First, you have to remember it was a live broadcast. Then you have the introduction by Howard Cosell who absolutely nails it. You see Frank waiting to go on and he seems nervous. The walk to the stage seems like a heavyweight fight is about to happen. He takes the stage. He takes the mike. He takes the audience, puts them in the palm of his hand and we're off. This was when we had stars. I know of no one who comes close to him. His mastery of lyrics is beyond compare. Elvis probably commanded an audience on a par with him. I was not lucky enough to see either in a live performance but if I had to make a choice, I'd choose Frank.