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Course: Frank Sinatra and the Rise of American Pop Culture (OSH-SINATRA)
This course will examine the life and work of singer/actor/activist Frank Sinatra. From humble beginnings, Sinatra emerged as a Big Band singing sensation prior to World War II. He later came to dominate post-war popular culture, starring in films and recording what became known as the Great American Songbook.
He was also a controversial figure: a friend of presidents, yet tied to underworld figures. Readings will be Kitty Kelley's His Way, an unauthorized biography, Gay Talese's Esquire article "Frank Sinatra has a Cold," and Pete Hamill's Why Sinatra Matters.