Sinatra

May 14: Today marks ten years since we lost the greatest singer - perhaps the greatest entertainer - of the 20th century: Francis Albert Sinatra. Ol’ Blue Eyes. The Voice. The Chairman of The Board. The Legend. Frankie. Sinatra.

Frank, you did indeed do it Your Way. And you helped to create the modern-day America along the way, epitomizing so many things that are good - and a few that aren’t - about America.

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posted by David on 05 14 08




The Sinatra Group

One of the best Saturday Night Live skits ever aired was the one with Phil Hartman (RIP) as Frank Sinatra, and other regulars (plus guest host Sting) as other performers. It was modeled after The McLaughlin Group, but much, much funnier. Among Sinatra’s “guest” were Billy Idol, Sinead O’Connor, and Luther Campbell (2 Live Crew frontman). This was classic SNL. Heh…when Sinatra referred to O’Connor as “Uncle Fester” and “Cue Ball” — and the sneer on “Billy Idol’s” face (Sting) — and Steve & Eydie sucking up to Frankie…good stuff. Do you remember this skit?

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posted by David on 11 30 04