Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Old Blue Eyes

In the days before Elvis
   Swiveled his pelvis
Young Frankie was rockin'
   The girls with bobby socks on

He crooned those love ballads
   And jazz arias light as tossed salad
His parting shot, a stirring 'My Way'
   On 'Summer Winds' so fickle and gay

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Paul Callus December 12, 2018 at 2:03 PM You have taken me back quite a few years, Gershon! Frank was handsome, had a 'special' voice and was also an actor (the film 'Devil at 4 o'clock' comes to mind). Regards // paul Gershon Wolf December 12, 2018 at 8:15 PM Yep. He was quite the guy. Loved his jazz renditions of so many songs...

M. L. Kiser December 3, 2018 at 7:13 AM Oh gosh, my older sisters watched Frankie and Annette in those movies and my oldest sister was the biggest Elvis fan. That brings back some nice childhood memories. Wonderful. Gershon Wolf December 3, 2018 at 7:24 PM Alright! -- So interesting. There I thought I was describing Frank Sinatra … You picked up on Frankie Avalon; and reviewing the words, I certainly see how it could well be!! … For sure it wasn't Frankie Lane! :) gw

Tom Cunningham December 3, 2018 at 2:51 AM Another great tribute. Tom. Gershon Wolf December 3, 2018 at 7:21 PM Appreciated, Tom! ~ gw

Sand Blown December 2, 2018 at 11:55 PM ol' frank...he could sing...but enjoyed deano (dean martin) more for his party nature Gershon Wolf December 3, 2018 at 7:21 PM As for me, I actually liked Sammy Davis the best of the 3 Rat Packers. What a talent he was! :) gw

Line Gauthier December 2, 2018 at 9:27 PM Awesome tribute, Gershon. Gershon Wolf December 3, 2018 at 7:20 PM Thanks for your tribute, Line!! :) gw