Nobody has been as big a hit to as many people for as long as Frank Sinatra, and Sinatra 101 lets his legions of fans in on the stories behind the 101 greatest recordings Sinatra ever made. "New York, New York," "Summer Wind," and "Fly Me to the Moon,"--for these and 98 others, the book prvodes anecdotes and notes about the recording session, the song itself, and its relation to Sinatra's career as a whole.
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Ultimate source for the story behind the man & his music,
By Carlo D'Angelo (poneta@aol.com) (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sinatra 101: 101 best recordings and the stories behind them (Paperback)
Sinatra's approach to lyrical interpretation and his unique sense of tempo is what set him appart from the rest. Sinatra 101 is an excellent compliment to any Sinatra record collection. Too bad there is not a CD Box set of all the songs listed in the book so that readers could read along as they listen to the master at work. As a vocalist and student of Sinatra's sound, I have greatly benefited from Sinatra 101. Sinatra 101 has expanded my knowledge of the music and provides an excellent reference source which I have used to educate audiences during live performances. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED READING FOR ANY SINATRA FAN.
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Who cares about the Rat Pack? Listen to the songs!,
By Eric Asimov (asimov@nytimes.com) (New York City) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sinatra 101: 101 best recordings and the stories behind them (Paperback)
While the popularity of the Sinatra persona will rise and fall as fashions change, the music is timeless. "Sinatra 101'' spotlights the songs and the stories behind them. In concise, to-the-point language, the authors, Ed O'Brien and Robert Wilson, offer the sort of critical insights that will send you rushing back to the songs themselves, giving you the chance to fall in love with the music all over again. What more can you ask?
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A "must" read for anyone the least bit interested in Sinatra,
By ndunnan@aol.com (Manhattan) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sinatra 101: 101 best recordings and the stories behind them (Paperback)
"Sinatra 101" by O'Brien and Wilson is a wonderful combination of three elements: information about American music, the details of Sinatra's contribution to the world of song and the personal, behind-the-scenes stories found no where else. Arranged in an easy-to-read (and reurn to) format, this book serves also as a thorough reference source for Sinatra buffs. It should be first on your must read list.
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