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Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, on December 12, 1915, Francis Albert Sinatra was of Italian-Sicilian descent. Being a 13.5-pound baby, the doctor forcefully brought him into the world by forceps, causing major damage to one of Sinatra's eardrums (this would later make him exempt from entering the army during WWII). Thinking the baby was dead, the doctor set him aside. Sinatra's grandmother scooped him up and held him under cold running tap water at the sink. The baby gasped, cried, and lived.
Frank Sinatra's father, Anthony Martin Sinatra, was a Hoboken fireman, and his mother, Natalie Della "Dolly" Sinatra (neé Gavarante), was a midwife/abortionist and political activist for women's rights. While Sinatra's father was quiet, Dolly overwhelmed her son with love as well as her quick temper. She sang in the Italian bel canto style at family gatherings while her son sang along. Sinatra also sang tunes he heard on the radio; his idol was the crooner Bing Crosby. During high school, Sinatra took his first girlfriend, Nancy Barbato, to see Bing Crosby performing live in New Jersey, an event that greatly inspired him. Nancy believed in her boyfriend's dream to sing.
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∙ 13y agoHoboken, New Jersey was a tough town and produced tough people like the late, great Frank Sinatra. Frank was an only child which was unusual in Italian families. Contrary to legend, the Sinatra's were pretty well off compared to other families in the area during the Depression. Regardless of the circumstance Frank was always ready for trouble. Once, a kid knocked off the young Sinatra's hat, there was hell to pay. And people soon learned that messing with Franks hat was a sure declaration of war. Sinatra was terrible in school and soon dropped out. Making a living in the Rustic Cabin as a singing waiter, Francis Albert got his break when Harry James discovered him.
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What was Frank Sinatra's total record sales?
Frank Sinatra sold a total of 150,000,000 albums in his life time. They continue to sell today!
Where in los angeles is frank Sinatra buried?
He is near LA in Palm Springs at the Desert Memorial Park. His parents are buried here and he owned a home in Rancho Mirage for most of his adult life.
Who sang the song 'My Way'?
Old' Blue Eyes, aka Frank Sinatra. Yes, Frankie was the original. Then came Elvis Presley's version, which was not a bad one. It certainly described the way he lived life, the same as Frank Sinatra.
What are the names of some songs that Frank Sinatra sung?
1 Luck be a lady 2 I've got you under my skin 3 Strangers in the Night 4 The lady is a Tramp 5 That's life Five places is too few to places to compare Frank's many greats
What did Frank Sinatra mean by when he sang that song I did it my way?
He meant that he did it essentially his way. He usually did it to close his shows and ultimately his life.
What are the release dates for Mr- S My Life with Frank Sinatra - 2009 SUSPENDED?
Mr- S My Life with Frank Sinatra - 2009 SUSPENDED was released on: USA: 2009
Who played Frank Sanatra's life in a movie?
Philip Casnoff played Frank Sinatra in the biographical TV movie Sinatra (1992)(TV).
Adult life for Anne Frank?
Anne Frank had no "adult life"; she died as a youth.
What was Frank Sinatra's total record sales?
Frank Sinatra sold a total of 150,000,000 albums in his life time. They continue to sell today!
Where in los angeles is frank Sinatra buried?
He is near LA in Palm Springs at the Desert Memorial Park. His parents are buried here and he owned a home in Rancho Mirage for most of his adult life.
How was Anne Frank's adult life like?
She had no adult life. She died when she was 15!
What happen to anne frank at her adult life?
She Never had an adult life, she died before she was 16
Why is miss frank called miss frank?
They callled miss frank because they got together sing a "Frank" Sinatra song that's life at boot camp hence the name miss frank
Who sang the song 'My Way'?
Old' Blue Eyes, aka Frank Sinatra. Yes, Frankie was the original. Then came Elvis Presley's version, which was not a bad one. It certainly described the way he lived life, the same as Frank Sinatra.
What are the names of some songs that Frank Sinatra sung?
1 Luck be a lady 2 I've got you under my skin 3 Strangers in the Night 4 The lady is a Tramp 5 That's life Five places is too few to places to compare Frank's many greats
What did Frank Sinatra mean by when he sang that song I did it my way?
He meant that he did it essentially his way. He usually did it to close his shows and ultimately his life.
What is I'm going to live till i die mean by frank Sinatra?
You make the most of your life, up until the very end.
