La_is_my_lady Guide

Though studio technology had advanced significantly by 1984, Sinatra maintained his old-school discipline, preferring to record live with the orchestra in real time rather than overdubbing. The backing band was a "who’s who" of jazz and session excellence, featuring: on guitar Lionel Hampton on vibraphone Bob James on piano and synthesizers Ray Brown on bass Themes and Highlights

: Longtime collaborator Sammy Cahn wrote a new verse specifically for this session that referenced Sinatra’s famous romantic history. la_is_my_lady

: Another Cahn update included the humorous line where Sinatra claims he’d "even punch out Mr. T" for his lady. Reception and Legacy Though studio technology had advanced significantly by 1984,

Upon its release, the album hit the and the Top 10 on the Jazz chart . The music video for the title track became a cultural moment of its own, airing on MTV and featuring cameos from Dean Martin, David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen, Donna Summer, and Jane Fonda. T" for his lady