight from your Heart.). It was by Ketty Lester who went on to play Hester Sue on "Little house on the Prarie". Loved her voice when she sang or just talked. Very distinctive. Am I the only old lady who remembers her? LOL. Elvis Presley also recorded Love Letters (straigjt from your heart.) But even though I loved Elvis I liked Kettys vetsion better.
Peggy Lee "Is That All There Is?" Jo Stafford "You Belong to Me" Doris Day "Perhaps, Perhaps, Pethaps" Any Eartha Kitt, though she's more Cabaret style.
The "Chairman of the Board," as he was known, was the leader of the Rat Pack after Humphrey Bogart's death. This group of entertainers were very famous in the 50s and 60s. They had Vegas shows and made several movies including the original Ocean's Eleven. My favorite singer from the bunch was Dean Martin. I'd love it if you reacted to Dean Martin singing "That's Amore." It's his most iconic song.
Most of the crooners have passed. I believe Tony Bennet is still alive. The only crooner types that i can think of is Harry Connick jr and maybe Michael Buble. Great reaction as always!
Yeah. Tony just had a big birthday party in NYC with Lady Gaga performing with him. Harry Connick, Jr., Michael Buble, I'd count Josh Groban are all crooners. Brett Eldredge, even though he's known for Country music, has done standards often. The rat they were talking about in SING was played by Seth MacFarlane. He's done albums of Sinatra type songs. While I don't consider myself a fan of his, he really is a renaissance man. In case anyone doesn't know, I do mean the man who made "Family Guy".
Perry Como was one of the greats. Try “It’s Impossible”. Also Nat King Cole’s “L.O.V.E” and “Unforgettable” which has a wonderful live version with his daughter, Natalie, doing a duet after he had already passed via video and recordings.
@@dano9008 my mother absolutely adored Perry Como - as a 15 year old she would go with her cousins every week to sit in the audience of his TV show and get his autograph. I used to make fun of him to tease her. When I showed her the SCTV skit she was really mad!
Frank Sinatra "Strangers in the Night." Like Rob, I always wanted to be one of these handsome, dapper, gentleman singers who could make women, young and old, swoon and cry, just as Amber and women over the decades and generations have been so moved. Crooners today? Yes, Michael Buble' and Josh Groban are both very talented singers and Buble' covers those great crooner hits while Groban sings more modern romantic songs and in multiple languages. Groban makes women cry even though they know not one word of Spanish, Italian or Japanese.
The "Rat" was the crooner in the movie in deference to the group that ran around together called "The Rat Pack". Frank, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, and Joey Bishop. Bishop was a comedian. Frank, Dean, and Sammy are all worth hearing and reacting to.
One of my all time favorite comedy movies is a western with Dean Martin & Joey Bishop called "Texas Across the River"! It's totally non-PC as Joey was DEFINITELY not Native American. 🤣 But his adlibs while speaking in Indian were hilarious.
Frank Sinatra was the ultimate. "That's Life" is great. Dean Martin "Ain't that a Kick in the Head", Sammy Davis, Jr. "Candy Man"... and the women singers like Ella Fitzgerald, Pearl Bailey, Perry Como, Andy Williams...so many good ones out there
"Ol' blue eyes", as they called Frank, is largely considered one of the greatest artists of all time. He also acted in several movies. Buble is the only guy today carrying the torch of this kind of music.
@Richard Armed not gonna argue on that one. I've seen them both live. Harry when he was 20 and he did a Sinatra impression and I've seen Buble twice. I love them both. Just saying that Buble is the only one touring doing this stuff. Harry doesn't tour much nowadays.
Sinatra did a song called “It Was A Very Good Year” by shear luck a Swedish company was doing a documentary on Sinatra. RUclips has the video of Frank actually recording this song with a full orchestra in the recording studio. It’s brilliant, to see Sinatra actually record a song LIVE, that became a big hit for him is mind blowing. You have to watch it. Love watching you guys.
Hard to believe, but The Kingston Trio were the first to record that song. It's a great version, but it never became the huge hit that Frank's version did.
I can't believe how much I'm spending my time watching you two listen to tunes. I have my own life too, but somehow I find time to watch you guys. I can tell when people have really good souls and to me, you two have it. Bless you.
You guys need to react to crooner Tony Bennett “I left my heart in San Francisco”. (There’s some nice piano on that one, Jay) He is still alive at 95 years old today and still singing beautifully .He had his first number one record in 1951, 70 years ago. Frank Sinatra called him the best in the business. He is currently doing a duet show with Lady Gaga. Please don't miss him.
This was our class song for our graduation in 1970! I am 70 years old and I am so happy to see young people like yourselves finding what we grew up listening to! Thank you and keep up the great work.❤
i was born in 2002 and graduated in 2021, and sadly this wasnt our graduation song but i came home and blasted this through my headphones later that night. frank sinatra is timeless
I'm the same age as you and I knew about Frank Sinatra and heard his music but that was not the music of our generation. For us it was Elvis, the Beatles, the Dave Clark 5, Bobby Darrin and a ton of others too numerous to name here.
As an older person, it does my heart good to see your reaction to one of the finest singers of the the 20th century. I lost a job one time because I was supposed to be working at the Hollywood Bowl, but I kept leaving the task to go and listen to Frank. It was at the end of his career, but I had to hear him. There are SO many extraordinary songs. Dive in my friends. Plus, thank you for opening your minds, your ears and your hearts to genres that are outside your everyday. Makes me so happy.
This was the music of my parents, WW2 - the era of crooners with full orchestra behind them. Another WW2 favourite is the Andrew Sisters - Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy or Vera Lynn White Cliffs of Dover (which is sad as my father used to fly from Dover to Germany during the War and it makes me realise how hard it must of been to a 21 year old and how scary!) Hey guys, you should hear Frank Sinatra and David Bowie together!
Paul Anka is another really good one to react to. He had hits in the late ‘50’s & ‘60s but also in the ‘70’s. My favs are Put your head on my shoulder or The times of your life.
Now, you need to play his daughter, Nancy Sinatra, singing her huge hit "These Boots Are Made For Walking". Also, she did a duet with her father called "Something Stupid". Another crooner to check out is Chet Baker...he'll help Amber sway and, perhaps, fall asleep. Michael Bublé is a modern crooner.
An absolute classic, this played at my grandparents funeral. It was their signature karaoke song. My Nan was tone deaf but my grandad was a crooner. He was too shy to do it by himself. I miss them terribly ❤️
Bing Crosby sings White Christmas better than ANYONE! Actually the crooners of that era all did an amazing job with the Christmas classes. There's nothing like listening to those old songs while relaxing by the Christmas tree.
Bing Crosby and David Bowie's version of The Little Drummer Boy is beyond legendary. Their genre's of music styles are completely different but when they got into the studio and recorded The Little Drummer Boy it was pure bliss.
60M … OK, So I’m a little bit freaked out. I was literally just driving home from work and thinking about how I would LOVE watching You two react to THIS VERY SONG 🎶 I haven’t even watched the video yet and you made my night!😍😍 Another Sinatra song you should react to is “That’s Life” Love you guys 💕
Other male crooners: Perry Como singing "CAtch a Falling Star", Dean Martin singing "Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime", Andy Williams singing "Moon River". Note that all three of these had their own TV show at one point. Dean Martin and Andy Williams' shows went on for quite a few years.
Paul Anka wrote this English version with his own lyrics of a French song that came out in 1967. He said he wrote the lyrics in the way he imagined Sinatra would have said them. He wrote it specifically for Sinatra. Frank's version came out in 1969, and became not just a huge hit for him, it became his signature song that extended his career. Before this song Sinatra was voicing complaints and had said he was going to quit singing. Sinatra belonged to the WWII generation. In fact, although he had earned tips as a child in his parents tavern singing, his joined a 4some of singers who won a radio contest that gave them a 6 month contract to tour. That was in 1935 when he was 20. He sang during the Swing Era and became the favorite of the teenage Bobbysoxer girls who adored the skinny big eared scar faced crooner so much that they created over a thousand fan clubs and would bribe hotel maids just to let them touch his bed sheets. Lol! He became an even bigger hit during the war when he visited the troops and sang for them. The pope met him and wondered if he was some opera tenor or something. He also became the favorite singer of the Italian Mob boys and of the high society people. Soon he became an actor and won an Oscar. Several movies and over a 150,000,000 albums sold, and Vegas shows that lasted for years, kept him at the top. That fame and adoration lasted until his death in 1998.
Frank is the GOAT of crooners! His music is timeless! Awesome reaction Jay & Amber! Follow this up with “Fly Me to the Moon” or “Strangers in the Night” or really any Frank song, they are all great!
I smiled when you mentioned Frank’s eyes. Sinatra was called “Ol’ Blue Eyes” for a reason. 😉This is actually a song that Sinatra did later in his career so, this was 1969. Most of Sinatra’s hits are from the ’40s and ‘50s (which is thought of as being more of the crooner era) but, because Sinatra is Sinatra, he was able to have some big hits later in life too, like this one and “New York, New York” (in 1980). BTW, If you’d like to see Frank as well as hear him, he did perform some of his songs in movies (he was an actor too) and in TV specials. Great songs w/ video I’d recommend are: - “The Lady is a Tramp” - "I Could Write a Book" - “The Tender Trap” - “Ol’ Man River” - “I Fall in Love Too Easily” P.S. The voice of the mouse in “Sing” was Seth MacFarlane (from “Family Guy” and “The Orville”), who is a surprisingly talented singer and big Sinatra fan.
I SO LOVE Frank - great music - great Christmas Music ! Try - "New York, New York", "Fly Me to the Moon" , "I've Got You Under My Skin" - SO MANY GREAT HITS ! Can't go wrong with any of his songs !!!
"The Chairman of the Board" was Sinatra's nickname. The top dog of all the crooners. Frank actually started off as a teen idol back in the 40's When he was a thin waif.
How quick J pointed out "look at those eyes!" -- he was known by a few nicknames, one of which is Ol' Blue Eyes. (Another of which is The Chariman of the Board. I'm sure there are more....) Huge number of recordings, several "periods" to his career. This song is maybe his biggest -- I'm not sure, but it's way up there. I kinda hate this one, lol. But yes, you need to know it, just as piece of music history and as a cultural reference. There are much greater songs in his catalog, as you'll no doubt discover over the next several years.
@@cablebrain9691 Generally I think those who think it "his best" just are really unfamiliar with his work. But I won't insist at all -- it is ultimately subjective. Let's consider, he didn't write it of course, so... is this a song that challenges his interpretive ability? Is there any subtlety at all to it? Is it on its own a profound or well-observed thing? Is there something particularly special about the melody, or some other aspect of the composition? It's no diss at all to Sinatra that I think this song is pretty much awful. And even if you disagree, even if you appreciate it or love it... here's my input: Listen to all of "Songs for Swinging' Lovers"; listen to all of "In the Wee Small Hours"; listen to all of "Sings for Only the Lonely". That's just the classic set of concept records, there are far more albums. But start with those three. Find one song that isn't miles and miles ahead of "My Way". My opinion is that it can't be done. Again, I'm fine with those who disagree, but I doubt most of those people are even familiar with the basics.
@@cablebrain9691 Second response -- full respect for others' subjectivity. If people love it, more power to them. I'm not gonna fight anybody over such a small thing.
This song makes me cry every time, the line that always gets me is “for what is a man?” His voice gains strength and resolution. Like he’s asking life’s questions and speaking of his own destiny, past present and future. The instrumentation is wonderful. Sinatra was the ultimate craftsman of his work.
I believe Bing Crosby’s White Christmas is the bestselling song of all time. Harry Connick Jr is a younger crooner. Michael Bolton and Michael Buble are also more recent crooners.
I love Frank Sinatra's voice so much! "My Way" is a slower song, and he was great at those. On his more upbeat songs, such as "The Way You Look Tonight" and "Fly Me To The Moon," his singing is greatly influenced by jazz. Frank began recording in the 1940s and continued through the '90s. When he died in 1998, people around the world grieved. It was the end of an era, but his work still lives!
I grew up in a house with this music on as the backdrop. All the great singers, Sinatra, Dean Martin, Vic Damone, Mel Torme and Johnny Mathis. Mom and Grandma singing along. I appreciate and enjoy every genre of music but this was my foundation. No one was better than Sinatra.
The man, the legend… Sang through five generations, turned out to be a very good actor as well enjoy. By the way this song was written for him by another great singer Paul Anka
Sammy Davis Jr's "I've Got to Be Me" is the perfect complement to this song and aspirational to the young men of the day. Then you find that the world is going to fight you every step of the way as if it's not hard enough as it is.
If ever there was a song that described a person, his trials and tribulations it was this song about this man! Frank most definitely lived life HIS WAY! This is more of a eulogy! Something that friends would talk about over his casket!
We played this for my dad at his funeral last year. Dad made me dance with him every Sunday morning to Sinatra, Patsy Cline, and other greats. I love seeing you discover these timeless gems❤️❤️❤️
Sorry for your lost. We played this song at my dad's funeral as well. My dad requested us to play it at his funeral. On the little cards that you hand out that normally has the Lord's prayer, we had the words to My Way printed instead
Music is such a subjective entity. What pleases one ear not so much for others. If your interested Please look for Elvis Presley singing My Way at his worldwide concert Aloha from Hawaii in 1973. This is the most wonderful version of My Way I have every heard. Frank Sinatra was good with his version but Elvis blows the mind. Thankyou for sharing . ENjoying your reactions. PS Nat King Cole had a fantastic voice too.
The crooners - the last survivor of that genre, Tony Bennett. The end of an era. Next - you MUST watch "Unchained Melody", Righteous Brothers, live performance/best quality - it's on RUclips. You will be amazed. Amazed. Really. Watch it next.
This was one of Frank's later, greatest songs that he sung as he was moving into the twilight of his career. His other great songs include my favorite mellow song, Summer Winds, I've Got You Under My Skin, The Best is Yet to Come (that's a bit sexy and risque for the time), New York New York, The Lady is a Tramp, I get a Kick Out of You, One for my Baby, just so many songs.
Seth McFarlane sang this song in the movie "Sing". He's actually a great singer and loves those old school crooner songs. He did a whole album of them.
Frank was an amazing talent. “Ol’ Blues Eyes” was his nickname. He was one of the top selling artist of the 20th Century. The very first movie he was in, From Here to Eternity” earned him an Oscar and Golden Globe. How big was he? In 2008 Congress passed a resolution making May 13 Frank Sinatra Day for his contributions to American culture.
I was blessed to grow up in a household listening to every kind of music. It amazes me how many people don’t know all these awesome singers and their music. I am enjoying your journey as you listen to and appreciate music that you have never listened to before.
Me too. My father introduced us to everything from Big Band to Country to Ray Charles to the Beatles. Mom, on the other hand, was Andy Williams all the way.
My dad was a "party crooner" when he and his friends would have get togethers. His voice was often compared to Bing Crosby and his friend Joe was more like Sinatra. What a fun time to hear them sing these songs while Joe played piano, guitar, or sometimes ukulele. Thanks for bringing back the memories. I suggest you look at the duets album that Tony Bennett did with other famous singers for some ideas. Also, Bing Crosby's White Christmas is a classic for Christmas time but I love his live duet with David Bowie on the Little Drummer Boy.
Frank Sinatra, a Jersey boy, was my dad's favorite singer. I heard ALL of the Sinatra songs growing up. This is the first time I have listened to this since my dad died in 2002. Not easy, but it brings back good memories.
so smooth, such voice/tone control. As the volume increases the tone quality remains with no distortion. Doesn't have to "scream" - the voice/tone quality and control is perfect.
I never respond but your beautiful reaction has made me rewind and answers all you questions: Sinatra is considered the greatest crooner oall time; it mainly began in the 50's; Frank has been gone a while so he was not the voice of the rat; although, his group of fellow entertainers were known in Vegas as the Rat Pack; the Italian mob were big supporters and nicknamed him Ol' Blue Eyes; the baby's room is an amazing idea and the message odd the song is a way to live one's life; another great crooner is dean Martin; two newer ones are Harry Connick Jr. And Michael Buble. I suggest Connick's It Had to be You. Thank y'all. That got me chatty. I loved it
Great comment! Frank was king of the Crooners, or as he was known, “Chairman Of The Board”. The full “Rat Pack” was made up of crooners: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford (brother in-law to President John F. Kennedy). Frank was instrumental (no pun intended) in helping Kennedy get elected. A great crooner follow up to this would be Memories Are Made Of This by Frank’s buddy and fellow Rat Packer, Dean Martin. If you want to see The Rat Pack in action, check out the movie (the original) Oceans’s 11 from the 1960s. Great video, cheers!
Big big star, leader of the "rat pack" Look into that, included were Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jnr, Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop. Also for female Friday, his daughter Nancy Sinatra was also a singer, her biggest hit was "These boots are made for walkin'". Frank has so many great songs, but you also need to listen to another crooner Johnny Ray singing "Cry"
Also it is mind blowing when you realize that these musicians weren't laying down tracks.... They just basically hit record and played/sang it from beginning to end. Absolute magic.
Micheal Buble’ is hands down our modern day crooner, beautiful voice.. Harry Connick Jr, if you’ve ever watched When Harry Met Sally, he did the soundtrack, take care guys.
“There’s only one guy who is the greatest singer in the world-Sinatra, and no one else.” BING CROSBY “A voice like Sinatra’s comes around once in a lifetime. Why did it have to be my lifetime?” BING CROSBY
The thing about Sinatra is that he enunciates each word, there is no mumbling or trying to figure out what he said...Never has there been a better singer!
The two of you would have loved to see The Rat Pack in their heyday. The Rat Pack’s main voices were Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and the incredible Sammy Davis Jr. When these three took to the stage together, either all Hell broke out in laughter or the music was incredible and sometimes it was both! You might want to check out Michael Buble, Harry Connick Jr. And the amazing Tony Bennet; some great crooners young and old! Thanks for the memories!
You should listen to Bobby Darrin “Mack the Knife” and “Beyond the Sea.” He was a great crooner. Dean Martin “That’s Amore.” And Andy Williams “Moon River” and “The Impossible Dream.” Richard Harris “McArthur Park.”
Along with a successful singing career Frank Sinatra was also a very popular actor. He won a well deserved Academy Award for his performance in the Best Picture winner “From Here to Eternity” . He was in the original heist film “Ocean’s Eleven “‘and “Guys and Dolls”, Frank was definition of cool.
Jay and Amber in 1970 The Band MONG JERRY Had a huge hit it sold 30 million singles , The 5th biggest selling song of all time Its called ,, IN THE SUNNER TIME ,, I was 10 in 1970 ,, PLEASE react ,, Take care you two,
" Old Blue Eyes", Frank was a triple threat, a great singer. a very good actor (with several good movies to his credit) and a pretty good dancer when he had to be. Glad you liked him. He also has his own channel on Sirius XM radio. One thing he did for relaxation was run his model railroad. He always wanted a Lionel train from the time he was a poor kid, he finally got one.
Frank was basically the "number 1" in the "mafia" celebrities in Vegas. He actually stopped Shecky Green, a comedian, from being beaten to death by mobsters. Shecky, made a comment about organized crime in a comedy routine and they damn near beat him to Death! Frank walked back and said "Okay, that's enough", and it was over! 🤔🤔🤔😎
I'm crying now because this reminds me of my Dad (still alive but in his waning years). It probably reminds us all of a special man in our lives who had led a great life. It also is making me mourn the end of such a great singer and era of singers. I love how Frank can crescendo on the chorus, etc and then go right into his soft voice on "I've loved, I've laughed and cried"...so smooth. You guys would dig Bing Crosby, too.
Love the vibe on this channel--envious of the fact that you have so many wonderful songs ahead of you--and so many great singers--Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne, Tony Bennett, Perry Como, Rosemary Clooney, Bing. So many. For Sinatra, check out: "I've Got You Under My Skin," "Come Fly With Me," "New York, New York," "One For My Baby." That's just the start. Have fun exploring the Great American Songbook.
There's plenty of Sinatra to go deep with but I'd recommend "Summer Wind" or "All the Way" as two sides of his work to start with. There is a great video kicking around of him recording another of his signature tunes "It Was a Very Good Year" with full orchestra. Now that you've sampled Frankie you need to do Bing Crosby, they were the biggest of the big in the 40's.
Crooners still exist. I looked up the definition: A singer, typically male, who sings sentimental songs in a low, soft voice. John Legend is a modern crooner, though I find him boring. Al Greene was probably a crooner, and a very good one.
Yep!.. U said it.. Everywhere he went..He was known as "Ol Blue Eyes"!!!.. lol.. He was known also as a Triple Threat.. His movies were amazing.. His acting craft is Unforgettable!.. even if he ddnt play the Lead Actor.. and he could dance with the Best of Them...(and he DID!!).. PLZZZ Check out.. Nat King Cole's "Unforgettable"... CROONERS... Modern Day.???. I would say.. Harry Conick Jr Michael Bluble...and even a "slight" Crooner style was George Michael in his version of.."When I Fall in Love" and "Kissing a Fool"... Thnk U so much guys!! NOBODY like Frank Sinatra!!.. It was said that Frank could sing the Yellow Pages and everybody would MELT... ✌️❤️😎🙏🇺🇲🌎👍👍
Next songs: "New York, New York" and "Fly Me To The Moon". I have to believe this is the oldest song you've done outside the opera and classical music you've reacted to. You should also, at some point, do "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'," a 1966 song sung by Frank's daughter Nancy. Other artists that may fit the "crooner" genre still active today are Harry Connick Jr. and Michael Buble.
Your point about his abilities as an interpreter is spot on. His vocal phrasings are entirely original, taking a role more akin to an additional instrument than being a lead
Loved your reaction to this it was so pure. One of the most incredible things about Frank is listening to when he takes his breaths, the man had incredible breath control and could sing entire verses on one breath, more like an opera singer. Harry Connick Jr and Miachel Buble are probably the best known modern day crooners.
Yes, Frank's musical phrasing is impeccable. He only breathes during what seem like natural pauses, whereas a lot of popular singers can be found taking breaths in the middle of phrases (for example, in one breath, Sinatra would sing, "This is a complete sentence," but lesser artists might get away with, "This is a" BREATH "complete sentence" or worse, "This is a com-" BREATH "-plete sentence"). And Sinatra does it all as if it's completely effortless to him. His talent is staggering, even after listening to him for years and years.
One of his signature songs, He was a class act, considering this is a song about the end of his life. Also everyone dressed to kill back in the day, not sweats or T shirts and jeans. They told a story with their song and you could understand every word!!! Full orchestra backing them up!!!
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Now listen to Frank do “Fly Me To The Moon” with the Count Basie orchestra.....you’ll be blown away.
I agree👍
One of my absolute favorites!!!! 💜💜💜🎵🎼🎶🎸🥁🎧
Absolutely! I actually prefer "Fly Me..." to "My Way", but I enjoy both.
Yess!!!
Oh Yeah!!
The fact that you said "look at them eyes" is great, because he was known as ole' blue eyes
Etta James- “At Last” THE most romantic sing in history.
Wherever I am, whatever I'm doing I stop and get lost in that masterpiece until it's over. Doesn't matter how many times I hear it.
YES!!!
Susan Austin Etta James is fantastic singing At Last
Truly iconic.
And despite the reputation, she was a sweet lady. She just didn't tolerate fools...
The last chorus is one of the best ever written. “For what is a man, what has he got?
If not himself, then he has naught
To say the things he truly feels
And not the words of one who kneels
The record shows I took the blows
And did it my way”
Paul Anka wrote the song
Sounds like Trump
@@hudsonumi seriously? Take your politics and go home.
Seriously. Take your offense and leave the country@@mattysxmusicxfiles9198
Amen to that. Those words certainly make you think.
Old Blue Eyes! The Chairman of the Board! He is legend!
He's an ass. I lost total respect for him for what he did to Sammy Davis Jr and the way he treat the people trying to make the Godfather. Azz
Bobby Darin “Beyond The Sea”
Ray Charles “I Got A Woman” and “Georgia on My Mind”
Etta James “At Last”
Nat King Cole “Unforgettable” or “L-O-V-E”
Tony Bennett “The Way You Look Tonight”
Billie Holiday “I’ll Be Seeing You”
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons “Sherry”
Omg yes Etta James "At Last"
@@birgitfry6513 yes! Would be perfect for female Friday!
Some great suggestions
@@PrittyPeas I agree Etta James' voice is epic
@@birgitfry6513 I was flipping around the radio, several good songs were on, but not quite *it* ... ya know, when you're in the mood for a certain type of song? Then "At Last" came on. I just let it wash over me! Marvelous!
you know the song by Bon Jovi you listened to the other day called, “it’s my life“? In that song they say: “like Frankie said I did it my way“… He’s talking about Frank Sinatra when they say “Frankie“. This is because the lead singer, Jon Bon Jovi, is from the same state that Frank Sinatra is from, and he is fond of him.
Those New Jersey guys stick together. 😊❤️
@@Ploutmos took the words out of my mouth... 😊
Proud Jersey girl here 😊
I commented the same thing. Didn’t see your comment. :)
LOL I JUST wrote almost the same thing :)
Frank always recorded live in the studio with an orchestra. If he didn't like the playback, he did it again. No autotune, no splicing, no overdubs: just talent!
WORD!!!!
likely due to the fact that autotune was invented about 30 years after this song was released
I read somewhere,that people referred to Frank as Mr one take.
Not every singer needs autotune. Just PURE TALENT.
@@nimrag659 Frank did not need any gimmick like autotune. His massive talent made him the best natural singer of the last century!
Dean Martin’s Everybody Loves Somebody is a classic
Along with Perry Como's It's Impossible
Andy Williams, Moon River...
@@lindaerickson2709 Great song!
@@lindaerickson2709 I like Its impossible. "its impossible to drive a cadilac up your nose its impossible hahaha joke
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Frank Sinatra is timeless. He started in the 30's and was still popular up to his death in 1998. He is just one of the musical phenomena of the ages.
Popular up until his death? He's still popular and he's amazing. He truly is timeless.
Known as "Ol' Blue Eyes" and "The Chairman of the Board" all over the world, Frank Sinatra was Hoboken, NJ's favorite son. In addition to his vast musical catalog, he was also an actor, including several movie musicals. He played a baseball player in "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" with Gene Kelly, and played a gangster in "Guys and Dolls" with Marlon Brando. His daughter Nancy Sinatra was also a singer, best known for her song "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'."
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You stole my thunder. 😉
He won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in "From Here To Eternity"...
Also was the star in Man With The Golden Arm.
Thank you Wikipedia..haha
“To say the thing he truly feels, and not the words of one who kneels” Definition of a true man..
Another of his songs is often played at the end of a party, usually because the DJ wants to go home. We all know the words and sing along. It's called New York, New York. You will love it.....
They used to play it at the end of every game at Yankee Stadium.
New York, New York is my parents' and their friends' anthem! They were all transferred south from New York with IBM in the late 50's and so every party, wedding reception and get together featured that song.
@@stevenmotchan2048 every WINNING game. If they lose, they play Liza Minelli version
@@noreenmccool963 That's funny. I guess I always saw them win.
Sticking to this genre, female Friday needs peggy lee “fever” and Julie London “cry me a river” and Leslie Gore “ you don’t own me”.
Diana Krall (Fly me to the moon), Ella Fitzgerald (How High The Moon), Ania O'Day (Tea For Two)
Judy Garland "The Man That Got Away". From the 1950s version of A STAR IS BORN ⭐ L E G E N D A R Y 🤩
Oh Wow! Great pics.
There was a song I loved in 1962( I was only 9 ) but the song gave me chills it was Love Letters (Straight from your Heart.). It was by Ketty Lester who went on to play Hester Sue on "Little house on the Prarie". Loved her voice when she sang or just talked. Very distinctive. Am I the only old lady who remembers her? LOL. Elvis Presley also recorded Love Letters (straigjt from your heart.) But even though I loved Elvis I liked Kettys vetsion better.
Peggy Lee "Is That All There Is?"
Jo Stafford "You Belong to Me"
Doris Day "Perhaps, Perhaps, Pethaps"
Any Eartha Kitt, though she's more Cabaret style.
The "Chairman of the Board," as he was known, was the leader of the Rat Pack after Humphrey Bogart's death. This group of entertainers were very famous in the 50s and 60s. They had Vegas shows and made several movies including the original Ocean's Eleven. My favorite singer from the bunch was Dean Martin. I'd love it if you reacted to Dean Martin singing "That's Amore." It's his most iconic song.
I agree, Dean Martin was my favorite as well. His voice was silky smooth and he knew it lol.
Love Dean Martin! 💖 Try "Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime"!
Dean Martin's " Under the Bridges of Paris" gets me all the time. He is still my favorite.
Dean Martin had the best voice I think.
Dean was and is my favorite also 💟💟💟💟💟👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏☮️💟
Frank is the Greatest Showman of all Time 😊...he was real...no tricks...pure voice with a great band ... just unbelievable!!!....
His voice is so clear. Nothing fancy no tricks just pure talent. One of the greatest
Most of the crooners have passed. I believe Tony Bennet is still alive. The only crooner types that i can think of is Harry Connick jr and maybe Michael Buble. Great reaction as always!
I found one that could be considered southern crooner.. His voice lends well to the style. ruclips.net/video/un2AAqNCYtw/видео.html
Tony Bennet just turned 95.
@@jfree336 - his family announced recently that he has Alzheimer's Disease. But he's about to release a new album with Lady Gaga!
Yeah. Tony just had a big birthday party in NYC with Lady Gaga performing with him. Harry Connick, Jr., Michael Buble, I'd count Josh Groban are all crooners. Brett Eldredge, even though he's known for Country music, has done standards often. The rat they were talking about in SING was played by Seth MacFarlane. He's done albums of Sinatra type songs. While I don't consider myself a fan of his, he really is a renaissance man. In case anyone doesn't know, I do mean the man who made "Family Guy".
Connick and Buble are little more than Sinatra copycats .. like a tribute band genre.
Perry Como was one of the greats. Try “It’s Impossible”. Also Nat King Cole’s “L.O.V.E” and “Unforgettable” which has a wonderful live version with his daughter, Natalie, doing a duet after he had already passed via video and recordings.
Mr. Relaxation. Can I respectfully recommend the SCTV skit. ruclips.net/video/zj5A7W-0zPY/видео.html
I was so in love with Perry Como when I was about six years old. I thought my pediatrician looked like him so I never minded going to the doctor.
@@dano9008 my mother absolutely adored Perry Como - as a 15 year old she would go with her cousins every week to sit in the audience of his TV show and get his autograph.
I used to make fun of him to tease her. When I showed her the SCTV skit she was really mad!
@@izzonj Or how about Steve Martin, "It's impossible, to put a Cadillac in your nose, it's just impossible"
Love Perry Como, my favorite crooner
The greatest voice ever. I am 51 and Frank is my favourite singer of all time. He absolutely did it his way. Love him ❤
Frank Sinatra "Strangers in the Night." Like Rob, I always wanted to be one of these handsome, dapper, gentleman singers who could make women, young and old, swoon and cry, just as Amber and women over the decades and generations have been so moved. Crooners today? Yes, Michael Buble' and Josh Groban are both very talented singers and Buble' covers those great crooner hits while Groban sings more modern romantic songs and in multiple languages. Groban makes women cry even though they know not one word of Spanish, Italian or Japanese.
Glen Campbell played guitar on Sinatra Stranger in the night.
@@michaeldouglass840 Speaking of a great voice, while not a crooner, Mr. Glen Campbell was a great vocalist and musician.
@@kahuna754 I'm a BIG fan of Campbell and have his greatest hits CD in my truck now.
The "Rat" was the crooner in the movie in deference to the group that ran around together called "The Rat Pack". Frank, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, and Joey Bishop. Bishop was a comedian. Frank, Dean, and Sammy are all worth hearing and reacting to.
One of my all time favorite comedy movies is a western with Dean Martin & Joey Bishop called "Texas Across the River"! It's totally non-PC as Joey was DEFINITELY not Native American. 🤣 But his adlibs while speaking in Indian were hilarious.
...and let's not forget Peter Lawford.
@@anthonyhedberg6471 I was fixing to say that.
Frank Sinatra was the ultimate. "That's Life" is great. Dean Martin "Ain't that a Kick in the Head", Sammy Davis, Jr. "Candy Man"... and the women singers like Ella Fitzgerald, Pearl Bailey, Perry Como, Andy Williams...so many good ones out there
I second this list
Mr bojangles by Sammy Davis jr is just amazing
"Ol' blue eyes", as they called Frank, is largely considered one of the greatest artists of all time. He also acted in several movies. Buble is the only guy today carrying the torch of this kind of music.
Harry Connick jr, is the closest Artist to Sinatra ever, Buble is nowhere near as good!
@Richard Armed not gonna argue on that one. I've seen them both live. Harry when he was 20 and he did a Sinatra impression and I've seen Buble twice. I love them both. Just saying that Buble is the only one touring doing this stuff. Harry doesn't tour much nowadays.
Sinatra did a song called “It Was A Very Good Year” by shear luck a Swedish company was doing a documentary on Sinatra. RUclips has the video of Frank actually recording this song with a full orchestra in the recording studio. It’s brilliant, to see Sinatra actually record a song LIVE, that became a big hit for him is mind blowing. You have to watch it. Love watching you guys.
Hard to believe, but The Kingston Trio were the first to record that song. It's a great version, but it never became the huge hit that Frank's version did.
@@lyletuck You’re absolutely correct.....I believe Bob Shane sang the lead on it.
Yes, IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR.....will haunt you!!!!
Awesome choice.
That is my fav Sinatra song.
I can't believe how much I'm spending my time watching you two listen to tunes. I have my own life too, but somehow I find time to watch you guys. I can tell when people have really good souls and to me, you two have it. Bless you.
Agreed!!!
I spend my nights watching these two
Same. Cool people.
I hear you , me too. Lol , I'm 73
Just got into these two, amazing kind interesting honest souls.
You guys need to react to crooner Tony Bennett “I left my heart in San Francisco”. (There’s some nice piano on that one, Jay) He is still alive at 95 years old today and still singing beautifully .He had his first number one record in 1951, 70 years ago. Frank Sinatra called him the best in the business. He is currently doing a duet show with Lady Gaga. Please don't miss him.
Oh yeah! Tony Bennett! Don't forget Tony! 💖
This was our class song for our graduation in 1970! I am 70 years old and I am so happy to see young people like yourselves finding what we grew up listening to! Thank you and keep up the great work.❤
i was born in 2002 and graduated in 2021, and sadly this wasnt our graduation song but i came home and blasted this through my headphones later that night. frank sinatra is timeless
I'm the same age as you and I knew about Frank Sinatra and heard his music but that was not the music of our generation. For us it was Elvis, the Beatles, the Dave Clark 5, Bobby Darrin and a ton of others too numerous to name here.
How could I forget New York New York probably his most Iconic song.
As an older person, it does my heart good to see your reaction to one of the finest singers of the the 20th century. I lost a job one time because I was supposed to be working at the Hollywood Bowl, but I kept leaving the task to go and listen to Frank. It was at the end of his career, but I had to hear him. There are SO many extraordinary songs. Dive in my friends. Plus, thank you for opening your minds, your ears and your hearts to genres that are outside your everyday. Makes me so happy.
This was the music of my parents, WW2 - the era of crooners with full orchestra behind them. Another WW2 favourite is the Andrew Sisters - Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy or Vera Lynn White Cliffs of Dover (which is sad as my father used to fly from Dover to Germany during the War and it makes me realise how hard it must of been to a 21 year old and how scary!)
Hey guys, you should hear Frank Sinatra and David Bowie together!
Don't u mean bing Crosby and David bowie?
@@roxyhart3247 hey, Bing's Christmas show.
When I was undergoing treatment for cancer, this song absolutely got me through the “I might die” phase of getting my diagnosis. What a song!!
Paul Anka, a great singer in his own right, wrote this incredible song that Frank made his own.
Paul Anka wrot MY WAY specifically *for* Frank Sinatra.
Paul Anka is another really good one to react to. He had hits in the late ‘50’s & ‘60s but also in the ‘70’s. My favs are Put your head on my shoulder or The times of your life.
Hi, sorry but the song was written by Claude François, a french singer. Paul
Anka wrote the english version
@@VJXtian I stand corrected.
@@VJXtian I mean, yes but it's a completely different song. The melody was indeed written by Claude François but the lyrics are completely original
Now, you need to play his daughter, Nancy Sinatra, singing her huge hit "These Boots Are Made For Walking". Also, she did a duet with her father called "Something Stupid".
Another crooner to check out is
Chet Baker...he'll help Amber sway and, perhaps, fall asleep.
Michael Bublé is a modern crooner.
I LOVE Cher Baker. R.I.P. gone too soon.
I hope they get around to listening to some Nancy Sinatra. The work she did with Lee Hazlewood was fantastic.
@@SexyAlien2 yes, "Summer Wine" with those two is a gem.
Somthing Stupid is a song for the ages. Good jod !
Job * my bad
An absolute classic, this played at my grandparents funeral. It was their signature karaoke song. My Nan was tone deaf but my grandad was a crooner. He was too shy to do it by himself. I miss them terribly ❤️
My Mom was a teenager when he was first popular. That's when the girls first began to scream at male singers.
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Played at my grandpas funeral too :)
You sound like you come from fantastic stock. You go, girl.
my condolences. they had great taste
Can I just say how fricken adorable you two are. You bring me so much joy, just watching you interact with each other. You make my day!!
Bing Crosby was another crooner. You can't get through the Christmas season without hearing at least one of his songs, especially White Christmas.
@Ben Gilbert My dad served in WWII and cried every Christmas when he heard Bing singing White Christmas. It became a favorite song of mine
Bing Crosby sings White Christmas better than ANYONE!
Actually the crooners of that era all did an amazing job with the Christmas classes.
There's nothing like listening to those old songs while relaxing by the Christmas tree.
Bing Crosby and David Bowie's version of The Little Drummer Boy is beyond legendary. Their genre's of music styles are completely different but when they got into the studio and recorded The Little Drummer Boy it was pure bliss.
His version of Jingle Bells is my fav! :-)
Little Drummer Boy sung with David Bowie and Bing Crosby. That is another great one!
60M … OK, So I’m a little bit freaked out. I was literally just driving home from work and thinking about how I would LOVE watching You
two react to THIS VERY SONG 🎶
I haven’t even watched the video yet and you made my night!😍😍
Another Sinatra song you should react to is
“That’s Life”
Love you guys 💕
Other male crooners: Perry Como singing "CAtch a Falling Star", Dean Martin singing "Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime", Andy Williams singing "Moon River". Note that all three of these had their own TV show at one point. Dean Martin and Andy Williams' shows went on for quite a few years.
YES! We cannot have a crooner conversation without talking about Perry Como and his golden set of vocal chords. Great suggestion, cheers!
Tony Bennett is my second favorite after Deno!
What I came to say.
I'm 64 and a lifetime fan of Sinatra. Thank you for appreciating him!
Your only a boy Alf 76
Paul Anka wrote this English version with his own lyrics of a French song that came out in 1967. He said he wrote the lyrics in the way he imagined Sinatra would have said them. He wrote it specifically for Sinatra. Frank's version came out in 1969, and became not just a huge hit for him, it became his signature song that extended his career. Before this song Sinatra was voicing complaints and had said he was going to quit singing.
Sinatra belonged to the WWII generation. In fact, although he had earned tips as a child in his parents tavern singing, his joined a 4some of singers who won a radio contest that gave them a 6 month contract to tour. That was in 1935 when he was 20. He sang during the Swing Era and became the favorite of the teenage Bobbysoxer girls who adored the skinny big eared scar faced crooner so much that they created over a thousand fan clubs and would bribe hotel maids just to let them touch his bed sheets. Lol!
He became an even bigger hit during the war when he visited the troops and sang for them. The pope met him and wondered if he was some opera tenor or something. He also became the favorite singer of the Italian Mob boys and of the high society people. Soon he became an actor and won an Oscar. Several movies and over a 150,000,000 albums sold, and Vegas shows that lasted for years, kept him at the top. That fame and adoration lasted until his death in 1998.
Oh yes. Paul Anka was amazing. His music is mesmerizing.
Frank is the GOAT of crooners! His music is timeless! Awesome reaction Jay & Amber! Follow this up with “Fly Me to the Moon” or “Strangers in the Night” or really any Frank song, they are all great!
I just got it: the rat sings it in the film they watched - of course! the Rat Pack = Frank Sinatra,Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Junior.
I smiled when you mentioned Frank’s eyes. Sinatra was called “Ol’ Blue Eyes” for a reason. 😉This is actually a song that Sinatra did later in his career so, this was 1969. Most of Sinatra’s hits are from the ’40s and ‘50s (which is thought of as being more of the crooner era) but, because Sinatra is Sinatra, he was able to have some big hits later in life too, like this one and “New York, New York” (in 1980). BTW, If you’d like to see Frank as well as hear him, he did perform some of his songs in movies (he was an actor too) and in TV specials. Great songs w/ video I’d recommend are:
- “The Lady is a Tramp”
- "I Could Write a Book"
- “The Tender Trap”
- “Ol’ Man River”
- “I Fall in Love Too Easily”
P.S. The voice of the mouse in “Sing” was Seth MacFarlane (from “Family Guy” and “The Orville”), who is a surprisingly talented singer and big Sinatra fan.
A great actor! His performance in Vincente Minnelli’s film “Some Came Running” is great.
I am 30 years old. Frank Sinatra was my mothers, mothers generation.
I SO LOVE Frank - great music - great Christmas Music ! Try - "New York, New York", "Fly Me to the Moon" , "I've Got You Under My Skin" - SO MANY GREAT HITS ! Can't go wrong with any of his songs !!!
"The Chairman of the Board" was Sinatra's nickname. The top dog of all the crooners. Frank actually started off as a teen idol back in the 40's When he was a thin waif.
How quick J pointed out "look at those eyes!" -- he was known by a few nicknames, one of which is Ol' Blue Eyes. (Another of which is The Chariman of the Board. I'm sure there are more....) Huge number of recordings, several "periods" to his career. This song is maybe his biggest -- I'm not sure, but it's way up there. I kinda hate this one, lol. But yes, you need to know it, just as piece of music history and as a cultural reference. There are much greater songs in his catalog, as you'll no doubt discover over the next several years.
My way is by and far his best,,,, lol
@@trentroberdeau6399 Yeah a lot of people will agree with you.
I "sort of" agree with you about this song. I've grown to appreciate it, but it's not his best.
@@cablebrain9691 Generally I think those who think it "his best" just are really unfamiliar with his work. But I won't insist at all -- it is ultimately subjective. Let's consider, he didn't write it of course, so... is this a song that challenges his interpretive ability? Is there any subtlety at all to it? Is it on its own a profound or well-observed thing? Is there something particularly special about the melody, or some other aspect of the composition? It's no diss at all to Sinatra that I think this song is pretty much awful. And even if you disagree, even if you appreciate it or love it... here's my input: Listen to all of "Songs for Swinging' Lovers"; listen to all of "In the Wee Small Hours"; listen to all of "Sings for Only the Lonely". That's just the classic set of concept records, there are far more albums. But start with those three. Find one song that isn't miles and miles ahead of "My Way". My opinion is that it can't be done. Again, I'm fine with those who disagree, but I doubt most of those people are even familiar with the basics.
@@cablebrain9691 Second response -- full respect for others' subjectivity. If people love it, more power to them. I'm not gonna fight anybody over such a small thing.
This song makes me cry every time, the line that always gets me is “for what is a man?” His voice gains strength and resolution. Like he’s asking life’s questions and speaking of his own destiny, past present and future. The instrumentation is wonderful. Sinatra was the ultimate craftsman of his work.
I believe Bing Crosby’s White Christmas is the bestselling song of all time. Harry Connick Jr is a younger crooner. Michael Bolton and Michael Buble are also more recent crooners.
Michael bolton isnt a crooner
@@caligal1090 he’s a crooner. He is often described as such.
I LOVE Michael Buble!!
I think that was overtaken in sales by Elton Johns rewording of Candle in the Wind at Princess Diana's funeral.
I used to love Harry Connick but he got too full of himself!
I love Frank Sinatra's voice so much! "My Way" is a slower song, and he was great at those. On his more upbeat songs, such as "The Way You Look Tonight" and "Fly Me To The Moon," his singing is greatly influenced by jazz. Frank began recording in the 1940s and continued through the '90s. When he died in 1998, people around the world grieved. It was the end of an era, but his work still lives!
The tender way Amber looked at Rob throughout the song...yall are glowing!!! I had the chills...Frank is the king!!
They could have been on the ballroom floor ...XOXO
I am 25. I grew up with Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Elvis and all those cats. Truly magical.
I grew up in a house with this music on as the backdrop. All the great singers, Sinatra, Dean Martin, Vic Damone, Mel Torme and Johnny Mathis. Mom and Grandma singing along. I appreciate and enjoy every genre of music but this was my foundation. No one was better than Sinatra.
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Frank seems like a mellow guy, but he was actually badass, with powerful friends everywhere, including New York mobsters.
FACT
The Italian Mafia!!!
The man, the legend… Sang through five generations, turned out to be a very good actor as well enjoy. By the way this song was written for him by another great singer Paul Anka
blackprix, Von Ryan's Express, Frank Sinatra had the leading role.😎😎😎😎
@@rayniecox7683 Oh I saw that movie many times Frank took a singing to acting it was a successful great movie
she absorbed every bit of those lyrics.
Congratulations young lady
Sammy Davis Jr's "I've Got to Be Me" is the perfect complement to this song and aspirational to the young men of the day. Then you find that the world is going to fight you every step of the way as if it's not hard enough as it is.
Have you heard Sammy sing the Hawaii 5-0 theme? [You Can Count On Me]
If ever there was a song that described a person, his trials and tribulations it was this song about this man! Frank most definitely lived life HIS WAY! This is more of a eulogy! Something that friends would talk about over his casket!
We played this for my dad at his funeral last year. Dad made me dance with him every Sunday morning to Sinatra, Patsy Cline, and other greats. I love seeing you discover these timeless gems❤️❤️❤️
Its a song that you would want played...... but I don't know if my heart could have taken it at my Dads funeral. But it does sum up life !!!!!
Sorry for your lost.
We played this song at my dad's funeral as well. My dad requested us to play it at his funeral.
On the little cards that you hand out that normally has the Lord's prayer, we had the words to My Way printed instead
Dad's are great! I have the same memory. When I was real little I used to put my feet on his feet. Ya know? Ugh I miss him.
Music is such a subjective entity. What pleases one ear not so much for others. If your interested Please look for Elvis Presley singing My Way at his worldwide concert Aloha from Hawaii in 1973. This is the most wonderful version of My Way I have every heard. Frank Sinatra was good with his version but Elvis blows the mind. Thankyou for sharing . ENjoying your reactions. PS Nat King Cole had a fantastic voice too.
Totally agree.
The crooners - the last survivor of that genre, Tony Bennett. The end of an era.
Next - you MUST watch "Unchained Melody", Righteous Brothers, live performance/best quality - it's on RUclips. You will be amazed. Amazed. Really. Watch it next.
There’s modern crooners, like Michael Bublé
This was one of Frank's later, greatest songs that he sung as he was moving into the twilight of his career. His other great songs include my favorite mellow song, Summer Winds, I've Got You Under My Skin, The Best is Yet to Come (that's a bit sexy and risque for the time), New York New York, The Lady is a Tramp, I get a Kick Out of You, One for my Baby, just so many songs.
Sinatra’s catalog is amazing. You can’t go wrong, any direction you turn.
The Best is Yet to Come is another fabulous tune by Frank.
Seth McFarlane sang this song in the movie "Sing". He's actually a great singer and loves those old school crooner songs. He did a whole album of them.
He kinda sounded like Frank
It slays me that he’s the same guy who does Stewie’s voice… That man’s talent is underrated.
@@KittCrescendo yes very
Frank was an amazing talent. “Ol’ Blues Eyes” was his nickname. He was one of the top selling artist of the 20th Century. The very first movie he was in, From Here to Eternity” earned him an Oscar and Golden Globe. How big was he? In 2008 Congress passed a resolution making May 13 Frank Sinatra Day for his contributions to American culture.
I was blessed to grow up in a household listening to every kind of music.
It amazes me how many people don’t know all these awesome singers and their music.
I am enjoying your journey as you listen to and appreciate music that you have never listened to before.
Me too. My father introduced us to everything from Big Band to Country to Ray Charles to the Beatles. Mom, on the other hand, was Andy Williams all the way.
Brings tears to my eyes how much young people have missed - AND tears of joy to see this appreciation happening now.
One of my favorites of Frank’s is Summer Wind
Now you guys need to listen to Nat King Cole. Any thing he did was magic
...and also considered a "crooner"
Ooh with his daughter too Natalie Cole (RIP)
Yes! Start with Unforgettable. Then move on to Mona Lisa and L.O.V.E...
The Very Thought of You is a great NKC song.
My dad was a "party crooner" when he and his friends would have get togethers. His voice was often compared to Bing Crosby and his friend Joe was more like Sinatra. What a fun time to hear them sing these songs while Joe played piano, guitar, or sometimes ukulele. Thanks for bringing back the memories. I suggest you look at the duets album that Tony Bennett did with other famous singers for some ideas. Also, Bing Crosby's White Christmas is a classic for Christmas time but I love his live duet with David Bowie on the Little Drummer Boy.
That’s seriously one of the coolest stories I’ve ever heard! Wow!!
Frank Sinatra, a Jersey boy, was my dad's favorite singer. I heard ALL of the Sinatra songs growing up.
This is the first time I have listened to this since my dad died in 2002. Not easy, but it brings back good memories.
Me too!!! Every one said my dad looked like Frank. (A Brazilian version😉?)
so smooth, such voice/tone control. As the volume increases the tone quality remains with no distortion. Doesn't have to "scream" - the voice/tone quality and control is perfect.
I never respond but your beautiful reaction has made me rewind and answers all you questions: Sinatra is considered the greatest crooner oall time; it mainly began in the 50's; Frank has been gone a while so he was not the voice of the rat; although, his group of fellow entertainers were known in Vegas as the Rat Pack; the Italian mob were big supporters and nicknamed him Ol' Blue Eyes; the baby's room is an amazing idea and the message odd the song is a way to live one's life; another great crooner is dean Martin; two newer ones are Harry Connick Jr. And Michael Buble. I suggest Connick's It Had to be You. Thank y'all. That got me chatty. I loved it
Frank was crooning in the 1930s.
Great comment! Frank was king of the Crooners, or as he was known, “Chairman Of The Board”. The full “Rat Pack” was made up of crooners: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford (brother in-law to President John F. Kennedy). Frank was instrumental (no pun intended) in helping Kennedy get elected. A great crooner follow up to this would be Memories Are Made Of This by Frank’s buddy and fellow Rat Packer, Dean Martin. If you want to see The Rat Pack in action, check out the movie (the original) Oceans’s 11 from the 1960s. Great video, cheers!
Big big star, leader of the "rat pack" Look into that, included were Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jnr, Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop. Also for female Friday, his daughter Nancy Sinatra was also a singer, her biggest hit was "These boots are made for walkin'". Frank has so many great songs, but you also need to listen to another crooner Johnny Ray singing "Cry"
Also it is mind blowing when you realize that these musicians weren't laying down tracks.... They just basically hit record and played/sang it from beginning to end. Absolute magic.
The powerful purity of the message.
BE YOURSELF. NOTHING ELSE MATTERS.
No one sings like Sinatra, he's the best without a doubt.
Micheal Buble’ is hands down our modern day crooner, beautiful voice.. Harry Connick Jr, if you’ve ever watched When Harry Met Sally, he did the soundtrack, take care guys.
Collette my favorite modern day crooner is Morrissey
As a Canadian I have to agree that Michael Buble is absolutely awesome
whats a crooner? i could look it up but id rather ask you guys.
@@91lilken Low, usually soft voice, male, the dictionary should have a pic of Frank Sinatra under the word “crooner”😊
I think Michael Buble is a definite must
“There’s only one guy who is the greatest singer in the world-Sinatra, and no one else.” BING CROSBY
“A voice like Sinatra’s comes around once in a lifetime. Why did it have to be my lifetime?” BING CROSBY
My mom LOVED Bing Crosby!
Even so, der Bingle did all right for himself...best selling singer in his lifetime.
@@xbubblehead absolutely! The most successful performer in history.
The thing about Sinatra is that he enunciates each word, there is no mumbling or trying to figure out what he said...Never has there been a better singer!
The two of you would have loved to see The Rat Pack in their heyday. The Rat Pack’s main voices were Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and the incredible Sammy Davis Jr. When these three took to the stage together, either all Hell broke out in laughter or the music was incredible and sometimes it was both! You might want to check out Michael Buble, Harry Connick Jr. And the amazing Tony Bennet; some great crooners young and old! Thanks for the memories!
That's why the "crooner" in the movie is a Rat... the "Rat Pack"...
You should listen to Bobby Darrin “Mack the Knife” and “Beyond the Sea.” He was a great crooner. Dean Martin “That’s Amore.” And Andy Williams “Moon River” and “The Impossible Dream.” Richard Harris “McArthur Park.”
Ha! You beat me to this suggestion. Yes! Bobby Darin - Mac The Knife!
Yep my heart skips a beat when I hear Bobby.
Mack the Knife and Beyond the Sea are perfect for reactions
The Impossible Dream. A mighty song.
Along with a successful singing career Frank Sinatra was also a very popular actor. He won a well deserved Academy Award for his performance in the Best Picture winner “From Here to Eternity” . He was in the original heist film “Ocean’s Eleven “‘and “Guys and Dolls”, Frank was definition of cool.
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Hey "Rob Squad" I enjoyed your reactions to hearing Frank Sinatra sing "My Way" your way lol.
" Old Blue Eyes", Frank was a triple threat, a great singer. a very good actor (with several good movies to his credit) and a pretty good dancer when he had to be. Glad you liked him. He also has his own channel on Sirius XM radio. One thing he did for relaxation was run his model railroad. He always wanted a Lionel train from the time he was a poor kid, he finally got one.
Frank was basically the "number 1" in the "mafia" celebrities in Vegas. He actually stopped Shecky Green, a comedian, from being beaten to death by mobsters. Shecky, made a comment about organized crime in a comedy routine and they damn near beat him to Death! Frank walked back and said "Okay, that's enough", and it was over! 🤔🤔🤔😎
Also NY and NJ
I'm crying now because this reminds me of my Dad (still alive but in his waning years). It probably reminds us all of a special man in our lives who had led a great life. It also is making me mourn the end of such a great singer and era of singers. I love how Frank can crescendo on the chorus, etc and then go right into his soft voice on "I've loved, I've laughed and cried"...so smooth. You guys would dig Bing Crosby, too.
My Dad has passed away,and thank of him when hear this song 😥
Same here. Lost my dad over 30 years ago and still can't hear this song without crying.
I'm 80, this WAS my time! We were the real GOOD FELLAS! Chicago when it WAS!
Love the vibe on this channel--envious of the fact that you have so many wonderful songs ahead of you--and so many great singers--Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne, Tony Bennett, Perry Como, Rosemary Clooney, Bing. So many. For Sinatra, check out: "I've Got You Under My Skin," "Come Fly With Me," "New York, New York," "One For My Baby." That's just the start. Have fun exploring the Great American Songbook.
LOL - you've got to specify who "Bing" is for them - Bing Crosby. His song White Christmas is a classic. I'd add Robert Goulet to your list as well.
There's plenty of Sinatra to go deep with but I'd recommend "Summer Wind" or "All the Way" as two sides of his work to start with. There is a great video kicking around of him recording another of his signature tunes "It Was a Very Good Year" with full orchestra. Now that you've sampled Frankie you need to do Bing Crosby, they were the biggest of the big in the 40's.
Summer Wind is my favorite song of his, and one of my favorite songs of all time.
Excellent suggestions!
Michael Buble sings currently & he is a crooner, sings alot of Franks songs & is fantastic!
I love Michael Buble!
Harry Connick Jr also is a Crooner in his own right. He is a beautiful singer,composer and piano players and has put out albums
@Cynthia Fox - Oh please, he is sooooo overrated. C'mon now!
I love Michael Bubble!
Crooners still exist. I looked up the definition:
A singer, typically male, who sings sentimental songs in a low, soft voice.
John Legend is a modern crooner, though I find him boring.
Al Greene was probably a crooner, and a very good one.
Yep!.. U said it.. Everywhere he went..He was known as "Ol Blue Eyes"!!!.. lol.. He was known also as a Triple Threat.. His movies were amazing.. His acting craft is Unforgettable!.. even if he ddnt play the Lead Actor.. and he could dance with the Best of Them...(and he DID!!)..
PLZZZ Check out..
Nat King Cole's "Unforgettable"...
CROONERS... Modern Day.???.
I would say..
Harry Conick Jr
Michael Bluble...and even a "slight" Crooner style was George Michael in his version of.."When I Fall in Love" and "Kissing a Fool"... Thnk U so much guys!! NOBODY like Frank Sinatra!!.. It was said that Frank could sing the Yellow Pages and everybody would MELT... ✌️❤️😎🙏🇺🇲🌎👍👍
Another legend! He's even been in classic movies. Worth a watch.
He's great in "Guys & Dolls" -- that would be a good movie to watch while waiting for the baby! Good times; lots of fun, and great music!
He did not sing in "From Here to Eternity" he won an Oscar for best supporting actor for his role.
Next songs: "New York, New York" and "Fly Me To The Moon". I have to believe this is the oldest song you've done outside the opera and classical music you've reacted to. You should also, at some point, do "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'," a 1966 song sung by Frank's daughter Nancy. Other artists that may fit the "crooner" genre still active today are Harry Connick Jr. and Michael Buble.
Sinatra is one of the deepest of rabbit holes. One of the most amazing singers, interpreters, and personalities in music history.
Your point about his abilities as an interpreter is spot on. His vocal phrasings are entirely original, taking a role more akin to an additional instrument than being a lead
Elvis also sang My Way. And it was one of his signature songs. Your little daughter who loves Elvis will be able to listen to it.
Johnny Mathis is another great voice (Chances Are is a classic) and Nat King Cole (Unforgettable) is a must listen.
Johnny Mathis is fantastic
And the later complication with his daughter Natalie is amazing as well.
I love the Johnny Mathis song Wonderful Wonderful
@@NikkieTwix Me, too. He's got an amazing portfolio. His early songs always remind me of my childhood.
@@kathyflorcruz552 Yes it is. One of my favorite Cole songs is Nature Boy.
One of the greatest songs of all time.
Loved your reaction to this it was so pure. One of the most incredible things about Frank is listening to when he takes his breaths, the man had incredible breath control and could sing entire verses on one breath, more like an opera singer.
Harry Connick Jr and Miachel Buble are probably the best known modern day crooners.
Yes, Frank's musical phrasing is impeccable. He only breathes during what seem like natural pauses, whereas a lot of popular singers can be found taking breaths in the middle of phrases (for example, in one breath, Sinatra would sing, "This is a complete sentence," but lesser artists might get away with, "This is a" BREATH "complete sentence" or worse, "This is a com-" BREATH "-plete sentence"). And Sinatra does it all as if it's completely effortless to him. His talent is staggering, even after listening to him for years and years.
One of his signature songs, He was a class act, considering this is a song about the end of his life. Also everyone dressed to kill back in the day, not sweats or T shirts and jeans. They told a story with their song and you could understand every word!!! Full orchestra backing them up!!!