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"This is the show that introduced That's Life to the world. I wrote That's Life. Perhaps of some historical interest, this show was taped before the phonograph record was made. The musical arrangement used on the show is by Nelson Riddle. This arrangment that was originally intended for use on the record but was replaced by Ernie Freeman's now classic arrangement when the record was made just a few days before this show aired. Actually, Sinatra did attempt to make the record featuring the Riddle arrangement while he was in England making a film but the attempt failed. Pre recorded tracks were shipped London and Sinatra tried to add his vocals; but, he always preferred recording with a live orchestra and was unhappy with the results of performing to tracks. The recording was ash canned...although it still may be somewhere in the Warner Bros vaults. For now, the only place to hear the arrangement originally intended for use on the recorded version of That's Life is on this video."
Incredible
bill smith | los banos, ca United States | 02/26/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I can't believe some of the criticism. I have most everything Frank recorded and although the sound should be better, you're seeing Frank live with great orchestras (Riddle and Jenkins), and he's wonderful. You see the confidence and the perfection. I wish there were better quality Frank vids, but this is it."
Vol 2 is not with Ella and Jobim...
Anthony Paul | 11/23/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I just thought that I would write this to clarify the mistake that Amazon made in it's review of this DVD above. The DVD that they are reviewing is not Vol.2. They are reviewing A Man and His Music +ELLA +Jobim. I haven't seen Vol 2 yet, but the one with Ella and Jobim is AMAZING. I Highly recommend it!"
A Keeper
bill smith | 02/01/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Very entertaining. It leaves you wanting more. Great rendition of his songs with a few twist. Sintra gives his all and dosen't hold back."
Charity begins at home!
Bruce London | 12/19/2008
(2 out of 5 stars)
"Do not buy this one for hundreds of dollars. The rare Sinatra featuring daughter Nancy is part of the 3 tape set Sinatra-Reprise Collection volume 3-for under $10!!!!!!"