I was born in the project area of the city and in the '60s, my exposure to any other ethnic groups were null and void.
As I grew older and attended a mostly white school, I made friends of different colors and my horizons broadened. One of those broadened horizons was my taste in music.
To make a long story short, I became a huge fan of Mr. Sinatra. When I first heard the Reprise version of "Strangers in the Night," I was floored. 'Ol Blue Eyes had a way with his phrasing of lyrics that to this day is untouched.
I now own "The Capital " greatest hits collection, "Reprise," and "For Lovers Only."
You might say I am loaded with Franks (ahem)
(Reprinted from 8/6/2008)
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