Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, to Italian immigrants, Sinatra began his musical career in the swing era with bandleaders Harry James and Tommy Dorsey. Sinatra found success as a solo artist after he signed with Columbia Records in 1943, becoming the idol of the "bobby soxers". He released his debut album, The Voice of Frank Sinatra, in 1946. Sinatra's professional career had stalled by the early 1950s, and he turned to Las Vegas, where he became one of its best known residency performers as part of The Rat Pack. His career was reborn in 1953 with the success of From Here to Eternity, with his performance subsequently winning an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor. Sinatra released several critically lauded albums, including In the Wee Small Hours (1955), Songs for Swingin' Lovers! (1956), Come Fly with Me (1958), Only the Lonely (1958) and Nice 'n' Easy (1960).
Sinatra left Capitol in 1960 to start his own record label, Reprise Records, and released a string of successful albums. In 1965, he recorded the retrospective September of My Years, starred in the Emmy-winning television special Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music, and released the tracks "Strangers in the Night" and "My Way". After releasing Sinatra at the Sands, recorded at the Sands Hotel and Casino in Vegas with frequent collaborator Count Basie in early 1966, the following year he recorded one of his most famous collaborations with Tom Jobim, the album Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim. It was followed by 1968's collaboration with Duke Ellington. Sinatra retired for the first time in 1971, but came out of retirement two years later and recorded several albums and resumed performing at Caesars Palace, and reached success in 1980 with "New York, New York". Using his Las Vegas shows as a home base, he toured both within the United States and internationally until a short time before his death in 1998.
Sinatra forged a highly successful career as a film actor. After winning an Academy Award for From Here to Eternity, he starred in The Man with the Golden Arm (1955), and received critical acclaim for his performance in The Manchurian Candidate (1962). He appeared in various musicals such as On the Town (1949), Guys and Dolls (1955), High Society (1956), and Pal Joey (1957), winning another Golden Globe for the latter. Toward the end of his career, he became associated with playing detectives, including the title character in Tony Rome (1967). Sinatra would later receive the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1971. On television, The Frank Sinatra Show began on ABC in 1950, and he continued to make appearances on television throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Sinatra was also heavily involved with politics from the mid-1940s, and actively campaigned for presidents such as Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan, though before Kennedy's death Sinatra's alleged Mafia connections led to his being snubbed.
While Sinatra never formally learned how to read music, he had an impressive understanding of it, and he worked very hard from a young age to improve his abilities in all aspects of music. A perfectionist, renowned for his dress sense and performing presence, he always insisted on recording live with his band. His bright blue eyes earned him the popular nickname "Ol' Blue Eyes". Sinatra led a colorful personal life, and was often involved in turbulent affairs with women, such as with his second wife Ava Gardner. He went on to marry Mia Farrow in 1966 and Barbara Marx in 1976. Sinatra had several violent confrontations, usually with journalists he felt had crossed him, or work bosses with whom he had disagreements. He was honored at the Kennedy Center Honors in 1983, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Ronald Reagan in 1985, and the Congressional Gold Medal in 1997. Sinatra was also the recipient of eleven Grammy Awards, including the Grammy Trustees Award, Grammy Legend Award and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. After his death, American music critic Robert Christgau called him "the greatest singer of the 20th century", and he continues to be seen as an iconic figure.
Sinatra died with his wife at his side at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on May 14, 1998, aged 82, after a heart attack. Sinatra had ill health during the last few years of his life, and was frequently hospitalized for heart and breathing problems, high blood pressure, pneumonia and bladder cancer. He was further diagnosed as having dementia. He had made no public appearances following a heart attack in February 1997. Sinatra's wife encouraged him to "fight" while attempts were made to stabilize him, and his final words were, "I'm losing." Sinatra's daughter, Tina, later wrote that she and her sister, Nancy, had not been notified of their father's final hospitalization, and it was her belief that "the omission was deliberate. Barbara would be the grieving widow alone at her husband's side." The night after Sinatra's death, the lights on the Empire State Building in New York City were turned blue, the lights at the Las Vegas Strip were dimmed in his honor, and the casinos stopped spinning for a minute.
Sinatra's funeral was held at the Roman Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills, California, on May 20, 1998, with 400 mourners in attendance and thousands of fans outside. Gregory Peck, Tony Bennett, and Sinatra's son, Frank Jr., addressed the mourners, who included many notable people from film and entertainment. Sinatra was buried in a blue business suit with mementos from family members—cherry-flavored Life Savers, Tootsie Rolls, a bottle of Jack Daniel's, a pack of Camel cigarettes, a Zippo lighter, stuffed toys, a dog biscuit, and a roll of dimes that he always carried—next to his parents in section B-8 of Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral City, California.
His close friends Jilly Rizzo and Jimmy Van Heusen are buried nearby. The words "The Best Is Yet to Come", plus "Beloved Husband & Father" are imprinted on Sinatra's grave marker. Significant increases in recording sales worldwide were reported by Billboard in the month of his death.
Baby It's Cold Outside
Frank Sinatra Lyrics
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Betty, it's cold outside
(I've got to go away)
Betty, it's cold out there
(This evening has been)
Been hoping that you'd drop in
(So very nice)
(My mother will start to worry)
Beautiful, what's you're hurry
(And father will be pacing the floor)
Listen to that fireplace roar
(So really I'd better scurry)
Beautiful, please don't hurry
(Well, maybe just a half a drink more)
Why don't you put some records on while I pour
(And the neighbors might think)
Betty, it's bad out there
(Say, what's in this drink?)
No cab's to be had out there
(I wish I knew how)
Your eyes are like starlight now
(To break the spell)
I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
(I ought to say no, no, no, sir)
Mind if I move in closer?
(At least I'm gonna say that I tried)
What's the sense of hurtin' my pride?
(I really can't stay)
Baby, don't hold out
Ah, but it's cold outside
(I simply must go)
Betty, it's cold outside
(The answer is no)
I say, it's cold out there
(The welcome has been)
How lucky that you dropped in
(So nice and warm)
Look out that window, man that's hard
(My sister will be suspicious)
Gosh, your lips look delicious
(My brother will be there at the door)
Waves upon a tropical shore
(My maiden aunt's mind is vicious)
Gosh, your lips are delicious
(Well, maybe just a cigarette more)
Oh, never such a blizzard before
(I've got to go home)
Betty, you'd freeze out there
(Say, lend me your coat)
It's up to your knees out there
(You've really been grand)
I thrill when you touch my hand
(But don't you see)
How can you do this thing to me?
(There's bound to be talk tomorrow)
Think of my lifelong sorrow
(At least there will be plenty implied)
If you caught pneumonia and died
(I really can't stay)
Get over that old lie
Ah, but it's cold outside
The song "Baby It's Cold Outside" is a duet that has generated controversy for decades. The song, written by Frank Loesser in 1944, was originally performed by Loesser and his wife at parties. The song tells the story of a man trying to persuade a woman to stay the night with him because it's cold outside. She resists at first, but he convinces her to stay. Critics of the song argue that it promotes coercive behavior and ignoring a woman's wishes, while supporters argue that it's simply a playful back-and-forth and was a product of its time.
The song opens with the man (identified by his character name, Wolf) trying to convince the woman (identified only as Betty) to stay, saying that it's cold outside. Betty resists, saying that she needs to leave, but Wolf argues that it's nice and warm inside and offers her another drink. Betty questions the drink's contents, but Wolf dismisses her concerns, suggesting that they listen to some music instead. As the night wears on, Betty continues to resist, citing the criticisms of her family and the suspicious behavior of the neighbors, but Wolf continues to try to convince her to stay, making physical advances and trying to play on her emotions by suggesting that he will be deeply hurt if she leaves. Eventually, Betty relents and agrees to stay.
Line by Line Meaning
(I really can't stay)
I don't want to impose, but it's freezing outside.
(Betty, it's cold outside)
It's bitterly cold, Betty.
(I've got to go away)
I should leave now.
(I'll hold your hand, they're just like ice)
Your hands are really cold, let me warm them up for you.
(Beautiful, what's you're hurry)
You're so beautiful, take your time.
(Listen to that fireplace roar)
Listen to the warm, comforting sound of the fireplace.
(Beautiful, please don't hurry)
Stay a little longer, enjoy the warmth.
(Why don't you put some records on while I pour)
Why don't you pick some music while I pour us some drinks.
(Betty, it's bad out there)
The weather is really severe, Betty.
(No cab's to be had out there)
It's impossible to get a taxi in these conditions.
(Your eyes are like starlight now)
You look stunning in this light.
(I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell)
Let me take your hat and admire how amazing your hair looks.
(Mind if I move in closer?)
May I sit closer to you?
(What's the sense of hurtin' my pride?)
I don't want to feel rejected, why not stay a little longer?
(Baby, don't hold out)
Don't leave me out in the cold.
(Betty, it's cold outside)
It's freezing out there, Betty.
(I simply must go)
I have to leave.
(The answer is no)
I can't stay, it's too cold out there.
(How lucky that you dropped in)
I'm so happy that you're here.
(Look out that window, man that's hard)
It's snowing pretty heavily out there.
(Gosh, your lips look delicious)
You look very attractive to me right now.
(Waves upon a tropical shore)
Imagine us together on a warm, sunny beach.
(Well, maybe just a cigarette more)
Just one more smoke before I go?
(Betty, you'd freeze out there)
You'll catch a bad cold if you stay out there, Betty.
(It's up to your knees out there)
The snow is really deep, you need to wear a coat that covers your knees.
(I thrill when you touch my hand)
I feel an intense connection to you when you hold my hand.
(How can you do this thing to me?)
Why are you making it so hard for me to leave?
(Think of my lifelong sorrow)
If you take ill because of this cold, I'll be very sad for the rest of my life.
(Get over that old lie)
Don't keep pretending that you don't want to stay, it's clear that you do.
(Ah, but it's cold outside)
Even though I want you to stay, I understand that it's really cold out there.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Frank Loesser
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@Drew.Clayton734
(I really can’t stay) But baby, it’s cold outside
(Got to go away) But baby, it’s cold outside
(This evening has been) Been hoping you’d drop in
(So very nice) I’ll hold your hands, they’re just like ice
(My mother will start to worry) Beautiful watch you’re wearing
(My father will be pacing the floor) Listen to the fireplace roar
(So really I’d better scurry) Beautiful, please don’t hurry
(Well maybe just half a drink) Put some records on while I pour
(The neighbors might think) Baby, it’s bad out there
(Say what’s in this drink) No cabs to be had out there
(I wish I knew how) Your eyes are like starlight now
(To break this spell) I’ll take your hat, your hair looks swell
(I ought to say no no) Mind if I move in closer
(At least I’m going to say I tried) What’s the sense of hurting my pride
(I really can’t stay) Baby, don’t hold out
(Both) Baby, it’s cold outside
(I simply must go) Baby, it’s cold outside
(The answer is no) Baby, it’s cold outside
(The welcome has been) How lucky that you dropped in
(So nice and warm) Look out the window at the storm
(My sister will be suspicious) Gosh, your lips look delicious
(My brother will be there at the door) Waves upon a tropical shore
(My maiden aunt’s mind is vicious) Gosh, your lips are delicious
(But maybe just a cigarette) Never such a blizzard before
(I got to get home) But baby you’d freeze out there
(Say lend me a comb) It’s up to your knees out there
(You’ve really been grand) I thrill when you touch my hand
(But don’t you see) How can you do this to me
(There’s bound to be talk tomorrow) Think of my life long sorrow
(At least they’ll be plenty implied) If you caught pneumonia and died
(I really can’t stay) Get over that old doubt
(Both) Baby, it’s cold
(Both) Baby, it’s cold outside
@rooneychang29
I really can't stay (Baby it's cold outside)
I gotta go away (Baby it's cold outside)
This evening has been (Been hoping that you'd dropped in)
So very nice (I'll hold your hands they're just like ice)
My mother will start to worry (Beautiful what's your hurry?)
My father will be pacing the floor (Listen to the fireplace roar)
So really I'd better scurry (Beautiful please don't hurry)
Well maybe just a half a drink more (I'll put some records on while I pour)
The neighbors might think (Baby it's bad out there)
Say what's in this drink? (No cabs to be had out there)
I wish I knew how (Your eyes are like starlight now)
To break this spell (I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell) (Why thank you)
I ought to say no, no, no sir (Mind if move in closer?)
At least I'm gonna say that I tried (What's the sense of hurtin' my pride?)
I really can't stay (Baby don't hold out)
Baby it's cold outside
Ah, you're very pushy you know?
I like to think of it as opportunistic
I simply must go (Baby it's cold outside)
The answer is no (But baby it's cold outside)
The welcome has been (How lucky that you dropped in)
So nice and warm (Look out the window at that storm)
My sister will be suspicious (Gosh your lips look delicious!)
My brother will be there at the door (Waves upon a tropical shore)
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious (Gosh your lips are delicious!)
Well maybe just a cigarette more (Never such a blizzard before) (And I don't even smoke)
I've got to get home (Baby you'll freeze out there)
Say lend me a coat? (It's up to your knees out there!)
You've really been grand, (I feel when I touch your hand)
But don't you see? (How can you do this thing to me?)
There's bound to be talk tomorrow (Think of my life long sorrow!)
At least there will be plenty implied (If you caught pneumonia and died!)
I really can't stay (Get over that old out)
Baby it's cold
Baby it's cold outside
Okay fine, just another drink then
That took a lot of convincing!
@justmeonthebeach
I really can't stay
Baby, it's cold outside
I've got to go away
Baby, it's cold out there
Been hoping
That you'd drop in
So very nice
I'll hold your hands
They're just like ice
My mother
Will start to worry
Beautiful
What you're hurry
And father
Will be
Pacing the floor
Listen
To that fireplace
Roar
So really
I'd better scurry
Beautiful
Please don't hurry
Well, maybe
Just a half
A drink more
Put some records on
While i pour
And the neighbors
Might think
Baby
It's bad out there
Say
What's in this drink?
No cabs
To be had out there
I wish i knew how
Your eyes
Are like starlight now
To break the spell
I'll take your hat
Your hair looks swell
I ought to say
No, no, no sir
Mind if i
Move in closer?
At least i'm gonna say
That i tried
What's the sense of
Hurtin' my pride?
I really can't stay
Baby don't hold out
Baby
But it's cold outside
I've got to go home
Baby
you'll freeze out there
Say, lend me your coat
It's up
To your knees out there
You've really been grand
I thrill
When you touch my hand
But don't you see
How can you do
This thing to me
There's bound
To be talk tomorrow
Think
Of my lifelong sorrow
At least there
Will be plenty implied
If you caught pneumonia
And died
I really can't stay
Get over that old lie
Oh
But it's cold outside
@user-co5wj9up2i
Anyone who has ever watched an old movie knows that this is how they showed flirting back then. The lyrics are only like that because a girl couldn’t show want for a man because it was “unladylike”. So it had to be really subtle like when she agrees that it’s cold or she say well maybe just a half a drink or cigarette more.
@Lina_animals
This version is pretty nice https://youtu.be/cMXSMrmsLDg you must to listen it 👌 highly recommend 😍🥰🤩
@AngelaMartinez-un7mx
Perfect response
@LegendaryGodBroly1
Rip Frank, He was such a good singer. Would of been 100-101 if he was still alive, Would of loved to have met him.
@JenniferJaws5283
Photography is just Beautiful 😍
@shammahpeluola750
I prefer thier voices together more than any other version.
@erinquinlan3002
I quite like seth mcfarlane's version to be honest!
@mari_garcia_
Erin Quinlan Me too
@thomashenriksen2101
Perfection lol been humming this all week 🤣
@Lina_animals
https://youtu.be/cMXSMrmsLDg