Category: Sinatra’s Corner

In May 1998, one of the greatest singers of the Twentieth Century, Frank Sinatra, passed away. In tribute to Frank Sinatra we thought it would be fitting to offer up remembrances of the singer, by some of the people who met, knew or worked with him. John Amato is one such person. He knew Frank Sinatra and Frank Sinatra’s parents. He used to deliver food to Frank Sinatra’s mother. As owner of Fiore’s Deli in Hoboken, New Jersey, we thought it would be interesting to talk to a man who…

  In May 1998 one of the greatest singers of the Twentieth Century, Frank Sinatra, passed away.In tribute to Frank Sinatra, we thought it would be fitting to offer up remembrance of the singer by some of the people who knew him and worked with him. Marlene Ricci is one such person. She was picked by Frank Sinatra to be his opening act, a position she enjoyed for two and a half years and 200 performances. Q: How did you meet Frank Sinatra? A: Through his bodyguard, confidante Jilly Rizzo.…

In May of 1998, one of the greatest singers of the 20th century, Frank Sinatra, passed away. In tribute to Frank Sinatra we thought it would be fitting to offer remembrances of the singer by some of the people who either knew or worked with him. Alan Livingston is one such person. He signed Frank Sinatra to Capitol Records at a time when the singer’s career was in a nosedive. Q. – Mr. Livingston, before you signed Frank Sinatra to Capitol Records were you a fan of his? A –…

  In May of 1998, one of the greatest singers of the Twentieth Century, Frank Sinatra, passed away. In tribute to Frank Sinatra, we thought it would be fitting to offer up remembrances of the singer by some of the people who either knew or worked with him. Mel Haber is one such person. He is the owner of Melvyn’s Restaurant in Palm Springs, California, a favorite restaurant of Frank Sinatra. Q – This restaurant of yours, Melvyn’s Restaurant, you purchased in 1975? A – Right. Correct. Q – I…

  “ In May of 1998, one of the greatest singers of the Twentieth Century, Frank Sinatra, passed away. In tribute to Frank Sinatra we thought it would be fitting to offer up remembrances of the singer by some of the people who either knew or worked with him. Sal Scognamillo is one such person. He is the co-owner and third generation executive chef at Patsy’s, a New York restaurant which was a favorite of Frank Sinatra’s. Sal Scognamillo is the author of Patsy’s Cookbook, which includes many of Frank…

In May of 1998, one of the greatest singers of the Twentieth Century, Frank Sinatra passed away. In tribute to Frank Sinatra, we thought it would be fitting to offer up remembrances of the singer by some of the people who either knew or worked with him. Steve Lawrence is one such person. Along with his wife Eydie Gorme, they enjoyed a friendship with Frank Sinatra that spanned four decades. Q – Mr. Lawrence, were you always a fan of Frank Sinatra? A – Always. I think Frank Sinatra was…

In May of 1998, one of the greatest singers of the Twentieth Century, Frank Sinatra passed away. In tribute to Frank Sinatra, we thought it would be fitting to offer up remembrances of the singer by some of the people who either knew or worked with him. Actor/Singer James Darren is one such person. He was a close, personal friend of Frank Sinatra. Q – Jim, were you always a fan of Frank Sinatra? A – Always. From Day One. Q – When did you get interested in him? A…

In May of 1998, one of the greatest singers of the Twentieth Century, Frank Sinatra, passed away.In tribute to Frank Sinatra we thought it would be fitting to offer up remembrances of the singer by some of the people who either knew or worked with him.Terry Fischer-Siegel is one such person. Terry was part of the 60’s group, “The Murmaids” (“Popsicles And Icicles”), and later embarked on a solo career which led to an opening slot on a Sinatra Tour. Q – Terry, were you always a Frank Sinatra fan?A…