A famous surname is considered a good start for a career, especially if the field of activity corresponds to the one that glorified the famous name. It is difficult to imagine the success of members of this family in politics, economics or agriculture. But it is not forbidden to shine on stage with such a surname. It was on this principle that Nancy Sinatra, the daughter of a famous singer, acted. Although she failed to overtake her father's popularity, these steps in show business are not considered a "failure".
Nancy Sinatra was born on June 8, 1940 in a legal marriage to Frank Sinatra and Nancy Barbato. The girl was the first child to appear at the peak of her parents' love story. In the same period, her father's bright career began. Nancy's childhood was not distinguished by grandiose events. The girl grew up, studied on a par with ordinary Americans. The overshadowing factor was the father's affair with Ava Gardner, as well as his difficulties in his career.
Nancy Sinatra's first public appearances
The penetration of Frank Sinatra into the cinema did not pass without a trace for his daughter. The girl was able to get into this field of activity in 1959. In 1962, Nancy became a member of a television show hosted by her father. Elvis Presley was on set.
With a famous singer, Nancy subsequently managed to star in the film Speedway. Although here she played only a minor role. The girl gained fame in cinematography in 1966, playing in the film The Wild Angels with Peter Fonda.
The beginning of a singing career
At the peak of her father's career, Nancy decided to follow his example. In 1966, the girl "burst" into the musical direction of show business. She chose the popular stage. Nancy's creations are a far cry from those that made her father famous.
Attention is also attracted by the defiant manner of dressing. The girl preferred underlined sexuality: mini-skirts, deep necklines, high heels. The brightness of the singer's image is clearly seen in the first video for "These Boots Are Made for Walkin".
The choice was not wrong. The first single conquered the world, entering the Billboard Hot 100. The composition also took a leading position in the UK sales lists, which is considered the world capital of pop connoisseurs.
The Rise of Nancy Sinatra's Popularity
The success of the young singer is largely due to the right choice of producer. Nancy took the talented and visionary Lee Hazlewood under his wing. It was he who recommended the girl the image of a "hot, but capricious little thing."
Thanks to Lee, Nancy recorded the single You Only Live Twice, which was used as the theme song for the Bond movie of the same name. At the insistence of Hazlewood, the singer decided on a duet with her star father. Their joint song Somethin' Stupid took the lead in many world chats.
Voluntary exit from the stage
It turned out that Nancy did not want to repeat her father's popularity. In the early 1970s, she found family happiness, decided to devote herself completely to her loved ones. In the same period, Nancy's father tried to do the same, but could not stand it, quickly returned to his element.
Frank's daughter did not follow her father's example. Nancy did not announce herself to the public until 1985. At this turn, she showed her creative nature in a different way - she published a book that told about a famous relative.
A new round of creativity Nancy Sinatra
In 1995, Nancy decided to return to the stage. Then came her new album One More Time. The singer surprised everyone not only with her unexpected return to show business, but also with a change in performance style.
After listening to the new collection of songs, the audience noted the transition of the delivery style from the direction of pop music to country style. However, the next debut was not successful. Even the shocking step: shooting a 55-year-old woman for the cover of Playboy did not have the expected effect. The public at this turn did not appreciate the efforts of the singer.
It seems to many that it is simply impossible to return to success after 30 years. Nancy Sinatra was not afraid of difficulties. The singer was not afraid of her age, which was difficult to combine with her former image. In the early 2000s, Nancy donated her recording of Cher to accompany the credits of the Quentin Tarantino film Kill Bill.
A few more songs by Nancy were reworked. This inspired the singer to return to creative activity. In 2003, Nancy, under the guidance of her former producer, recorded a new album, Nancy Sinatra. Well-known rock musicians such as the U2 team, Stephen Morrissey took part in the work together with the singer.
Turns of the personal life of Nancy Sinatra
Despite the hot stage image, filled with sexuality, the singer's life was not full of passions. She was married twice. Tommy Sands, the first choice of the singer, appeared in the fate of the diva at the beginning of her career.
The marriage only lasted 5 years. The wedding with Hugh Lambert took place in 1970. The couple lived together for 15 years. During this time, two daughters appeared in the family: Angela Jennifer, Amanda. Currently, Nancy has a granddaughter, Miranda Vega Paparozzi, who appeared in the marriage of the singer's eldest daughter.
Beauty and talent, combined, work wonders. If we add another big name to this, then success is guaranteed. According to this principle, more than one star appeared in the world of show business. Nancy Sinatra is no exception.
