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Review by:

Geoff Ellis

Enjoy Frank at his jaw-dropping best in this marvellous compilation. He’s a master at work in a series of TV performances that highlight his unique ability to make a song his own. The first half shows Sinatra at the peak of his powers in the 1960s, with phrasing that turns
a ballad into a magical expression of emotion. Best of all is a rare sight of him in the recording studio transforming It Was a Very Good Year into a bittersweet confession.

There’s plenty of upbeat swinging stuff, too, with a parade of signature hits that exude the style and tone of another era — it could almost be the soundtrack to Mad Men. Later performances offer a string of crowd pleasers including My Way. The songs are punctuated by brief reminiscences from daughter Tina, but it’s the singing that counts.

About this programme

A collection of performances by Ol' Blue Eyes, featuring clips from American TV specials and recording-studio footage. Songs include That's Life, Moonlight in Vermont, Fly Me to the Moon, Young at Heart and New York, New York. Narrated by the singer's youngest daughter Tina, who shares memories of her father.

Cast and crew

Cast

Narrator

Tina Sinatra

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