Frank Sinatra - The Man and His Music - With the Count Basie Orchestra

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Summary: Save this one for last....get the other Sinatra DVDs first
Review: While this, his last television special, has memorable songs and performances, many times his voice seems tired, weak, and his performance uninvolved. If you are used to his earlier TV specials, you will be taken aback by these later renditions, in which he closes off many long notes early and struggles for the high ones. The song selections are a little sub-par as well. However, when you think of his age, all in all, it is still Sinatra and that is always impressive. Sinatra fans, of course, have to have this entry anyway....just start with the earlier ones. Incidentally, there is a concert that was recorded later than this one, The Concert For the Americas... It is SUPERB! Unfortunately, it is yet to be released by Reprise on DVD. The video tape was available through a TV offer awhile back, but I don't find it anywhere here. ANYONE HAVE ANY INFO ABOUT THIS>>>please email me. One outstanding performance is his rendition of the then-relatively-new NY, NY...it is everything it should be... For this alone...get the DVD!