Frank Jr. was born on this day 68 years ago in Jersey City, New Jersey: He has said that his famous name has opened some doors, but "a famous father means that in order to prove yourself you have to work three times harder than the guy off the street."
Music critic Richard Ginell wrote of a 2003 concert by Sinatra:
Sinatra, Jr. might have had an easier time establishing himself had he gone into real estate. But his show made me awfully glad he decided music was his calling. There aren't too many singers around with Sinatra's depth of experience in big band music, or his knowledge of the classic American songbook. There are even fewer with such real feeling for the lyrics of a song, and such a knack for investing a song with style and personality.
Happy Birthday Frank!
Listen to the attached video from a rehearsal session.
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