Frankie Randall Biography

Fast Facts

• Was voted the most promising singer of the year for three consecutive years by the Cashbox Disc Jockey Poll
• Graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University with a degree in psychology in 1959
• First caught the attention of legendary singer Frank Sinatra when he was performing at Jilly's in New York City
• Recorded his first album at the age of 18 with Roulette Records
• Began taking classical piano lessons at the age of 7 and became interested in jazz music at the age of 15
• Quote: "My father always asked me when I would get a 'real' job․ One day I showed him the check I received for a week's engagement ․․․ He still continued to ask me when I would get a 'real' job, but always with a sheepish grin․"
• Quote: "Frank [Sinatra] used to tell me he was happy guys like me would be carrying on his music when he was gone․ I do a very positive portrayal of somebody I liked and admired․"
• Best known as a jazz singer who performed as a regular on the "Dean Martin Summer Show" and appeared in "Day of the Wolves․"
• Sang the theme songs for the TV series "Flipper" and "Bewitched․"
• Two of his original compositions were adopted as the official city songs of the City of Atlanta and the City of Las Vegas