Ruth Leon recommends…
Ruth Leon recommendsFrank Sinatra and Dinah Shore – Tea For Two
This irresistible black and white clip is from a Dinah Shore television special from 1958. Undoubtedly rehearsed, but so relaxed and so enjoying themselves and each other here are Frank Sinatra and Dinah Shore that they might be sitting in her living room.
Just some classic songs from the Great American Songbook, performed by two professionals who are so sure of themselves and their talent that you could almost believe they were making them up as they went along. Two friends, with enough confidence to insert spontaneous asides, sitting comfortably, no theatrics, no choreography, no fancy lighting or sets or costumes.
They are clearly so happy being Side by Side, which just happens to be the last song in their set, that they make us happy too.
Two great singers! They have such innate musicality!!! Ease and elegance abound. Thanks for posting these memories.
Fantastic to hear! Dinah was such a great pop singer and, of course, a huge television and recording star. Thank you.