Why Sinatra Matters
Pete Hamill
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Why Sinatra Matters
by Pete Hamill
Published
1998
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pages
185
ISBN-10
0316347965
Description
Frank Sinatra is considered, with Bing Crosby, the most important popular singer of the post-world-war-2 world, at least in the English language. Both singers credit their informal styles to the influence of Louis Armstrong. Sinatra himself, though, typified a relaxed version of the bel canto ("beautiful song") style transposed to modern times (his family had emigrated from Sicily not long before his birth). Later singers like Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Perry Como and Matt Monro would owe him a great debt for this. Beyond even style and talent would be Sinatra's contribution to the modern "sense of life", as he personally made his own negotiations and judgements, famously pursued the most attractive women (winning and losing in public) regardless of cost to him, and even inspiring Paul Anka to write "My Way". He was a 20th century One Of A Kind.
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How many pages are in Why Sinatra Matters?
This edition of Why Sinatra Matters has approximately 185 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Why Sinatra Matters?
For most readers, Why Sinatra Matters typically takes between 3h 51m and 2h 34m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 46,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 5m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 46,250 words
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What is the word count of Why Sinatra Matters?
The estimated word count for Why Sinatra Matters is approximately 46,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Why Sinatra Matters?
Why Sinatra Matters was written by Pete Hamill.
When was Why Sinatra Matters published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.