Sinatra 101: 101 Best Recordings and the Stories Behind Them

by Ed O'Brien and Robert Wilson

Book Overview

Nobody has been as big a hit to as many people for as long as Frank Sinatra, and Sinatra 101 lets his legions of fans in on the stories behind the 101 greatest recordings Sinatra ever made. "New York,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1572971657
• ISBN13: 9781572971653
• Release Date: September 1996
• Publisher: Berkley Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.1" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

Essential Sinatra

How do you pick the 101 greatest Sinatra recordings? The authors certainly came up with arguably the definitive list,and presented it in a most enjoyable read.Another reviewer wished there was a CD boxed set to accompany the book. I did the next best thing. I have an extensive Sinatra collection and I happen to have all the 101 songs(the correct versions). I bought some high quality cassettes and simply went through my CDs and tapes and put together the audio to the book..three 90 minute and one 60 minute tape covered the 101 songs.Needless to say, it was a labor of love putting these songs in order and is fascinating to read the descriptions and history of the songs as they are playing.

Ultimate source for the story behind the man & his music

Sinatra's approach to lyrical interpretation and his unique sense of tempo is what set him appart from the rest. Sinatra 101 is an excellent compliment to any Sinatra record collection. Too bad there is not a CD Box set of all the songs listed in the book so that readers could read along as they listen to the master at work. As a vocalist and student of Sinatra's sound, I have greatly benefited from Sinatra 101. Sinatra 101 has expanded my knowledge of the music and provides an excellent reference source which I have used to educate audiences during live performances. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED READING FOR ANY SINATRA FAN.

Who cares about the Rat Pack? Listen to the songs!

While the popularity of the Sinatra persona will rise and fall as fashions change, the music is timeless. "Sinatra 101'' spotlights the songs and the stories behind them. In concise, to-the-point language, the authors, Ed O'Brien and Robert Wilson, offer the sort of critical insights that will send you rushing back to the songs themselves, giving you the chance to fall in love with the music all over again. What more can you ask?

A "must" read for anyone the least bit interested in Sinatra

"Sinatra 101" by O'Brien and Wilson is a wonderful combination of three elements: information about American music, the details of Sinatra's contribution to the world of song and the personal, behind-the-scenes stories found no where else. Arranged in an easy-to-read (and reurn to) format, this book serves also as a thorough reference source for Sinatra buffs. It should be first on your must read list.

A must have book for any Sinatra fan.

There is only one word that can truely describe this book By: Ed O'Brien with Robert Wilson...MESMORIZING. It is amazing the work that Ed O'Brien has done on the Recording Career of Francis Albert. This book(Ed's 5th) is a must have for any Sinatra fan.