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Because his music remains among the most popular on the planet. Because he helped desegregate Nevada casinos and hotels in the 1960s. Because he likely influenced a presidential election. Because he was one of the first artists to start his own record label (Reprise). Because he could actually act, winning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in From Here To Eternity in 1953. Because he refused to retire and stayed relevant, even after he officially retired. Because he started the “Duets” album format. Because he offered to “take care of” Woody for Mia. Because he actually had the connections to have Woody taken care of. Because the Empire State Building glowed blue for his 80th birthday. Because he’s the original pop star with a bad attitude. Because he accomplished all of this while maintaing a high standard of style. Because he’s the Chairman of the Fucking Board.

In the studio (1959 album cover shot for "Come Dance With Me" © 1978 Sid Avery).
In the studio (1959 album cover shot for “Come Dance With Me” © 1978 Sid Avery).
Suit, tie, cufflinks... in Ocean's 11 (1960).
Suit, tie, cufflinks… in Ocean’s 11 (1960).
Pulling off an angora sweater in Ocean's 11 (1960).
Pulling off an angora sweater in Ocean’s 11 (1960).
In the recording studio.
In the recording studio.
With Rita Hayworth (left) and Kim Novak in Pal Joey (1957).
With Rita Hayworth (left) and Kim Novak in Pal Joey (1957).
With JFK.
With JFK.
In the recording studio.
In the recording studio.
With then wife Mia Farrow at Truman Capote's legendary Black and White Ball in New York, 1966.
With then wife Mia Farrow at Truman Capote’s legendary Black and White Ball in New York, 1966.
In the recording studio.
In the recording studio.
In the recording studio.
In the recording studio.
At the Palm Springs Golf Course in Palm Springs, California, April 19, 1969. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage)
At the Palm Springs Golf Course in Palm Springs, California, April 19, 1969. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage)
In later years, still in flawless black tie.
In later years, still in flawless black tie.

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  1. Kevin Moore

    Hi George. I LOVE your blog. I am a faithful reader and follower. You validate my interests and points of view while raising my “style bar” a little higher with each post. Thank you and Happy Holidays! – Kevin