DECEMBER 28th to JANUARY 11th, 2013
SINATRA AND ME
by FRANZ DOUSKEY
SYNOPSIS:
Sinatra and Me, which features dozens of never-before-published photos of Sinatra and Consiglio, and details a period of time that spans from the 1930’s into the 1970’s. It takes an up-close and personal look into the exciting world of one of America’s greatest icons.
Not many people were allowed inside Frank Sinatra’s inner circle. But Tony Consiglio was a boyhood friend of Sinatra’s who remained his friend and confidant for over sixty years. One reason Sinatra valued Tony’s friendship is that he could be trusted: Sinatra nicknamed him “the Clam” because Tony never spoke to reporters or biographers about the singer. From the early days when Sinatra was trying to establish himself as a singer to the mid-1960s, Tony worked with Sinatra and was there to share in the highs and lows of Sinatra’s life and career. Tony was with Sinatra during his “bobby-soxer” megastar days in the 1940s, and he remained loyal to Sinatra during the lean years of the early 1950s, when “the Voice” was struggling with a crumbling singing and acting career-as well as his tumultuous marriage to Ava Gardner. Tony also had a front row seat to Sinatra’s comeback in the 1950s, starting with his Academy Award–winning role in From Here to Eternity and a string of now-classic hit recordings. Tony’s friendship with Sinatra allowed him to rub elbows with the Hollywood elite, including Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Sammy Davis, Jr., Peter Lawford, Kim Novak, Ava Gardner, and many others. It also brought him close to the political world of the early 1960s, when Sinatra campaigned for John F. Kennedy and then helped plan the Kennedy inauguration. Tony was even at the Kennedy compound in Hyannis, Massachusetts, when the election results came in. Sinatra and Me will shed new light on the real Frank Sinatra-from the man who knew him better than anyone.
Not many people were allowed inside Frank Sinatra’s inner circle. But Tony Consiglio was a boyhood friend of Sinatra’s who remained his friend and confidant for over sixty years. One reason Sinatra valued Tony’s friendship is that he could be trusted: Sinatra nicknamed him “the Clam” because Tony never spoke to reporters or biographers about the singer. From the early days when Sinatra was trying to establish himself as a singer to the mid-1960s, Tony worked with Sinatra and was there to share in the highs and lows of Sinatra’s life and career. Tony was with Sinatra during his “bobby-soxer” megastar days in the 1940s, and he remained loyal to Sinatra during the lean years of the early 1950s, when “the Voice” was struggling with a crumbling singing and acting career-as well as his tumultuous marriage to Ava Gardner. Tony also had a front row seat to Sinatra’s comeback in the 1950s, starting with his Academy Award–winning role in From Here to Eternity and a string of now-classic hit recordings. Tony’s friendship with Sinatra allowed him to rub elbows with the Hollywood elite, including Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Sammy Davis, Jr., Peter Lawford, Kim Novak, Ava Gardner, and many others. It also brought him close to the political world of the early 1960s, when Sinatra campaigned for John F. Kennedy and then helped plan the Kennedy inauguration. Tony was even at the Kennedy compound in Hyannis, Massachusetts, when the election results came in. Sinatra and Me will shed new light on the real Frank Sinatra-from the man who knew him better than anyone.
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I hear “Sinatra”, I first think of the Rat Pack & Las Vegas.
Thanks for the giveaway; I entered on Goodreads but was not selected there. Good luck to all here.
The packrat reminds me of Sinatra.
Nothing really comes to mind for me, but I know someone who’d love this
He had the best voice. I loved to to watch the ratpack interact with each other.
Looking forward to reading this book! Love old Hollywood informative stuff. Thank you for doing the giveaway! pam
Ole blue eyes comes to mind.
backpack comes to mind
i meant ratpack!!!
his blue eyes
I think of the song New York, New York
music
The Rat Pack
When I hear Frank’s name, I’m reminded of the Old Brat Pack that used to rule Vegas. Yep, Old “Blue Eyes” is still great!
Blue Eyes 🙂
Beautiful, classic music comes to my mind!
His beautiful Voice and love affair with Ava Gardner.
Blue eyes
His deep voice.
I think of his music and his wonderful voice.
I remember that he was a member of the Pack Rat which was quite famous in his day. Thanks
I think about my dad listening to his music and calling him Old Blue Eyes. Thanks for having the giveaway.
His blue eyes, and “The Manchurian Candidate.
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His movies come to mind.
I think of a sophisticate that dated Mia Farrow, and of course, his amazing velvety voice!
Love Frank Sinatra’s blue eyes and awesome voice
Great music!
blue eyes
classic blue eyes
When I think of Frank, I think of his lovely singing voice.
That soft mellow velvet voice
I think classic music and piercing blue eyes
I always think of his Blue Eyes!
Blue eyes
the rat pack
His singing voice.
Las Vegas is the 1st thing I think. I am a huge Sinatra fan and would of loved to see him live in person with the rest of the Rat Pack
the music
awesome music. 🙂
“Start spreading the news…”
His great voice
I think of music, More importantly the song : let it snow!
And New York New York!
I think of his music and voice. Every year they play “New York, New York” on New Years Day! And every year I hear his music filling every corner of my parents house!
A blue eyed singer
Ole Blue Eyes
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his song new york, new york
his golden voice
His charisma and voice
New York, New York and the rat pack.
My mother in laws name … Jeanne. She loved him and actually met him. Big Wows. I love his songs, as well , like. .. Autumn Leaves.
“ole blue eyes”
I think he had a good singing voice.
i think of his music
I think of my wedding…I love Frank Sinatra and played a lot of his music at my wedding!!!
Old hollywood glamour, smokey clubs, fur coats, luxury, cigars, and champagne.
Oceans 11
I think of the “Rat Pack” and my dad wearing a hat similar to what Frank wore back in the day.
New York comes to mind 🙂
love sinatra
Music and good food!
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When I Hear The Name Frank Sinatra I Think Of New York,
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love and a great voice
I remember he was called Chairman of the Board and he was the coolest interpreter of Swing Music.
Good goooood music!
I think of the Mafia and New York, New York.
Classic. No one has compared.
I think of the Rat Pack and the song It Was A Very Good Year
Him singing “My way”!