Description

Frank Sinatra: The Greatest Singers American Songbook | Music CD

Product Information

UPC/EAN: 5050824135520
Product Type: Music CD
Genre: Vocal Jazz/Traditional Pop
Release Date: 2005
Number of Tracks: 25
Label: Prism Leisure
Total Duration: Approximately 75 minutes
Format: Compact Disc

Overview

"Frank Sinatra: The Greatest Singers American Songbook" is a comprehensive collection showcasing the remarkable vocal talents of one of America's most iconic performers. This 25-track compilation features Sinatra's masterful interpretations of timeless standards from the Great American Songbook, accompanied by legendary orchestras led by Nelson Riddle, Axel Stordahl, George Siravo, and Hugo Winterhalter. From swinging uptempo numbers to heart-wrenching ballads, this collection captures the essence of Sinatra's unparalleled phrasing, timing, and emotional depth that earned him the nickname "The Voice."

Product Features

25 classic recordings spanning Sinatra's golden era
Collaborations with multiple renowned orchestras and conductors
Features both uptempo swing numbers and emotional ballads
Remastered audio for superior sound quality
Complete track listing with orchestra information
Comprehensive selection of American Songbook classics

Interesting Facts

Frank Sinatra revolutionized popular singing with his distinctive phrasing and breath control, bringing a jazz musician's sensibility to vocal performance. His collaborations with Nelson Riddle, featured heavily on this collection, are considered among the most important vocalist-arranger partnerships in popular music history. Sinatra's ability to inhabit a song's emotional core made him particularly effective with ballads like "One For My Baby" and "Someone To Watch Over Me," while his impeccable timing shines on uptempo numbers like "I Get A Kick Out Of You" and "Get Happy."

The compilation includes songs from what many consider Sinatra's artistic peak in the 1950s, when he signed with Capitol Records and reinvented himself after a career slump. During this period, he perfected the concept album format and elevated popular singing to an art form. His interpretation of "Young At Heart," included in this collection, became one of his signature songs and exemplifies his ability to connect with audiences through authentic emotional delivery.

Track Listing

I Get A Kick Out Of You (with Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra) - 2:57
My Funny Valentine (with Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra) - 2:32
Jeepers Creepers (with Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra) - 2:24
A Foggy Day (In London Town) (with Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra) - 2:41
Someone To Watch Over Me (with Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra) - 3:16
Just One Of Those Things (with Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra) - 3:08
Nevertheless (I'm In Love With You) (with Axel Stordahl and his Orchestra) - 3:04
Bye Bye Baby (with The Pastels and Hugo Winterhalter and his Orchestra) - 2:39
April In Paris (with Axel Stordahl and his Orchestra) - 3:20
Taking A Chance On Love (with Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra) - 2:14
One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) (with Axel Stordahl and his Orchestra) - 3:42
Body And Soul (with Axel Stordahl and his Orchestra ft. Bobby Hackett (Trumpet)) - 3:21
Lover (with George Siravo and his Orchestra) - 2:38
Begin The Beguine (with Axel Stordahl and his Orchestra) - 3:12
They Can't Take That Away From Me (with Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra) - 2:42
When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles With You) (with George Siravo and his Orchestra) - 2:33
Some Enchanted Evening (with Axel Stordahl and his Orchestra) - 3:27
I Could Write A Book (with The Jeff Alexander Choir and Axel Stordahl and his Orchestra) - 2:43
Blue Skies (with Axel Stordahl and his Orchestra) - 2:56
Autumn In New York (with Axel Stordahl and his Orchestra) - 3:39
Get Happy (with Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra) - 2:29
The Birth Of The Blues (with Axel Stordahl and his Orchestra) - 2:53
I've Got The World On A String (with Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra) - 2:16
Three Coins In The Fountain (with Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra) - 3:04
Young At Heart (with Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra) - 2:52