Fridays Are For Frank: “In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening” / Sinatra Idol — THURSDAY, JUNE 9th
(ABOVE: Jackie Post photo) "In the cool, cool, cool of the evening," this coming Thursday, June 9th, the City of Hoboken will host its annual…
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HOBOKEN INTERNET RADIO: 2015 Sinatra Idol Winner Tony Corrao
Tony Corrao, from Marlboro, NJ took the top prize at the 2015 Sinatra Idol competition with a relaxed and elegant version of “The Best is…
FRIDAYS ARE FOR FRANK: “America, The Beautiful”
Frank Sinatra was 4-F, on account of his perforated eardrum, and did not serve in the military during World War II. Over the years, critics…
Fridays Are For Frank: “Fly Me To The Moon” (Propeller Fest Edition)
As Propeller takes off on the Hoboken Waterfront, celebrating the spirit of innovation that drives so many of us who call this area home, we…
FRIDAYS ARE FOR FRANK: “Luck Be A Lady” (Friday The 13th)
Its Friday the 13th, and we could all use a little luck. Triskaidekaphobia is fear of the number 13, while paraskevidekatriaphobia (from Paraskevi, Greek for…
FRIDAYS ARE FOR FRANK: “Hello Dolly!” (Mother’s Day Edition)
Frank's mother Dolly was a presence throughout his life—in fact, he referred to her as "The Force." She was on his mind right up until…
Fridays Are For Frank: “Forget Domani” (feat. Leon Russell) — Hoboken Arts & Music Festival Edition
This weekend is the Hoboken Arts & Music Festival, featuring Rock & Roll Hall of Fame singer/songwriter Leon Russell. Russell’s collaborations with Elton John, Joe…
Fridays Are For Frank: “Purple”
Frank Sinatra Conducts Tone Poems of Color is a 1956 album of tone poems composed by eight notable mid-20th century arrangers, with each composition inspired…
FRIDAYS ARE FOR FRANK: “Wing And A Prayer”
A lot of people know that Francis Albert Sinatra was born at 415 Monroe Street in Hoboken. But did you know he was baptized at…
FRIDAYS ARE FOR FRANK: “I’m a Fool to Want You”
In the history of foolish relationships, few are arguably more infamous than that between Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner. As author James Kaplan recounts in…