When my wife and I realized we were the last generation to see Frank perform before his passing (along with the Rat Pack), we knew we had experienced something magical those after us will never see, feel, nor understand. What a guy. What a singer. What a performer.

People loved him ----- people still do. He's the best we ever had. Rest his soul. Thanks Frank

The band did a fantastic job accompanying Frank

Sinatra was god. He felt every word he sang. He was the pipe piper for all of us. He sang the Great American songbook, and made the songs his own. He sang to our hearts. There is nobody to touch him, and nobody ever will. Today's singers are nothing compared to Sinatra.

I could listen to him day and night and never get tired of that voice

“He was simply the best - no one else even comes close.” --Elton John

I love this Man, his essence, Class, taste and his music. What a Man.

I often wonder how Sinatra managed to find the time to accomplish so much: motion pictures, hundreds of recordings, performances on radio and TV, world tours and multiple other appearances. And then in addition to all of that, there was also Sinatra the producer, director, businessman, etc. Simply amazing. Sinatra has been criticized for his alledged connections to the mafia, his mercurial personality, etc.,but one thing is for certain: he was the consummate performer and the best of the best. He will live forever in our hearts.

I believed every single lyric he sung here for this rendition of See The Show Again... he truly inhabited the character for four pure minutes with every inflection and emotional delivery.

I never appreciated the older Sinatra until I became older than he is in this recording. I am more aware of the talent, the presence and the cultural significance of him. Despite all the distractions, he was very dedicated to his craft.

When frank sings the song he makes it like a movie in your minds eye

When singers were singers and when the Tonight Show was a good show.

This isn't even fair... Sinatra is the guest host, arrives and performs this as his opening monologue and absolutely slays it... Where do any of his guests that night go from there??? Incredible and what an ovation.

I got to meet him two times when I was working with my group...He was so gracious and charming....He joined us and chatted for 10 minutes. As a singer he put me at ease. He was something beyond words.

Mr. Sinatra was at the height of his power at this time in his career. He experienced the absolute best that life has to offer. He was the best of the best and he knew how to handle it.

SINATRA - Maybe This Time (Live on Johnny Carson) Those were the days, my friend - we thought they'd never end - when Frank Sinatra would sing 'live' on 'The Tonight Show' - back when most every late night TV viewer in America (Canada too) was watching the same show! A phenomenon that united millions of us, in a special way, that's long gone with the wind. Permit an aside: I remember 'Mr. Guitar' Chet Atkins telling me, at the end of an interview in my hometown of Ottawa Canada in 1971, that most nights his wife would find him “asleep with a guitar in my lap, while watching Johnny Carson.” A rare gem of a video - shared by a favorite Facebook friend in England, Bill H. Not many of Johnny's “special guests” got a standing ovation, lasting a minute! The smile of joy that welcomes those waves of love from the studio audience: Frank - simply “happy to be me!” The opening song of a medley, MAYBE THIS TIME is one Frank loved to perform live, in Vegas. Composed by the Broadway team of “Kander & Ebb” for 'Cabaret' (the movie version) but destined for obscurity without a little help from its friends. It took fans in England to finally get a Wiki entry for the song (below). Oh yes, and one terrific arrangement - which The Tonight Show orchestra conveyed 'verbatim' as written by . . . I forget which arranger - Don Costa?. Where's a Wise Man (or Woman) when you need one? From Wikipedia "Maybe This Time" is a song written by John Kander and Fred Ebb for actress Kaye Ballard.[1][2] It was later included in the 1972 film Cabaret, where it is sung by the character Sally Bowles, played by Liza Minnelli. It had already been recorded and released twice, in similar arrangements, on Minnelli's debut studio album Liza! Liza! (1964), and subsequently New Feelin' (1970), but it turned into a traditional pop standard after its 1972 inclusion in Cabaret. Though originally written in 1964 for a different purpose, the song was put into the 1972 film version of the 1966 Cabaret musical.[3] This is one of two numbers that were added only in 1998 . . .” The Telegraph explained that the song should have an air of "desperate hope" and that Bowles should feel like "someone teetering on the edge of despair." The song has been described as a "wistful" [9] and "heartbreaking".[10] Lincolnshire Review described the song as a "soaring ballad",[11] and Peterborough Telegraph deemed it "hopeful".[12] Thanks for sharing 4andmore. Celebrated elsewhere this day [search] " Great Melody, Great Lyric, Great Rendition, Songwriting Workshop, Harmony Central "

What stage presence he had . He put all.his emotion into every song he sang.thats why he was so different and better from all other singers then and now

No one like Frank. Even in 1977 his voice was great. When Sinatra sings, he doesn't just sing the song. He IS the song. A master performer.

I wish I could see the show again... I sure miss you Frank!

Frank complements other artists all the time that’s why I Love Him so much . You don”t hear that today from other artists.

I’m 55, but I missed a generation, in 2019, Music in America is trash

When they give you a standing ovation even before you begin to sing!

They are far from being even close to his best tunes, but this is still utter greatness in a performance. An incomparable feel for the songs, with perfect pitch and phrasing that drew you in and held you in some kind of spell. Plus the vibrancy of the man - the subtlety and slight movements ooze class and sophistication. He took you somewhere with his performance, 'cos he made you feel he was singing just to you. It just doesn't get any better than this...….

Frank......I love it that you sing the young Barry Manilow's song. Thank you so much. I loved you too. Just a generation after you. You were such a performer. I wish you would still be here so you could do a duet with Barry. He admires you so much and did a whole album. Manilow sings Sinatra. I am still looking for a CD. We all miss you Frank..................................................Betsy Basile

I appreciate the fact that I got to see Mr. Frank Sinatra three times live before he passed, and got to meet him once. Lucky me. The one and only Frank Sinatra ❤

FRANK SINATRA WAS BORN TO SING--THAT SIMPLE HE WAS THE VOICE!!!

What an ovation !!! Was it a surprise for that audience ? They reacted as if his appearance was unexpected.

From time to time I get a mad rush of blood and I think maybe there are other singers as good as Sinatra then i see him in performance and i know that there's no one anywhere near him. He internalizes the lyrics and tells you a story just one on one. then of course there is his sublime musicianship to round it all off.

Wow...he was something!! One of a kind.

Two wonderful songs. The first foreshadowing the smash “New York, New York” by the same writers just two years later, while the second is deeply emotional and lovely-a real time capsule of feelings.

The most emotive singer ever

Grabs at the heart. For me he did that better than any other performer.

CENTURY"S VOICE!!!!!

Sinatra was gracious in crediting the composers and arrangers.

The greatest male singer of the XX century.

Nobody better than Sinatra. That’s just the way it is.

I get a kick out of his movements what an entertainer

I've NEVER heard Sinatra hit a sour note. He's always been amazing to me. And I grew up on The Beatles and Hendrix.

Love this Video !!!Frank is Himself here ! Charming and Lovely !!

Jaw dropping. Chills. The Voice. The Charisma. Civil Rights Warrior. Actor. Billion dollars raised for charity. I’m teary-eyed. Miss him. 🙏🏽❤️👍🏽

I love this his music is my life everyday I listen to Frank on Sirus xm

when Sinatra had a performance coming up..that he wanted to be in shape for...he stopped smoking and stopped drinking for 3 days prior to the show

Frank...Love this video. The song from "Caberet" was great and I thank you for singing Barry's song. It is quite the compliment for you to say that about him. He always loved you, Frank and this song of yours sounds like one of the " Saloon Songs" Frank used to love so much. We all miss you Frank but still our love for you goes on..........................Betsy Basile

the moment he sings the word "know" at the end, "i don't even KNOW your name," he manages to choke himself up for the next few bars.

Sinatra was one of a kind

Frank.....I just love this one. You are so great and the Barry Manilow sounds like a page out of both your stories. Sometimes you both probably get weary and would love to have a rest. Frank I loved you and I was too young to see your early career, but I saw you twice in Philadelphia and I loved you.........................Really do miss you. Wish there were more of these videos.........Betsy B.

The greatest of them all

you can't go wrong with Frank.....the template for the Vegas style

Only one Frank , never ever be another you , rip ol blue eyes , ,xx

Sinatra simply was the best of the best!!

I was fortunate in that my father met Frank and his agent while he was visiting his aunt and uncle in North Jersey. They all met together probably in the 1940`s. That must be why I have his music in my blood. Its my way of life.

Frank...This Tonight Show is probably one of my favorites. You sing one of Barry Manilow's songs and I think you would be proud of him now as he was young then, but he has become a star in his own right. He took many of your things that you do and never wears anything but a black suit or tux after six. Thanks Frank. Wish you were still here with us. We miss you.......Betsy Basile

Frank brings down the house........he was a absolute legend.

He was beautiful what a song and story teller

I'm a "Diehard " fan of Sinatra 👏🏻 my first concert was in Forest Hills Stadium , New York with Count Bassie.. it was MAGICAL

What an awesome song thought I knew all of Barry's songs. Incredible song and man can he sing it!!!

This was November 14, 1977 when Sinatra was Guest Host on The Tonight Show. George Burns, Angie Dickinson, Carroll O'Connor, Don Rickles appeared and Sinatra was plugging his television movie Contract on Cherry Street

There will never be another performer like him

thanks for the upload, great stuff!

I saw him live with Sammy Davies Junior and Liza Minnelli The Ultimate Event I’m happy with my life that’s all

Wow, what a treat to see Sinatra performing at a level that is seldom reached. This is not his best material, but he brings an authenticity and power to the songs that nobody else approaches, imho. Put simply, he is authentic, and although a flawed man, he was a magnificent artist and one of the finest singers who ever sang. Too bad Sinatra never recorded with Severinsen. Now that would have been a record!!

A master at work

At 6 you can see him tearing up, obviously this song meant something to him

The star of stars......period

Absolutely fabulous Darling.✨🌼🌞🌼✨

What a performer!!

I don't know who owns the rights to the actual recording in the NBC vaults, but some entity should re-master this beautiful performance for release on an album--both songs. Beautifully done.

The words he sings go through your mind and you actually SEE AS WELL AS HEAR THE SONG

BEAUTIFUL JUST BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a performance.......the late night Jimmies need to take a lesson from SINATRA.

Какие мелодичные мелодии,захватывают дух,и так хочется в ту эпоху : совершенства и порядочности !!!

Genius.

Frank should of Recorded See the show again his performance of this song on Johnny Carson show was perfect that's my opinion

Frank in my mind was his greatest in the forties his voice at it's zenith. Through the decades he still have punch and love of voice.

The instrumentals in See The Show Again are so different and yet awesome. Frank was so fantastic in this appearance. Sometimes you forget about these gems in the later part of his career.

Standing O of course!!!!

Frank can sing every song that other artist have made ,! Better than them , it's just magic , rip , xxx

One of a kind.

He was awesome!

Like the finest bourbon, great aged wine, Michaelangelos and the likes you can’t get any better. He became the orchestra and the music and took you to a place you can’t go any other time.

There are sev songs from Sinatra's original album, WATERTOWN , esp "I'd be in love, anyhow" -- I'd love to hear Kody Lee put up an arrangement. Lee has the ability to change a great if song to his own. Frank had the ability to take ANY piece of music and make it memorable; priceless.

The Greatest Of All Time!

Guy could sing the phone book. The best. Full stop.

The one and only Chairman

The man’s voice was a Rembrandt and a Picasso!! The control of the voice, the phrasing, the pronunciation par excellent!!

The mockery of his own finger-snapping shtick, "trying to keep everybody happy", the confluence of art and reality, a most stunning Sinatra moment.

Frank.......I wish you could be here so I could say, "Thank you so much for singing Barry's song. It does kind of sound like those saloon songs you sang. Love you, Frank...Betsy Basile

Frank......These two songs are really wonderful. You are so super and I loved you but I was a little too young to see you at the beginning. I wish you were still here with us as I would like to know , to me it sounds a bit like the Saloon songs you love to do. I am a really devoted a fan of Barry Manilow's. He loved you so much....................Love..............Betsy Basile

The legend!

He loved the music. That was his secret. Some secret, huh?

I love Frank Sinatra. He’s got hundreds of great recordings/performances.

Frank......Thank you for this song by Barry Manilow. He loved you so much as I do. I think this song sounds like one of your saloon songs that you love to do. Wish you were here so I could tell you in person....................God Bless You.......................Betsy Basile

Specifically, this was November 14th, 1977 when Frank Sinatra was a guest host. He sang rather than do a monolog.

A standing ovation even before he sings a note!

He cites the arranger for each song. He does this because he was a musician...a real one.

Great singer

Thanks for this...

Two words "Class Act"

What an ovation!

Frank Sinatra just perfect! The Master! to the eight people that disliked this, it's oke that you're angry, it il be alright someday.