DVD : Sinatra - The Classic Duets
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0829567000120
Format: Black & White, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: Arts Alliance Amer
Manufacturer: Arts Alliance Amer
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Arts Alliance Amer
Region Code: 1
Release Date: June 10, 2003
Running Time: 62 minutes
Sales Rank: 21476
Studio: Arts Alliance Amer
Theatrical Release Date: June 10, 2003
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Frank Sinatra "Classic Duets" features an incredible roster of many of the greatest and most influential jazz and pop singers of all time. Compiled from Sinatra TV specials that originally aired between 1957-1960, this highly collectable program includes complete musical performances and special interviews and commentary from the Sinatra family, Tina, Nancy and Frank Sinatra Jr. Highlights include Frank Sinatra performing with Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Louis Armstrong, Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, Lena Horne, Nancy Sinatra, Elvis Presley and more.
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For those who've enjoyed listening to Frank's two duet cds in '93 and '94, I must say, for sheer all-time star power and for the sense of fun invoked, SINATRA: THE CLASSIC DUETS is an even better compilation. At just a little over an hour in feature length, this dvd offering has almost no fat on it and I actually zipped thru it twice on the same night. All the duets are gleaned from Frank Sinatra's television shows between 1957 and 1960 and either paired Frank with bonafide big names in the biz or are landmark moments (or both). In 17 musical duets on this dvd, Frank's love of music and his respect, deference (of Ella Fitzgerald, in particular) and admiration for his friends and colleagues shine clear through. Every time he's onscreen with his guests, he seems to be revelling in the moment and having a grand time.
In this disc, you can check out the momentous meeting between past and present singing heartthrobs as Frank sings with Elvis Presley ("Love Me Tender" & "Witchcraft"), as well as a delightful sequence with Frank and a mob of kids as they have fun with "High Hopes," a number wherein you can see just how fond Ol' Blue Eyes is of the rugrats. Speaking of kids, he's here on stage with his daughter Nancy, who, at that time, was engaged to Tommy Sands. Ergo, Frank's rewording of the song "You Make Me Feel So Young" to "You Make Me Feel So Old."
Frank Sinatra is universally celebrated for his phrasing, for the singular way he interprets and personalizes ... Read More
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ANYTHING SINATRA IS WONDERFUL TO ME. I LOVE ALL OF SINATRA DVDS BUT THIS ONE IS SPECIAL IN THAT YOU SEE THE WONDERFUL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN HE AND THESE OTHER PEOPLE. MY FAVORITE IS HE AND DINAH. THIS IS THE CUTEST NUMBER ON HERE I BELEIVE, HOWEVER, THEY ARE ALL GREAT! HE AND DINAH REALLY HAD IT GOING TOGETHER, ALL THE HUMOR IS GREAT. SINATRA AND NANCY, ELVIS, SAMMY WERE WONDERFUL. BUT WHEN HE AND BING OR DEAN GOT TOGETHER ITS PURE MAGIC. YOU GET TO KNOW HIS CHILDREN AND WHAT THEY THOUGHT ABOUT ALOT OF THINGS AND PEOPLE FRANK WORKED WITH. THIS DVD ABSOLUTELY A MUST HAVE!! THERE ARE SO MANY STARS IN THIS. I LOVED IT AND LISTEN AND WATCH IT OFTEN. THE ONLY THING ITS SAD AT THE END WHEN FRANK WALKS AWAY OUT INTO THE NIGHT. DEFINETLY EMOTIONAL. THANKS, ANGELA
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Life is full of coincidences. I recently received an email from another Amazon reviewer who was kind enough to drop me a line complimenting on some on my reviews on this site. This only rarely occurs, so it seemed particularly striking that the gentleman in question also mentioned being a big Sinatra fan. I have only posted a few reviews relating to Sinatra projects, and none of them were among those that my correspondent was referring to, so the mention seemed to be apropos of nothing I had written.
But by sheerest coincidence, I had just been on a bit of a Sinatra kick myself and had justwatched his CLASSIC DUETS the night before. It turned out to be familiar territory. (I believe I had seen it broadcast on PBS previously.) No matter. It was fun to take in again. Sinatra may have been a great solo artist, but well before the somewhat contrived projects of the 90s, he had proven himself to be a masterful duet singer.
His secret, I think, was that he was sincere in his admiration of other artists. He seems absolutely delighted to share the stage with masterful singers such as Ella Fitzgerald and Peggy Lee. There are two spots featuring Ella in this package, and the two singers play off each other beautifully. The Peggy Lee duet on "Nice Work Is You Can Get It" is, as you might expect, more subdued, but seductive (which probably goes without saying).
Working with other singers tended to bring out Sinatra's playful side, and it's likely that ... Read More
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Frank Sinatra was undisputably a one man show unto himself, but when he performed with others, there was a fantastic synergy -- a more than the sum-of-its-parts type of excitement -- as evidenced by most of the clips on this DVD (a must-own for any Sinatra fan.)
Sinatra may or may not have had a big ego, but clearly he was willing to share the spotlight with others whose talent he admired. His duets here with Lena Horne and Peggy Lee are filled with the frisson of subtle sensuality; two attractive and mutually admiring stars soaking up the spotlight and putting on a performance not only for the audience and the cameras but also for one another.
The playful, comedic and fun-loving rascal Sinatra is evident in his duets with daughter Nancy ("You Make Me Feel So Young") and Ethel Merman ("You're The Top"). Frank's duet with Ella Fitzgerald highlights the mutual admiration -- and musical simpatico -- they shared, which makes it a "must have" in this collection. His shining her on and her frolicking reprimands make this duet a particularly memorable one.
Sinatra's performance with Dean Martin and Bing Crosby can't be beat for showcasing the boys' club bond -- these guys are like three frisky puppies gamboling across the stage ... in tuxedos, of course, and singing their beautiful hearts out. Extreme fun, that piece.
The only two performances here I take issue with (and really, it's a very small issue!) are his duet with the young Shirley ... Read More
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I wish I was as eloquent as the real reviewers, but I'm just a guy who likes good music; Frank made good music. If for nothing else, buy this for the clip of Frank and Peggy Lee - it's oooozing with sensuality. After that, if only for Frank and Dinah Shore, Louis Armstrong and the closing medley with Deano - the rest of the clips are gravy baby. This one is worth every penny . . .
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starring: Louis Armstrong, Bing Crosby, Sammy Davis Jr., Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne
directed by: David Leaf, John Scheinfeld
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0829567000120
Format: Black & White, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: Arts Alliance Amer
Manufacturer: Arts Alliance Amer
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Arts Alliance Amer
Region Code: 1
Release Date: June 10, 2003
Running Time: 62 minutes
Sales Rank: 21476
Studio: Arts Alliance Amer
Theatrical Release Date: June 10, 2003
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