Frank Bennett

Frank Bennett (born David Wray in 1959 in Sydney, Australia, ) is an Australian jazz singer whose stage name is formed from Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. His vocal style is clearly influenced by these two singers and the music of the 1940s and 1950s, and he is known for his big band renditions of rock and pop singles, including "Creep" by Radiohead, "Better Man" by Pearl Jam, and "Under the Bridge" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Bennett's following is largest in Australia, especially in his hometown of Sydney. He has performed for four Australian Prime Ministers, as well as the mayors of Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth; in 1997, Bennett played at the official opening of the Showroom at Sydney's Star City Casino with Tom Jones, and in 1998 he opened for Burt Bacharach on his Australian tour. He also performs as a saxophonist under his real name, Dave Wray.

Discography

Albums

Five O'Clock Shadow (1996)

1. "Better Man"
2. "The Way You Make Me Feel"
3. "Poems"
4. "You're Just Too Hip Baby"
5. "Red Right Hand"
6. "Love is Back to Stay"
7. "Creep"
8. "Black Stick"
9. "Disarm"
10. "Constant Craving"
11. "With or Without You"
12. "Under the Bridge"
13. "Love Carefully"

Cash Landing (1998)

1. "Material Girl"
2. "Pretend We're Dead"
3. "Money"
4. "Beautiful People"
5. "Would I Lie to You?"
6. "Kiss Me, Son of God"
7. "Everything Counts"
8. "White Collar Crime"
9. "Opportunities (Let's Make Lots of Money)"
10. "Everyone's a Winner"
11. "Been Caught Stealing"
12. "Everybody Wants to Rule the World"
13. "Money Changes Everything"

Singles

• "Creep" (1996)
• "Better Man" (1996)
• "Opportunities" (1998)
• "Beautiful People" (1998)

See also

• Richard Cheese
• In a Metal Mood: No More Mr. Nice Guy
• The Mike Flowers Pops
• Nouvelle Vague

External links

• Official site
• Booking information
• A video of Frank's cover of Creep