Frank Sinatra had many classic hits. One of the foremost has to be "My Way." Released in 1969 amidst social unrest and anti-war protests in America, the defiant anthem of individualism found its audience. Sinatra always sang it with memorable drama that built until the very last note. Other singers have covered it, but none with the power or conviction that "Ol' Blue Eyes" had. Now, Sinatra's daughter, Nancy, 85, is speaking out against the use of that song in a video posted by President Donald Trump on his platform Truth Social. Interestingly, there is no context or reason given for Trump's posting of that track.
Legendary Crooner's Daughter Shreds Trump for Using Her Dad's Song
Fans Reacted Strongly
Some were as appalled as Nancy Sinatra is. One wrote, "Is there something you can do about him using this?" Sinatra replied, "Unfortunately no. The only people who can do something are the publishers."
Another quipped, "Trump may love Sinatra, but Sinatra did not love Trump."
Someone else commented, "This is just sickening. Frank Sinatra would never have allowed that monster in the White House to use his music or put his lyrics in his mouth. Sinatra was a man of honor, a man who never had to lie about who he truly was because he WAS the greatest. trump is a loser"
And from yet another person came this. "Omg, @NancySinatra will not be happy about this. Trump goes against everything that Frank stood for. He was a big champion for equality and supported the Civil Rights movement,"
The Classic Song Has a Colorful History
Per uDiscover Music, Frank Sinatra recorded the track on December 30, 1968. Originally penned as a French song titled "Comme d'Habitude" ("As Usual"), Paul Anka gave it the English lyrics we all recognize today.
Many artists covered it, from Elvis Presley to Sid Vicious of the Sex Pistols. Nevertheless, the version done by Frank Sinatra tops them all. The tuxedo-clad crooner invested each word of the song with such personal meaning and depth of emotion that it always resonated deeply with audiences. He died in 1998 at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of films and music that is truly peerless.
