Frank Sinatra Performs for the Last time if Front of a Live Audience

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On February 25th, 1995, legendary crooner Frank Sinatra performed before a live audience for the final time at a private party in Palm Springs, California. The event took place on the closing night of the Frank Sinatra Desert Classic golf tournament, which was an annual event held in the Coachella Valley. 

The event was a star-studded affair, attended by over 1,200 select guests, including many of Sinatra's close friends and associates. The party was held at the Marriott Desert Springs Resort, where a stage was set up for Sinatra to perform. 

Sinatra, who was 79 years old at the time, gave a short but memorable performance, singing some of his most beloved hits, such as "My Way" and "New York, New York." The audience, which included such luminaries as Gregory Peck, Liza Minnelli, and Quincy Jones, gave Sinatra a standing ovation at the end of his performance. 

After the show, Sinatra retired to his private suite, where he spent time with friends and family members. He would live for another two and a half years, passing away on May 14th, 1998, at the age of 82. 

The Frank Sinatra Desert Classic golf tournament continued for a few more years, but was eventually discontinued. However, the memory of Sinatra's final performance lives on as a testament to his enduring talent and legacy in the world of music.