What makes this song so powerful is that you can hear it in his voice that he walked this walk. Despite it being written for him he made it his own through his lived experiences.
So, there's a video of his last concert, when he was an old man, and this song will make your allergies act up, for sure. The whole room was full of fans who'd grown up with Frank putting their emotions on wax, and the love was palpable. His hair was silver, his suit was perfect, and his eyes were just as blue as they ever were. This was his closing number, and as he got to the bridge, his voice began to crack. I promise you, Frank NEVER cracked. But he did, and the instant love and support that came from the audience for this man was indescribable. They cheered him, and encouraged him, and he finished out the song like the legend he was. It was beautiful.
According to news outlets and his family, the song "The Best Is Yet To Come" was the last song he performed. Maybe the video shows him singing My Way, and has him exiting the stage, but it was not the last song he sang.
Frank Sinatra was Jon Bon Jovi's great uncle. In "It's My Life", Jon Bon Jovi sings the line, "My heart is like an open highway; like Frankie said, 'I did it My Way'" Frank's family called him Frankie. Jon Bon Jovi was inspired to pursue music due to his admiration of his Uncle Frankie.
i had no idea about this, and i take huge pride for being from new jersey because of bon jovi, and then today i find out frank is also from new jersey, and now i find out theyre family. what the heck
Love this song! My father in law had a gorgeous voice like Sinatra's and I can still hear him singing this. We are lucky that we he recorded it and we have his voice for ever! Gorgeous song and gorgeous voice!
This song always reminds me of my favorite teacher who died weeks into my senior year of high school. My dad had an old 60's songbook and I learned it on piano and imagined myself singing it at his funeral, though it didn't happen. RIP Raymond Dornier!
Sinatra is one of The Greatest of All Time. Not only singing about his life but CAN LISTEN to this song close their eyes and relive their own life, tribulations and successes. A Man’s man. A Man who broke down racist barriers. One of the GOATS!!!! Long live OL Blue Eyes
For what is a man, what has he got If not himself, then he has naught Not to say the things that he truly feels And not the words of someone who kneels The record shows I took all the blows And did it my way
I remember my dad picking me up from hockey practice after tax season finished one year and he blasted this song the whole drive home (rewinding the tape deck each time). Now every time I get something big done I play it!
Reminds me of my sister who died from alcohol and OxyContin abuse but she lived life full and did it her way I absolutely love this song he was amazing
You should do more of Sinatra; New York, New York Summer Winds Fly Me To The Moon, I Got You Under My Skin It Had To Be You And so many more. You can’t lose with any thing he’s done. He was known as Ol Blue Eyes ♥️
Thank you for this one, I've loved it since I was a girl, listening to Sinatra on the record player or radio. Only seeing him sing live in the movies back then. His voice is inimitably his own.
Frank was a wonderful giving man who didn’t want any praise for it. Listen to the words of the actor Richard Burton who spoke about it at an awards show.
Every man and woman should hear this song, or any other song with this message. Especially today when so many run to an authoritarian figure to resolve even the smallest issues. Freedom has a price, and that price is that you do things your way, or give it your best at the minimum.
I am just going through some of yout older videos, And sweetie this could be your song after the journey you have been on in the last year or so, I'm so proud of you!!
I really love this song since I heard it as child. However, when I heard Elvis' version I was blown away. So to this day I will listen to both, but Elvis is my favorite version.
The problem with Elvis and I love Elvis and he no doubt ushered in something completely and entirely new in the 1950s - but unlike Sinatra, Elvis quickly stopped doing things his way. His life was under complete control by Col. Tom Parker. Elvis never left the US to tour overseas because Col. Tom Parker was afraid to fly and was in trouble with various authorities. Elvis was completely controlled by the Memphis mafia and Tom Parker. Sinatra had true power in the entertainment industry - was the sole reason Kennedy won the White House because of Sinatra’s mafia connections in Illinois. Was one of the first entertainers to put Vegas on the map long before Elvis got there. Sinatra truly did his way - way more than Elvis. All due respect to him. Elvis is one of the most influential entertainers that ever lived.
Brother this was great! Welcome to "The Voice". This was the song playing at my grandfather's funeral and I've made a vow. Should I know my time is coming, I want to play this song and know I did it my way. I recommend all his songs, but if you want to hear what I personally say is one of the best vocal stretches ever. React to Ol man river....the one when he is older....absolute CHILLS
"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". Should be the first thing any man should learn growing up. That is just deep and freeing to hear.
The song was written by Paul Anka Frank heard about Paul I asked him to write a song he could retire on Frank loved the song & was forever grateful to Paul Anka.
yes a French song and the song My Way is the English adaptation of the song As usual, composed by Jacques Revaux, Claude François and Gilles Thibaut, and originally performed, in 1967, by Claude François [1]. Adapted by Paul Anka, this version was popularized by Frank Sinatra's interpretation from 1969.
This song also came out after he had been semi pushed out by the rock and soul singers. This put him “back” on the map. Came out a decade before I was born, but I always loved this song and fly me to the moon and that’s life are my favorites by the Chairman of the Board, old blue eyes, Frank Sinatra!❤🎶🎵🎤❤️
I cant like this video more. As a ny italian who grew up on this. This is a mans anthem. It is the words n feeling of a true man at the end of his time.
This song today, today, in today’s social media environment is boss! Let every young man listen to the last verse and embrace it! Speak your mind, and do not kneel to the naysayers.
For me, the best line in the song is “Not to say the things that he truly feels And not the words of someone who kneels Let the record shows I took all the blows and did it my way”. Great reaction as always! Thank you.
Knew a well known accomplished musician /writer . He once said “ You can get sick of those songs even if you know they are great. “ I suspect that was the case with the Chairman of the Board of Directors!
FYI- The origin of " better to die on one's feet than to live on one's knees " is generally attributed to Emiliano Zapata (1879-1919) in regards to living under Diaz's dictatorship in Mexico.
My Aunt Barbara was born in 1931.. she's long passed RIP.. but she was a teenager in the 40's and apparently Frankie was as popular as Elvis was in the 50's.. Girls were losing there minds over Frankie.. We don't really see all that. Frankie was an amazing Crooner.. Old Blue Eyes, the Chairman of the Board.. he made a difference in music also.
It's awesome to see reactions to older stuff like this. It helps introduce young people to something better than all that mumble autotune nonsense. Even though it came out in the 60s, it really has that classic big band swing vibe. Apparently Sinatra hated the song, coz he was worried people would see him as grandiose.
Italians loved FRANKIE......now check out his best friend Dean Martan.....had his own comedy show ( and friends with the MOB ). ( mis spelled Deans last name , it's Martin.........they ALL had connections"......
Just found your channel, love your reactions man. And just wanted to let you know, that quote "I'd rather die on my feet than live on my knees" was actually first said by George Washington. He actually said "What sets the American apart from any other person on the world, is they will die on their feet before they will live on their knees".
What makes this song so powerful is that you can hear it in his voice that he walked this walk. Despite it being written for him he made it his own through his lived experiences.
So, there's a video of his last concert, when he was an old man, and this song will make your allergies act up, for sure. The whole room was full of fans who'd grown up with Frank putting their emotions on wax, and the love was palpable. His hair was silver, his suit was perfect, and his eyes were just as blue as they ever were. This was his closing number, and as he got to the bridge, his voice began to crack. I promise you, Frank NEVER cracked. But he did, and the instant love and support that came from the audience for this man was indescribable. They cheered him, and encouraged him, and he finished out the song like the legend he was. It was beautiful.
According to news outlets and his family, the song "The Best Is Yet To Come" was the last song he performed. Maybe the video shows him singing My Way, and has him exiting the stage, but it was not the last song he sang.
So many lives touched by this song.
Ol' Blue Eyes...💙
He grabbed life and held on!!!
Ole blue eyes has my respect 👍
Good one, Van. I think you might like "It Was A Very Good Year" by Frank. Life story song. Vivid pictures.
These are the songs we listened to in the car as my father drove . We would complain .God I wish my father was still here . Thank you great song
There’s been few songs like this that give that feeling of soaring up into the clouds. Such beautiful lyrics too especially for the time
One of your best reactions. I could tell you were taking in every word from one of the greatest balladeers ever!
and not the words of one who kneels!
Frank Sinatra was Jon Bon Jovi's great uncle. In "It's My Life", Jon Bon Jovi sings the line, "My heart is like an open highway; like Frankie said, 'I did it My Way'" Frank's family called him Frankie. Jon Bon Jovi was inspired to pursue music due to his admiration of his Uncle Frankie.
#ItaliansDoEverythingBetter
i had no idea about this, and i take huge pride for being from new jersey because of bon jovi, and then today i find out frank is also from new jersey, and now i find out theyre family. what the heck
all u have to do is research. Impressed nonetheless true talent
Just imagine what you'll know tomorrow
Apparently this is false
Love this song! My father in law had a gorgeous voice like Sinatra's and I can still hear him singing this. We are lucky that we he recorded it and we have his voice for ever! Gorgeous song and gorgeous voice!
My Grandfather was a Big Band Leader & he sang this so beautifully! I have such amazing memories of him. Thank God for his upbringing.
Just wanted to say thanks for sharing great music and reactions. Always puts a smile on my face after a hard day! Thanks again !
This song always reminds me of my favorite teacher who died weeks into my senior year of high school. My dad had an old 60's songbook and I learned it on piano and imagined myself singing it at his funeral, though it didn't happen. RIP Raymond Dornier!
Sinatra is one of The Greatest of All Time. Not only singing about his life but CAN LISTEN to this song close their eyes and relive their own life, tribulations and successes. A Man’s man. A Man who broke down racist barriers. One of the GOATS!!!! Long live OL Blue Eyes
For what is a man, what has he got
If not himself, then he has naught
Not to say the things that he truly feels
And not the words of someone who kneels
The record shows I took all the blows
And did it my way
This is my ish! I love me some Frank Sinatra! Ole Blue Eyes! Tjis song is great!
I remember my dad picking me up from hockey practice after tax season finished one year and he blasted this song the whole drive home (rewinding the tape deck each time). Now every time I get something big done I play it!
Reminds me of my sister who died from alcohol and OxyContin abuse but she lived life full and did it her way I absolutely love this song he was amazing
You should do more of Sinatra;
New York, New York
Summer Winds
Fly Me To The Moon,
I Got You Under My Skin
It Had To Be You
And so many more. You can’t lose with any thing he’s done. He was known as Ol Blue Eyes ♥️
Fly Me To The Moon is one of the catchiest tunes ever written!
Strangers In the night
This is the first time I've listened since my grandfathers funeral almost 20 years ago.... Still a great song.
Always has been and Always will be a Masterpiece
Especially Sung By Papa Frank Sinatra
Thank you for this one, I've loved it since I was a girl, listening to Sinatra on the record player or radio. Only seeing him sing live in the movies back then. His voice is inimitably his own.
Frank was a wonderful giving man who didn’t want any praise for it. Listen to the words of the actor Richard Burton who spoke about it at an awards show.
Every man and woman should hear this song, or any other song with this message. Especially today when so many run to an authoritarian figure to resolve even the smallest issues. Freedom has a price, and that price is that you do things your way, or give it your best at the minimum.
my Sinatra song.Just amazing
This song has and always will be my personal anthem.
" I rather die on my feet then live on my knees" 💕💕💕💕💕💕 TRUTH
THE KING OF ALL MUSIC FRANK SINATRA THATS LIFE!! NO COMPARISONS! STANDS ALONE!
Inspirational song. Elvis did a great cover of this song live. 🎶🎸✌️😎
The One and only.R.I.P. Mr.Sinatra.
I love watching the reactions to this song
I am just going through some of yout older videos, And sweetie this could be your song after the journey you have been on in the last year or so, I'm so proud of you!!
I really love this song since I heard it as child. However, when I heard Elvis' version I was blown away. So to this day I will listen to both, but Elvis is my favorite version.
The problem with Elvis and I love Elvis and he no doubt ushered in something completely and entirely new in the 1950s - but unlike Sinatra, Elvis quickly stopped doing things his way. His life was under complete control by Col. Tom Parker. Elvis never left the US to tour overseas because Col. Tom Parker was afraid to fly and was in trouble with various authorities. Elvis was completely controlled by the Memphis mafia and Tom Parker. Sinatra had true power in the entertainment industry - was the sole reason Kennedy won the White House because of Sinatra’s mafia connections in Illinois. Was one of the first entertainers to put Vegas on the map long before Elvis got there. Sinatra truly did his way - way more than Elvis. All due respect to him. Elvis is one of the most influential entertainers that ever lived.
Frank was saying that real shit...
We played this at my mom’s funeral. She died six years ago this month. Sinatra was her favorite singer & hope she’s listening to him now.
Brother this was great! Welcome to "The Voice". This was the song playing at my grandfather's funeral and I've made a vow. Should I know my time is coming, I want to play this song and know I did it my way.
I recommend all his songs, but if you want to hear what I personally say is one of the best vocal stretches ever. React to Ol man river....the one when he is older....absolute CHILLS
I LOVE THAT SONG!! Always loved that song...
Van Elvis did this song too and its amazing.✝️❤
lfr U ARE THE BEST FOR ME , tnks from brazil
Sinatra was just an INCREDIBLE talent!!!
One of my favorite Sinatra songs!❤❤❤
This is the Italian National Anthem... We're all a part of the same family, so you can have it too. Much love my friend.
Iconic Voice
"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". Should be the first thing any man should learn growing up. That is just deep and freeing to hear.
You said it brother
Truly a beautiful song. My late Father's favorite, mine too...Much Love 🕊❤
That was an awesome reaction,you made.me.rhimk.of.my dad and my grandparents/love u bro
Thank you sir.
The song was written by Paul Anka Frank heard about Paul I asked him to write a song he could retire on Frank loved the song & was forever grateful to Paul Anka.
yes a French song and the song My Way is the English adaptation of the song As usual, composed by Jacques Revaux, Claude François and Gilles Thibaut, and originally performed, in 1967, by Claude François [1]. Adapted by Paul Anka, this version was popularized by Frank Sinatra's interpretation from 1969.
This song also came out after he had been semi pushed out by the rock and soul singers. This put him “back” on the map. Came out a decade before I was born, but I always loved this song and fly me to the moon and that’s life are my favorites by the Chairman of the Board, old blue eyes, Frank Sinatra!❤🎶🎵🎤❤️
Aaahhhh finally, the Chairman of the Board.....a true legend!!
One of the greats
I cant like this video more. As a ny italian who grew up on this. This is a mans anthem. It is the words n feeling of a true man at the end of his time.
Maybe it’s just me but this song made me weepy this morning. 🥲 beautiful song, beautiful message. Thanks for bringing it to us, Van.
Yeah I had tears my eyes while I was listening to it too
I cry tears with so many emotions every time I hear this Masterpiece From Mr.Frank S.
This has been played at every mobster's funeral since the day it came out
And you know that because.......???
@@paulamahaffey4564 he’s been at a few
@@paulamahaffey4564 because it's pretty common for the media to cover high profile mob funerals. It's pretty well known.
Excellent reaction. Thank you
I was 12 when this song came out. Inunderstood it then and I understand it now.
Thank you. He was beyond an icon
Ooohhhhhh Sinatra ❤️❤️❤️
Yes! Frank Sinatra. Must listen to Luck Be A Lady! Thanks
Song is a man's declaration to life
It's a song every man wants to say he CAN sing on his death bed.
I love you. You get it.😊😊😊😊😊😊
Old classic bar (Karaoke Song) 👏👏💜
Thank you for sharing your energy. ✌💛
the guy who adapted the french version of this song is Paul Anka
Much love❤
Love this song!!! You should react of more songs from Frank Sinatra. Greetings from Lima, Perú.
This song today, today, in today’s social media environment is boss! Let every young man listen to the last verse and embrace it! Speak your mind, and do not kneel to the naysayers.
My Way is a song popularized in 1969 by Frank Sinatra set to the music of the French song "Comme d'habitude" composed by Jacques Revaux.
great lad you are LFR
Great reaction.
Everyone should want that played at their funeral.
Now you have to check out Landau Eugene Murphy Jr., he sang this song on America’s Got Talent and won, he’s still playing in Vegas.
This song IS Frank Sinatra. He did do it his way.
For me, the best line in the song is “Not to say the things that he truly feels
And not the words of someone who kneels
Let the record shows I took all the blows and did it my way”. Great reaction as always! Thank you.
Knew a well known accomplished musician /writer . He once said “ You can get sick of those songs even if you know they are great. “ I suspect that was the case with the Chairman of the Board of Directors!
FYI- The origin of " better to die on one's feet than to live on one's knees " is generally attributed to Emiliano Zapata (1879-1919) in regards to living under Diaz's dictatorship in Mexico.
This man didn't even wait 20 minutes before uploading the next reaction. I FUCKS WITH THE GRIND, UNC I FUCKS WITH IT HEAVY
The Elvis version is one of the songs that'll be played at my funeral
Love love Sinatra. Blue eyes can sing it.
My Aunt Barbara was born in 1931.. she's long passed RIP.. but she was a teenager in the 40's and apparently Frankie was as popular as Elvis was in the 50's.. Girls were losing there minds over Frankie.. We don't really see all that. Frankie was an amazing Crooner.. Old Blue Eyes, the Chairman of the Board.. he made a difference in music also.
One Greatest of all time.
My favourite song of all time ❤️ thank you for reacting
Nice! Check out Roy Clark singing Yesterday When I Was Young.
Beautiful reaction!
Sweet!
Have you heard him (or anyone) sing "High Hopes". It's a very positive, can-do song.
This one of the Greatest Songs Ever I'm 50 I listen to Everything from Suicidal Tendencies,Slayer, Eminem, NWA Everything and this is Great
It's awesome to see reactions to older stuff like this. It helps introduce young people to something better than all that mumble autotune nonsense.
Even though it came out in the 60s, it really has that classic big band swing vibe. Apparently Sinatra hated the song, coz he was worried people would see him as grandiose.
Seth Macfarlane (Family Guy) has a version of this song in the movie "Sing," for those who have not seen it.
I love this song. Other great singers have covered this and done a decent job, but none have ever come close to Frank.
Unpopular opinion but I think Elvis makes you feel this song deeper in your soul
This is the song I want played at my funeral
Nice, such a voice.
Many Singers from that time didnt write the music they sung. Some Of the Most famous classics are actually covers Like Hound Dog By Elvis.
Something isn’t just either singer-songwriter or a cover, as many songs are original versions of songs written by others, songwriting is a profession.
Paul Anka wrote this song for Frank Sinatra. I don't know if it's his biggest song, but it's a good one.
Italians loved FRANKIE......now check out his best friend Dean Martan.....had his own comedy show ( and friends with the MOB ). ( mis spelled Deans last name , it's Martin.........they ALL had connections"......
Nice reaction, brother.
You the Man
Just found your channel, love your reactions man. And just wanted to let you know, that quote "I'd rather die on my feet than live on my knees" was actually first said by George Washington. He actually said "What sets the American apart from any other person on the world, is they will die on their feet before they will live on their knees".