Even though rock 'n' roll had overtaken the Great American Songbook — a trend that completely flustered him — Sinatra was still the most famous singer in America. In his early 60s, when he started singing “New York, New York,” his voice was huskier than when he was making his great 1950s-era albums.
What year did Frank Sinatra write New York, New York?
New York New York Frank Sinatra (Theme From New York New York) New York New York, Theme from New York New York actually, was written by Fred Ebb and composed by John Kander for the Martin Scorsese film New York, New York in 1977. In 1979, Frank Sinatra recorded the song for his album Trilogy: Past Present Future.
Who sang the original version of New York, New York?
Liza Minnelli
Did Frank Sinatra write any songs?
Francis Albert Sinatra didn't write the songs we know and love. But Ol' Blue Eyes was the songwriter's greatest friend as he could take a tune and make it one of the most famous songs in the world.Feb 4, 2015