Sinatra always rated Matt Monroe who was a generation younger. I don't know if Frank was just being polite or if he really meant it.

Dean Martin a great crooner always used to say that he just copied Frank but I think he was just been self deprecating.

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You are right, Sinatra said he was the best he had heard, and odd Sinatra peculiarity, he would have a new pair of socks every day.

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

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“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

Andy Williams is not quite up to Perry Como level for me - the original is Bing of course, he realised the microphone and the radio meant you didn't have to welly it opera style.

As for Tony Bennett i liked his stuff and his voice, but i really loved it when he talked about Hollywood, the mob and the business elite - fascinating insights from direct experience. RIP.