Ol' Blue Eyes Is Back + The Main Event[DVD]

Yes, it is always difficult for me to resist peformances by Frank Sinatra. I always imagined I would dislike him, personally, but there is no question that he is one of the finest performers of his era.This television special is a must-have for any Sinatra buff. After all, it's from when he came out of retirement in front of an all-star audience.There's a very nice balance between what was new material from arguably his finest album (of the same title -- particularly including "You Will Be My Music", "Let Me Try Again", and "Send In The Clowns") and Sinatra standards (who can resist his joy in singing "I Get A Kick Out Of You", "I've Got You Under My Skin", or "I've Got The World On A String"). The saloon segment is typically sentimental Sinatra.The segment with Gene Kelly is great fun! Their personal pleasure in working together is quite evident, and the blend of flash-back scenes to the MGM years and their ability to still do a few dance steps is charming.The video quality is good for the era, but too bad it had not been recorded in stereo. However, it's difficult to imagine many people not enjoying this delightful trip into the past, and certainly one of the best television performances by a performer who didn't always shine in that medium.

after viewing this DVD twice, i cannot but say, this is truly a gem. this represents the lost era of american pop music. in this age of rap and hard rock, the gentleness, the elegance, the 40 piece big band. a time when ladies wore night gown and gentlemen wore black tie to show like this.... no more. i encourage young people below 30 to watch this... to learn about a time when there was good manner, elegance.back to the DVD. sinatra may be a bit older but still sings great. gordon jenkins and don costa's big band (with string) provided superb support. also, to my surprise, i saw a few famous faces in the audience. i saw fred astaire, sammy davis jr. Lucy Ball plus many others i can't recall their names but know that they are movie stars of some sorts......

For those who love Frank or just want to see what you missed. Great performance.

I use to have the 9 vhs Reprise collection way back. Very happy to have this. It's great!

I was disappointed with this DVD. The audio and video was not good. It looked like a VHS tape. what a shame.

GREAT

Loved it to the maximum utmost!! Every rendition was my favorite version. Thanks Mr Sinatra again and again!! Missing you but your spirit resounds

I HAVE LOVED THIS MANS ACTING AND SINGING SINCE THE 1940'S I HAVE ALL HIS RECORDS I AM BUYING SOME OF HIS DVD AND CD'S FOR MY STEREO NIN BOTH CARS. I MET HIM AT THE SANDS HOTEL MANY YEARS AGO WHEN HE WAS WITH THE RAT PACK. I HAVE SIGNED AUTOGRAPHS OF HIM AND THE RAT PACK ALLEN

The Main Event! You have to marvel at a man who can fill a 20,000 seater stadium and entertain them, just him and a band. Although it's not so surprising when that man is Frank Sinatra! Great songs, great band and great sound!

Classic sinatra

Purchased this for my elderly parents who were fans of Frank Sinatra and went to some of his concerts. It certainly brought back happy memories. They would highly recommend

Fantastic performances in his comeback period A must have - great value and service

Great gift for fans.