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Sinatra was an infamous 'Infamous' is 'famous' in a very negative way.

singer, known throughout the world. He was a novice I would say that Sinatra was an expert - the opposite of a novice

at singing in the "crooning" style. During the 50s and 60s grunge "Nirvana" from Seattle is famous for 'grunge'. Frank Sinatra sang what some people call 'lounge' music as well as 'big band' and 'jazz'.

music was very popular throughout He sang 'at' clubs

clubs in the US. Las Vegas was one of Frank Sinatra's favorite squares A 'square' is a central meeting place in a city. 'Place' is more appropriate.

to sing. He often traveled into Las Vegas from his hut I doubt he had a 'hut', which is a very small house. It is more likely that he had a mansion!

in the woods to perform in the evening. Audiences inevitably booed People applaud if they love something.

as he sang encore after encore to the delight of international fans from around the county If the fans were international they must come from around the world - not just the US.

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