 "I Get a Kick Out of Frank" | 2009-09-02 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3MRUPDA5MQTE6 |
| Buy this CD. I had all the songs scattered on various other Sinatra albums, but when I heard this CD played in a retail store in the background I could not leave the store until the complete album had concluded. Since then I realized I had to have CLASSIC SINATRA, which puts his most popular signature songs together on one album. This is my favorite Sinatra of the Capitol period. |
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| "Sinatra CD" | 2009-08-25 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2YE0WZL7KT8IE |
| If you are a Sinatra fan - get this - a truly wonderful time in his musical life. |
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| "nice versions of classic songs" | 2009-07-12 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2PZ7XN7SEV58R |
This is a great album for Frank Sinatra fans. I am a ballroom dance instructor and recommend it to all my students who are learning how to Foxtrot.
This man had the voice, phrasing, and musicality that is unmatched and these songs sound as good now as they did when they were created, maybe even better, thanks to the remastering job. |
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| "CLASSIC SINATRA IS A CLASS ACT ! (everything about this collection is exquisite)" | 2009-06-14 |
| - Reviewed By howlinblindmojo |
In 1953, Frank Sinatra signed a contract with Capitol Records and recorded a series of "concept albums", mostly with conductor Nelson Riddle and his orchestra. These albums would feature Ol' Blue Eyes at his very best, producing many of the songs that he would always be remembered for and sing for the rest of his career.
Classic Sinatra: His Greatest Performances 1953-1960 (2000) includes a variety of twenty songs from this period, digitally remastered to the utmost perfection and in chronological order.
I was born during the time that these songs were recorded, so this is really more the music of my parents' generation than mine; but the astute professionalism and commitment to song here allow the colorful emotional themes of these classics to translate to anybody, anywhere.
The boozy orchestrated blue loneliness of In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning:
When your lonely heart has learned it's lesson
You would be hers if only she would call
In the wee small hours of the morning
That's the time you miss her most of all
The swinging big band brassy exuberance of Oh! Look At Me Now:
I'm not the guy who cared about love
And I'm not the guy who cared about fortunes and such
I never cared much
Oh, look at me now!
The naturally smooth Sinatra interprets these songs with such class, clarity and credibility that it leaves no doubt as to why he was such a superstar in his day and such a legend now. He was a true talent who really had his own way with a song... and what a voice!
The liner notes include some cool photos, song information (including arranger/conductor, the year, the album, songwriter and publisher), an excerpt from "Why Sinatra Matters" by Pete Hamill and Bruce Springsteen's speech at Frank's 80th birthday celebration. Among other things, The Boss had this to say about Sinatra:
"But it was the deep blueness of Frank's voice that affected me the most, and while his music became synonymous with black tie, the good life, the best booze, women and sophistication, his blues voice was always the sound of hard luck, and men late at night with the last $10 in their pockets, trying to figure a way out."
Classic Sinatra: His Greatest Performances 1953-1960 stands out for many reasons, but the digital remastering job done by Bob Norberg at Capitol Mastering is perhaps the best I have ever heard. The acute definition of the sound here is almost breathtaking. So, if you want to hear Frank Sinatra at the top of his game, there might not be any better way to do it than this. Definitely recommended.
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| "His way." | 2009-02-26 |
| - Reviewed By rrollo |
I think I took Sinatra for granted when I was younger. He seemed to be just another old guy trying a little too hard to be hip. He was getting a lot of bad press in those days. But, I remember I sat up and took notice when I heard some of his earliest recordings with Harry James ("All or Nothing at All") and Tommy Dorsey("I'll Never Smile Again.") His singing just jumped off of those records.
When Sinatra was coming up in the music world, Bing Crosby was on top. Crosby had a national radio show, made successful movies, and had been the foundation for the creation of Decca Records. Crosby's success spawned many imitators who copied the master right down to some of his quirks of pronunciation and warbles.
Sinatra shared with Crosby a rich tone, a great ear for pitch, and great timing. But that was it; the rest was uniquely Sinatra. He did it his way.
From Sinatra's oldest to his latest work, you find great songs well sung. His work was of the highest caliber.
This collection from the 1950's contains most of my favorites of Sinatra's work (but not the ones I mentioned above.) These were the Capitol sessions mostly with Nelson Riddle. Sinatra and Riddle were both Tommy Dorsey alumni. In various interviews, both men tell what they learned from Dorsey. Sinatra said he learned how to breathe by watching Dorsey play trombone. Riddle said he learned the basics of arranging playing third trombone for Dorsey. They went on to craft these masterpieces of orchestra and singing. My favorites here are Sinatra's jaunty "Witchcraft" and "One for the Road..." They are all great; you can't go wrong.
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| "Like having Frank in the room singing to you!" | 2008-11-11 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2M9VPQ5K8CTRQ |
Love the CD. This CD contains the songs that made Frank famous. It is nice as a present for the die-hard Frank Sinatra Fan.
Amazon was quick on delivery and the delivery date was right on target! |
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