Frank Sinatra was born on December 12, 1915 in Hoboken, NJ. I wish he were still around entertaining us, but of course, as he sang, that’s life.
Below, Sinatra recorded the song “That’s Life,” which was released in 1966. Dean Kay and Kelly Gordon wrote “That’s Life,” which was first recorded by Marion Montgomery and released in 1963.
Over the years, a number of artists have recorded the song. More recently, you may have heard a version in a television commercial for Jariance prescription diabetes medicine.
Sinatra, who passed away in 1998, first heard “That’s Life” in a version by singer O.C. Smith. Smith may be most known for his popular version of the song “Little Green Apples.” Smith, who was born June 21 in 1932, passed away in 2001.
And here is Smith singing “That’s Life” and “Little Green Apples” as part of a medley with Frank’s pal Dean Martin on The Dean Martin Show in December 1972.
One can hear how Smith’s own excellent version would have attracted Sinatra to the song. Sinatra’s version, which would become the most recognizable version of “That’s Life,” appeared on his 1966 album That’s Life.
Happy birthday Frank, wherever you are.
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