New Delhi: Francis Albert Sinatra, popularly known as Frank Sinatra, is one of the greatest names in the history of American music. His influence and legacy still live on in the hearts of millions of Americans and people beyond the borders of the country.
An American singer and actor, Sinatra in the mid-20th century became one of the most popular entertainers. He is one of the best-selling music artists in the world and as per estimates, there have been 150 million record sales globally. Today, on his birth anniversary, we will take a look at the life and legacy of Frank Sinatra.
Frank Sinatra and the rise to fame
Frank Sinatra was born in New Jersey on December 12, 1915, to Italian immigrants. His musical career began during the swing era, when big band swing music was the most popular music in the US, especially among teenagers and the vocal style of Bing Crosby influenced Sinatra greatly.
In 1943, he sang with Columbia Records and became successful as a solo artist. He became the idol of the ‘Bobby Soxers’, a a subculture of young women in the mid-to-late 1940s who wore loose-fitting clothes and most notably bobby socks.
In 1960, Sinatra started his own music label Reprise Records and released many popular albums. He released ‘It Might as Well Be Swing’ and ‘September of My Years’ and also starred in the ‘Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music’. In early 1966, his ‘Sinatra at the Sands’ was released. In 1971, he retired after “My Way” was released but two years later, he came out of retirement.
Frank Sinatra and acting
Sinatra was also a very successful film actor who won for ‘From Here to Eternity’ (1953) the Oscars for Best Supporting Actor. He starred in many films in his career including in High Society (1956), and Pal Joey (1957), for which he won a Golden Globe Award. He also played detectives including Tony Rome.
The legacy of Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra is considered one of the greatest singers not just in the history of the US but also of the world. According to Robert Christgau, a music critic, he was the 20th century’s greatest singer. He won 11 Grammy Awards including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. According to Time magazine, he was one of the 100 most influential people in the 20th century. Even today, he is considered an iconic figure and his music is still relevant.
In the mid-20th century, Frank Sinatra became one of the most popular entertainers. He is one of the best-selling music artists in the world and as per estimates, there have been 150 million record sales globally. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
