Frank Sinatra was born on December 12, 1915. He had a birthday this week and it got me thinking about him. In the summer of 1977 I had the privilege of touring with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Frank was one of the most unusual men I have ever met, he was in a class of his own.
Happy birthday Frank Sinatra!
Ava Gardner and Frank Sinatra share birthday cake
“I’m for decency — period. I’m for anything and everything that bodes love and consideration for my fellow man.” ~ Frank Sinatra, 1962
Traveling Buddies – Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra
“If you don’t know the guy on the other side of the world, love him anyway because he’s just like you. He has the same dreams, the same hopes and fears. It’s one world, pal. We’re all neighbors.” – Frank Sinatra, 1962
Fun times with Frank and his pal Dean
When Frank Sinatra accepted the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, he had this to say:
“I’ve been thinking about why you have to get famous to get an award for helping other people. If your name is John Doe, and you work night and day doing things for your helpless neighbors, what you get for your effort is tired. So, Mr. and Mrs. Doe, and all of you who give of yourselves, to those who carry too big a burden to make it on their own, I want you to reach out and take your share of this. Because if I have earned it, so too have you.” – Frank Sinatra
“If power doesn’t mean that you have the opportunity to work with the people that you love , then you haven’t really got any.” – Frank Sinatra
“My greatest teacher was not a vocal coach, not the work of other singers, but the way Tommy Dorsey breathed and phrased on the trombone.” ~ FRANK SINATRA, quoted in Music: A Book of Quotations
“People often remark that I’m pretty lucky. Luck is only important in so far as getting the chance to sell yourself at the right moment. After that, you’ve got to have talent and know how to use it.” – Frank Sinatra
“I love all those girls the same as they love me. I get thousands of letters a week from girls who love me…. Every time I sing a song, I make love to them. I’m a boudoir singer.” ~ FRANK SINATRA, quoted in His Way: An Unauthorized Biography of Frank Sinatra
On the set of the Dean Martin Variety Show, Frank and Dean with the Dingaling Sisters
“Whatever else has been said about me personally is unimportant. When I sing, I believe. I’m honest.” ~ FRANK SINATRA, quoted in And I Quote
“Don’t hide your scars. They make you who you are.” – Frank Sinatra
“A friend is never an imposition.” ~ Frank Sinatra
Good Friends – Frank, Sammy and Dean
“I’m not one of those complicated, mixed-up cats. I’m not looking for the secret to life…. I just go on from day to day, taking what comes.” – Frank Sinatra
Sinatra family, the early years
“I would like to be remembered as a man who had a wonderful time living life, a man who had good friends, fine family – and I don’t think I could ask for anything more than that, actually.” ~ Frank Sinatra
Frank loved to laugh and he loved his friends. When we toured together, he traveled with a large entourage of people. Among them were some of the best musicians in the world. Sinatra was a pretty intense guy to work with because he demanded excellence in his music. I’m extremely grateful to have watched and learned from his musical genius and to have met some of the members of his family. It was a blessing.
Backstage with Frank Sinatra and The Golddiggers, that’s me on the top right.
In our book “Beyond Our Wildest Dreams”, my sister Maria and I share stories about our time with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and The Golddiggers. We also give insight into what is was like to work with the ‘Stars’ on Dean’s TV Show, The Tonight Show and more. Dozens of musicians and entertainers contributed to the book. Read the inside stories from people who were there.
BEYOND OUR WILDEST DREAMS by The Alberici Sisters is available on:
For more info visit – www.BeyondOurWildestDreams.com
With gratitude to God,
~ Linda
“I will be fully satisfied with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you”. – Psalm 63 :5
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A beautiful tribute of pictures and sentiments of Frank Sinatra. Can you believe we were lucky enough to perform and tour with him? Now that is a feel-good memory! 🙂
Working with Frank Sinatra was “Beyond Our Wildest Dreams.” What a time!
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