Product Description
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Celebrate one of the most important and beloved
entertainers of our time with the 7-DVD box set Frank Sinatra:
Concert Collection, which contains over 14 hours of television
and concert performances from the '50s to the '80s, including 4
previously unreleased specials, an exclusive compilation of
vintage performances, and a 44-page book featuring rare
photographs and notes by Sinatra scholar Bill Zehme. The
definitive collection of Frank Sinatra's musical legacy as
captured on film.
Discs 1 and 2: A Man And His Music: The Collection A Man And His
Music The 1st-ever Sinatra TV special, this 1965 performance
features Nelson Riddle arrangements of "I've Got You Under My
Skin," "Come Fly With Me," and more.
A Man And His Music Part II The 2nd annual TV special features
"Fly Me To The Moon," "Luck Be A Lady" and "That's Life." Frank
is joined by Nancy Sinatra for a duet of "These Boots Are Made
for Walkin'."
A Man And His Music + Ella + Jobim Ella joins Frank in a historic
pairing of the two preeminent vocal talents of the era. Plus,
Antonio Carlos Jobim accompanies Frank for an medley of
classics.
Sinatra: The Man And His Music Taking place 16 years after the
first A Man And His Music special, this final installment
features the legendary Count Basie and his orchestra on "Pennies
From Heaven," and "Theme From New York, New York."
Disc 3 and 4: Around the World Ol' Blue Eyes Is Back This
"comeback" special proves the Chairman hadn't lost a step.
Features classic performances of "I Get A Kick Out Of You," "I've
Got You Under My Skin" and "I've Got The World On A String," as
well as a guest appearance by Gene Kelly.
Sinatra: The Main Event The Main Event was filmed live at Madison
Square Garden. Sinatra dazzles the crowd with contemporary
numbers such as "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life," "Let Me Try
Again" and delivers with signature tunes "My Kind Of Town" and
"My Way."
Sinatra In Concert At Royal Festival Hall Princess Grace of
Monaco introduces Sinatra to the adoring crowd in this London
concert, which features memorable performances of "Pennies From
Heaven," and "One For My Baby."
Sinatra In Japan: Live At The Budokan Hall, Tokyo This incredibly
rare concert has only ever been released in Japan. Entering his
70th year, Ol' Blue Eyes never sounded better. He commands the
stage with the energy of a man half his age, delivering bravura
performances of "The Lady Is A Tramp," and "Come Rain Or Come
Shine."
Disc 5: Primetime Francis Albert Sinatra Does His Thing Frank
features a medley of spirituals sung with Diahann Carroll and a
swingin' pop interlude with then-chart-toppers The 5th Dimension.
Sinatra Sinatra casts a backward glance at some of the highlights
of a storied career, backed by Gal Costa and His Orchestra. Also
includes an early performance of "My Way."
Sinatra And Friends This rarely seen 1977 special features Dean
Martin, Tony Bennett, Natalie Cole, Loretta Lynn and John Denver,
all of whom return one-by-one for a final embrace with Frank as
he sings the Paul Anka-penned "Everybody Ought To Be In Love."
Disc 6: Concert For The Americas This 1st-ever U.S. release of
this spectacular 1982 concert proves that even at age 66, Francis
Albert Sinatra was still the undisputed Chairman Of The Board.
This 90-minute performance features a memorable rendition of
"Send In The Clowns" with guitarist Tony Mottola.
Disc 7: Bonus Disc Happy Holidays With Bing And Frank This
spectacular color television event is packed with holiday
classics and plenty of Christmas cheer.
Vintage Sinatra This `03 PBS special offers a look back at
Sinatra's television performances from the '50s. He is in peak
form on "Come Fly With Me," "Too Marvelous For Words" and "I've
Got The World On A String" and more. This bonus disc also
features ten previously unreleased TV clips, featuring
performances of "Moonlight In Vermont," "The Road To Mandalay"
and more.
Review
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The monumental seven-DVD package collects 14 hours of
Frank Sinatra television specials and concerts spanning three
decades.... Definitive is the word. --The New York Times,
November 19, 2010
One of the year's best video collections--and surprisingly
massive in --this seven-disc DVD set showcases the legendary
singer very much in his prime --Yahoo November 2010
a superb documentation of one of America's most foremost
entertainment icons and a natural Christmas present for the
elders or young hipsters in your extended family! --Yahoo
November 2010