Frank sinatra in Music & Musicals DVDs & Videos

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Ol' Blue Eyes is back, and this time he's brought along a very special selection of guests to help him work his way through a feast of musical delights. With Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald and Bing Crosby among the famous faces flexing their vocal chords alongside Sinatra, this is a wonderful journey into musical history.

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Two of the twentieth century's most loved performers come together in this rare, remastered edition of a live broadcast on December 10, 1959. The "first Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgerald, who by the end of her illustrious career had amassed 13 Grammys and sold over 40 million records, was the special guest of Ol' Blue Eyes; it is one of the few time the two performed together. The show appears here in its entirety, including even the commercials, and Sinatra's current flame, Juliet Prowse, who starred in CAN CAN with him, makes appears as a guest as well. The weekly show, normally filmed at Hollywood's El Capitan Theater, had traveled to Palm Springs for this taping, and the perpetually sunny location was experiencing some unusually foul weather; this initiated some improvised sets and light teasing of Sinatra from the cast.

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This nostalgia-inspiring episode of the Timex-sponsored variety show, hosted by Frank Sinatra, was taped in October 1958, and features guest stars Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, and Mitzi Gaynor. A cameo by Jimmy Durante completes the star power that's present here, featuring some of the most popular performers of the 20th century. The archive footage includes Martin's amusingly shameless promotion of his Hollywood restaurant, while Timex does its own promotion in commercials that appear quaint and charming today. The songs include a hilarious performance of "Together" (Sinatra, Crosby, and Martin), and Sinatra's "Angel Eyes," "The Lady Is a Tramp," and "High Hopes."

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Broadcast in 1960, this show marked the end of a series of shows on ABC hosted by Frank Sinatra. The climax was spectacular, with the king of rock 'n' roll, Mr. Elvis Aaron Presley, making a stunning performance. Although the quality of this recording is not picture-perfect, this is nevertheless a fascinating look at the moment two music legends met.

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Even better than simply listening to a Frank Sinatra record is watching him sing -- there is a reason he's called Ol' Blue Eyes. SINATRA is another of the man's legendary television specials, this one being from 1969. The music was arranged and conducted by Don Costa, including the tunes "For Once in My Life," "My Way," "The Tender Trap," "Little Green Apples," "Goin' Out of My Head," and more.

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Whatever nickname one may choose to call him--whether it be "Chairman of the Board" or "Old Blue Eyes"--the singer Frank Sinatra will always be a music legend. This concert video features the superstar crooner live at London's distinguished Royal Albert Hall, performing a set that includes several of his absolute classics. These include "You Make Me Feel So Young," "Pennies From Heaven," "The Lady Is A Tramp," and what many fans consider to be his signature, "My Way."

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Legendary crooner Frank Sinatra sings a lot about himself and what he likes ("My Way," "My Kind of Town," "I Get A Kick Out Of You," "The House I Live In") on this hour-long concert video. So get to know the sensitive tough guy, Old Blue Eyes, through classic renditions of his most famous songs. In addition, THE MAIN EVENT is introduced by famous sportscaster Howard Cosell!

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This 1981 television event, part of the Reprise Collection, has America's national crooning treasure, the great Frank Sinatra, singing with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra. For an hour, Ol' Blue Eyes sings some of his most heartwarming tunes, including "I Get A Kick Out Of You," "At Long Last Love," "Pennies From Heaven," "The Best Is Yet To Come," and "Theme From NEW YORK, NEW YORK."

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Ol' Blue Eyes joins up with legendary jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, plus the great Antonio Carlos Jobim, to perform dozens of tunes. Filmed in 1967, this hour-long special features the Rat Packer from Hoboken belting out, in the smoothly beautiful voice with made him famous, dozens of his hit songs. Highlights include a long medley performed with Ella -- songs like "How High The Moon," "Don't Cry Joe," and "Goin Out Of My Head" are all blended together -- and another medley with Jobim.

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One of the man known as Ol' Blue Eyes' many 1960s television specials, this time featuring his lovely boot sportin' daughter, Nancy. The music is arranged and conducted by Nelson Riddle, and includes several of the crooning standards that made Sinatra a legend, from "Fly Me To The Moon" to "Luck Be A Lady." In addition, a medley from Nancy includes her biggest hit, "These Boots Are Made For Walking."

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He's known for a lot more than just his singing career, but Frank Sinatra sticks to what he knows best on this concert performance. Letting his velvety vocal tones loose over a full-length set, Ol' Blue Eyes charms his audience as he delivers classic songs such as "Fly Me to the Moon" and "I've Got the World on a String."

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Gangway for Sinatra and Kelly as song and dance lead the list of activities when sailors on shore leave fall in with a fatherless boy and his beautiful aunt. Includes the irresistible dance sequence with Kelly and Jerry, the cartoon mouse. Academy Award Nominations: 5, including Best Picture, Best Actor Gene Kelly, Best Song ("I Fall in Love Too Easily"). Academy Awards: Best Scoring of a Musical Picture.

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The spotlight is on Ol' Blue Eyes in this music program featuring classic Frank Sinatra television performances. The crooner sings some of his most famous tracks including "That Old Black Magic," "I See Your Face Before Me," and "Angel Eyes."

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Singing, dancing baseball players Dennis Ryan (Frank Sinatra) and Eddie O'Brien (Gene Kelly) find their friendship tested when both fall for the new, female owner of their team (water-ballet diva Esther Williams). Meanwhile, a crooked gambler (Edward Arnold) tries to sabotage the big game by getting O'Brien fired. It all gets resolved with lots of comedy, songs, dances, and baseball action in a colorful, turn-of-the-century setting. (Miss Williams even swims a few laps in the hotel pool.) Busby Berkeley directed TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME, but left the choreography to Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, thus the dance numbers emphasize Kelly's athletic grace rather than the fluid camerawork that is Berkeley's signature. Berkeley's exuberant affection for early Americana and his unerring knack for zingy comedy are both on full display, however, and frowns are not an option. Songs include: "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," "The Hat My Father Wore on St. Patrick's Day," and "Yes, Indeedy."

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The SILVER SCREEN, STERLING HITS collection pays tribute to the legendary Frank Sinatra with a DVD/CD package of material from the actor/singer's 1940s and '50s heyday. The DVD portion presents three of Ol' Blue Eyes' greatest films: 'TILL THE CLOUDS ROLL BY (1946), an epic musical about the life and times of composer Jerome Kern; SUDDENLY (1954), a tense thriller about a psychopathic triggerman hired to assassinate the president; and THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM (1955), a powerful character study of drug addiction based on a novel by Nelson Algren. The CD portion presents 11 classic Sinatra tunes sung in the Chairman's inimitable style, including "Day by Day," "Embraceable You," and "Someone to Watch Over Me."

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'The Hollywood Years' traces Ol Blue Eyes' movie career, from the triumphant 40's to the slumping early-50's to his comeback in From Here to Eternity; 'On Television' presents his journey through the magic box, including footage of Sinatra with the Rat Pack and singing with Elvis.

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Bob Hope, Kim Novak, and Peggy Lee join Ol' Blue Eyes in this premiere episode of his first variety show, which aired on CBS for two seasons between 1950 and 1952. As was the style at the time, THE FRANK SINATRA SHOW was recorded live.

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This November 1957 variety show features performances by Tim Herbert, Dox Saxon, Eileen Barton, June Hutton, and Joey Bushkin.

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A three-part extravaganza on the man himself! Part One features a documentary on Sinatra's prolific life; Part Two features his role as a cold-blooded, hired killer in "Suddenly"; and Part Three is a bonus exclusive quiz.

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Fifty song and dance films from the Golden Age of Hollywood are collected in CLASSIC MUSICALS. The musical stars of the era--Judy Garland, Lena Horne, Fred Astaire, Maurice Chevalier, Cyd Charisse and more--are all represented. Arguably the most popular genre in America during its heyday, CLASSIC MUSICALS is a welcome retrospective of the form.

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Musical fans need look no further than this extensive collection containing MGM's most popular musicals: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, GUYS AND DOLLS DELUXE EDITION, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF COLLECTOR'S EDITION, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS, CHIITY CHITTY BANG BANG, and WEST SIDE STORY.

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This live recording from Las Vegas finds Sinatra fully in his element. An artist of his caliber certainly needs no contextualizing element in order to come across, but you'd be hard-pressed to find a better medium for Sinatra's message. Vegas in the '60s was a center of unabashed showmanship, slightly crass elegance, and a bourbon-drinking, dice-rolling, pre-boomer-generation sensibility--a perfect setting to bring Sinatra's music out of the abstract and into the realm of flesh and blood. At the Sands, the center of Vegas nightlife, Sinatra is the unchallenged king, and on this album he wears the crown with grace. And, naturally, he swings. Listen to his lengthy mid-set comedy monologue, where stories of drinking, gambling, dame trouble, and his Rat Pack cronies are shared with the audience in a kind of unspoken accord. Listen to his offhanded ribbing of Basie and his musicians, as if they were the Sunday-through-Wednesday house band. SINATRA AT THE SANDS is the sound of a man feeling his oats. For further proof, consult the Basie-powered versions of "One For My Baby," "My Kind Of Town" and "I've Got You Under My Skin."

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'The Hollywood Years' traces Ol Blue Eyes' movie career, from the triumphant 40's to the slumping early-50's to his comeback in From Here to Eternity; 'On Television' presents his journey through the magic box, including footage of Sinatra with the Rat Pack and singing with Elvis.

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A chronicle of legendary crooner Sinatra's early years of stardom. Includes interviews, performance clips, and other footage.

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Composer and lyricist Cole Porter is the focus of this 5-volume collection of classic Hollywood musicals. The films, all featuring classic Porter songs, are LES GIRLS (1957), BROADWAY MELODY OF 1940 (1940), SILK STOCKINGS (1957), HIGH SOCIETY (1955), and KISS ME KATE (1953). For synopsis information, please see individual titles.

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Porter adds the tunes and Sinatra adds the ring-a-ding to this swinging musical remake of The Philadelphia Story. A prim socialite (Kelly in her last role before becoming Her Serene Highness) finds herself in a the middle of a comic mess when her ex-husband (Crosby) and an amorous reporter (Sinatra) come to cover the preparations for her upcoming wedding. Adding to the tension is her skirt-chasing father, who's also returned home for the ceremony. The resulting confusion--and several potent drinks--melt the ice princess's frosty exterior. It isn't long before she sees through her society-climbing fiancee, and warms up again to her crooning jazz musician ex-husband. Rare chance to see rivals Crosby and Sinatra together. Includes such hit numbers as "True Love," "You're Sensational," and "Did You Evah." Academy Award Nominations: 3, including Best Motion Picture Story.

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Mob-ruled 1928 Chicago's not big enough for the rat-a-tat comedy and songs of this popular favorite about the do-gooder gangsters who fleece the rich and give to the poor as a front for their "not-so-legal" activities. Academy Award Nominations: 2, including Best Song ("My Kind of Town"), Best (Adapted) Score.

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Frank Sinatra performs with Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Sammy Davis Jr., Nancy Sinatra and Elvis Presley in this seires of duets.

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Once again MGM presents numerous clips from its own archive--and from those of other studios--to create a joyful collage of the finest musical and choreographic numbers in cinema history. Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire host the selection of clips from classic MGM comedies and musicals, which features cinematic greats such as Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy, Elizabeth Taylor, the Marx Brothers, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Cyd Charisse, Debbie Reynolds, Clark Gable, and dozens of others in a nostalgic, wistful portrait of old Hollywood.

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A great ballad is nothing without a great crooner. This program explores some of the greatest male and female singers to have wrapped their vocal chords around classics such as "Love and Marriage" and "Love Me Tender." Among the artists featured are Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Louis Armstrong.