Frank Sinatra sang.
Francis Albert Sinatra ( [ sᵻˈnɑːtrə ] [ siˈnaːtra ] ; December 12 , 1915 -- May 14 , 1998 ) was an American singer , actor , and producer who was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century . He released his debut album , The Voice of Frank Sinatra , in 1946 . The Best Is Yet to Come . It was the last song Sinatra sang in public , on February 25 , 1995 , and the words `` The Best is Yet to Come '' are etched on Sinatra 's tombstone .