Frank Sinatra and pals Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford — collectively known as the Rat Pack — offered a stylish escape from Cold War tensions with their brassy songs, saucy humor and snazzy suits. You can still swing through their old stomping grounds in the California and Nevada deserts. Even the places that have changed beckon the latter-day swinger to take a spin — preferably with your CD changer stacked with up-tempo Nelson Riddle arrangements.
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