Could this be the next Frank Sinatra?

Perhaps I was overly harsh too. I guess it hit a little nerve with me. Certain iconic figures, ranging from Hitler to Jordan are used too frequently for comparisons, IMO. There are probably many established singers that Sherod could have used that wouldn’t have received such a negative response. But when one compares anybody to Sinatra or Jordan or Einstein, that person needs to be something very special right now. I don’t expect the boy to perform with Sinatra’s maturity, but I need to see some indication, in his style and connection to the music, that he is on the road.

Tubegroover, you have a very astute wife. (o:

Phaelon, my comparison was intended particularly towards the voice tonality and timbre of Sinatra, not to Sinatra's style and connection to the music. Those two traits will require some maturity on the kid's part. Only time will tell.

Sherod, even in regards to tonality and timbre, I can’t seem to hear what you’re hearing. But if I did, I’d be sharing it with Audiogon just like you are, and getting whacked by guys who didn’t hear it. Thank you for sharing.

I'm thinking that maybe I should have started this thread with something like, "Check out this youtube of a 16-year old kid with a Sinatra-esque voice". Maybe I wouldn't have been hammered as much myself. Even insinuating that he could be the "next" Sinatra certainly ruffled a lot of feathers. I also agree that there never will be another Sinatra. Sorry, this wasn't my intention. By the way, this youtube has gone viral and the kid has just completed his first album.

He's only 16?!?

The negativity on this thread is unbelievable. I guess he should just pack it up and go work for McDonald's instead. He has no shot.