Two of the most iconic Singers/Actors/Entertainers ever but who is peoples favourite.
For me it has to be Elvis..
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Re: Elvis or Sinatra
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#688078 01/05/1307:44 PM01/05/1307:44 PM
I Like Frank, but for me, it's Elvis without a doubt.
TIS
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Here's Frank Introducing EP, who sings a couple of my favorites: Fame & Fortune & Stuck On You. And, in the very End EP doing Witchcraft & Frank doing Love Me Tender in a duet. Film is kind of grainy but still, I Love it! Plus, I remember it when it aired. I think I was glued to the tv. LOL
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A reluctant vote for Frank. No question Elvis had more raw talent and was more of an innovator, but after 1968 Elvis became a caricature of himself. He was never able to evolve, and his choices for movies was the worst. Old Blue Eyes, on the other hand stayed on top of his game almost until the end of his career. He was great in the movies, and he had the good sense to evolve and recognize other talent younger than he, e.g. his comment that George Harrison's "Something" was the greatest love song of all time. Also no one has or had the ability of prasing that Frank had. Elvis may have been king, but we do not live in a monarchy. Better to be Chairman of the Board than King any day.
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Just occurred to me when I heard the date. Today would have been Elvis' 78th birthday.
TIS
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A reluctant vote for Frank. No question Elvis had more raw talent and was more of an innovator, but after 1968 Elvis became a caricature of himself. He was never able to evolve, and his choices for movies was the worst. Old Blue Eyes, on the other hand stayed on top of his game almost until the end of his career. He was great in the movies, and he had the good sense to evolve and recognize other talent younger than he, e.g. his comment that George Harrison's "Something" was the greatest love song of all time. Also no one has or had the ability of prasing that Frank had. Elvis may have been king, but we do not live in a monarchy. Better to be Chairman of the Board than King any day.
I think Sinatra said that "Something" was the best Lennon/McCartney song. haha..
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Re: Elvis or Sinatra
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#689125 01/08/1305:10 PM01/08/1305:10 PM
I do remember Sinatra's remark about the Beatles "Something." I think he recorded the song too.
Btw, I won't give a long story, but back in the early 90's my friend and I, while in Vegas at a small off the wall casino, got asked if we wanted a job being Elvis swooners for an EP impersonator. Let me put it this way. I didn't quit my day job.
TIS
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I do remember Sinatra's remark about the Beatles "Something." I think he recorded the song too.
Btw, I won't give a long story, but back in the early 90's my friend and I, while in Vegas at a small off the wall casino, got asked if we wanted a job being Elvis swooners for an EP impersonator. Let me put it this way. I didn't quit my day job.
TIS
That one goes on my top ten "Vegas Stories" list. What a weird place that town is!
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That one goes on my top ten "Vegas Stories" list. What a weird place that town is!
No weirder than Hiaasen's Florida .
LOL That's why I LOVE Vegas. It really IS a fantasyland. A great escape from reality which is why I call it my therapy.
My very favorite Vegas story, which I know I've told but will briefly say again, is the time I was at the Sahara, pushed elevator button to go to my room and out walks a butt naked man. He had his hands covering his woowoo and walked calmly to front desk as myself and others stared in amazement. Nobody took him away or questioned him. I'm thinking he got locked out of his room. (or kicked out) LOL
Ok, I know that's off topic so let me just note the Vegas connection. Elvis & Vegas go together like a hand in glove. There are Vegas EP impersonators galore in LV.
TIS
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Really? That's Bruno Mars? How cute. I saw the movie but it's been years and can't say I remember that scene.
TIS
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Dean had a more easygoing style and was naturally funny. Sinatra said many times that he wished he could make it look as easy as Dean did onstage. One thing Sinatra wasn't was funny. Not naturally funny, anyway.
But stage presence and musical body of work? Sinatra. But you should love Dean, too. He was one of the great Italian Americans .
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#689449 01/09/1308:26 PM01/09/1308:26 PM
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Re: Elvis or Sinatra
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#692204 01/21/1308:18 PM01/21/1308:18 PM
I was telling a story to my kids friends that I had a chance to meet Sinatra in Rao's one day, but my boss ruined it for me. Then my youngest sons friend told me she actually song in front of Sinatra when she was a little girl.
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#692306 01/22/1311:51 AM01/22/1311:51 AM
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#694464 02/05/1301:38 PM02/05/1301:38 PM
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