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.
Somethin' Stupid
Frank Sinatra Lyrics
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Until you think you have the time
To spend an evening with me
And if we go some place to dance
I know that there's a chance
You won't be leaving with me
Then afterwards we drop into a quiet little place
And have a drink or two
And then I go and spoil it all
By saying somethin' stupid like, "I love you"
I can see it in your eyes
That you despise the same old lies
You heard the night before
And though it's just a line to you
For me it's true
And never seemed so right before
I practice every day
To find some clever lines to say
To make the meaning come through
But then I think I'll wait
Until the evening gets late
And I'm alone with you
The time is right, your perfume fills my head
The stars get red, and, oh, the night's so blue
And then I go and spoil it all
By saying somethin' stupid like, "I love you"
The time is right, your perfume fills my head
The stars get red, and, oh, the night's so blue
And then I go and spoil it all
By saying somethin' stupid like, "I love you"
"I love you"
"I love you"
"I love you"
"I love you"
In Frank Sinatra's song Somethin' Stupid, the lyrics delve into the thoughts and emotions of someone who is deeply in love but fears rejection from their partner. The song’s opening verse describes how the singer is willing to wait patiently in line for a chance to spend time with their partner. The apprehension they feel about taking their relationship to the next level is conveyed in the next verse when the singer mentions how he is afraid his partner might not want to leave with him after they've had a night of dancing.
The bridge of the song indicates that despite the singer's fears, he's at ease in his partner's presence. He feels comfortable enough to express his love to her, even though he's afraid it might upset her. The third verse indicates how he's attempted to craft a unique way of telling her he loves her but cannot seem to come up with the perfect combination of words. He ultimately waits until they are alone in a quiet setting late at night to tell her how he feels. Despite feeling incredibly vulnerable, there's a sense of relief in the final chorus when he confesses his love for her.
Overall, the song is about taking a relationship to the next level, even when it's uncomfortable and nerve-wracking. The lyrics describe the fear of rejection, the worry of sounding cheesy, and the struggle to express oneself honestly.
Line by Line Meaning
I know I stand in line
I am willing to wait and be patient to spend some time with you.
Until you think you have the time
I understand that your time is valuable and I will wait for you until you can spend time with me.
To spend an evening with me
I value the time we can spend together, and I hope to share a meaningful evening with you.
And if we go some place to dance
If you are willing, I would love to dance with you and enjoy the music in a comfortable setting.
I know that there's a chance
I am aware that you may not feel the same connection or interest that I do, but I am willing to take a chance.
You won't be leaving with me
I understand that you may have other plans or may not be interested, and I respect your decision.
Then afterwards we drop into a quiet little place
I would like to take the chance to talk and get to know you better in a quiet setting, away from the noise and crowds.
And have a drink or two
I would be happy to share a drink or two, while enjoying each other's company.
And then I go and spoil it all
Unfortunately, I have a habit of saying the wrong things and ruining the moment.
By saying somethin' stupid like, "I love you"
I have difficulty expressing my feelings in a way that is original, and often end up saying something cliche or overused.
I can see it in your eyes
I sense that you do not believe me or trust my words, and I understand why.
That you despise the same old lies
I know that you have heard similar words from others, and they have not always been genuine or honest about their feelings.
You heard the night before
You have been through similar situations in the past and have heard similar words from others.
And though it's just a line to you
I know that my words may seem just like any other line you have heard before, but they are sincere.
For me it's true
Although it may seem like just another line, I truly mean what I say and feel deeply about you.
And never seemed so right before
I have never felt this strongly for anyone else before, and my words reflect my true feelings.
I practice every day
I am trying my best to improve my communication skills and express my feelings in a more meaningful way.
To find some clever lines to say
I am hoping to come up with witty or creative ways to express my feelings, and make our time together more special.
To make the meaning come through
I am looking for ways to make my words and my feelings more authentic and clear.
But then I think I'll wait
Instead of relying on clever words or tactics, I will wait for the right time and the right moment to share my true feelings with you.
Until the evening gets late
I want to spend more time with you and wait until we are more relaxed and comfortable with each other before sharing my true feelings.
And I'm alone with you
When we have some time alone and can be more intimate, I will take the chance to share my true feelings with you.
The time is right, your perfume fills my head
When the moment is right and we can truly connect, I will be ready and eager to confess my true feelings for you.
The stars get red, and, oh, the night's so blue
The evening is perfect and the mood is right for me to finally confess my true feelings to you.
By saying somethin' stupid like, "I love you"
Unfortunately, I still struggle with expressing my feelings and often end up saying the wrong thing, even when I mean well.
"I love you"
Despite my many missteps and failures with communication, my love for you is genuine and true.
Lyrics © GREENWOOD MUSIC COMPANY, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Carson Parks
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@starchyflame6835
I know I stand in line
Until you think you have the time
To spend an evening with me
And if we go some place to dance
I know that there's a chance
You won't be leaving with me
Then afterwards we drop into a quiet little place
And have a drink or two
And then I go and spoil it all
By saying somethin' stupid like, "I love you"
I can see it in your eyes
You still despise the same old lies
You heard the night before
And though it's just a line to you
For me it's true
And never seemed so right before
I practice every day
To find some clever lines to say
To make the meaning come through
But then I think I'll wait
Until the evening gets late
And I'm alone with you
The time is right, your perfume fills my head
The stars get red, and, oh, the night's so blue
And…
@balianroel7736
And then I go and spoil it all
By saying somethin' stupid like, "I love you"
The time is right, your perfume fills my head
The stars get red, and, oh, the night's so blue
And then I go and spoil it all
By saying somethin' stupid like, "I love you"
I love you
I love you
I love you
@emmamassonge
I know I stand in line
Until you think you have the time
To spend an evening with me.
And if we go some place to dance
I know that there's a chance
You won't be leaving with me.
Then afterwards we drop into a quiet little place
And have a drink or two
And then I go and spoil it all
By saying somethin' stupid like, "I love you".
I can see it in your eyes
That you despise the same old lies
You heard the night before
And though it's just a line to you
For me it's true
And never seemed so right before.
I practice every day
To find some clever lines to say
To make the meaning come through.
But then I think I'll wait
Until the evening gets late
And I'm alone with you.
The time is right, your perfume fills my head
The stars get red, and, oh, the night's so blue.
And then I go and spoil it all
By saying somethin' stupid like, "I love you".
The time is right, your perfume fills my head
The stars get red, and, oh, the night's so blue.
And then I go and spoil it all
By saying somethin' stupid like, "I love you".
"I love you"
"I love you"
"I love you"
"I love you".
@stefanusadriirawan1451
I know I stand in line
Until you think
You have the time
To spend an evening with me
And if we go
Someplace to dance
I know that
There's a chance
You won't be
Leaving with me
Then afterwards
We drop into
A quiet little place
And have a drink or two
And then I go
And spoil it all
By saying something stupid
Like I love you
I can see it in your eyes
That you despise
The same old lines
You heard the night before
And though it's
Just a line to you
For me it's true
And never seemed
So right before
I practice every day
To find some
Clever lines to say
To make the meaning
Come through
But then I think
I'll wait until the
Evening gets late
And I'm alone with you
The time is right
Your perfume
Fills my head
The stars get red
And oh the night's so blue
And then I go
And spoil it all
By saying something stupid
Like I love you
@ABritInThePhilippines
That was great...
@lollyofelly9510
I am from the Philippines too, mate.
@PinoyFlavor
👍🏻❤️🇵🇭
@Villiago
I have to agree!
@ciaransullivan-davies4419
Fuck yeah
@anthonybenci9035
599 likee
@linkinparkrulz2275
My younger brother committed suicide last weekend by overdosing on something. He was found with headphones on, presumably listening to something. This is his youtube account. He made a playlist containing 6 songs that was edited the day he passed. This is one of the 6 songs. With the method he used, he was dead after about 30 minutes, probably unconscious around 12 minutes. I like to think that it was peaceful for him with his music on. I love you Myles, I'll miss you everyday for the rest of my life.
@Melinda8162
Oh my! So sorry. So sorry your brother felt he had to do that. I know there are no words.
@amang1001
Not a bad song to go out too...
@sylvialawrence4431
So sorry for your loss. Love and prayers to your family.