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.
World War None!
Frank Sinatra Lyrics
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And the cares of the world drift by, like clouds reflected in a quiet pool
But there always comes a time, when a man has to think of the future
(War, war, war!) Has to think of his children, (war, war, war!)
And the world they will live in (war, war, war, war!)
I'm not sure if I can do anything to help them, but I can try, I can try
Time to build us a fire, seven hundred feet high
We can fashion a fire (fire) that will reach the sky (reach the sky)
'Cause we've got to get ready, for World War None
(What we want is to burn our sins in a sort of furnace)
(We'll be stoking the fire with the lies we know)
All our false suspicions we can burn them one by one
That will help us get ready for World War None
(A little love is more effective than a rifle)
(A little faith will take you farther than it can)
(The rule we follow is the one forever spoken)
(They haven't got the truth on their lips)
Keep on feeding the fire, till the fire is hot
With those un-neighborly feelings we deny we've got
Keep on trying for peace, until that peace is won
Then you're practically ready for World War None
(A whispered word or touch is louder than a bugle)
(A silent prayer is so much stronger than a sword)
(And the bombs that can't replace the stained glass window)
For which we should thank the good Lord, thank the good Lord)
(Thank you, thank you, thank you)
If we cherish our fire (if we cherish our fire)
It could possibly be (it could possibly be)
Bright enough to be seen, (bright enough to be seen)
Far across the...
In World War None by Frank Sinatra, the singer describes his peaceful life in the desert, but acknowledges that everyone eventually has to think about the future, particularly the future of their children. He expresses concern that he may not be able to do anything to help, but he can at least try. To prepare for an eventual "World War None," the singer suggests building a fire that reaches 700 feet high and feeding it with the "unkind deeds" and "false suspicions" that have caused division and conflict. He believes that this will help people get ready for a world without war. The song also emphasizes the importance of love, faith, and peacebuilding in achieving this goal.
Line by Line Meaning
Where I live in the desert, it's so peaceful and warm
My home in the desert is a place of serenity and comfort.
And the cares of the world drift by, like clouds reflected in a quiet pool
In my peaceful surroundings, I can observe the world's problems but do not feel their immediate impact.
But there always comes a time, when a man has to think of the future
Regardless of present circumstances, one must consider the future and its potential difficulties.
(War, war, war!) Has to think of his children, (war, war, war!)
When considering the future, a man must think of the safety and well-being of his children in times of conflict.
And the world they will live in (war, war, war, war!)
A man must also consider the world that his children and future generations will inherit.
I'm not sure if I can do anything to help them, but I can try, I can try
Although uncertain of my abilities, I will make an effort to contribute to a better future for my children.
We can fashion a fire (fire) that will reach the sky (reach the sky)
By coming together, we can create a powerful and inspiring force for change.
We can feed the flames with the unkind deeds we've done (with the fire)
Our past mistakes and negative actions can be used to fuel this force for good.
'Cause we've got to get ready, for World War None
Preparing for a future with no wars is essential to ensure the safety and well-being of future generations.
All our false suspicions we can burn them one by one
We must confront and rid ourselves of baseless fears and prejudices that could lead to conflict.
(A little love is more effective than a rifle)
Acts of kindness and understanding have more power than weapons in creating a peaceful world.
(A little faith will take you farther than it can)
Belief in a better future and the power of people coming together can inspire us to make positive changes.
(The rule we follow is the one forever spoken)
We must remember and follow the universal laws of peace and love to ensure a better future.
(They haven't got the truth on their lips)
Those who promote violence and hatred are not speaking the truth and must be opposed.
Keep on feeding the fire, till the fire is hot
We must continue to work towards peace and justice until it becomes a powerful and unstoppable force.
With those un-neighborly feelings we deny we've got
We must confront and overcome our negative emotions towards others to create stronger, more connected communities.
Keep on trying for peace, until that peace is won
Peace is not an easy or quick solution, but perseverance and dedication are necessary to achieve lasting change.
Then you're practically ready for World War None
Once a culture of peace and understanding is established, we will be better prepared for a future free of war.
(A whispered word or touch is louder than a bugle)
Small acts of kindness and empathy can have a powerful impact on individuals and communities.
(A silent prayer is so much stronger than a sword)
Personal reflections and spiritual connection have more power to create change than any weapon ever could.
(And the bombs that can't replace the stained glass window)
The destruction of cultural landmarks and history cannot be justified by any military objective.
For which we should thank the good Lord, thank the good Lord)
We must appreciate and take care of the artistic and cultural treasures that enrich our lives and communities.
(Thank you, thank you, thank you)
Expressing gratitude and recognition for the beauty in our lives is necessary for creating a more peaceful and fulfilling world.
If we cherish our fire (if we cherish our fire)
We must hold onto and nurture the powerful force for good that we have created.
It could possibly be (it could possibly be)
By continuing to work towards peace, we can create a future full of potential and possibility.
Bright enough to be seen, (bright enough to be seen)
Our efforts and progress towards peace and positive change can inspire others and create a brighter future for all.
Far across the...
The positive impact of our actions can be felt far and wide, creating change beyond our immediate surroundings.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JENKINS, GORDON
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Mike
on The Lady Is A Champ
She gets too hungry for dinner at eight
She can't eat late and stay up all night, because unlike society types, she has to get up in the morning.
She likes the theatre and never comes late
She cares more about seeing the play than being seen making an entrance.
She never bothers with people she'd hate
Her friends are friends, not social trophies.
Doesn't like crap games with barons or earls
While barrns and earls probably don't play craps, she associates with friends, not people to be seen with.
Won't go to Harlem in ermine and pearls
She doesn't "slum", the practice of the rich in the 30's, when the song was written, of touring poor neighborhoods dressed in rich clothes to "tut, tut" about the deplorable conditions, and congratulate each other for "caring about the poor"
Won't dish the dirt with the rest of the girls
Doesn't trade gossip for acceptance among an in-crowd
She likes the free, fresh wind in her hair
She cares more about how her hair feels than conforming with current hair fashions
Hates California, it's cold and it's damp
Since most of California is noticeably warmer and / or drier than New York, where the play the song was written for is set, this is probably a facetious excuse to like what she likes.
And she won't go to Harlem in Lincoln's or Ford's
Another reference to slumming, but facetious, since Lincolns and Fords were middle-class, not luxury brands when the lyric was written
Anonymous
on Try a Little Tenderness
Here are the correct lyrics
Try A Little Tenderness - Frank Sinatra - Lyrics
Oh she may be weary
Women do get wearied
Wearing that same old shabby dress
And when she’s weary
You try a little tenderness
You know she’s waiting
Just anticipating things she’ll may never possess
While she is without them
Try just a little bit of tenderness
It’s not just sentimental
She has her grieve and her care
And the words that soft and gentle
Makes it easier to bear
You wont regret it
Women don't forget it
Love is their whole happiness
And it’s all so easy
Try a little tenderness
Musical Interlude
And, it’s all so easy
Try a little tenderness
Daniel
on The Way You Look Tonight
I met Frank Jr. in Las Vegas, a real gentleman. RIP you both.
Giorgi Khutashvili
on Theme from New York, New York
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