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NOTE:  Frank Sinatra defined American music for generations, not only in performance and technique, but in style. His life influences entire generations of both admirers and detractors to a degree than even years after his passing, his name continues to be invoked in press around the globe. This page gathers mentions of Frank Sinatra from news sources from all over the world - creating a fascinating tribute to The Chairman Of The Board. Also check here for updates to SinatraGuide.com.

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May 17, 2013

Sinatra's Storied Penthouse Snagged By Chinese Scion You +1'd this publicly. Undo New York Observer Frank Sinatra's old duplex at 530 East 72nd Street finally got under someone's skin. And this despite a “meticulous” renovation in recent years that included the ... Farmers Alley Theatre announces eclectic sixth season, running ... You +1'd this publicly. Undo Mlive Kalamazoo Farmers Alley has celebrated Patsy Cline and Frank Sinatra; now it's time for the Man in Black. "Nobody is impersonating Cash, but six actors are embodying the ... Maurice Hines taps into his history You +1'd this publicly. Undo Boston Globe “Tappin' Thru Life'' would be stronger if Hines more fully developed the fleeting stories he tells of his encounters with Frank Sinatra and other legends. He's more ... Haaretz Entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. Died On This Day In 1990 You +1'd this publicly. Undo News One In this file photo, actors, from left to right, Peter Lawford, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Frank Sinatra are shown in the 1960 movie, “Ocean's Eleven.” ... + Show moreShow less This day in Jewish history / Sammy Davis Jr. dies Haaretz-15 hours ago all 2 news sources » Geneva Auction Sells Huge Diamond for $26.7 Million - CNBC.com You +1'd this publicly. Undo CNBC.com The 85-year-old actress, who starred opposite Humphrey Bogart, Frank Sinatra and other top actors in the 1950s and 1960s, said she was selling the jewelry ... Jaw-dropping 101.73-carat diamond that took 21 MONTHS to polish ... You +1'd this publicly. Undo Daily Mail The 85-year-old actress, who starred opposite Humphrey Bogart, Frank Sinatra and other top actors in the 1950s and 1960s, said she was selling the jewelry ... + Show moreShow less £18m price tag of biggest diamond ever sold at auction Evening Standard-13 hours ago all 35 news sources » JOAN VENNOCHI The magical mogul You +1'd this publicly. Undo Boston Globe Frank Sinatra crooned “Come Fly With Me” before Wynn took center stage and talked about his theories of hotel design, which he linked to the “primordial forces” ... West Seattle Blog 5 highlights for your West Seattle Thursday You +1'd this publicly. Undo West Seattle Blog (blog) FRANK FEST: Tonight's that special night of the year when the Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor) celebrates Frank Sinatra – with food, music, and more. Starts at ... Big Band jazz meets crooner You +1'd this publicly. Undo Mississauga News On May 26, the singer who specializes in channeling Frank Sinatra joins forces with another local musical institution, the Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble, ... In Philadelphia, murals breathe life into city You +1'd this publicly. Undo Raw Story Another has a profile in various shades of blue of singing legend Frank Sinatra, sporting his trademark fedora. Program director Jane Golden says the initiative ... The Rat Pack will swing and swagger at the Ogunquit Playhouse You +1'd this publicly. Undo Foster's Daily Democrat Appearing as Frank Sinatra is Brian Duprey, who got his start on FOX TV's “Performing As,” where he won the top prize by portraying his idol, Frank Sinatra. + Show moreShow less Editor's Picks: What to do around town this week York County Coast Star-16 hours ago all 2 news sources » Jennifer Gould Keil You +1'd this publicly. Undo New York Post The former penthouse home of Frank Sinatra at 530 E. 72nd St. has found a buyer, who we hear is the daughter of a Chinese technology tycoon. Ray Charles tribute band performs concert to benefit animal shelter You +1'd this publicly. Undo Warren Reporter ... Celia Cruz, Aretha Franklin, Tito Puente, The O'Jays, Donna Summers, Temptations, Four Tops, Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, Frank Sinatra, Lionel Hampton ... Great Estate: The Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show Opens ... You +1'd this publicly. Undo Jewelers Circular Keystone Online (blog) ... and “custom pieces that are truly one of a kind,” says Bender, who recalls one vendor recently selling a piece designed by Frank Sinatra for his wife. Because ... Anka woos fans with heartfelt performance at Hanover You +1'd this publicly. Undo Worcester Telegram-5 hours ago He also became an honorary member of Frank Sinatra's Rat Pack. "Sinatra used to call me 'kid,'" Anka recalled. "Like, 'hey kid, why don't you write me a song?'" ... Milton-Freewater School District musicians to perform You +1'd this publicly. Undo Walla Walla Union-Bulletin The concert will feature jazz classics by artists such as Glenn Miller, Chuck Mangione, Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble and others. Central Middle School bands ... Concert Review: The Killers at the Air Canada Centre You +1'd this publicly. Undo Post City ... cities and countries they perform in; previously, they had served up a Johnny Cash tribute in Nashville and a cover of Frank Sinatra's “New York, New York” in, ... Telegraph.co.uk Cannes 2013: Opening night welcomes 'Great Gatsby,' Euro-style You +1'd this publicly. Undo Los Angeles Times ... to "Gatsby's" hometown locale, demonstrating that we may beat our boats against the current, but we are borne back ceaselessly to Jay-Z and Frank Sinatra.

May 16, 2013

UPDATE:  This week on RadioSinatra: Frank wanders into a store to test his seals...

Frank Sinatra's desert retreat back on market at $4 million You +1'd this publicly. Undo Los Angeles Times In the on-again, off-again world of real estate listings, a home once owned by crooner Frank Sinatra that surfaced five years ago is back – this time priced at ... Daily Mail Geneva Auction Sells Huge Diamond For $26.7M You +1'd this publicly. Undo NPR The 85-year-old actress, who starred opposite Humphrey Bogart, Frank Sinatra and other top actors in the 1950s and 1960s, said she was selling the jewelry ... + Show moreShow less Geneva auction sells nearly $5M of actress' jewels Boston Herald-9 hours ago Gina Lollobrigida's pearl earrings sell for staggering £1.6m at ... Daily Mail-10 hours ago The Times (subscription) New Zealand Herald WKYC-TV ABC6OnYourSide.com all 29 news sources » Harry Morel Sr., 94, devoted his life to music, as teacher and performer You +1'd this publicly. Undo NOLA.com Mr. Morel played in the band that backed Elvis Presley when his star was rising, and he was hired to augment the troupe that traveled with Frank Sinatra. A Professional Diplomat gets Rome You +1'd this publicly. Undo UNC Chapell Hill Then there was Frank Sinatra and Perry Como. I could go on and on. As has been pointed out often and most recently in the piece by AFSA's Susan Johnson ... Intl guest stars head Mainstream Jazz at Fest You +1'd this publicly. Undo Artslink.co.za News (press release) Regular audiences at the National Arts Festival will recognise Frank Sinatra & Friends as a ... In 2013, Frank Sinatra & Friends will have two performances. Dean Martin's daughter performs at Andiamo Showroom You +1'd this publicly. Undo The Macomb Daily ... Celebrity Showroom in Warren on Thursday with Deana Martin -- daughter of the legendary beloved entertainer Dean Martin -- and Frank Sinatra tribute artist ... Mirror.co.uk The man behind those spacey sounds - Philly.com You +1'd this publicly. Undo Philly.com Richards credits Frank Sinatra with giving him a big leg up in the soundtrack-scoring business. "He did an around-the-world concert tour in 1962, fundraising for ... Used to be a ball park - The People's Defender You +1'd this publicly. Undo The People's Defender When I got home, I began to think about old ball parks and immediately the lyrics to a song by Frank Sinatra came into my head. (Please thank my parents if you ... Monterey Rock & Rod Festival showcases classic rock and hot rods You +1'd this publicly. Undo Monterey County Herald In 1965, Lewis was even named Cash Box magazine's "Male Vocalist of the Year," besting a couple of other nominees named Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra. IBJ A&E priority list picks for May 16-22 You +1'd this publicly. Undo Indianapolis Business Journal (blog) ... Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Roger Miller and Willie Nelson (who devoted a whole album to Kristofferson tunes). Kristofferson's distinctive voice ... Mariah Carey's husband, standup comic Nick Cannon, lets racy ... You +1'd this publicly. Undo The Province “It kind of takes it back to the years of like Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra — even when you think about Broadway performers, they sing, they dance, they act. Crave Online Interview: Rick Springfield Talks David Fincher, Stanley Kubrick, And ... You +1'd this publicly. Undo Indie Wire (blog) I can like Nine Inch Nails and Frank Sinatra. And that's okay. I've heard along the years that musicians follow me. Musicians have to be open to any influence. Review: Il Divo You +1'd this publicly. Undo San Antonio Express (blog) ... Side Story”; “Falling in Love With You”; I Can't Live If Living is Without You (sung in Spanish), and Frank Sinatra's “My Way” which sounded better than ever. Middlebourne council honors Smith's memory You +1'd this publicly. Undo Tyler Star News Murphy, besides his vocal talents that have been compared to Frank Sinatra, also is known for his "rags to riches" story. Murphy was once reduced to ... San Francisco Chronicle The New York Yankees defeat the Seattle Mariners, 4-3 You +1'd this publicly. Undo Gloucester County Times - NJ.com Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York" started playing, the team moved in from all parts of the field and the fans began to head towards the exits. But there on the ... Crown Jewels Royal Purple Luncheon & SHARE Ladies Show ... You +1'd this publicly. Undo EntertainmentToday.net This exhibit includes a series of photos and memorabilia from such celebs as Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Johnny Carson, Sammy Davis Jr. and Janet Leigh. Big Band creates sound of swing You +1'd this publicly. Undo Halifax Evening Courier Led by musical director Peter Lynch, the programme includes instrumental and vocal numbers by the likes of Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra and ... Big sound from big band at the Strand You +1'd this publicly. Undo Shelbynews Anderson said Rick Vale and Lydia McAdams will sing classics from the likes of Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald, as well as newer tunes from Brian Setzer, ...

May 15, 2013

Frank Sinatra: The Soundtrack of My Life You +1'd this publicly. Undo Huffington Post We all have soundtracks of our lives. During my teen years there were hours spent listening to the same record album over and over, sometimes even the same ... You've gotta love livin' baby, because dyin's a pain in the a**: Frank ... You +1'd this publicly. Undo Mirror.co.uk You've gotta love livin' baby, because dyin's a pain in the a**: Frank Sinatra remembered, 15 years on from his death. 14 May 2013 13:50. Mirror Online pays ... + Show moreShow less Paul Anka doing it his way after half a century Worcester Telegram-14 hours ago all 2 news sources » Op-Ed: The top five films, tunes of Frank Sinatra's legendary career You +1'd this publicly. Undo DigitalJournal.com New York - If you shook the hand of Frank Sinatra then you shared something special with others who experienced that same treat. Sinatra passed away on this ... Today in History - Frank Sinatra died You +1'd this publicly. Undo Gaston Gazette In 1998, singer-actor Frank Sinatra died at a Los Angeles hospital at age 82. The hit sitcom “Seinfeld” aired its final episode after nine years on NBC. Ten years ... Photos: On this day in 1998, Frank Sinatra died You +1'd this publicly. Undo Middletown Press Frank Sinatra is was one of world's best-selling artists of all time, having sold more than 150 million copies worldwide. Dubbed “The Voice”, “Sultan of Swoon” ... Essay: 'Seinfeld' and Sinatra, 15 Years Later You +1'd this publicly. Undo TechnologyTell (blog) Frank Sinatra's legacy is very different from Seinfeld's, mostly because his career lasted decades long and started much earlier. And while Sinatra's career has ... Palm Springs celebrates as singing icons' mecca You +1'd this publicly. Undo The Desert Sun Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra's successor as the world's leading traditional pop vocalist, performs at 7 p.m. Thursday at The Show at the Agua Caliente Resort ... 'My Way' cast sparkles in Sinatra revue You +1'd this publicly. Undo Examiner.com When you're paying tribute to Frank Sinatra by way of surveying his immense body of work, it helps to have the talent and showmanship to properly do it justice. Today in History May 14 - USA Today You +1'd this publicly. Undo USA TODAY ... Lewis and Clark begin to explore Louisiana Territory; Israel founded; Skylab launched; Movie producer George Lucas born; Singer Frank Sinatra dies. Philly.com At actress's Geneva jewel auction, $3M for 1 gem - Huffington Post You +1'd this publicly. Undo Huffington Post ... who starred opposite Humphrey Bogart, Frank Sinatra and other top actors in the 1950s and 1960s, was selling partly to fund an international hospital for stem ... Happy 35th to Tommy Lasorda's Dodger blue rant on Dave Kingman You +1'd this publicly. Undo SI.com ... his friendship with Frank Sinatra and other Hollywood luminaries; Sinatra sang the National Anthem on Opening Day at Dodger Stadium in 1977 to celebrate ... Kiwi snapper's photos recreate pop stars' crazy backstage riders You +1'd this publicly. Undo NEWS.com.au Hargreaves' favourite requests came from band Axl Rose and Frank Sinatra but noted that Jagger demands a TV connection so he can watch the cricket.