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Frank Sinatra’s “That’s Life” features a passive-aggressive lyrical addition from Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. The co-writer of the song revealed what he thought of Sinatra’s cover of it. “That’s Life” became the singer’s next-to-last top 10 single in the United States. Frank Sinatra | William Gottlieb / Contributor
Frank Sinatra’s “That’s Life” became one of his most famous hit songs at a time when his style of music wasn’t dominant. Notably, he was annoyed when he recorded the uplifting song. Regardless, the track became part of a major comeback for Sinatra in 1966.
Frank Sinatra didn’t like having to record ‘That’s Life’ twice
Dean Kay co-wrote “That’s Life” with Kelly Gordon. Marion Montgomery recorded “That’s Life” in 1963, three years before Sinatra recorded the track in 1966.
During an interview with Songfacts, Kay discussed Sinatra’s recording of the tune. “ was sitting five feet away from Frank Sinatra...
Frank Sinatra’s “That’s Life” features a passive-aggressive lyrical addition from Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. The co-writer of the song revealed what he thought of Sinatra’s cover of it. “That’s Life” became the singer’s next-to-last top 10 single in the United States. Frank Sinatra | William Gottlieb / Contributor
Frank Sinatra’s “That’s Life” became one of his most famous hit songs at a time when his style of music wasn’t dominant. Notably, he was annoyed when he recorded the uplifting song. Regardless, the track became part of a major comeback for Sinatra in 1966.
Frank Sinatra didn’t like having to record ‘That’s Life’ twice
Dean Kay co-wrote “That’s Life” with Kelly Gordon. Marion Montgomery recorded “That’s Life” in 1963, three years before Sinatra recorded the track in 1966.
During an interview with Songfacts, Kay discussed Sinatra’s recording of the tune. “ was sitting five feet away from Frank Sinatra...
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- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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The group was brimming with ideas. MaryAnne Howland, the proprietor of a branding agency,...
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- Rollingstone.com
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- by Stephen L. Betts
- Rollingstone.com
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- Rollingstone.com
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As the world mourns his death on Tuesday at age 81 after a long and brave battle with Alzheimer’s disease, People takes a look back at 10 huge songs you might not have realized featured Campbell’s playing.
“Hello Mary Lou” by Ricky Nelson (1961)
Son of...
As the world mourns his death on Tuesday at age 81 after a long and brave battle with Alzheimer’s disease, People takes a look back at 10 huge songs you might not have realized featured Campbell’s playing.
“Hello Mary Lou” by Ricky Nelson (1961)
Son of...
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- by Jordan Runtagh
- PEOPLE.com
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