Peter Jennings - Until I Smile At You: How one girls heartbreak electrified Frank Sinatras fame!

How one girls heartbreakelectrified

Frank Sinatra s fame!

Ruth Lowe

Painting byCharles Pachter

How one girls heartbreakelectrified

Frank Sinatra s fame!

by

Peter Jennings

with contributions by

Tom Sandler

Castle Carrington Publishing

Victoria, BC

Canada

U ntil I Smile at You

How one girls heartbreakelectrified

Frank Sinatra s fame!

Copyright Peter Jennings and Tom Sandler, 2020

All rights reserved. No part ofthis publication may b e reprinted, reproduced, stored in a retrievalsystem, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,mechanical, photocopying and recording or otherwise, now known orhereafter invented without the express prior written permission ofthe author, except for brief passages quoted for the purpose ofreview. To perform any of the above is an infringement of copyrightlaw.

The authors ofthis book do not dispense advice or counsel, nor do they endorse,recommend, or prescribe techniques for achieving celebrity status.The intention of the authors is merely to offer information of ageneral nature that may lead readers to want to embrace newdimensions in their own lives. In the event that you, as a reader,choose to use any of the information in this book to enhance yourlife, the authors assume no responsibility for your actions.

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First published in paperback in 2020

Cover Design: PeterJennings

Photographs and illustrations: Tom Sandlerunless otherwise noted

ISBN: 978-1 -990096-03-7 (paperback)

ISBN: 978-1-990096-04-4 (Kindle-book)

ISBN: 978-1-990096-05-1 (Smashwords e-book)

Published in Canada by

Castle Carrington Publishing

www.castlecarringtonpublishing.ca

Victoria BC

Canada

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As usual, you've taken us on a compellingjourney and I truly enjoyed my time reading this. Written historyrarely takes us to the spark of artistic invention Thankfully, onesuch journey to the source of artistic genius is at hand. Whatsnew in Peter Jennings book "Until I Smile at You" are the peoplehes found to take us to the heart of such geniusthe Sinatras,(Nancy and Frank Jr.), Ruths sister and son, Dorsey and scores ofother witnesses to the story. Its as if Jennings has convened adinner party in Ruths honour and everybody shows up to offer atake on a landmark Great American Songbook tune. I mean, even TimRice, Bernie Taupin, David Clayton-Thomas, and Chuck Granata attendto ensure that Ruths song, Franks rendition, and their genius aregiven their due. While its art born in tragedy, its also a storythat delivers triumph.

Ted Barris

noted author of 21 books

It was wonderful to pursue Ruth Lowe's lifethrough your book and realize what a talented lady she was. Hatsoff to you for bringing her story to life and giving her the creditshe deserves today. I think you have truly nailed it

SW

You areable to capture a wonderful profile of a really neat andinteresting person and the way you tell the story enriches thenarrative. It gave me a whole bunch of insight into the musicindustry of that era. Its a great story, well told. It is acaptivating read.

JRM

I know youwere concerned about not overdoing theinformation. Don't worry, there's not a dullphrase in this book. It's riveting. Having the experts talk aboutRuth's music really puts it in perspective.

CT

It's awell-written and thoroughly researched account of herlife.

Douglas Richmond, Editor

House of Anansi Press

Very wellwritten. I'm sure it will appeal to music lovers of all ages. Agreat tribute to Ruth Lowe. Tom's tribute to his Mom broughttears... "don't want Mom's story forgotten." You caused me to laughout loud in parts and tear up in others. You've written from yourheart and your love of music. Wonderfully written. Thanks forsharing.

JB

It is soCanadian that someone as advanced, influential, and gifted as Ruthflies under our radar. If she had been a hockey player performingat this level, she would be a national hero. If this tome doesntraise her visibility nothing will. It is a captivatingread.

RM

And this frommusician/writer Jack Hutton (who played piano when Tom Sandler sangI'll Never Smile Again" to a standing ovation crowd):

Hi Tommy:

I am so #$%^ proud of what you are doingto promote your mother's memory and the song that Tommy Dorseyrecorded with a skinny Italian-American kid whose last name endedwith a vowel. I'm looking forward to reading all about it andhelping to promote it through our media up here. Please keep meposted all the way.

JH

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This book is inscribed to those peoplearound the world who recognize the allure of a beautiful song

Beautiful music resonates. Especially wheni t has to do withheartache. Most people are destined to experience some anguish intheir life. Unfortunately, thats just the way things are. But nomatter how old you are or what generation youre from, what canhelp you break through is a song.

Ill Never Smile Again is such a song. Atimeless song.

Its a son g written by a sorrowful young lady fromCanada that literally electrified Frank Sinatras fame.

Its a tune thats been played millions oftimes.

And its got lots more revolutions in its future.

Contents

Figure 1: Frank andNancy (age 3)

Photo: SinatraFamily Archive

Im too youngto remember when Ruth Lowe wrote Ill Never Smile AgainI wasborn two months after my dad recorded it in 1940, with Tommy Dorseyand the Pied Pipers. But I do have warm memories of him performingthe song and how much he adored it. It became a touchstone for me,as Ive always associated it with those wonderful early years whenmom and dad were first married, and he was a young crooner startingout on his magnificent journey.