Could this be the next Frank Sinatra?

Who said it showcased Sinatra's talent? I agree, though, that Sinatra had many other songs which would better showcase his talent. I can think of eleven on my favorite list:

1. I've Got You Under My Skin
2. Strangers in the Night
3. That's Life
4. Fly Me to the Moon
5. Come Fly with Me
6. My Way
7. The Way You Look Tonight
8. Theme from New York New York
10.Night and Day
11.Summer Wind

I'm not talking about his talent or his lack of control. For crying out loud, the kid is only 16. I'm referring to his distinctive voice, how very similar it is to Sinatra. Give the kid some more time to mature. Does anyone have a recording of Sinatra when he was 16 for comparison?

For those who want to compare, here is a rendition of "My one and only" recorded by Frank in 1953. He was 38 years old.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkWplI8fOyM

You mean this version?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UK2t48Fx1g

Tubegroover, you have a very astute wife. (o:

Phaelon, my comparison was intended particularly towards the voice tonality and timbre of Sinatra, not to Sinatra's style and connection to the music. Those two traits will require some maturity on the kid's part. Only time will tell.

I'm thinking that maybe I should have started this thread with something like, "Check out this youtube of a 16-year old kid with a Sinatra-esque voice". Maybe I wouldn't have been hammered as much myself. Even insinuating that he could be the "next" Sinatra certainly ruffled a lot of feathers. I also agree that there never will be another Sinatra. Sorry, this wasn't my intention. By the way, this youtube has gone viral and the kid has just completed his first album.