The song “Pennies from Heaven” was inspired by a conversation between lyricist Johnny Burke and his son during the Great Depression. Burke decided to write a song around the ideaContinue readingPennies from Heaven

“Cheek to Cheek” is a song written by Irving Berlin in 1934–35, specifically for the star of his new musical, Fred Astaire. The movie was Top Hat, co-starring Ginger Rogers.Continue readingCheek to Cheek

“Rag Mop” was a popular American song of the late 1940s–early 1950s. This 12-bar blues song, written by Tulsa western swing bandleader Johnnie Lee Wills and steel guitarist Deacon Anderson,Continue readingRag Mop

“Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)”[a] is a song written by the team of Jay Livingston and Ray Evans that was first published in 1955. Doris Day introducedContinue readingWhatever Will Be, Will Be

“Secret Love” is a song composed by Sammy Fain (music) and Paul Francis Webster (lyrics) for Calamity Jane, a 1953 musical film in which it was introduced by Doris DayContinue readingSecret Love

“The Way You Look Tonight” (1964) Featured in the film “Swing Time,” this classic ballad earned Sinatra an Academy Award. The song’s elegant lyrics and Sinatra’s tender delivery make itContinue readingThe Way You Look Tonight

“Strangers in the Night” (1966) A Grammy-winning hit, this romantic ballad exudes Sinatra’s signature suaveness. With its memorable melody and Sinatra’s smooth vocals, “Strangers in the Night” has become synonymousContinue readingStrangers in the Night

“Summer Wind” (1966) A breezy, melancholic tune, “Summer Wind” showcases Sinatra’s ability to convey complex emotions through his voice. The song’s evocative lyrics and Sinatra’s soulful interpretation make it aContinue readingSummer Wind

“I’ve Got You Under My Skin” (1956) Sinatra’s interpretation of this Cole Porter classic is nothing short of masterful. The song’s infectious rhythm and Sinatra’s passionate delivery make it aContinue readingI’ve Got You Under My Skin

Sinatra’s anthem of self-determination, “My Way,” is a powerful ballad that encapsulates the essence of his storied career. With its poignant lyrics and Sinatra’s emotive delivery, the song resonates asContinue readingMy Way