Frank Sinatra, One of Top Pop Artists of All Time, Honored With Stamp and New Collection of Hits

Tomorrow, May 13, 2008, the U.S. Postal Service will issue a 42-cent stamp to honor Frank Sinatra, one of the greatest entertainers, and top pop artists, of all time. Connecting with this occasion, 10 years after Sinatra's death, Rhino Records is releasing Nothing But the Best, a 22 track collection of some of his most enduring tracks fully remixed and remastered from the original master tapes. An unreleased version of "Body and Soul" with a new instrumental arrangement will be included as well. This new set of classic songs hits stores tomorrow as well.
Frank Sinatra is one of the top pop artists of all time. He first hit the charts as a solo artist in 1942. He had 40 top 10 pop hits before the beginning of the rock era in 1955. From 1955 to 1980 Frank Sinatra continued to hit the charts. He had an incredible 68 additional chart appearances including 10 more top 10 smashes. That leaves Sinatra with a total of 50 top 10 pop hits. By comparison, Madonna leads the rock era tally with a mere 37 top 10's.
For a taste of this incredible performer, check out video of a performance of "That's Life," a top 10 hit from 1966, below:
Photo courtesy Rhino Records


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