Frank Sinatra was an American singer and actor born on December 12^th, 1915, in Hoboken, New Jersey. He started out with big bands, working with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey before becoming a popular solo act throughout the 40s. He had an amazing voice unlike anyone else at the time. He had a way of making the lyrics feel like something anyone could connect with. This talent combined with his genius lyrics made him one of the most recognizable personalities of the 20th century.

By the late 1940s his popularity declined before he made a big comeback in the early 50s. He won an Academy Award for best supporting actor for his role in the 1953 movie From Here to Eternity. His work for major American record label Capitol Records helped to revive his music. He recorded iconic albums like Only the Lonely with arrangers such as Nelson Riddle, combining expressive singing with carefully constructed musical arrangements. He passed away on May 14, 1998 at age 82 in Los Angeles, California.