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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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February 3, 2012

'Carol Channing: Larger Than Life,' by Dori Berinstein ‎ New York Times Both recall their first screen kisses: Ms. Garrett's from Frank Sinatra, and Ms. Channing's from the young Clint Eastwood in the 1956 movie “The First ... One-man crooner coming to Cripple Creek ‎ Our Colorado News Courtesy photo Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin and Neil Diamond will be in Cripple Creek just in time for Valentine's Day. ENTERTAINMENT SPOTLIGHT ‎ The Japan Times ... to earn an Oscar in roles that have him playing Jay Gatsby in "The Great Gatsby," and a rumored role as Frank Sinatra in the legendary singer's biopic. The Japan Times Salute to crooners at Seven Angels Theatre ‎ Danbury News Times 4. at 8 pm Photo: Contributed Photo / CT First they toured across the country with their tribute to Frank Sinatra, "The Best Is Yet to Come. Is Elton John's concert at Wings Stadium the biggest in the ... ‎ MLive.com KALAMAZOO -- Wings Stadium, now in its 38th year, has hosted some of the music industry's biggest names, from Elvis Presley to Frank Sinatra and The Jackson ... MLive.com Pittsburgh-Area Natives Part Of Super Memory Study ‎ CBS Local And I got the word that Frank Sinatra had died.” Lowe: “Heinz Field, not Heinz Field – Three Rivers Stadium imploded.” Lowe: “Sunday. CBS Local “Architects in Peace” Exhibit ‎ USD Vista My first big connection was with Frank Sinatra." Sinatra utilized Collopy's talents for several projects and introduced him to other big stars. Snooki denies pregnancy rumours ‎ MSN NZ News The reality TV star will likely face more scrutiny after the mayor of Hoboken, Frank Sinatra's home town and centre of Italian American culture, ... MSN NZ News Angelo Dundee once summed up his life in boxing this way: 'We had ... ‎ Palm Beach Post ... ground at Fifth Street and Washington Avenue that the original gym stood, attracting luminaries such as The Beatles and Frank Sinatra in the 1960s. CBC.ca Review: Lana Del Rey “Born to Die” ‎ Silicon Valley's Metro Frank Sinatra's daughter was predestined to be tough, and her breakout hit “These Boots Are Made for Walkin'” was empowering and buoyant, compared to the ... WHAS11 looks back at last interview with legendary trainer Angelo ... ‎ WHAS 11.com (subscription) At the ripe age of 90, Angelo Dundee had razor sharp memory, a comedian's humor, and Frank Sinatra's charm. Dundee trained 15 world champions, ... CBC.ca Movie Tickets: Screen Valentines, “Addiction Incorporated,” and a ... ‎ Washingtonian.com (blog) ... and Anchors Aweigh, with Kelly and Frank Sinatra as sailors on shore leave. The rest of the series covers much of his career, from classics like Singin' ... Washingtonian.com (blog) Chinese Boy Has Cat Eyes (Video) ‎ Long Island Press His name is Nong Youhui and his blues give Frank Sinatra a run for their money. Those impressive bright eyes have boggled medics. Fox News Security and Defense: Signs of the times ‎ Jerusalem Post There was the intimate dinner with spouses shortly after Dempsey arrived – which included a rendition of Frank Sinatra's New York, New York (a known Dempsey ... Legendary Bennett calls Grammys an annual reunion ‎ North County Times Unlike his idol Frank Sinatra's two "Duets" albums late in his life (which obviously inspired and shaped Bennett's duets projects), Bennett was able to ... Celebrate Greatest Generation with 'In The Mood' ‎ South Charlotte Weekly ... will perform pieces from greats like Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Frank Sinatra and other idols of the 1940s. “In The Mood” has two showings Feb. Sinatra lives in Twyla Tharp's entertaining Costa Mesa show ‎ OCRegister  Tanairi Sade Vazquez is lifted by Nathan Madden during "Come Fly Away," a musical featuring choreography by Twyla Tharp and vocals by Frank Sinatra at the ... NeighborNewspapers.com Bombay Beach and the allure of the ghost town ‎ The Guardian History records that the film's backdrop enjoyed a brief heyday as a 1950s resort, playing host to Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis and Frank Sinatra. The Guardian You are a Maui old-timer if you remember filling your opu at: ‎ Maui News Frank Sinatra and Spencer Tracy hung out there during the filming of "Twilight of the Gods." * Notable west side eateries. They included Pineapple Hill in ... Hoboken, New Jersey Spurns Jersey Shore Spin-Off ‎ Contactmusic.com Hoboken, New Jersey, the city that spawned Frank Sinatra but which he himself spurned after achieving success, has made it known that it wants nothing to do ... NJ city turns down 'Jersey Shore' spinoff ‎ BusinessWeek The city of Frank Sinatra's birth has denied a request for a spinoff of MTV's "Jersey Shore" reality show to film in the city. Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer ... CTV.ca STEVE SMITH: Classic rock, pop and country ‎ Long Beach Press-Telegram The publisher owns the publishing for songs by Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, Barbra Streisand, Alice Cooper, The Grateful Dead, Santana, ... Chicago Rat Pack swings at GLMV chamber gala ‎ Mundelein Review ... welcoming about 200 guests – along with spirited Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. imitators – during its glamorous winter gala on Jan. 28. Tips for navigating your way through that first date ‎ Annapolis Capital ... while crooning "Let's take it nice and easy," Frank Sinatra might have been preoccupied, mulling over ideas for the perfect place to take Marilyn Monroe ... On Soccer AM... ‎ SkySports Their sound has been described as somewhere "between Roxy Music and the Strokes, the Killers and Kanye West, Pulp and R&B and Frank Sinatra" but we'll let ... SkySports Penn Glee Club Celebrates 150th Anniversary ‎ Penn: Office of University Communications The club has performed with entertainers such as Frank Sinatra and Bill Cosby and appeared on national television, singing on the “Ed Sullivan Show” and ... 24 February: Put the Swing Back In Your Step ‎ AboutMyArea His talents are of such a high calibre that he has accompanied Frank Sinatra on numerous occasions including his World Tour 'The Ultimate Event'. AboutMyArea Karmadog unleashed: Band prepares for debut performance, CD ... ‎ Herald Times Reporter  ... the rock band White Chocolate, the jazz quartet Open Interest and the John Salerno Orchestra, which specializes in the music of Frank Sinatra. Darius Rucker Hard at Work on Third Country Album ‎ The Boot 13, for 'An Evening With Darius Rucker Singing the Songs of Frank Sinatra,' but the singer-songwriter reveals concert attendees will hear tunes from a few ... Centre Daily Times Feinstein preserves Popular Music, praises Sinatra ‎ The Villager In 2008, he cast new light on the Frank Sinatra canon, with a Grammy-nominated CD (“The ... It's at this point that all roads lead back to Frank Sinatra.

February 2, 2012

UPDATE:  This week on RadioSinatra:  Frank straddles both sides of the Dakota line...

Gary Belshaw: Part 2 How Much should music cost? ‎ Plainview Daily Herald  One of Frank Sinatra's biggest hits, "One More for the Road," was written by Johnny Mercer on a napkin while sitting at a bar. You know the song, ... The Globe and Mail ‎ Globe and Mail John F. Kennedy used Frank Sinatra's High Hopes; Franklin D. Roosevelt used Happy Days Are Here Again. Often the association sticks: Happy Days Are Here ... Globe and Mail Spotlight: Justin Bieber's autographed car doubles in price ‎ Toronto Star  The Canadian Press Hoboken, NJ, the city of Frank Sinatra's birth, has denied a request for a spinoff of MTV's Jersey Shore reality show to film there. CTV.ca Foxwoods® Resort Casino Kicks off 20th Anniversary Celebration in ... ‎ EON: Enhanced Online News (press release) The original state-of-the-art Fox Theater, seating 1400, was opened in 1993 by the legendary Frank Sinatra. The majestic 4000-seat MGM Grand Theater hosts ... 'Jersey Shore' cast not angry with NJ city's snub ‎ The Associated Press ... "Jersey Shore" say they're not angry that Hoboken officials won't allow a spinoff of the reality show to be filmed in the city of Frank Sinatra's birth. The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Hear Paul McCartney's 'Kisses on the Bottom' now - history of the ... ‎ Examiner.com Begins like an old fashioned commercial; covered by Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Dean Martin. It's Only a Paper Moon –1933, written for a Broadway play ... The Guardian Exhibition captures celebrity without the glitz and glamour ‎ The Daily Star Renowned for his shots of international celebrities – such as Egyptian diva Dalida, Belgian singer Jacques Brel and American crooner Frank Sinatra, ... Playing Live for Feb. 3, 2012 ‎ SouthtownStar He valiantly keeps the flame burning for singing in the tradition of his influences: Jack Jones, Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Torme ... NJ city turns down 'Jersey Shore' spinoff ‎ Long Island Press  By AP on February 1st, 2012 HOBOKEN, NJ (AP) — The city of Frank Sinatra's birth has denied a request for a spinoff of MTV's “Jersey Shore” reality show to ... Letitia Dean to return to EastEnders ‎ ATV Today “She's had more comebacks than Frank Sinatra, but the fans love Sharon and her troubles.” Said Harvey Wear, spokesman for the unofficial Sharon Watts ... Strictly star Brendan Cole dances into Cambridge ‎ Cambridge First Providing music on the night will be a 14-piece band who will play hits from the likes of Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Frank Sinatra. Cambridge First Nils Lofgren reflects on life, loss and the Boss ‎ nwitimes.com Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra are also memorialized in the lyrics, along with Lofgren's late father. Globe and Mail Hoboken, NJ, to "Jersey Shore" spinoff: Keep out ‎ CBS News Hoboken, the city of Frank Sinatra's birth, is just minutes away from Manhattan by car or train. It's home to a lot of residential apartments, ... The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Music of the Rat Pack featured at museum dinner ‎ Herald and News This year's lineup will include songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Dean Martin as well as other members of the loose-knit group known as ... SFA music offers four performances and lectures ‎ PressZoom (press release)  Interspersed with Levy's discussion of the 20th century American composer whose songs have been recorded by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman, ... Tucker Rocky Announces Partnership with Grateful Dead Productions ... ‎ Motorcyclist Magazine (blog) ... as evidenced by the label's recent name and likeness representation deal with Frank Sinatra and its multi-faceted relationship with Grateful Dead. Motorcyclist Magazine (blog) JACK JONES & FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE Live At Lynn In February ‎ Broadway World  One of the greatest vocalists of our time, double Grammy-winner Jack Jones, ranks with legendaries Mel Tormé, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra and Vic Damone. Broadway World 5 Acts We'd Love to Perform the Super Bowl National Anthem ‎ Bleacher Report Instead of Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York," Keys's belting of "New York" in the Jay-Z track serves as the New York Yankees' victory song that plays out ...

February 1, 2012

MTC MainStage to present 'Almost, Maine' ‎ Westport-News  ... to the Music of Tony Bennett," a musical revue from the creators of last season's record-breaking smash "My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra. On the Line: Carmina Casso of Ciao! Deli & Pizzeria, Part One ‎ OC Weekly (blog) It has artists from Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin to Tony Bennett. They know food in Chicago, from pizza to Italian beef sandwiches to ribs and steaks. Top 10 Best Budget Restaurants in Cheltenham and Gloucester ‎ Travel Agent  A retro soundtrack which toggles between Adam Faith, Frank Sinatra and similar icons adds to the convivial atmosphere. • Snacks and sandwiches from £2.50, ... Travel Agent Cowboy Cool: Dean Martin's Country Side on Tomorrow's 'Believe ... ‎ Pittsburgh Post Gazette Amid all his other albums, movies, work with Jerry Lewis and interludes with the Rat Pack of Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. he recorded some country ... 'A Blast from the Past' set for Feb. 12 in Stuart ‎ TCPalm ... Willie Nelson, Sonny and Cher, Frank Sinatra, The Blues Brothers, Elvis Presley and more to benefit ARC of Martin County. The show will be 7-9 pm Feb. Celebrity Homes: Timothy Hutton restaurateur/actor searching for ... ‎ National Post (blog)  Interesting lore: Frank Sinatra, Ethel Merman, Nat King Cole and Buddy Holly were frequent guests. Frederick M . Brown / Getty Image. National Post (blog) Being Human “Eve Of The War” Spoiler-Free Preview ‎ SFX  The strains of a Frank Sinatra classic herald some very bad news. But not today. 6. Rentaghost gets more name-checks than ever before. 7. Community Calendar Week of 1-30-12 ‎ Highline Times 11 Landmark on the Sound, 23660 Marine View Dr. S. 6:30-11 pm Entertainment by Joey Jewell and his Orchestra with a tribute to Frank Sinatra and friends. Highline Times Hoboken rejects permit request for 'Jersey Shore' spinoff ‎ New York Daily News  Zimmer became mayor of Hoboken — the birth place of Frank Sinatra — when her predecessor resigned in a corruption scandal after just a month office. New York Daily News Frazier prepping for 'fun battle' at spring camp ‎ Cincinnati Reds The New Jersey native even showed a little panache with his at-bat walkup music, a variety of selections from Garden State legend Frank Sinatra. British radio's Desert Island Discs turns 70 ‎ 3News NZ By Jill Lawless Margaret Thatcher chose Beethoven, Michael Caine picked Frank Sinatra and boxer George Foreman selected The Beatles' All You Need is Love. 3News NZ Vote Your Favourite Crooner at Online Bingo Site Sing Bingo ‎ SBWire (press release) The list includes old-time crooners such as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Perry Como, Tom Jones and Tony Bennett, ... The jam is on at the NARI home show ‎ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel His shows feature both original material as well as songs ranging from Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Dave Matthews, Neil Diamond, Coldplay, Journey, Rush, ... Campaign Songs That Might Even Give Newt Gingrich a Shot at the ... ‎ Broward-Palm Beach New Times (blog) In 1960, JFK used Frank Sinatra's optimistic "High Hopes" during the elections. In 2000, George W. Bush attempted to use Tom Petty's "I Won't Back Down" ... Broward-Palm Beach New Times (blog) Drake drops his feud with Common (but not without making a few ... ‎ OMG! Canada (blog) ... you too soft for that man" and "Singing all around me man, la la la/You ain't motherf---ing Frank Sinatra." Drake fans took this as a jab at the Canuck ... OMG! Canada (blog) Best songs of the century ‎ Biggleswade Today They will be playing some of the greatest music of the 20th century including the songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Junior. Live Music at Francesca's ‎ TribLocal ... every Thursday night from 6:30-9:30 pm, the Jimmy Zito Band plays jazz standards from great artists like Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Bobby Vinton. Love is just around the corner ‎ TCPalm  You might even be serenaded by owner Alan Cohen who I hear does a fantastic Frank Sinatra show. Winners will also receive a dozen long stem roses with a box ... Coaching icon Bayless to step down ‎ Elizabethton Star  By Tim Chambers Not even Frank Sinatra could have sung or done it any better. Since the 1953-54 season, Charlie Bayless had done it his way at Happy Valley ... Heart to Heart is lifeline for those facing medical cost hardships ‎ Worcester Telegram ... organized effort to help as many people as possible. Entertainment was provided by a local, four-piece band, The Folks, and Patrick Tobin as Frank Sinatra. Pop culture Q&A: Barry Weiss worked in produce before 'Storage Wars' ‎ Lexington Herald Leader  A: You are probably remembering ABC's all-star tribute to Wayne from 1976, with Frank Sinatra hosting. O'Hara sang "I've Grown Accustomed to His Face," much ... TOP TEN TUESDAY: The Best Of Clint Eastwood (The Actor) ‎ We Are Movie Geeks Due to Callahan's fascist nature, John Wayne, Burt Lancaster, Frank Sinatra, Steve McQueen, and Paul Newman all reportedly turned down the part. Hot Jazz In The Hamptons ‎ 27east.com ... has performed on hundreds of albums with other musicians, ranging from James Taylor and Bruce Springsteen to Frank Sinatra and Frank Zappa. 27east.com 30 years later, Greenwich native's death in NH a mystery ‎ Greenwich Time  Clark, a talented musician who said he once played piano behind a young, and then unknown, Frank Sinatra, learned a bit more about Harrison after that first ... Odds-on favourite ‎ The Australian In New York, Velevska took the advice of the Frank Sinatra song My Way. "It's always been my way or the highway," she says. "That hasn't always worked out ... Jazz bits: Faddis in Newark, Caiola in Glen Rock ‎ The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Guitarist Al Caiola has been swinging — and rocking — since the 1950s, and has played and recorded with Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and Tony ... Day Care Centre enjoys a taste of Hollywood Glamour ‎ Loughborough News ... making cocktails, dressing as a Hollywood star, sampling pleasant bygone smells, and will end with a nostalgic visit from a Frank Sinatra tribute act. Loughborough News On Restaurants | Slice of NYC ‎ Columbus Dispatch  Those who occupy one of the 16 seats are treated to a steady soundtrack of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Dean Martin. “We want people to come here to have ...