Sinatra Performs Nostalgic Version Of 'My Way' In 1974

Jul 03, 2020 by apost team

For more than sixty years, Frank Sinatra, also known as "Ol 'Blue Eyes," enthralled audiences with his tremendous voice and awesome stage presence.

His inclusion in the famous "rat pack," as well as his smooth style and characteristic swagger, made him one of the most important performers of his generation. And that's all on display at Madison Square Garden in New York City in this 1974 live performance of one of Sinatra's most famous tracks: My Way.

The Rat Pack included such illustrious names as Humphrey Bogart and Dean Martin. Together, they dominated the Las Vegas music scene for years. They also appeared together on the big screen in movies like Ocean's 11 and Sergeant's 3.

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The rat pack included many other singers as well, one of whom had a monumental impact on Frank Sinatra's career. In 1969, Paula Anka wrote the lyrics for the tune My Way and set them to the melody of the French song Comme d'habitude, according to NPR. A year later, it became one of Frank Sinatra's greatest hits.

My Way has also proven to be one of the Sinatra songs with the most staying power. It is still extremely popular around the world and features as an emotional part of many British funerals, according to BBC.

Now that you know the history of this classic tune, it's time you checked out a video of Sinatra performing the song live. It is truly a sight worth seeing (and a sound worth hearing).

Not only is Sinatra's voice incredible, but the emotion and passion it carries are remarkable. He was a master of the stage, keeping the audience transfixed as he imbued the song's lyrics with the reality of his own life.

Once you've taken Sinatra's performance in, be sure to pass this article along to your friends so they can enjoy his tremendous voice and awesome stage presence as well. And let us know: what's your favorite Sinatra song?