Our next match-up in Round One of Montauk Madness pits the legendary Frank Sinatra against the tragically under-appreciated singer-songwriter Tift Merritt. A no-brainer, right? I agree… Tift Merritt advances.
Sinatra acolytes (like my parents) will scoff at this choice, I’m sure. But as much as I love Sinatra’s voice, and his interpretation of classic songs on such albums as Only the Lonely, Songs For Swingin’ Lovers, In the Wee Small Hours and Watertown, I find it hard to vote for a non-songwriter over an excellent and prolific one.
In addition to her excellent songwriting skills, Merritt herself is a stellar vocalist. Just check out today’s SOTD, from her debut album Bramble Rose, which shows off her many talents.
Vote now for the performer you believe should win this round.
I know you think that I’m just a stranger
Just a drinker he’s seen downtown
Someone he’d wave to on his way to meet you
But I know him too
Better than a “how you been?”
Oh, better than I wish I did
When you dance where I can see
I know you think you know him better
Wait a little longer, I know him too
I guess no one told you nobody can hold him
I guess his whispers still sound true
And his secrets, they’re still the same
As the ones I knew
Better than a “how you been?”
Oh, better than I wish I did
When you dance where I can see
I know you think you know him better
Wait a little longer, I know him too
Better than a “how you been?”
Oh, better than I wish I did
When you dance where I can see
I know you think you know him better
Wait a little longer, I know him too
Better than his “how you been?”
Oh, better than I wish I did
Go on, dance where I can see
Tonight you love him cause no one can tell him
Tonight no one can tell you
The way your eyes shine, soon they’ll be like mine
Cryin’ cause I know him too
Better than a “how you been?”
Oh, better than I wish I did
When you dance where I can see
I know you think you know him better
Wait a little longer, I know him too
I know you think you know him better
Wait a little longer, I know him too
Meet Me In Montauk 
In reviewing the matchups last night, my wife and son (your sister and nephew) were amused by this seemingly imbalanced pairing and were confident that even a Merritt fan like you (one of twelve in the known universe including her family and manager) would pick Sinatra here. I told them you wouldn’t and I was right.
Unless you manipulate the votes like the Russians did to our election, I assume you will be saying goodbye to Tift here.
https://youtu.be/S0Tzfi5iLwc For your enjoyment… one of my very favorite film scenes set to one of the many Sinatra songs I love.
Thank you Amy. Love it
This cannot be a serious choice! I am speechless
I’m gonna have to go with Peg on this one, Clay.
Frank Sinatra made this trailer somehow even more epic, so he’s winning in my book 😛 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Nxc-3WpMbg
LOL. Although that may be one of Frank’s worst songs:)
I mean they made it work
Faithful members of the glorious “Merritt 12” have no choice here, sorry Mr. Sinatra. Солидарность! 🙂