First Time Reaction | Frank Sinatra - My Way | Reaction 

Buying vinyl records is hard to compare with the mass availability of songs today. 150,000,000 was incredible back then.

I can't believe that you've never heard of Bing Crosby. That's another rabbit hole that you should look into

This was played at my father's memorial just this past March. First time listening since that day. Miss you Daddy.

"Fly Me To The Moon" is one of his best!!💜💜💜🎶🎼🎵🎸🎤🥁🎧🎹🔥

I love the Elvis version of this song. I cry Everytime I hear him sing it.

Frank is definitely an icon but in fact Bing Crosby was the first “superstar” with crossover into movies and other entertainment businesses. It’s funny because most people don’t realize how extraordinarily popular & famous he was worldwide. 💜💜💜

Frank’s voice is sublime! Back in the 60s Frank was a member of this somewhat controversial group called the Rat Pack. This group of friends included, Frank, Sammy Davis, Junior, Dean, Martin, and others. They were known for womanizing, partying, and performing on the Las Vegas trip. Those were the days! Also, Frank was known to stick up for Sammy when there was racial tension about Sammy performing at some of the clubs. 💝

Please dont stop reacting to Frank.... He is our godfather to us Italian/Sicilian folks... Summer Wind Thats Life Cycles It Was A Very Good Year✌️💞

You have to check out Bing Crosby! You've probably heard him in the background before, at least in Christmas songs like White Christmas, but once you hear it, you'll know. It's a recognizable voice you can't mistake for anyone else. ❤

🫡 to my grandparents for playing this whenever we’d visit them! 🇮🇹

Best into to Frank should be his work for Capitol from 1963 - 1951. He was at his vocal peak and had the best arrangers in the world.

O.G.❤Love Frank Sinatra. R.I.P.❤

I’m impressed with you!!! The fact that you could compare the trajectory of this song to a life is extremely deep thinking. BRAVO!!!

Written for Frank by the amazing 50s teen idol Paul Anka ❤️.Canadian singer Paul Anka added the English words, turning it into the classic we now know. Please check out Paul Anka songs that he sang. He started making hits at 14 years old. Puppy Love, You're Having My Baby, Diana, Put Your Head On My Shoulder.

We saw Frank live in the early eighties. Way past his prime and supported by The Buddy Rich Orchestra. Two legends in one concert. There were sections of the show when his voice was just tremendous. Stunning as a matter of fact. A fabulous talent and a national treasure.

Notice how he enunciates each word. Crystal clear. The emotions really come through.

I came by to say Bing Crosby was the FIRST to sing. ( I'm dreaming of a) WHITE CHRISTMAS.

Saw him in concert, in the '80s. It was actually the idea of my friend Tim, who looked nothing like the typical Sinatra fan, with his teased up, jet-black hair and his ultratall, ultrathin frame. But like me, Tim had broad musical tastes, and we figured this was our last chance to see him. We picked up great seats from a scalper for $26 bucks each. The show was great, but I think my favorite part was seeing the response from those in neighboring seats. One elegantly dressed woman said, "I'm surprised to see you at a show like this." He smiled and said, "Man, Frank's the bomb!" 😏

The fact Sinatra sold 150,000 million records shocked you because today that number may be “common” but today it is much more accessible and ten year olds download music. Back in the day to purchase an album was a choice you made financially and you had to consider other things in your life. To have a huge collection took years and you had to have some means of financing putting together a collection. Again, today is not the same when purchasing music. I know that may not have been the same for everyone but I know my grandparents were proud of their albums and kept them in pristine condition because of how hard they worked to collect them. I was lucky enough to have been the grandchild they left them to because we always listened to the same type of music and I loved their stories about the time the Music took them back to. That being said, my daughter now has the collection and knows my grandparents through the same music all while never having met them. Music has that affect and this music in particular does it for me.

YES! BIG TY TO PAUL ANKA FOR RE WRITTING THE SONG😊

Frank Sinatra was a classic and in listening to his music still is and actually he probably still sells vinyl records.. That's life is another song that you should do and strangers in the night... Then Frank and his daughter Nancy did a duet and I think the very late '60s very early '70s called something stupid it was a hit...

Man, react to Elvis and Franks duet from the "Welcome home Elvis' show on NBC when Elvis just got out of the Army in 1960. It is so cool. He and Frank have a good time, and don't miss two of Elvis hits, "Fame and Fortune" and "Stuck on You'. Two legends . Thanks

My Way was Sinatra's signature song. My mother loved this song so much that I made sure it was played at her funeral wake in 2023, even though my sisters did not share her fondness for it. I knew it was what she would have wanted. Frank Sinatra was widely known not just for his voice, but for his unique vocal phrasing. That particular talent has to this day, never been replicated. His popularity as a musical artist and also as a member of The Rat Pack, comprised of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr, in Las Vegas's heyday is legendary. He was truly one of a kind.

@FRANK: I saw him in Vegas at Caesars then at the Stardust about 3am I'm going. to my room and I hear a voice! I stopped and asked a lady at the service bar is that who I think it is? She said yes I sat down and told her how long I have been a fan anyway turns out she is the girl of his àrranger I ended up sitting with his crew having drinks at the Stardust with FRANK SINATRA! I I walked around for a week saying IM WITH FRANK!

You may not have heard of Bing Crosby, but I'd be willing to bet money you have heard his version of "White Christmas". I don't think it's possible to avoid it...

Thanks for doing this. My parents were young adults at the onset of WWII, and Sinatra was my mom's absolute favorite. I grew up with the likes of Sinatra and big band music as a kid, although I can't say I appreciated it back then. Of course that has all changed as I've grown older, and I have great appreciation for it all now. Another great one to look into would be "It Was a Very Good Year". My personal favorite of his. Thanks again.

Fly Me To The Moon by Frank with The Count Basie Band, arranged by Quincy Jones, from 1964, is swinging perfection!! All Or Nothing At All by The Harry James Orchestra featuring Frank Sinatra, from 1939, is Frank's first recorded hit record. Star power IS evident!!! I've Got The World On A String is one of my favorites of Frank's. 1953 original marks the beginning of his incredibly wonderful body of work with arranger Nelson Riddle. The magic is clear!! Long and extraordinarily entertaining catalogue of songs to hear!! A rabbit hole everyone should explore!!!

So many hits! May I suggest “when I was 17”. That always knocks me out and it’s so surprisingly sentimental!

A couple of hits that I remember of Paul anka was put your head on my shoulder and puppy love... He was a good singer but he's right My way was definitely written for Frank Sinatra to do...❤ I love watching your content because I like the way you really take your time and dig into what is behind this song as well as the person singing it or the group singing it... I love to see you younger folks and especially when it crosses across the genre line... And you can do real and honest critiques of music that you knew nothing about until you did it...👍💯❤️

Beautiful beautiful song it brought back many memories thank you for the review.

Much respect to you, sir, for exploring all this.

My Daddy raised me on Frankie and my Mama raised me on Elvis.. this song to me hits more home with Elvis because it was Elvis' life story. know my Aunt Barbara loved some Frankie as a crooner back in the 40's.. My mama was more 50's with Elvis. I grew up Hair Band era.. I'm 80's.. lol .. but Frankie was the Chairman of the Board and Old Blue Eyes. Check out the Rat Pack.. Frank, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin, Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford.. still great music .. As a black man you should know that Frank Sinatra.. one of the biggest stars back in the day.. (just like Elvis).. refused to to go to an event when they wouldn't let Sammy Davis Jr. come in.. Elvis refused to perform when they said his backup singers couldn't stay in the same hotel. I know it was a different time but I give these men some props for standing up against racial inequality in those times

a journey into Frank Sinatra's music legacy will be a long one. Such a smooth voice, breath and tone control unmatched. Please keep in mind that his was an era Before auto-tune, and live concerts also had no auto tune available. His studio recordings for production were done without auto tune, so what you hear on a vinyl or CD are his voice - unlike today when many singers record their songs, then the recording is run through for auto tune before it is actually made available for the public. And when he increases vocal volume volume , tone and pitch control remain smooth as silk and clear without distortions. Hands down: the Best male singer - ever!

So love watching you😊

Dude. I love that you don’t just want to hear stuff you haven’t heard. You want to KNOW stuff you haven’t known and to hear stories you haven’t heard. Keep wanting to know. You rock bro. Cheers!

This is absolutely stunning. You will love this ❤

The interesting thing about this song is that Paul Anka wrote this song this song with Frank Sinatra in mind but was scared to give it him that Frank would be upset since he is not about to die but after a while he gave it to him and Frank loved it.Rest is history.

They don't make them like they used to. Frank Sinatra was such a smooth crooner. This is before auto tuning. Artists had to be really able to sing. And the lyrics were clean, romantic & really meant something. He has a huge library of great songs. Some of my favorites are "Fly Me To The Moon", "New York, New York", "Strangers In The Night", "I've Got You Under My Skin", "That's Life", "My Kind Of Town", "Summer Wind" etc. And he did a duet with his daughter Nancy called "Something Stupid" in 1967.

My mother-in-law was a Bobby Soxer. She loved Francis Albert.

I had an aunt that was one of those bobby socks girls. She told some wild stories of going to see Frank when she was a young girl. Cutting class, to go see Frank, taking the street car to get to the show and having her mother get on the same street car and catching her. Her face would light up when she talked about Frank!

you also have to remember these were full orchestras with frank recording in studio, today everything is manufactured and autotuned these guys - singers composers and musicians were the best world is evert gonna see

Paul Anka had some great hits too that you should check out.

"My Way" was written by Paul Anka specifically for Frank Sinatra.

YOU ALSO REACTED TO THIS SONG...WHEN ELVIS COVERED IT. SINATRA AND ELVIS DID A SHOW TOGETHER WHEN ELVIS CAME HOME FOR THE ARMY....ELVIS DATED SINATRA'S DAUGHTER NANCY FOR AWHILE, SHE ALSO HAD A MUSIC CAREER......GREAT RABBIT HOLE TO GO DOWN....GREAT MUSIC...THANKS FOR THE REACTION.....LOVE IT!!!!!

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Watch Elvis version of the battle hymn of the Republic . They played that at Lincoln’s funeral accross the country

@ first double album on Represe records "a man and his music" his theme song was " all or nothing at all" the Rat Pack is on it. I played it so much I wore it out and had to buy another copy. You like him? You'll love this album.

So grand and awesome

I was fortunate to see Sinatra in concert in 1983 at the Universal Amphitheater in LA. Buddy Rich the greatest drummer of all time was his opening act and Quincy Jones conducted the orchestra. Frank was 68 at the time but still sounded great and had his classic swagger and showmanship.

I love the bass trombone part on this recording. No idea why, but it always hits me, especially the last note.

a french song at the beginniong from Claude François, jacques Revaux made the music...special english lyrics by Paul ANKA....this song had such a huge success all over the world.....french hugs ....merci for the souvenir

Checkout Frank's' "That's Life". It's one of his very best.

Frank Sinatra a portage from the days of Vaudeville, like the other entertainers of his time were multitalented ..

Dude, Fank was awesome. I loved Bing more. And please remember an earlier American music icon was Billie Holiday. She is also one of my favorite blues singers. Frank didn’t care as rats butt who was in the band.

Ol' Blue Eyes. He was a legend.

Liuke Paul Anka, the Beatles passed a lot of their songs that they never recorded to other musicians too! True musicians do this when it sounds right for some other voice to carry the song off with the right sounding effects.

Great reaction. Paul Anka wrote another song for Sinatra that is one of my favorites. It’s almost never played, “Everybody Ought To Be in Love.” I think I first heard it in 1975-76. Check it out.

Would love to see you react to Nat King Cole's rendition of I Remember You or Mona Lisa. His voice is sublime. Another great reation would be Chuck Berry's Johnny B Goode if you wanna do more of this era

This song always makes me cry! Just the lyrics gets to me. Now, I would imagine that if you continue with songs by Frank Sinatra, you'll get lots and lots of clicks by us ole folks on here!!! ❤😂😅

'Bobby sockers' are the kids of the 50's. Think 'Happy Days' TV show or the movie 'Grease'. A couple other great Sinatra tunes are 'The lady is a tramp' & 'That's life'. He was my mom's idol when she was a teen. LOL There is a very fun performance on his TV show, with Elvis, fresh from the Army. They sing together, but each other's songs & it's a fun performance. The only thing wrong with it is that it is far too short.

You ought to check out the Wikipedia entry for Bing Crosby. He was the huge idol for the first part of the 20th century which heralded the time of mass media stars. The first may have been Al Jolsen.

Sinatra was also an actor, a very good one btw . Catch him in movies from the late 40s-60s . He's also known as " blue eyes " and was a big part of a group of entertainers known as the Rat Pack, Dean Martin , Sammy Davis Jr, Joey Bishop,

His two favorite bands he liked to use were Nelson Riddle and Count Basie. I'm sure this is one of those two?

A good song to check out if you want to hear Bing Crosby is The Little Drummer Boy with David Bowie!

Paul Anka wrote My Way for Frank Sinatra.

You hear every word clear not like the mumble singers and rappers iconic

I think you would love listening to Paul Anka. I suggest put your head on my shoulder

This song was written by Paul Anka. You should check out his great career.

The population of America was half what it is now during most of his career. 150 million was a lot.

Rumor has it the musician who came to visit the Godfather in the Godfather movie was based on Frank Sinatra.

Thats Life is another great song but you may have heard it if youve seen the Joker movie. Or check out "ain't that a kick in the head" by dean martin.

my mother loved Frank. I can still picture her with her eyes closed swooning to his voice. Kind of like I do with Robert Plant-lol

You should look at some of his live performances to really appreciate his true talent.

Can't wait to see you get into Johnny Cash, the man in black! Outlaw country music is what he was kind of known for.

The Bobby Soxers swarmed the young Frank Sinatra. Lisztmania in the 1800’s was a precursor to Frankmania and later we had Beatlemania. His true singing voice, smooth and silky as a young man was very different than his later voice - spectacular in my opinion. I love his early recordings. His voice broke in the early 50’s due to abuse. Drinking, smoking, hard living, so he changed his approach entirely and though technically he wasn’t as good a singer, you noted the talking style, his timing and style were so impeccable it made up for the loss.

Please react to Frank Sinatra singing New York New York.., a classic !

Bing Crosby was the first person to use the modern microphone to invent an intimate, personal way of presenting a song. Before that, singers had to belt it out. Bing Crosby was the first crooner. Very smooth, very cool, very casual, very hip. And yes, you must do the Sid Vicious version' of "My Way". I may love it even more than Frank Sinatra's. Him singing that song is the final minutes of the classic film "Sid and Nancy." Great film.

Also, as far as Paul Anka goes, he has written hundreds of songs but the fact that he gave this song to Frank is great. Paul was a star in his own right. I know he was doing less performing at that time, but he could have kept that song for himself. The very first 45 rpm record I bought for myself, at age 12 or 13 (1962 or 63) 20:21 20:21 , was by Paul Anka. He was a teenage "hunk" back then and me and lots of millions of young girls were in love with him! And, if you you wanna know why, just check out Paul singing "Put Your Head on My Shoulder" and see for yourself. Trust me -- you're gonna like it! There are vids on YT of live performances of that with screaming girls -- sadly, I am not in that crowd. BooHoo! Pick the one that says 2021 on it. I'm sure that's when it was posted. The video quality is not as good but it shows him interacting with the audience. And, oh, did he know just how cute he was? Oh, YEAH! 😂😅 Check him out. We'll be clicking on that, too. 💯 ❤

You should react to Sammy Davis Jr. “I gotta be me”. Also, Lou Rawls “Natural man, Groovy people & I’ll see you when I get there”.

Paul Anka wrote a lot of songs that became hits.

Make sure you listen to his work on the Capital label from the 1950's. That's most of his best stuff. This song and the songs on Sinatra's own label Reprise is great but his earlier work is better.

So many incredible songs to pick from, Frank painted with all the colors, has a song for any occasion. The list is a mile long, but my suggestions would be Summer Wind and The Way you look Tonight… arranged by Quincy Jones. Frank Sinatra is the best of the best!

Frank Sinatra/Witchcraft (Remastered)😮😊

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Paul Anka/The Times Of Your Life😊

If you are going to listen to Sinatra, you have to listen to "Fly me to the Moon"

Bing Crosby/White Christmas😮😊

You should listen to some Paul Anka songs he is a great singer!!!!!!!

Syd Vicious version is great

frank later said that he found the lyrics to the song too self indulgent.

Actually the first music superstar was BING CROSBY.

Judy Garland "The Trolley Song"

For a good while Frank’s bandleader was Quincy Jones.

If you'd like to hear a sweet song where he sings with his daughter, Nancy, check out "Something Stupid."

Curiously enough many years later, pavarotti would do a special concert where by he and other professional opera singers sang this song. If you want the full orchestral experience this version is a major must watch. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tezDcWcqOog.html

Now you need to go down the rabbit hole of the Rat Pack.

There are more popular songs, but unlike any other, screwing this one up in Karaoke has the highest likelihood of any song to start a brawl -- and the highest likelihood to get you flat killed, especially in SE Asia.

You should listen to Paul Anka as well

By NO MEANS Frank’s best song, but I guess his most famous one. That and New York, New York. IMO his peak is the 1950s and the Capitol years - so swinging in the way only Sinatra can do and the ballads will break your heart. This song doesn’t use his talents in the best way. It’s become an anthem and it’s just not singular the way so many of his recordings are.

Now give Judy Garland a shot