Frankie Was an Artist |
LyricsFrankie Was an Artist by Chris Orchard (copyright)Something smooth, something just a little grand Could become, magic in his hands All the pain and the scandal, for years he endured Frankie was an artist that's for sure Basies's swing, Riddle tied them up in knots Frank would sing and nail them to the blocks From the Moon to Chicago they're checking the score Frankie was an artist that's for sure So many voices they come and go They like to sing his swinging blues They shorten the phrases they stretch out the notes but You know boys can't fit men's shoes Night and Day, New York would beat his drum, In His Way he stayed at number one Through decades that many now choose to ignore But Frankie was an artist that's for sure Frankie was an artist that's for sure |
| Short Song Description: A salute to Sinatra |
| Long Song Description: An attempt to recreate the lounge intimacy of Sinatra's style while suggesting the elegance and quality of his work. I am not copying him nor am I able to meet his standard. |
| Story Behind the Song: Lyrically I thought it might be an attractive idea to echo some of his great classics as the story of the song progresses. |
| Lyric Credits: Chris Orchard |
| Music Credits: Chris Orchard |
| Producer Credits: Shane O Farrell |
| Publisher Credits: Chris Orchard |
| Performance Credits: Chris Orchard |
| Song Length: 3:21 |
| Primary Genre: Jazz-Classic |
| Secondary Genre: Unique-Soundtracks |
| Tempo / Feel: Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
| Lead Vocal: Male Vocal |
| Subject Matter 1: Musician |
| Subject Matter 2: Hero |
| Mood 1: Cool |
| Mood 2: Joyful |
| Similar Artist 2: Lou Rawls |
| Language: English |
| Era: 1950 - 1959 |