| Frank Sinatra #1: The Early Years / The Radio Days - Early Years & Radio Days (1998) |
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| The Early Years Frank Sinatra: one of the world's most prolific entertainers. Her is the beginning of his impressive success story. From early in life, Sinatra felt the urge to express himself through music and song. In 1934 he won a radio show singing contest that launched his promising musical career. Before long, he was working with such big bands stars as Harry James and Tommy Dorsey. From there he branched out into appearances in Hollywood musicals and, later, television shows. This fascinating, star-studded documentary follows Sinatra as he hones his singing talent and makes unforgettable appearances with other famous entertainers. Excerpts of musicals, performances with big bands, and television variety programs reveal a growing performance genius which was to take the entertainment world by storm and win the hearts of millions of fans. The Radio Days It was on the radio that Frank Sinatra's unique singing style first gained a widespread and enthusiastic audience. Frank delivered performances on a number of regular broadcasts, including 1. "Major Bowes' Amateur Hour", 2. "Your Hit Parade", 3. "The Frank Sinatra Show", 4. and "Broadway Band Box". From 1943 to 1950, the prolific singer worked on two radio shows per week, daily stage performances, an average of one movie per year, as well as charity events! The popular music radio shows of the '40s provided a powerful vehicle for Sinatra to rise to stardom. Here, the magic and romance of those early performances is expertly captured. Songs from the singer's radio broadcast reveal his growing vocal abilities, while a visual feast of movie excerpts and photographs show Sinatra on his way to the top. |
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