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    • May 12, 1960
    On a Frank Sinatra TV special, Sinatra welcomes Elvis Presley back to civilian life and trades tunes. Sinatra croons "Love Me Tender," while Elvis sings "Witchcraft"
    Aug 10, 1960
    The original version of "Ocean's 11" opens in theaters, starring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. Former Texas Playboy Jimmy Wyble appears briefly on screen, playing guitar with Red Norvo as Martin sings "Ain't That A Kick In The Head"
    Feb 13, 1961
    Frank Sinatra creates Reprise Records. Purchased by Warner Bros., the label eventually develops country hits for such acts as Dwight Yoakam, Blake Shelton, Kenny Rogers, Gordon Lightfoot and Carlene Carter
    Mar 27, 1961
    Reprise Records releases its first album, Frank Sinatra's "Ring-a-Ding Ding!" The label goes on to success in country music, with such artists as Dwight Yoakam, Emmylou Harris, Blake Shelton and Michael Peterson
    Sep 3, 1963
    Warner Bros. Records and the Frank Sinatra-owned Reprise merge. The combined firms eventually open a country division, working with Donna Fargo, Faith Hill, Dwight Yoakam, Blake Shelton, Randy Travis and Emmylou Harris, among others
    Dec 14, 1963
    Former country hitmaker Bing Crosby shares the cover of TV Guide with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin
    Jul 17, 1964
    Frank Sinatra records a minor pop hit, "Softly, As I Leave You," in Los Angeles. The song is revived by Elvis Presley for the country charts more than a decade later
    Feb 24, 1965
    The Frank Sinatra-directed "None But The Brave" opens in theaters, with Jimmy Griffin--a future member of Bread and The Remingtons--playing a World War II soldier
    Apr 11, 1966
    Frank Sinatra records "Strangers In The Night" in Hollywood, with Glen Campbell on guitar and future country executive Jimmy Bowen as producer
    May 18, 1966
    Reprise releases Frank Sinatra's "Strangers In The Night." Produced by Jimmy Bowen, the single features Glen Campbell on guitar
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