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Frank Sinatra: The Man, the Music, the Legend

Description : A celebration of Sinatra s enduring impact on American entertainment and cultural life.For nearly sixty years Frank Sinatra [ ] triumphed in concert in the recording studio on television and on the big screen refashioning his image to suit the temper of the times. Sinatra did it his way remaining bothelusive and alluring and appealing to men and women alike. This collection analyzes the qualities that ensured Sinatra s staying power: his impeccable

musicality his charisma his tough mindedness and even his peccadilloes. The contributors to this volume evaluate Sinatra s impact on all areas of entertainment and examine many of the cultural forces he influenced and was influenced by including Bing Crosby Elvis the Beats the Beatles and Rock n Roll. What emerges is a portrait of an artist entertainment icon and legendary symbol of popular culture. This appreciation of the Sinatra phenomenon celebrates his enduring impact on American entertainment and cultural life. Contributors: Blaine Allan Samuel L. Chell David Finck Joseph Fioravanti Jeanne Fuchs Philip Furia Roger Gilbert Ruth Prigozy Walter Raubicheck Lisa Jo Sagolla Ron Simon Arnold Jay Smith James F. Smith Patric M. Verrone David Wild Jeanne Fuchs is Professor Emerita of Comparative Literature and Languages at Hofstra University Ruth Prigozy is Professor of English at Hofstra University.