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Old Blue Eyes

In the days before Elvis Swiveled his pelvis Young Frankie was rockin' The girls with bobby socks on He crooned those love ballads And jazz arias light as tossed salad His parting shot, a stirring 'My Way' On 'Summer Winds' so fickle and gay

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Date: 12/12/2018 2:03:00 PM
You have taken me back quite a few years, Gershon! Frank was handsome, had a 'special' voice and was also an actor (the film 'Devil at 4 o'clock' comes to mind). Regards // paul
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/12/2018 8:15:00 PM
Yep. He was quite the guy. Loved his jazz renditions of so many songs...
Date: 12/3/2018 7:13:00 AM
Oh gosh, my older sisters watched Frankie and Annette in those movies and my oldest sister was the biggest Elvis fan. That brings back some nice childhood memories. Wonderful.
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Date: 12/3/2018 7:24:00 PM
Alright! -- So interesting. There I thought I was describing Frank Sinatra … You picked up on Frankie Avalon; and reviewing the words, I certainly see how it could well be!! … For sure it wasn't Frankie Lane! :) gw
Date: 12/3/2018 2:51:00 AM
Another great tribute. Tom.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/3/2018 7:21:00 PM
Appreciated, Tom! ~ gw
Date: 12/2/2018 11:55:00 PM
ol' frank...he could sing...but enjoyed deano (dean martin) more for his party nature
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Date: 12/3/2018 7:21:00 PM
As for me, I actually liked Sammy Davis the best of the 3 Rat Packers. What a talent he was! :) gw
Date: 12/2/2018 9:27:00 PM
Awesome tribute, Gershon.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/3/2018 7:20:00 PM
Thanks for your tribute, Line!! :) gw

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