It’s one thing to be multi-talented. It’s another thing to make people pause and ask, “Wait, is that Sinatra?” Seth MacFarlane is known for a lot of things — the wild humor in Family Guy, the talking teddy bear in Ted, and that unmistakable voice that shows up in everything from American Dad to The Orville.
But just when fans thought they’d seen all the sides of him, he surprised them. This time, with a voice so smooth and smoky, it could have been played in the Sinatra era.
The side of Seth MacFarlane people probably didn’t know about
@cbssundaymorningSeth MacFarlane, known for “Family Guy,” returns to his musical roots with a new album, “Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements,” featuring never-recorded Sinatra songs, preserving the legacy of the Great American Songbook.♬ original sound – CBS Sunday Morning
After years of cracking people up and voicing half the characters in Family Guy, Seth is now going back to something many people didn’t even know he had: jazz. And not just any jazz — Frank Sinatra’s style of jazz. On CBS Sunday Morning, the 51-year-old surprised everyone with the announcement of a new project centered around “lost” Sinatra tunes. Not remixes, not covers, but songs that bring back the golden-age vibe most people thought was long gone.
Turns out, Seth has been working on his music behind the scenes for a while. This project is not just some casual one. One can tell he genuinely cares. And that voice is something else. The tone, the rhythm, the ease. It’s so close to Sinatra that even longtime fans had to pause and listen twice.
Seth MacFarlane says he’s always admired Sinatra
And just like that, people started dropping comments. One fan wrote, “Seth is a talented dude!” Another said, “What can this man not do?” And someone else just summed it up with, “Welcome back, Frank.” But here’s what makes it even more beautiful. MacFarlane isn’t just doing this because he can. He’s doing it because he loves it.
He’s always admired Sinatra, even calling him one of his biggest influences. In fact, Seth has released jazz albums before, even earning Grammy nominations. Still, this project feels more personal, like a love letter to an era he wishes he could live in. It’s rare to see a performer blend comedy, animation, and music so effortlessly. But then again, it’s Seth MacFarlane. He’s never been one to play by the rules.