Mesmerizing Photos of Frank Sinatra Performing on Stage

One of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century, one of the best-selling singers of all time, a timeless iconic figure, there are numerous things to remember the legend Frank Sinatra by. Sinatra’s steady popularity and impact, perhaps, can only be expressed in his own words: “When I sing, I believe. I’m honest.” Below are 26 captivating photographs capture the singer performing on stage from the 1940s to 1980s:

Frank Sinatra with the Leo Reisman orchestra, 1943. Photo by Constantin Joffe/Vogue/Condé Nast.

Frank Sinatra performs on stage at University High School in Los Angeles, October 1955. Nancy Sinatra was a student at the school. Photo by Bob Willoughby.

Frank Sinatra performs live on stage at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, February 1960. Photo by Bob Willoughby.

Frank Sinatra sings onstage at the Eden Roc hotel, Miami, 1965. Photo by John Dominis/LIFE.

Frank Sinatra bowing to audience with the Count Basie Band during a performance at the Sands Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, 1965. Photo by John Dominis/LIFE.

A blurred picture of Frank Sinatra holding a microphone and performing under a spotlight on a stage at the Sands Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, 1965. Photo by John Dominis/LIFE.

Frank Sinatra holding a microphone and performing under a spotlight on a stage at the Sands Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, 1965. Photo by John Dominis/LIFE.

A gloomy picture of Frank Sinatra holding a microphone and performing under a spotlight at the Sands Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, 1965. Photo by John Dominis/LIFE.

Frank Sinatra holding a microphone and performing under a spotlight on a stage at the Sands Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, 1965. Photo by John Dominis/LIFE.

Frank Sinatra holding a microphone and performing under a spotlight on a stage at the Sands Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, 1965. Photo by John Dominis/LIFE.

Frank Sinatra holding a microphone and performing under a spotlight on a stage at the Sands Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, 1965. Photo by John Dominis/LIFE.

Frank Sinatra holding a microphone and performing under a spotlight on a stage at the Sands Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, 1965. Photo by John Dominis/LIFE.

Frank Sinatra in a dark suit, holding a microphone and performing under a spotlight on a stage at the Sands Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, 1965. Photo by John Dominis/LIFE.

Frank Sinatra holding a microphone and performing on a stage at the Sands Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, 1965. Photo by John Dominis/LIFE.

Frank Sinatra holding a microphone and performing under a spotlight on a stage at the Sands Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, 1965. Photo by John Dominis/LIFE.

Frank Sinatra in a dark suit, holding a microphone and performing under a spotlight on a stage at the Sands Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, 1965. Photo by John Dominis/LIFE.

Frank Sinatra smiling under a spotlight during performance at the Sands Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, 1965. Photo by John Dominis/LIFE.

Frank Sinatra performs on the television special 'Francis Albert Sinatra Does His Thing,' Los Angeles, August 1968. Photo by Martin Mills.

Frank Sinatra performs on the television special 'Francis Albert Sinatra Does His Thing,' Los Angeles, August 1968. Photo by Martin Mills.

Frank Sinatra sits on the side of the stage and sings at the 41st Academy Awards ceremony, April 1969. Photo by Bettmann.

Frank Sinatra performing on stage, circa 1970. Photo by Terry O'Neill.

Frank Sinatra performing on stage, circa 1970. Photo by Terry O'Neill.

A dark picture of Frank Sinatra holding a microphone and performing on stage during his farewell performance at UCLA, June 1971. Photo by Michael Rougier/TIME/LIFE.

Frank Sinatra holding a microphone and performing on stage during his farewell performance at UCLA, June 1971. Photo by Michael Rougier/TIME/LIFE.

Frank Sinatra performs on stage at the Royal Albert Hall in London, September 1980. Photo by David Redfern.

Frank Sinatra performs on stage at the Royal Albert Hall in London, September 1980. Photo by David Redfern.