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| Title | : | Why Sinatra Matters |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.25 (873 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0316347175 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-12 |
| Language | : | English |
Since (and immediately before) Sinatra's death in May 1998, countless tributes have been made to the singer; Hamill (A Drinking Life) seems to be writing to set the record straight, for he knew Sinatra and, before that, knew the singer's music. From Publishers Weekly Like a musical Elements of Style, Hamill's slim meditation on Frank Sinatra is confident, smart and seamless. Rather, he elegantly tells the Sinatra story, dwelling on the singer's best recordings, dismissing "the Rat Pack, the swagger, the arrogance, the growing fortune, the courtiers," because in the end, he writes, they are "of little relevance
In honor of Sinatra's 100th birthday, Pete Hamill's classic tribute returns with a new introduction by the author.In this unique homage to an American icon, journalist and award-winning author Pete Hamill evokes the essence of Sinatra--examining his art and his legend from the inside, as only a friend of many years could do. Shaped by Prohibition, the Depression, and war, Francis Albert Sinatra became the troubadour of urban loneliness. With his songs, he enabled millions of others to tell their own stories, providing an entire generation with a sense of tradition and pride belonging distinctly to them.With a new look and a new introduction by Hamill, this is a rich and touching portrait that lingers like a beautiful song.
A Customer said Great book, horrible book-on-tape. Do not buy the book on tape! Get it in hardcover or paperback.This is a fine little book, but it's the first book on tape I have had to turn off because the narrator's voice was too grating (and I've listened to tons of books on tape). Had it been read by the author himself, certainly allowances could be made. Instead, the publisher went out to find a professional reader and chose someone who speaks in an harsh, barking monotone, one part Howard Cosell, one part Rain Man, o. "Insightful but poorly written" according to A Customer. I am a Sinatra fan (not a fanatic) and found this tiny book worthwhile for its insights into Sinatra's voice and career, and for the quotes from the man himself sprinkled throughout. But the writing is awful. This is the first Pete Hamill book I've read, and it makes me wonder what all the fuss is about. His style is, by turns, repetitive, gassy and tin-eared.. There will never be another JR Pinto I only saw my hero, Frank Sinatra, perform once. It was at the end of his career - and his life. It was a strange evening; he was obviously at the end - he couldn't remember the words to his songs or read the teleprompter. Few people left however - the evening soon became about us - his fans - letting him know that we still loved him. "I LOVE YOU FRANK!" a huge, middle-aged, rough-looking man yelled out during a pause. Sinatra, taken aback by the violence of the outburst, c
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