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Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra is an international icon who continues to hold endless fascination for millions of fans. In this authoritative biography, John Frayn Turner examines every aspect of the charisma, character, life, loves, failings, and fame of Ol' Blue Eyes. Fresh and objective - and not obsessed with mafia allegations - this is a book about Sinatra the good guy as well as the bad. From Sinatra's humble beginnings in working-class Hoboken, to his start in the business singing with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, through the scandals, the loves, the music, and the movies, Turner looks closely at the singer, actor, philanthropist, and man - a three-dimensional view of a complex genius.
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240 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 1983
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63 books3 followersJohn Frayn Turner is a British author specializing in military history.
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April 20, 2012
Anyone who knows me knows I loved this book. Frank Sinatra has always been my favorite musician and reading this book only made me love him more. If you like Frank, read this book.
August 17, 2015
A fascinating and respectful insight into the life of an absolute legend , one of my personal favourite singers of all time.
April 25, 2020
Francis Albert Sinatra - born to immigrant Italian parents in Hoboken, NJ, in 1915. In the beginning, described as as "young fledgling vocalist from the wrong side of the river, strugling to make good."
Book covers his life up to the early 1970"s, from singing/performing to acting in movies. What I didn't know was he donated millions to charity--all over the world. (shows for underprivledged and handicapped children, servicemen overseas, and in the US as well. Throughout the book, the author lists the songs he recorded, date and studio. Also all of the movies, dates and characters played. He then gave his "critique" on each. I thought that was a bit much.
Frank Sinatra-Singer, Actor, Producer, Benefactor, Businesman, Conversationalsist, Painter and Father.
Book covers his life up to the early 1970"s, from singing/performing to acting in movies. What I didn't know was he donated millions to charity--all over the world. (shows for underprivledged and handicapped children, servicemen overseas, and in the US as well. Throughout the book, the author lists the songs he recorded, date and studio. Also all of the movies, dates and characters played. He then gave his "critique" on each. I thought that was a bit much.
Frank Sinatra-Singer, Actor, Producer, Benefactor, Businesman, Conversationalsist, Painter and Father.
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