Last night we went for dinner at our favorite Italian restaurant in Ottawa and Frank Sinatra came on. It wasn't long before everyone at our table, including the 7 and 9 year old were swaying along to the music. Very few artists can appeal to many generations like Frank can. His voice is like buttah! This is one of the songs they played and it's a favourite of mine for summer. …
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