LIFEFrank Sinatra: A look back at the famous croonerFrank Sinatra. This photo appears to have been taken on the set of 'Anchors Away,' circa 1945. The Voice of Frank Sinatra was the first studio album released by the crooner (1946).Desert Sun ArchivesTommy Dorsey (L) and Frank Sinatra at the RCA Victor Studios in 1941.Frank Driggs Collection; Gannett News ServiceFrank and Barbara SinatraThe Desert SunBarbara and Frank Sinatra celebrating the crooner's 70th birthday (Dec. 12) and the ground breaking of the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage. Dec. 13, 1985.The Desert SunFrank SinatraDesert Sun ArchivesFrank SinatraDesert Sun ArchivesFrank Sinatra in his hometown of Hoboken, N.J.Desert Sun ArchivesBarbara and Frank Sinatra celebrating the crooner's 70th birthday (Dec. 12) and the ground breaking of the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage. Dec. 13, 1985.The Desert SunL to R: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean MartinThe Desert SunFrank Sinatra and Jilly RizzoThe Desert SunFrank SinatraThe Desert SunFrank Sinatra; Sinatra 80th: Live in Concert, is a live album released in 1995 by Capital Records. The album is a compilation of previously unpublished live recordings from his concerts between 1987 and 1988. The title is a reference to Sinatra's age at the time of the album's release, not at the time of the performances.Desert Sun ArchivesFrank SinatraDesert Sun ArchivesL to R: Frank Sinatra, Jack Benny and Nat King ColeDesert Sun ArchivesL to R: Leonard Firestone, Frank and Barbara Sinatra attend the wedding Susan Ford and Charles Vance. The wedding of former President Gerald Ford's daughter and Vance, a Secret Service agent, was held at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Palm Desert on Feb. 10, 1979.UPI/ Desert Sun ArchivesFrank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr.The Desert SunFrank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr.The Desert SunFrank Sinatra (R) receives the Palm Springs Police Department's Outstanding Citizens Award.The Desert SunFrank SinatraThe Desert SunFrank and Barbara Sinatra, Feb. 24, 1985.Alexander Gallardo Photo/Desert Sun ArchivesBarbara and Frank SinatraThe Desert SunFrank SinatraThe Desert SunFrank SinatraThe Desert SunFrank SinatraThe Desert SunFrank Sinatra in his hometown of Hoboken, N.J.The Desert SunFrank Sinatra discusses the progress of his Celebrity Invitational golf tournament, scheduled for Feb. 3 and 4, 1989, at Canyon Country Club. He's pictured with Ralph Hitchcock, director of tournament volunteers. Dec. 29, 1988.The Desert SunBarbara and Frank Sinatra celebrating the crooner's 70th birthday (Dec. 12) and the ground breaking of the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage. Dec. 13, 1985.The Desert SunGround breaking ceremony for the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage. Dec. 13, 1985. Frank is pictured second from left, next to Barbara.The Desert SunFrank Sinatra; Sinatra 80th: Live in Concert, is a live album released in 1995 by Capital Records. The album is a compilation of previously unpublished live recordings from his concerts between 1987 and 1988. The title is a reference to Sinatra's age at the time of the album's release, not at the time of the performances.Desert Sun ArchivesFrank SinatraThe Desert SunFrank and Barbara Sinatra in front of the El Mirador Tower at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs.The Desert Sun