Frank Sinatra (eBook, PDF)

The Man, the Music, the Legend
Redaktion: Fuchs, Jeanne; Prigozy, Ruth

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Produktbeschreibung

A celebration of Sinatra's enduring impact on American entertainment and cultural life.

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 bothelusive 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 Wild

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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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Abingdon Press
• Seitenzahl: 177
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juni 2007
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781580467025
• Artikelnr.: 68307581

Inhaltsangabe

The Musical Skills of Frank Sinatra
David Finck Frank Sinatra's Artistry and the Question of Phrasing
Kathryn Crosby Hanging on a String of Dreams: Delirium and Discontent in Sinatra's Love Songs
Joseph Fioravanti Jazzin' Sinatra: Three "Understated" Arrangers: George Siravo, Johnny Mandel, and Quincy Jones
Arnold Jay Smith They Can't Take That Away from Me: Frank Sinatra and His Curious but Close Relationship with the Rock and Roll GenerationGeneration
David Wild Dick Haymes: Sinatra Stand
In or the Real Thing?
Ruth Prigozy Singing in the Moment: Sinatra and the Culture of the Fifties
Roger Gilbert Frank Sinatra Meets the Beats
Blaine Allan Sinatra in (Lyrical) Drag
Philip Furia Sinatra Meets Television: A Search for Identity in Fifties America
Ronald C. Simon Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley: The Taming of Teen Idols and The Timex Show
James F. Smith Frank Sinatra: Dancer
Jeanne Fuchs Dancing to Sinatra: The Partnership of Music and Movement in Twyla Tharp's Sinatra Suite
Lisa Jo Sagolla From Sam Spade to Tony Rome: Bogart's Influence on Sinatra's Film Career
Walter Raubicheck Sinatra Satire: Fifty Years of Punch Lines
Patric M. Verrone