surprised to see only one previous comment on this spectacular show Frank at his brilliant best including all the big hits. Got this on video called My Way It has three parts a 60s special,The Main Event and a Japanese gig from the 80s all great.To think i used to regard Sinatra as some old geezer(he was 54 at the time) Now you see the likes of Paul McCartney,elton,roger daltrey,mick jagger etc still going strong in their 60s it makes you appreciate how good this man was.That fabulous voice! Look out for this tape,3 great shows from one of the worlds greatest performers Just put your feet up and enjoy,and it only cost me a fiver!
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The Main Event
bkoganbing22 January 2016
Frank Sinatra filled the most famous indoor sports arena in the world Madison Square Garden for this concert. A quick look around during audience shots you'll see many a celebrity. The event is introduced by a man more known for sports than entertainment Howard Cosell.
The current Madison Square Garden is either the fourth or fifth arena to use that name. A few months earlier the first entertainers to open the place were Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. Like them Frank Sinatra sold the place out.
The vocal highlight for me of all the songs he sang was Angel Eyes. He recorded it for Capitol records in the 50s and it's usually was included in his live concerts. He puts a lot into this version.
I have to say that I was amused by the fact that Buddy Rich was in the audience. These two had a rough history going all the way back to the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. Never though I'd see him at a Sinatra event.
Frank's usual standard of vocal excellence is met.
The current Madison Square Garden is either the fourth or fifth arena to use that name. A few months earlier the first entertainers to open the place were Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. Like them Frank Sinatra sold the place out.
The vocal highlight for me of all the songs he sang was Angel Eyes. He recorded it for Capitol records in the 50s and it's usually was included in his live concerts. He puts a lot into this version.
I have to say that I was amused by the fact that Buddy Rich was in the audience. These two had a rough history going all the way back to the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. Never though I'd see him at a Sinatra event.
Frank's usual standard of vocal excellence is met.
The Governor returns.....
jfryleach26 May 2019
Frank's comeback tour of 1974 was captured by ABC and broadcast the following day and released on VHS / dvd in a slightly truncated edit.
He is in great form even if some of the top notes are a little gravely, Most fan's agree that after a couple of years lay off he was mildly rusty, he didn't fully recover his form till a year or so later which can be seen on later taped shows and some of the arrangements are a little 70's lounge bland, still there's lively banter with the star studded crowd which included Robert Redford, Carol Channing and Walter Cronkite. Sound quality in good overall, though Frank himself fires a criticism at the crew at one point telling them to sort out the feedback - Ouch !
The original set list run's as follows :
Introduction "It Was a Very Good Year"/"All the Way" /"My Kind of Town"
"The Lady Is a Tramp" "I Get a Kick Out of You" "Let Me Try It Again"
"Autumn in New York" "I've Got You Under My Skin"
"Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" "Angel Eyes" "You Are the Sunshine of My Life"
"The House I Live In" "My Kind of Town" Finale - "My Way"
So there you have it, not top notch Frank but Sinatra on middling form is most artists Top Level - For that experience check out all of his 1960's specials.
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