The Frank Truth

World Of Sinatra iTunes Essentials

2009-10-24T10:06:00.004-05:00

I got an email this morning from Doug Barber letting me know about the new "World of Frank Sinatra" page at iTunes. There's lots of incredible content there, and I was pleased to learn that The Frank Truth is listed as essential listening.This looks like a great resource, not only for Sinatra music at iTunes, but also for a whole host of related information. Take a look when you get the chance.

Oscar and David

2009-10-20T20:58:00.007-05:00

A whole bunch of my new media pals were out in the middle of the desert over the past week for a blogging conference or some such. Fortunately, they all seem to have survived the journey.Dave Lifton was kind enough to send me this photo of Frank Sinatra's Oscar statue, won for his performance in From Here To Eternity in 1953. It's on display at the restaurant that bears his name.The photo in the

Episode 125: Suspense!

2009-10-15T07:26:00.001-05:00

This time around on The Frank Truth we've got another old time radio show, guaranteed to make the hair on the back of your neck stand up. From a January 18, 1945 CBS Radio Network broadcast of Suspense, Frank Sinatra and Agnes Moorehead star in To Find Help.We've also got a quick roundup of Sinatra in the news.Click here for the MP3 Download, or subscribe for free in iTunes.Shownotes and

Episode 124: It's Pal Joey!

2009-09-11T22:33:00.003-05:00

This week on The Frank Truth Sinatra Podcast, we take a look at one of the coolest and classiest musical adaptation films of all time, starring Rita Hayworth, Frank Sinatra and Kim Novak. Tilt your hat to the side. From 1957, it's Pal Joey!Click here for the MP3 file, or subscribe for free through iTunes.LinksPal Joey in The New YorkerJohn O'Hara's BookStage Musical Wikipedia EntryPal Joey DVDPal

Episode 123: Command Performance August 1945

2009-08-13T15:03:00.002-05:00

This week on The Frank Truth Sinatra Podcast we've got a Command Performance episode starring Frank Sinatra, Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Victor Borge and the Pied Pipers. This program was originally broadcast via shortwave over the Armed Forces Radio Network to our troops on August 30th, 1945.Click here for the MP3 file, or subscribe for free through iTunes.LinksMore Information About Command

Show #122: Screen Guild Theatre The Gay Divorcee

2009-07-22T17:22:00.010-05:00

This week on The Frank Truth Sinatra Podcast we've got a Screen Guild Theatre adaptation of The Gay Divorcee starring Frank Sinatra, Gloria DeHaven and Edward Everett Horton. We've also got news about album specials, some listener feedback and a wonderful song from the Dan Cray Jazz Trio.Click here for the MP3 file, or subscribe for free through iTunes.LinksThe Screen Guild Theatre70th

Episode 121: Point Of No Return

2009-06-22T21:04:00.005-05:00

This time around on The Frank Truth Frank Sinatra Podcast, we take a listen to the Capitol swan song for Sinatra, and his last album with Axel Stordahl at the baton. Recorded in 1961, it's the lush and romantic Point Of No Return.Click here for the MP3 file, or subscribe for free through iTunes.Shownotes and LinksPoint Of No Return (SFF Thread)Point Of No Return (Wikipedia)Axel Stordahl (

Happy Birthday Nancy!

2009-06-08T09:24:00.003-05:00

...one of my favorite pictures of Nancy, from the One More Time album cover.She remains a great performer, a tireless champion of veterans causes, and a fierce guardian of her father's legacy. God bless you, Nancy!Nice boots, by the way.

Episode 120: Rocky Fortune - Hauling Nitro

2009-06-02T15:13:00.003-05:00

This week on The Frank Truth Frank Sinatra Podcast it's another episode of Sinatra's 1950s Radio Drama Rocky Fortune. From January 26th, 1954 Rocky Fortune is Hauling Nitro!Click here for the MP3 file, or subscribe for free through iTunes.LinksNew GoDaddy Savings CodesGreg Anderson's Historical Sinatra News ClipsJoseph Faraguna's Main Event Pictures (to come)LVSparky's Akron Symphony Event

GoDaddy Campaign Renewed

2009-05-27T17:08:00.002-05:00

I got the news today that our GoDaddy campaign has been renewed for another year, complete with new codes to save you money when you shop for domain registrations, renewals, website hosting and other services at GoDaddy. Here are the new savings codes.TRUTH5 gets you 10% off your entire order*.TRUTH6 saves you $5 off an order of $30 or more (over 16% savings)*.TRUTH7 gets you a .COM Domain Name

Episode 119: The House I Live In 1945 Radio Special

2009-05-19T21:06:00.005-05:00

This week on The Frank Truth Sinatra Podcast, we've got a radio special from September 19th, 1945 with Frank Sinatra presenting The House I Live In. You may recall having seen a video of Sinatra's Academy Award winning short film with the same title on this program last April.Here's the MP3 for download, or you can subscribe to the show for free at the iTunes Frank Truth page.I hope that this

A Couple Sinatra Fans

2009-05-18T07:00:00.003-05:00

We finally had the opportunity to meet up with Doug and Nancy Barber in Indianapolis this weekend. It was a wonderful afternoon of friendship, excellent food and great conversation.More photos are on Doug's Flickr.

LIFE Magazine Sinatra Gallery

2009-05-14T12:16:00.005-05:00

There's a nice remembrance in honor of the day on the LIFE Magazine Website, including rare photos of Frank Sinatra that have never before been seen in public.LIFEembedDrawGallery(26652);Thanks to Natasha at Time/LIFE for sharing the link. You can see the full size photos here.

Show #118: Anthony Vece Interview

2009-05-13T09:40:00.002-05:00

This week on The Frank Truth Frank Sinatra Podcast we've got a special personal reminiscence from lifelong Sinatra fan, Anthony Vece.Click here for the MP3 file, or subscribe for free through iTunes.LinksSid MarkIn PersonThe Sinatra Family WebsiteNancy For Frank (on Siriusly Sinatra)Song ClipsNight and Day - Frank Sinatra (from the album A Swingin' Affair)Ol' Man River - Frank Sinatra (from the

Still Time To Order Akron Symphony Simply Sinatra Tickets

2009-05-06T16:54:00.002-05:00

There's still time to purchase tickets for the Akron Symphony Orchestra's 2009 Fan Fair Event "Simply Sinatra" with guest vocalist Steve Lippia being held on Saturday, May 16th. Call the box office at 330-535-8131 and mention that you heard about the event from The Frank Truth to receive a discount on your tickets.I'm unable to attend the event myself this year, so I'm looking forward to first

Show #117: Charles Calello Interview

2009-04-25T14:56:00.005-05:00

This week on The Frank Truth Frank Sinatra Podcast, I'm pleased to welcome Arranger, Conductor and Record Producer Charles Calello to the program. Mr. Calello served as Arranger and Conductor for Frank Sinatra's Watertown album.You can download the MP3 file here. Here's the episode page at MEVIO, or you can also subscribe to our show for free at the iTunes Frank Truth Page.Shownotes and

Show #116: Frank Sinatra's Watertown

2009-04-17T16:44:00.004-05:00

This week on The Frank Truth Sinatra Podcast, we take a listen to a misunderstood and often overlooked Frank Sinatra classic, Watertown.Click here for the MP3, or subscribe for free through iTunes.Shownotes and LinksWatertown at iTunesWatertown at AmazonBob GaudioJake HolmesCharles CalelloWatertown Interview with Holmes and GaudioJersey Boys PodcastAkron Symphony Ticket Giveaway/DiscountsSponsors

Akron Symphony Drawing - Still Time To Enter

2009-04-17T16:21:00.003-05:00

Remember that we have tickets to give away for the Akron Symphony Fanfare 2009 Simply Sinatra Event with guest vocalist Steve Lippia being held on May 16th. Send an email to frankfeedback@gmail.com with the subject line "Akron Symphony Concert" no later than April 25th and we'll put your name in the hat for the drawing. If you'd prefer to go ahead and purchase tickets for the event, you'll get a

Episode 115: Akron Symphony Simply Sinatra

2009-04-03T17:46:00.004-05:00

This time around on The Frank Truth Sinatra Podcast, we've got an interview with Jason Swank of the Akron Symphony about their May 16th Fanfare Concert "Simply Sinatra" with guest vocalist Steve Lippia.Here's the MP3 or you can subscribe for free in iTunes.LinksAkron Symphony Fanfare 2009Steve LippiaAkron Symphony PodcastUse The Force, LukeThis podcast is licensed by BMI and ASCAP. We encourage

Akron Symphony Fanfare 2009: Simply Sinatra

2009-04-02T22:02:00.004-05:00

On the next episode of The Frank Truth, we'll be speaking with Jason Swank of the Akron Symphony Orchestra about a special program they're presenting on May 16, 2009 for their annual fund raising gala. It's Steve Lippia along with the full orchestra in an evening of Sinatra tunes. The Symphony is offering a discount on tickets to listeners of the show, and you'll also want to listen in to find

Show #114: Rocky Fortune and the Museum Murder

2009-03-27T13:01:00.003-05:00

This week on The Frank Truth Sinatra Podcast we've got another episode of Frank Sinatra's 1950s radio crime drama Rocky Fortune. From a January 19th, 1954 NBC Radio Broadcast, it's The Museum Murder.Click here for the MP3 file, or subscribe for free through iTunes.LinksWatertownFrankie Valli and the Four Seasons at the Rosebud TheatreThanks to our sponsor GoDaddy. Get a DOTCOM Domain Name for

Show #113: News, Reviews, Emails and Music

2009-03-10T15:12:00.004-05:00

This week on The Frank Truth Sinatra Podcast we've got a bit of news, a show review, some emails and music from Joey Defrancesco. My apologies for the sound quality on this one. The voice recording is a bit over-modulated, but I didn't want to delay the episode any further by recording it again.Click here for the MP3 file, or subscribe for free through iTunes.LinksSgt. Stream - Fallen HeroJoey

Review: The Rat Pack at The Rosebud

2009-03-02T10:16:00.006-06:00

Saturday evening, my wife and I attended a performance of The Rat Pack Tribute at the Rosebud Theatre in Effingham, Illinois. The show starred Gary Anthony as Frank Sinatra, Andy DiMino as Dean Martin and Louie Velez as Sammy Davis, Jr.This was our first visit to the Rosebud, and it was quite impressive. Built in 2007, it boasts state of the art sound, lighting and video technology, luxurious

Bono On Sinatra

2009-02-25T09:17:00.002-06:00

Awhile back, Doug sent me a link to an Op-Ed column Bono wrote for the New York Times about Frank Sinatra. It turns out that the U2 official site also posted a recording of Bono reading the piece.I hope you enjoy it.

Four Years Of Frank Truth

2009-02-19T07:51:00.002-06:00

On February 19th, 2005 I released the first episode of The Frank Truth. Here's how it sounded.You can download the file for future reference (and mockery) here.Though the program has certainly evolved over the past four years, the basic idea of the show - to celebrate Frank Sinatra's life, career and legacy in a way that is respectful toward his memory - has endured. Whenever I have failed in