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The Rat Pack

The Rat Pack is the nickname given to a group of entertainers most active between the mid-1950s and mid-1960s. Its most famous line-up featured Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop. The group was famous for the way they improvised on stage with dancing, singing and cracking jokes with the audience. There is also a UK rave group from the early '90s who used the name The Rat Pack who had hits with tracks like "Searchin' for my rizzla"

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Come Fly With "The Rat Pack" At Reagle Music Theatre November 13

Source: Jan Nargi

The Rat Pack, starring sensational Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. impersonators Gary Anthony, Andy DiMino and Lambus Dean, returns to Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston for one show only on Sunday, November 13 at 2 p.m. in the Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham. This remarkable tribute show, featuring the classic hits “Come Fly with Me," “That's Amore," “Mr. Bojangles," “My Way," Everybody Loves Somebody," “The Candy Man," and so many more, sold out the last ...

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Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. - The Rat Pack Live at the Sands (2001)

Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. - The Rat Pack Live at the Sands (2001)

Source: Something Else!

By Derrick Lord This is an act the Rat Pack—Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr.—had down to a T and it really shows. A fun slice of musical history. Completely un-PC which is a much welcome change of pace. It was recorded in 1963. Funny how people seemed to have more of a sense of humor about things at that sensitive time than they do now. I won't lie to you. It's probably not a CD you will play ...

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The Very Best of the Rat Pack Available January 25th

The Very Best of the Rat Pack Available January 25th

Source: On Target Media Group

Iconic entertainers Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr.—the Rat Pack, a sheer force of nature on stage and film that defined suave masculine brio in the early 1960s. To commemorate this legendary act, Reprise Records will release an essential collection: THE VERY BEST OF THE RAT PACK on January 25. Featuring 18 Vegas-era favorites that spotlight each singer, The Very Best Of The Rat Pack captures the upbeat entertainment style synonymous with the trio. Showcasing swinging studio classics ...

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The Rat Pack: Two Albums Celebrating 50th Anniversary

The Rat Pack: Two Albums Celebrating 50th Anniversary

Source: JamBase

COMPILATION SPOTLIGHTS VEGAS-ERA HITS AND FESTIVE HOLIDAY CLASSICS To commemorate the 50th anniversary of The Rat Pack, Reprise Records and Capitol/EMI will release two essential collections: The Very Best Of The Rat Pack (Reprise) on November 9, and Christmas With The Rat Pack (EMI/Capitol) on October 5, available at all retail outlets (CD and digital), including sinatra.com. THE VERY BEST OF THE RAT PACK

Come Fly With Me—Frank SinatraAin't That A Kick In The Head—Dean MartinToo Close For Comfort—Sammy Davis ...

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