Frank Sinatra: The Man, the Music, the Legend

Frank Sinatra: The Man, the Music, the Legend

Frank Sinatra: The Man, the Music, the Legend
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Editor: Jeanne Fuchs
Editor: Ruth Prigozy
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-06-01
ISBN: 1580462510
Number of pages: 165
Publisher: University of Rochester Press

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Book Review: Unique contribution to Sinatra studies..
Summary: 5 Stars

This is an important and serious collection of essays written on one of America's major talents. It gives a well-rounded view of his career and his impact on music, film, and entertainment in general. All of the contributors are experts in their fields, and they glow in the reflected starlight of their principal topic: Frank Sinatra.

Summary of Frank Sinatra: The Man, the Music, the Legend

For nearly sixty years, Frank Sinatra (1915-98) triumphed in concert, in the recording studio, on television, and on the big screen, refashioning his image to suit the temper of the times. Sinatra did it "his way," remaining both elusive and alluring, and appealing to men and women alike. This collection analyzes the qualities that ensured Sinatra's staying power: his impeccable musicality, his charisma, his tough-mindedness, and even his peccadilloes. The contributors to this volume evaluate Sinatra's impact on all areas of entertainment, and examine many of the cultural forces he influenced and was influenced by, including Bing Crosby, Elvis, the "Beats," the Beatles, and Rock 'n' Roll. What emerges is a portrait of an artist, entertainment icon, and legendary symbol of popular culture. This appreciation of the Sinatra phenomenon celebrates his enduring impact on American entertainment and cultural life. Contributors: Blaine Allan, Samuel L. Chell, David Finck, Joseph Fioravanti Jeanne Fuchs, Philip Furia, Roger Gilbert, Ruth Prigozy, Walter Raubicheck, Lisa Jo Sagolla, Ron Simon, Arnold Jay Smith, James F. Smith, Patric M. Verrone, David WildBR> Jeanne Fuchs is professor emerita of comparative literature and languages at Hofstra University; Ruth Prigozy is professor of English at Hofstra University.

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