SIRIUSLY SINATRA...

Michael Buble is played on that station? I think I just puked in my
mouth a little. (I really can't stand that hack.)

Anyway, I agree that Dylan and Elton John are not in the same
classification as people like Sinatra--nothing against Mr. Zimmerman
(Bob Dylan) or Reginald Dwight (Sir Elton), as I love 'em both, but
it's not the same style of music! I love Tony Bennett, Ella
Fitzgerald, Sinatra, Perry Como... all of 'em. And if someone wants
to listen to the standards and nothing else, I don't see why folk and
pop hits from the '60s and '70s should be thrown in.

I looked at the Sirius website for a description of this station
(which I have listened to) and here is one blurb:

"The Chairman of the Board is at home everyday on channel 75 along
with the great voices of our time. From Dean Martin and Tony Bennett
to Michael Buble and Diana Krall, Frank is joined by great artists and
America's greatest songs."

Here is another: "Music from Frank Sinatra and the greatest singers of
all time."

In my opinion, Bob Dylan and Elton John were contemporaries of
Sinatra, at least in the 70's. Sure they are different styles. But
one could easily argue that Dylan and John are two other of the
"greatest singers of all time." They are certainly legends.

If the station is going to play music of artists *other* than Sinatra,
where the line is drawn becomes a bit subjective.

You have made your opinion known, and that is what this site is all
about. They may take your letter siriusly, but they may not agree
with your position. You should consider that while waiting for a
reply.

Sinatra may have been alive and performing in the 70's, but this
wasn't his "era." Frank's music is better categorized as being
consistent with the post-war 40's and 50's (the emergence of so-called
"lounge" music).

I'm a fan of the Rat Pack's music and sometimes listen to this
"stream" on Sirius. In particular, I like Gershwin, Porter, and other
"standards."

I'm also a fan of Elton John. When I want to hear his music (and
music like it), I'll go to the 60's, 70's, or Rewind streams.

I expect to hear them BOTH on the Love and Easy Listening (forget the
actual names) streams.

As a Sirius listener, I know what this letter is saying. They like to
create these artist-themed streams. There is the Bruce, ABBA, Neil
Diamond, Jimmy Buffet, Elvis...

I'm waiting for the Ace of Base only stream.