This collection of essays - drawn from books, magazines and newspapers - surveys Frank Sinatra's impact on American popular music since his rise to fame in 1939. Divided into four chronological sections, the book assesses Sinatra the teen phenomenon, the mature recording artist, the powerful and influential star, and the enduring legend. The articles document the evolution of Sinatra's musical career and persona through the writings of Henry Pleasants, Arnold Shaw, Stephen Holden, Gene Lees, Gay Talese, Whitney Balliett and William Kennedy.
A selection of writings by music critics about the singer, drawn from books, magazines and newspapers. Divided into four chronologically arranged parts, the book assesses Sinatra as a teenager, mature recording artist, powerful and influential star, and enduring legend.
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc
Publication Date
Dec 1995
ISBN
9780195095319
Pages
317 p.
Item Type
Book
Format
Hardcover
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