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Frank v. Frankie
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Mon Oct 04, 2004 3:39 amby troutbreath
The Elvis v. Elvis post got me thinking (along with the Muzak in the bathroom.) You are stranded on a desert island (Yes this is a DID question for you Rocket readers.) would you rather have Frank Sinatra or Frankie Goes To Hollywood? Why?
TB
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Mon Oct 04, 2004 6:59 amby Grunch
No question, Frank Sinatra, besides the fact in every single possible way fathomable, he is better than FGTH, even though to compare these two artists is a bit farfetched to begin with. That said, Frank Sinatra recorded enough music to keep you listening
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Mon Oct 04, 2004 7:36 amby Ollie Stench
Sinatra, if only because there'd be more than 2 albums worth of stuff!
I will also pay money for a bootleg of Sinatra singing Alice Cooper's "Olny Women Bleed". Evidently he sang it on one of his late-70's tours.
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Mon Oct 04, 2004 8:09 amby ghosty
No contest! Sinatra is THE single most important vocal recording artist of the 20th century. His work (especially the Capitol Records era 1952-1961) is the defintion of quality music. Despite having a few good songs to their credit, FGTH are'nt worthy to
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Mon Oct 04, 2004 8:26 amby ExRat
On a desert island? Frankie Goes to Hollywood - beccause you'd at least probably be guaranteed to get laid - whether you wanted to or not.
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Mon Oct 04, 2004 11:02 amby Grunch
Music to get laid by - FGTH doesn;t come close to some of the romantic, sultry ballads Frank Sinatra sang. I am guessing a woman in a romatic situation (deserted island, the sound of waves brushing the beach, a crackling fire, and a billion stars putting
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Tue Oct 05, 2004 3:54 amby human clone
I'm a big fan of the crooners, thus my vote goes to Sinatra.
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Tue Oct 05, 2004 8:00 amby cubby
Sinatra hands down, a no-brainer. "In the Wee Small Hours" is an achingly gorgeous album. A definite must-have. I always thought FGTH were more hype than substance. Though they did have a couple of good singles.
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Tue Oct 05, 2004 11:59 amby ExRat
[quote][i]Originally posted by Grunch[/i]
<br>Music to get laid by - FGTH doesn;t come close to some of the romantic, sultry ballads Frank
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Tue Oct 05, 2004 1:38 pmby Grunch
Oh, well Frank Sinatra I guess. At least my a-hole wouldn't be attacked while I slept, well, at least not for a long time anyway. With FGTH, they'd be on it before the stranding occurred.
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Wed Oct 06, 2004 12:28 amby troutbreath
IMHO, it was never really a contest. Sinatra put out a ton of great material and FGTH was never close. Now, check out the Frankie v. Frankie 1985 thread
TB
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Wed Oct 06, 2004 4:53 pmby Lazlo Nibble
I'll happily join the chorus -- I love FGTH to death but you could put Sinatra up against just about any artist you care to name and it would never even once be a contest. The Voice wins every time.
In 1985, I probably wouldn't have known better -- I