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Come out and see the great Frank Sinatra on August
10, 2013 for D-Day Memorial’s “Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive” Concert. James
Anthony will be paying tribute to Frank Sinatra starting at 7:00 pm. Dance the
night away to the smooth sounds of the 1940s jazz era.
Frank Sinatra, born 12 December 1915
to Italian immigrant parents, grew up in a modest household in Hoboken, New
Jersey. Getting his start in talent contests with the group The Three Flashes,
he sought out a career in entertainment. In 1935, the group was approached by a
talent scout, Edward ‘Major’ Bowes, and was given a performance number in the
series ‘Amateur Hour’. After winning the grand prize, Sinatra began touring the
country, getting his name out there. Once the tour had ended, he became a
singing waiter at the Rustic Cabin in New York. His performances were broadcast
on the WNEW radio station for all of New York to hear. In 1939, Harry James
hired Sinatra and together they made their first joint recording. Sinatra
learned a great deal from James and was eventually approached by the Tommy
Dorsey Orchestra. With the Orchestra, Sinatra made twenty-nine singles and made
a name for himself as Male Vocalist of the Year by Billboard Magazine. When the
fighting began in Europe and after the attack on Pearl Harbor (1941), Frank was
eager to enlist in the armed forces.
However, due to a punctured eardrum he was considered unfit for duty and
unable to join the fight.
The year 1943 marked the beginning
of Sinatra’s solo career when he began working for Columbia Records. His smooth
voice and charismatic demeanor were the perfect combination to woo women across
the country and gain a steady fan base, close enough to rival Bing Crosby.
Nicknamed ‘The Voice’, Sinatra recorded twenty-three singles within three years
between 1940 and 1943. After the success of numerous concerts, Hollywood
producers began to take notice of his many talents and charms. Sinatra entered
the realm of Hollywood with wildly successful musicals and the rest is history.
The 1940s were a phenomenal decade for the
singer/actor and he continued to wow audiences for generations to come with
‘The Rat Pack’ and his continued success as a solo artist. His musical talents
are remembered and cherished across the country.
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| The Rat Pack: Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Frank Sinatra |
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