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Sinatra's "Lady is a Champ": A Tribute to Maureen Starkey
by BDJ's Cellar Full of Remixes
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November 9
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It was 1968 when Peter Brown, a close associate of the Beatles, approached none other than Frank Sinatra to perform a unique rendition of "The Lady is a Tramp" for Maureen Starkey's birthday, Ringo Starr's first wife.

Sinatra, with his unparalleled panache, transformed the classic into "Maureen is a Champ," a playful twist on the original lyrics, celebrating Maureen's vivacious spirit. 

The recording was intended as a private gift, a one-of-a-kind single that encapsulated the essence of an era where music was an intimate affair. Rumor has it that only one copy of this exclusive single survived, a testament to its rarity and the ephemeral nature of such personal tributes.

The original features Sinatra's voice and piano accompaniment. We made a remix, crafted with the finesse of a complete orchestra, reverberating Sinatra's style, and echoing the grandeur of the original recording. 

The remix was a meticulous endeavor, requiring a deep understanding of Sinatra's musical nuances and the orchestral dynamics that could complement them. It shows how modern technology and reverence for musical heritage can coalesce to create something truly transcendent. 

The story of "Maureen is a Champ" is more than just a footnote in music history; it is a narrative that resonates with the notion that sometimes, the most personal gifts are the ones that echo the loudest through time.

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