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.
Cradle Song
Frank Sinatra Lyrics
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With lilies bedecked 'neath baby's sweet bed
May thou sleep, may thou rest, may thy slumber be blest
May thou sleep, may thou rest, may thy slumber be blest
Lullaby and good night, thy mother's delight
Bright angels around, my darling, shall guard
They will guide thee from harm, thou art safe in my arms
Guten abend, gut' nacht, mit rosen bedacht
Mit nglein besteckt schl'pf unter die deck'
Morgen fr'h, wenn got will, wirst du wieder geweckt
Morgen fr'h, wenn got will, wirst du wieder geweckt
Guten abend, gut' nacht, von englein bewacht
Die zeigen in traum, dir christkindlein's baum
Schlaf' num selig und suss, schau' in traum's paradies
Schlaf' num selig und suss, schau' in traum's paradies
Good evening, good night, covered with roses
With tiny fingernails hidden, slipping under the blankets
Tomorrow morning if God wills, you will wake again
Tomorrow morning if God wills, you will wake again
God evening, good night, watched over by tiny angels
Who show the little Christ child's tree in dreams
Sleep now, blessed and sweet, look at dream's paradise
Sleep now, blessed and sweet, look at dream's paradise
The lyrics in Frank Sinatra's song Cradle Song are a lullaby intended to soothe a baby to sleep. The song begins with a wish for the child to sleep soundly and peacefully and be surrounded by sweet-scented roses and lilies. The next section of the song is sung by the baby's mother, who declares delight in her child and assures the baby that they will be protected by guardian angels.
The final verse of the song is in German and continues the theme of the child being watched over and protected by angels. The lyrics also reference the Christmas story, specifically the 'little Christ child's tree' which is a common German tradition. The overall theme of the song is one of love, protection, and security, creating a peaceful and calming atmosphere for the baby to rest.
Overall, Cradle Song is a beautiful, soothing lullaby that has been cherished for many years. Its lyrics continue to offer comfort and reassurance to parents and children alike, making it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Lullaby and good night with roses bestride
Sleep well, in a comfortable and beautiful bed adorned with roses.
With lilies bedecked 'neath baby's sweet bed
Underneath your bed, you will find peace and purity symbolized by the lilies.
May thou sleep, may thou rest, may thy slumber be blest
May you have a peaceful sleep, free from any troubles or worries, blessed by God’s will.
Lullaby and good night, thy mother's delight
Sleep well, baby, for you are your mother's most precious gift and source of joy.
Bright angels around, my darling, shall guard
May God’s angels surround you and guard you against any harm.
They will guide thee from harm, thou art safe in my arms
They will be with you to protect you from danger, and I will hold you safely in my arms.
Guten abend, gut' nacht, mit rosen bedacht
Good evening and good night to you, covered in roses.
Mit nglein besteckt schl'pf unter die deck'
Covered in golden locks, go into the blanket.
Morgen fr'h, wenn got will, wirst du wieder geweckt
If it is in God's will, you will wake up early in the morning, ready for a new day.
Good evening, good night, covered with roses
May you have a peaceful sleep, surrounded by beauty and comfort.
Watched over by tiny angels
God’s angels are here to watch over you and keep you safe.
Who show the little Christ child's tree in dreams
May you see the dream of the little Christ child's tree, a symbol of hope and faith in God.
Sleep now, blessed and sweet, look at dream's paradise
With a heart full of love and faith, may you sleep peacefully and happily, experiencing the wonders of a paradise dream.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CARL STALLINGS, JOHANNES BRAHMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Cradle Song (Brahms' Lullaby)
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Lullaby and good night, with roses bestride,
With lilies bedecked. 'neath Baby's sweet bed.
May thou sleep, may thou rest, may thy slumber be blest.
May thou sleep, may thou rest, may thy slumber be blest.
Lullaby and good night, thy mother's delight.
Bright angels around, my darling, shall guard.
They will guide thee from harm, thou art safe in my arms.
They will guide thee from harm, thou art safe in my arms.
Guten Abend, gut' nacht! Mit Rosen bedacht,
Mit N?glein besteckt schl?f unter die Deck'!
Morgen Fr?, wenn Got will, wirst do wieder geweckt,
Morgen Fr?, wenn Got will, wirst do wieder geweckt,
Guten Abend, gut' nacht! Von Englein bewacht,
Die zeigen in Traum, dir Christkindlein's baum.
Schlaf' num selig und suss, schau' in Traum's Paradies,
Schlaf' num selig und suss, schau' in Traum's Paradies.
Good evening, good night, covered with roses,
With tiny fingernails hidden, slipping under the blankets,
Tomorrow morning, if God wills, you will wake again.
Tomorrow morning, if God wills, you will wake again.
God evening, good night, watched over by tiny angels,
Who show the little Christ Child's tree in dreams,
Sleep now, blessed and sweet, look at dream's paradise.
Sleep now, blessed and sweet, look at dream's paradise.
@brendawhittaker3905
Just played to my 5 year old granddaughter. Fast asleep. Love all of Sinatra’s music.
@georgebreidenthal725
Great combination, Sinatra and Brahms! Wish there was more.
@Musicradio77Network
This was the B-side to “Nancy (With a Laughing Face)” and I still have the 78.
@amandajerge
Just played this for my one month old son, he knocked out with for first 10 seconds of Sinatra’s voice
@notmanatee2445
That also happened to me,and I Have it in a sleep playlist
@richardrooms9509
The voice Is bidding you goodnite
@deanadiedrich9304
Be Blessed ❤
@simonedgbaston
❤
@christinagonzales6261
🎉😮❤❤❤❤❤❤❤I love you
@AreroTime
ผลการค้นหา
ผลการค้นหาความรู้
Cradle Song (Brahms' Lullaby)
แฟรงก์ ซินาตรา
Lullaby and good night, with roses bestride,
With lilies bedecked. 'neath Baby's sweet bed.
May thou sleep, may thou rest, may thy slumber be blest.
May thou sleep, may thou rest, may thy slumber be blest.
Lullaby and good night, thy mother's delight.
Bright angels around, my darling, shall guard.
They will guide thee from harm, thou art safe in my arms.
They will guide thee from harm, thou art safe in my arms.
Guten Abend, gut' nacht! Mit Rosen bedacht,
Mit N?glein besteckt schl?f unter die Deck'!
Morgen Fr?, wenn Got will, wirst do wieder geweckt,
Morgen Fr?, wenn Got will, wirst do wieder geweckt,
Guten Abend, gut' nacht! Von Englein bewacht,
Die zeigen in Traum, dir Christkindlein's baum.
Schlaf' num selig und suss, schau' in Traum's Paradies,
Schlaf' num selig und suss, schau' in Traum's Paradies.
Good evening, good night, covered with roses,
With tiny fingernails hidden, slipping under the blankets,
Tomorrow morning, if God wills, you will wake again.
Tomorrow morning, if God wills, you will wake again.
God evening, good night, watched over by tiny angels,
Who show the little Christ Child's tree in dreams,
Sleep now, blessed and sweet, look at dream's paradise.
Sleep now, blessed and sweet, look at dream's paradise.