Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Frank Sinatra Testifies About The Coolness Of The Dino Lounge

Frank Sinatra was called before a Congressional subcommittee to discuss whether he thought The Dino Lounge was a cool blog or not. :-)

Seriously though. I have no clue what is going on in these pictures. They are from 1965. Sinatra is testifying in front of some sort of hearing. Anybody have any ideas at all?

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32 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 26, 2009 at 12:40 AM

    hmmm...I have no idea. I want to say it's from a film but I would be making that up:) either way, he's so cool..sigh...

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  2. Mirko di WallenbergMay 26, 2009 at 6:20 AM

    Hello Keith, it has probably to do with his mob related businesses in the early 60's!

    More info on:

    http://www.crimemagazine.com/sinatra.htm

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  3. MondoMay 26, 2009 at 6:52 AM

    Not a clue Keith - although I'd love to find out what it's about.

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  4. Jimmy PorterMay 26, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    I wonder if it concerns the Cal Neva lodge that Frank co-owned *allegedly* with organized crime. Here's a link, though there's some saucy language involved:

    http://www.americanmafia.com/Feature_Articles_109.html

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  5. KeithMay 26, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    Thanks Chessa. I appreciate your feedback. These are cool pics no matter what it's from.

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  6. KeithMay 26, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    Hey Mirko. Thanks for the comments. I'll check out that link. It probably does have something to do with that.

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  7. KeithMay 26, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    Thanks Dave. I know what you mean. It would be neat to find out.

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  8. KeithMay 26, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    Thanks C.K. I appreciate that. I'll definitely have to check that link out. That could be it. Who knows. I want to find out.

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  9. Nancy Sinatra FanMay 26, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    I'm not sure, but these are nice pictures. It will be interesting to know what these photos are about.

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  10. KeithMay 26, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    Thanks Phoebe. Glad you enjoyed these.

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  11. dino martin petersMay 26, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    Hey pallie Keith, leaves it to the frankie to be hauled in for questionin'...

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  12. KeithMay 26, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    Hey pallie DMP. I know what you mean. lol

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  13. Jim @ CoolStuffForDads.comMay 26, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    I don't know either, Keith, but I did notice some of the guys smiling and the one guy in the background with the cool shades.

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  14. KeithMay 26, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    Hey Jim. Thanks. I know what you mean. I noticed that too. Have a great day. Cheers!

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  15. SyedMay 26, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    Love how he has them laughing in the last photo :) And wow, he looks sharp in that suit!

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  16. IceMay 26, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    hahaha this is great.


    10/6

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  17. KeithMay 26, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    Thanks Dapper. I know what you mean. Frank did have a great sense of humor. He dresses so cool.

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  18. KeithMay 26, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    Thanks Hester.

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  19. Couture CarrieMay 26, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    Hmmmm... must be the subcommittee on coolness!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  20. erika soroccoMay 26, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    Love, love, love these pictures. I'm becoming obsessed with this era thanks to you! :)

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  21. jbfunkyMay 26, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    The truth is that Frank is not afraid of the feds....the feds are afraid of Frank, especially when he, Dino and Sammy team together!

    Now that's what I call cool!

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  22. KeithMay 26, 2009 at 10:56 PM

    Thanks Carrie.

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  23. KeithMay 26, 2009 at 10:56 PM

    Thanks Erika. I appreciate that. I'm so glad that I could help you fall for this era. It's such an amazing time.

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  24. KeithMay 26, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    Hey JB. Thanks for the feedback. That is so true. Frank and the Rat Pack aren't scared of Uncle Sam, but Uncle Sam is definitely scared of these cool cats.

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  25. UnknownMay 27, 2009 at 5:35 AM

    I have no idea but he was so sexy!!

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  26. KeithMay 27, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    Thanks Carlotta.

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  27. Terence SamboMay 27, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    Nice fotos :o]

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  28. KeithMay 28, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    Thanks Terence.

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  29. Melissa HaftingJune 5, 2009 at 4:01 AM

    He had to testify many times during his life. He had to testify during the wrong door raid involving marilyn monroe and again in 1970 with the new jersey commission and several times before that due to supposed links to organized crime that were never substantiated.

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  30. KeithJune 5, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    Hey Mel. Thanks for that info. I knew if anybody knew anything about Sinatra that it would be you. Cheers!

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  31. TimmyJuly 10, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    If you would care to read Nancy Sinatra's book about her father, it is titled: "Frank Sinatra, An American Legend" In it, she explained Frank's many hearings & the reasons he appeared. A LONG read, but very enlightening.

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  32. KeithJuly 10, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    Hey Timmy. Thanks. I'd love to read that book. You've definitely inspired me to get my hands on it.

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