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Ol'Blue Eyes A Frank Sinatra Encyclopedia
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Leonard Mustazza
Book Code: B6758
ISBN: 0-275-96758-1
ISBN-13: 978-0-275-96758-1
480 pages, photographs
Praeger Paperback
Publication: 6/30/1999
List Price: $51.95 (UK Sterling Price: £29.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Paperback
Subjects: Reviews:
  • ""[T]his thorough chronicle of Sinatra's multifaceted career will be a treasure trove for cultural studies researchers and a popular reference for fans....this comprehensive reference is, like the Chairman of the Board himself, of enduring value. Recommended for popular music collections in academic and large public libraries.""
    —Library Journal
  • Valuable for all popular music collections.
    —Choice
  • ""There's been a lot written about Sinatra, but here, author Mustazza packages all the important information about this American icon...for the researchers who don't want to spend hours in the libraries.""
    —RPM
  • ""This book is for the fan who wants to know more about all that [Sinatra] has left us....Your local bookstore may have a tempting display of Sinatra books, but if discovering the facts behind his songs, films and TV appearances is more important to you than gossip, Ol' Blue Eyes may ultimately prove to be the one that will help you most.""
    —Big Reel
  • ""Sinatra collectors will surely find this book a worthy addition to the reference shelf.""
    —Discoveries
  • ""A valuable tool for researchers and fans, Ol' Blue Eyes brings together in one easy-to-use volume new information,...as well as data from out of print or difficult to obtain sources....Ol' Blue Eyes is a 'must' for all Sinatra fans and students of American music history and popular culture.""
    —The MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
  • The death of Frank Sinatra has unleased a torrent of tributes, and this particular book will lead the (rat) pack....Every single, album, and compact disc he made, every song he recorded, every movie he ever appeared in, every composer and musical conductor he ever worked with, and every Internet site devoted to Sinatra is listed in detail. This is an exhaustive concordance to the artistic works of one of the most influential entertainers of our time and will be an invaluable resource for any large public library or any collection specializing in popular entertainment.
    —ARBA
Description: This reference work details Frank Sinatra's extensive creative accomplishments and includes biographical information as it relates to his art. A valuable tool for researchers and fans, this book provides access to extensive data, collected from disparate sources, including the first published listing of Internet resources. The information is divided into three parts, each arranged alphabetically, and covers his music, film, radio, and television appearances, and his concerts and humanitarian contributions. A thorough bibliography provides important information on locating additional resources. The only American performer to span seven decades of recording (1930s-1990s), Sinatra is regarded as an American icon. The wealth of information in this reference attests to Sinatra's well-earned reputation as an American musical legend. This reference aptly includes information not only about his creative endeavors but about his humanitarian efforts as well. Because Sinatra is recognized and admired for his musical talent, a large portion of this reference is devoted to his songs and recordings. The alphabetical arrangements of song entries includes information on the songs, record labels, arrangers, and recording dates. Three appendices at the end of the volume provide additional information about the recordings. The encyclopedia concludes with the many awards and honors bestowed upon Sinatra.
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • The Voice: The Music of Frank Sinatra
  • The Songs
  • The Albums
  • The Big Screen and the Small: Sinatra on Film, Radio, Television, Video, and the Internet
  • The Films
  • Small Screens: Radio, Television, Video, and the Internet
  • The Performer and the Citizen: Concerts, Benefit Performances, and Awards
  • Major Concerts and Benefit Performances
  • Awards and Honors
  • Appendices
  • Appendix 1: The Studio Recordings
  • Appendix 2: The V-Discs
  • Appendix 3: Sinatra on CD
  • Selected Bibliography
  • Index
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