All Four A Man And His Music TV Specials, Collected In One Set, Featuring: A Man And His MusicThe first-ever Sinatra television special, this 1965 performance showcases the Chairman in peak form. The Nelson Riddle arrangements sparkle, opening with a classic rendition of I ve Got You Under My Skin and continuing on with other favorites such as I Get A Kick Out Of You, Come Fly With Me and The Lady Is A Tramp. Aired November 24, 1965. 14 performances, 52 minutes.A Man And His Music Part IIWith Special Guest Nancy SinatraThe second annual TV special thrills from start to finish, with unforgettable performances of signature songs Fly Me To The Moon, Luck Be A Lady and That s Life. Frank is joined by daughter Nancy in a playful duet in this delightful hour of music.Aired December 7, 1966. 14 performances, 51 minutes.A Man And His Music + Ella + JobimWith Special Guests Ella Fitzgerald and Antonio Carlos JobimA truly memorable television event, the third annual special finds Frank joined by the dazzling Ella Fitzgerald in an historic pairing of the two preeminent vocal talents of the era. As if that weren t enough, Antonio Carlos Jobim accompanies Frank for an intimate medley of classics, including The Girl From Ipanema. Aired November 13, 1967. 12 performances, 52 minutes. Sinatra: The Man And His MusicWith The Count Basie OrchestraThough it was taped 16 years after the first A Man And His Music special, this final installment continues to uphold the high standards of the series, thanks in no small part to the accompaniment of the legendary Count Basie and his orchestra. Performances include Pennies From Heaven, Something, The Best Is Yet To Come and Theme From New York, New York. Aired November 22, 1981. 15 performances, 50 minutes.
J**S
Old Blue-Eyes
For those of us old enough to have witnessed the entire career of Frankie, from the Bobby-Socksers ot the late 30s up through his later years, this was a serious reliving of his many, many hits. As the teenage idol with the Tommy Dorsey big band and throughout his professional life, he was a class act, and probably the best male popular song stylist of my lifetime. Anyone interested in a story of his life in his songs should really enjoy this, and for those interested in the history of big band, swing, blues and more that was popularized during his life, listen and learn!
E**R
Sinatra plus Ella: Terrific!
Contrary to another reviewer, I consider the picture qualityto be quite acceptable. All four specials are excellent,but my favorite is "A Man and His Music+ Ella+Jobim".The show's highlight occurs in the last half with afree-wheeling medley by Frank and Ella. It's almost as goodas Ella's amazing blues medley with Dinah Shore on Dinah'swonderful "Chevy Show" (you can see it on YouTube).And, by the way, someone should get wise and put out a setof Chevy Show highlights..
S**N
they enjoyed tit very much and they love Frank Sinatra
I bought this DVD to share with my residents all of whom are in an Alzheimer's program. they enjoyed tit very muchand they love Frank Sinatra. They remember the songs and the singer. This was a good choice.
S**G
... gotta admit that the Chairman in his prime was great. I was too young to ever see him ...
You gotta admit that the Chairman in his prime was great. I was too young to ever see him live. I love the big band sound that backs him up. The DVD with Ella Fitzgerald is priceless. She was off-the-charts talented.
K**R
Very enjoyable.
Purchased for family member! Absolutely enjoys.
C**L
Great
Great
A**R
Five Stars
The quality is great and all the arrangements were great too! Just love it! Thanks for making it.
S**T
grainy
i love the shows but the copy was grainier yhan the one that was broadcast on pbs so i was not too happy with the quality of the disc.
A**T
Excellent testament to Sinatra the entertainer
Despite not the best quality of picture in this DVD (lack of digital technology restoration treatment), these three TV specials from the mid 1960s are an excellent testament to Frank Sinatra, probably the best traditional pop-music entertainer of the 20th century.Three programmes, clocking at about 52 minutes, offer a cross-section of Sinatra's best-known and beloved hits from the Reprise era (and some earlier stuff). Any fan of the top crooner should be absolutely satisfied with all three editions, taking listeners and viewers from full swing to touching ballads, still, Sinatra is always humorous in spoken interludes (there are not too many).The 1965 special features Nancy Sinatra (for obvious reasons), the 1966 is full of Ella Fitzgerald (whom Sinatra admired very much and it shows from his interactions with her, although she may be suffering a bit from stage-fright) and Tom Jobim, the father of bossa nova in the eyes of the pop culture.
T**S
Fabulous Mr Frankie sinartra this is unbeatable highly recommended just first class
If your a sinartra fan this is a must best voice and entertainer that ever lived .This DVD is fantastic it's got everything Frankie at is best I have lots .This one is one of the very best I have loving it .
T**N
Greatest singer entertainer of the 20th century
An excellent immensely entertaining and thoroughly fantastic DVD featuring all of Sinatras great unrivalled a man and his music T.V specials that show and highlight why Sinatra was the one and only greatest singer and entertainer of the 20th century in all his cool magnificence and totally unique unsurpassed voice anyone who is a Sinatra fan this DVD is essential viewing and will be viewed with equal pleasure throughout the years truely wonderful.
M**D
This item arrived safely in good condition. However the content of the DVD was ...
This item arrived safely in good condition. However the content of the DVD was not as good as I had hoped - Sinatra has done a lot better than this!
W**A
Good buy
Great. Mother-in law loves it!! Keeps her happy and enthralled. Would recommend for any other Frankie enthusiasts of any age. But not a stellar contribution from Ella Fitzgerald. Not sure the marriage of her style with Sinatra's works.
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