Frank – the voice 1915-1954

Frank Sinatra was a entertainer of the twentieth century considered to be charismatic, lionized and notorious in equal measure. But despite his mammoth fame, Sinatra the man has remained an enigma. Sinatra endowed the songs he sang with the conflict of his own personality. He also made the very act of listening to pop music a more personal experience. In 'Frank - The Voice', Kaplan aims to reveal how he did it, bringing deeper insight to the complex psyche and turbulent life behind that vocal instrument. The author explores the years 1915 to 1954 in detail, experiencing Sinatra?s journey from the streets of Hoboken, his fall from the apex of celebrity, and his Oscar-winning return in 'From Here to Eternity'.