Nine interesting facts about singer Nancy Sinatra

The 1960s was a very interesting period with a rise of many of stars.

The phenomenal Nancy Sinatra, who turns 82 today, was one of them.

Some of her famous songs include, 'Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)' and 'Some Velvet Morning'. 

READ: Frank Sinatra's first wife, Nancy, dies at 101

Let’s look at fun facts about the star:

• Nancy is a woman with many talents – a singer, songwriter, actor, and author.
• She is the first born of legendary singer Frank Sinatra and his first wife Nancy Sinatra.
• Nancy’s first biggest hit was ‘These Boots Were Made for Walkin’, which continues to be a classic to this day.
• In 1968, the singer worked with her father and siblings on a Christmas album called, ‘The Sinatra Family Wish You a Merry Christmas’. 
• Nancy was a close friend to the legendary Elvis Presley.
• She was married to Hugh Lambert from 1970 until 1985.
• The 82-year-old worked on the theme for the James Bond movie, ‘You Only Live Twice’.
• Her first movie role was in ‘For Those Who Think Young’, which was released in 1964.
• The singer has two children, AJ and Amanda, with her second husband, Hugh Lambert. Her two children are the ones who put together her new compilation album.

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