'SINATRA SINGING'
'SINATRA SINGING'
...look out for a forthcoming book on Frank Sinatra by Richard Grudens-NOT a gossip tome also mentions other artistes. Due shortly Stateside.
- Terence Lee
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As an appetizer, have a look at this short clip of some singers interviewed before a Sinatra concert in 1962. There's Dame Shirley Bassey, Nelson Riddle and......our Matt Monro!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fttPIhaW ... ure=digest
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fttPIhaW ... ure=digest
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It's great to see this clip with David Jacobs interviewing, has finally made it on to Youtube.
Thanks for the link Terence.


Thanks for the link Terence.

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Isn't Matt soo down to earth ?
also what a great "chuckle" Matt has 


"My Tears Will Fall Now That You're Gone,
I Can't Help But Cry, But I Must Go On"
I Can't Help But Cry, But I Must Go On"

- Terence Lee
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Yes.....Matt struck me as someone I could be friends with. He was down to earth and had no airs. I also love that chuckle. Sad that he is no longer with us.
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Thanks for the link Terence. We really enjoyed watching the clip on YouTube.
Matt had such an easy going manner and from reading the book he made friends wherever he went with his down to earth, laid back approach.
Maureen & Harry
Matt had such an easy going manner and from reading the book he made friends wherever he went with his down to earth, laid back approach.
Maureen & Harry

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I don't know about holding hands with David Jacobs though
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"My Tears Will Fall Now That You're Gone,
I Can't Help But Cry, But I Must Go On"
I Can't Help But Cry, But I Must Go On"

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SINATRA SINGING revised 4/18
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Prelude
2. Foreword - Jerry Vale
3, Song and Anthem-â€I Love to Sing-a.â€
4. Introduction by Richard Grudens
5. At the New York Paramount
6. Strictly Sinatra by Ron Della Chiesa
7. Sinatra “All the Way†by Frankie Dee
8. Valid Notes from Gene Lees
9. Vitals from Van Alexander
10. Sinatra Basics, Essentials, and The Wives
10.A Sinatra Singing Statistics
11. Sinatra Speaks Directly to You
12.The Interviews
“Hello, World!†William B. Williams.
Bill Boggs Interview
Jack Ellsworth: A Letter from Frank Sinatra
Arlene Frances Interviews th Voice
13. “My Way“ Anatomy of His Song
14. “ I Wish I Could Sing Like Sinatra†- Tony B. (Babino)
15. Tony Bennett: The Frank Sinatra School of the Performing Arts
16. TheArrangers and Conductors- Axel Stordahl, Nelson Riddle, Gordon Jenkins, Billy May, Don Costa, George Siravo, Van Alexander, Neal Hefti, Robert Farnum, Johnny Mandel, Quincy Jones
17. Sinatra’s Every Known Arranger 1939-1980
18. The Musicians - Count Basie, Milt Bernhart, Bill Miller, Skitch Henderson, Irv Cottler, Vinnie Falcone, Frank Sinatra, Jr., Al Viola, Zeke Zarchy,Tony Mottola, Herbie Haymer, Lee Castle, Harry “Sweets†Edison, Ben Grisafi
19. The Singers - Then & Now
31. Bel Canto-An Appreciation-Professor Richard Grudzinski
Then: Al Jolson, Bessie Smith, Ethel Waters, Billie Holiday, Mildred Bailey, Russ Columbo, Rudy Vallee, Bing Crosby, Peggy Lee, Bobby Darin, Matt Monro, Louis Prima, Mel Torme, Connie Haines.
Now: Tony Bennett, Michael Feinstein, Patty Andrews, Tony B. (Babino), Vic Damone, Johnny Mathis, Margaret Whiting, Carol Kidd, Bruce Springsteen, Pat Boone, Tom Postilio, Nick Hilscher, Julia Rich, Jerry Costanzo, Lou Lanza, Cristina Fontanelli, Roberto “Weatherman†Tirado, Kay Starr, Gia Prima, Daryl Sherman
20. Honorable Mentions-with a Sinatra Connection
21. Some of the “New Guys and Gals on the Block.
Michael Buble, Tony DeSare, Julia Keefe, Maude Maggert, Jane Monheit,
22. Vintage Sinatra Impressions - Mathew Pacciano
23. The Best Popular Singers of 1940-1985
24. Was Frank Sinatra Really Washed up 1952?
25.The Colossal Concerts
The Main Event -Madison Square Garden 1974
The Ultimate Madrid Event World Tour 1986
The Rio Concert 1980
The Egytian Event 1979
26. Your Lucky Strike Hit Parade
27. The Film Recording Studio-How it Works, How it’s Different
Pitch,Note & Tone in Singing
28. The Songwriters- Matt Dennis, Tom Adair, Ervin Drake, Jack Lawrence, James Van Heusen, Sammy Cahn, Jule Stein , Johnny Burke, Caroll Coates, Joe Bushkin,
29. Recording Statistics
The Best of the Best of Sinatra
Frank’s Singles and Albums: Only the Lonely, In the Wee Small Hours
Frank’s Top 25 Recordings by Richard Grudens
Song Polls Taken Over the Years
Sinatra’s Dressing Room Requirements
. 30. The Contributors - Englands Alan Brown, John Primerano, Karen Lake, Lee Hale, England’s Chris Smith, Guiliano, Fournier, closing with Al Petrone.
32. Singing Notations
Breathing, Vocal Cord Problems,
Conquering Stagefright - It Can Happen to Anyone
33. Song Associations
34. Reviews, over the Years
35. Samplings of “Tips on Popular Singing†-by Frank Sinatra & his Teacher, John Quinlan
36. Bibliography
37. Acknowledgements
38. Author’s Page
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Prelude
2. Foreword - Jerry Vale
3, Song and Anthem-â€I Love to Sing-a.â€
4. Introduction by Richard Grudens
5. At the New York Paramount
6. Strictly Sinatra by Ron Della Chiesa
7. Sinatra “All the Way†by Frankie Dee
8. Valid Notes from Gene Lees
9. Vitals from Van Alexander
10. Sinatra Basics, Essentials, and The Wives
10.A Sinatra Singing Statistics
11. Sinatra Speaks Directly to You
12.The Interviews
“Hello, World!†William B. Williams.
Bill Boggs Interview
Jack Ellsworth: A Letter from Frank Sinatra
Arlene Frances Interviews th Voice
13. “My Way“ Anatomy of His Song
14. “ I Wish I Could Sing Like Sinatra†- Tony B. (Babino)
15. Tony Bennett: The Frank Sinatra School of the Performing Arts
16. TheArrangers and Conductors- Axel Stordahl, Nelson Riddle, Gordon Jenkins, Billy May, Don Costa, George Siravo, Van Alexander, Neal Hefti, Robert Farnum, Johnny Mandel, Quincy Jones
17. Sinatra’s Every Known Arranger 1939-1980
18. The Musicians - Count Basie, Milt Bernhart, Bill Miller, Skitch Henderson, Irv Cottler, Vinnie Falcone, Frank Sinatra, Jr., Al Viola, Zeke Zarchy,Tony Mottola, Herbie Haymer, Lee Castle, Harry “Sweets†Edison, Ben Grisafi
19. The Singers - Then & Now
31. Bel Canto-An Appreciation-Professor Richard Grudzinski
Then: Al Jolson, Bessie Smith, Ethel Waters, Billie Holiday, Mildred Bailey, Russ Columbo, Rudy Vallee, Bing Crosby, Peggy Lee, Bobby Darin, Matt Monro, Louis Prima, Mel Torme, Connie Haines.
Now: Tony Bennett, Michael Feinstein, Patty Andrews, Tony B. (Babino), Vic Damone, Johnny Mathis, Margaret Whiting, Carol Kidd, Bruce Springsteen, Pat Boone, Tom Postilio, Nick Hilscher, Julia Rich, Jerry Costanzo, Lou Lanza, Cristina Fontanelli, Roberto “Weatherman†Tirado, Kay Starr, Gia Prima, Daryl Sherman
20. Honorable Mentions-with a Sinatra Connection
21. Some of the “New Guys and Gals on the Block.
Michael Buble, Tony DeSare, Julia Keefe, Maude Maggert, Jane Monheit,
22. Vintage Sinatra Impressions - Mathew Pacciano
23. The Best Popular Singers of 1940-1985
24. Was Frank Sinatra Really Washed up 1952?
25.The Colossal Concerts
The Main Event -Madison Square Garden 1974
The Ultimate Madrid Event World Tour 1986
The Rio Concert 1980
The Egytian Event 1979
26. Your Lucky Strike Hit Parade
27. The Film Recording Studio-How it Works, How it’s Different
Pitch,Note & Tone in Singing
28. The Songwriters- Matt Dennis, Tom Adair, Ervin Drake, Jack Lawrence, James Van Heusen, Sammy Cahn, Jule Stein , Johnny Burke, Caroll Coates, Joe Bushkin,
29. Recording Statistics
The Best of the Best of Sinatra
Frank’s Singles and Albums: Only the Lonely, In the Wee Small Hours
Frank’s Top 25 Recordings by Richard Grudens
Song Polls Taken Over the Years
Sinatra’s Dressing Room Requirements
. 30. The Contributors - Englands Alan Brown, John Primerano, Karen Lake, Lee Hale, England’s Chris Smith, Guiliano, Fournier, closing with Al Petrone.
32. Singing Notations
Breathing, Vocal Cord Problems,
Conquering Stagefright - It Can Happen to Anyone
33. Song Associations
34. Reviews, over the Years
35. Samplings of “Tips on Popular Singing†-by Frank Sinatra & his Teacher, John Quinlan
36. Bibliography
37. Acknowledgements
38. Author’s Page
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Marian-see above-I feel really clever(in a nice way). 

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Wow Mark.. I'm impressed! 

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I couldn't have done it without your prompting!
Thanks.
Thanks.

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...book due some time in June,Stateside.