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my Sinatra collection
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Ring-a-Ding Ding!Ring-a-Ding Ding! by Frank Sinatra
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Not a single dud on this tremendous album. My favorite. Don't be turned off by the hideous cover portrait. (1961)
Songs for Swingin' Lovers!Songs for Swingin' Lovers! by Frank Sinatra
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A classic. Tied with RDD (above) for greatest of the great. (1956)
A Swingin' Affair!A Swingin' Affair! by Frank Sinatra
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Also wonderful. A must have. Sinatra at his peak. You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To is one of my top-ten Sinatra songs. (1957)
Come Dance with Me!Come Dance with Me! by Frank Sinatra
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Great, though sometimes the arrangements almost drown Frank out. Another must have. (1959)
Nice 'n' EasyNice 'n' Easy by Frank Sinatra
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Unique in style. Not slow and sad, or swingin'. Somewhere in between. Excellent. "You Go to My Head" is among Frank's best. (1960)
Sinatra and Swingin' BrassSinatra and Swingin' Brass by Frank Sinatra
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Fun in a breezy, swingin' way. "I'm Beginning To See The Light" and "Don'Cha Go 'Way Mad" are great. (1962)
Sinatra's Swingin' Session!!! And MoreSinatra's Swingin' Session!!! And More by Frank Sinatra
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Must have for "I Concentrate On You" if nothing else. Several other great cuts. (1961)
Songs for Young Lovers/Swing EasySongs for Young Lovers/Swing Easy by Frank Sinatra
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A classic from the early GREAT years. A few too many ballads for me, but still a must have. Contains definitive version of "I Get A Kick Out Of You" - Frank nails it! Also contains the fabulous "Just One Of Those Things." (1955)
Come Fly with MeCome Fly with Me by Frank Sinatra
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Another must-have for the Sinatra fan. (1957) My faves: It's Nice to Go Trav'ling and Let's Get Away From It All
Sinatra Reprise: The Very Good YearsSinatra Reprise: The Very Good Years by Frank Sinatra
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A good collection starter, but lacks examples of the fabulous earlier style of the mid-50's. Contains some true greats: Summerwind, Fly Me to the Moon, The Way You Look Tonight, and some even later recordings that are popular (but not with me: That's Life, etc.) (1961-79)
Come Swing with Me!Come Swing with Me! by Frank Sinatra
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Upbeat with lots of brass. Highlight is "That Old Black Magic." (1961)
It Might as Well Be SwingIt Might as Well Be Swing by Frank Sinatra
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Fun collection including Fly Me to the Moon and The Best Is Yet to Come. Arranged by Quincy Jones. (1964)
In the Wee Small HoursIn the Wee Small Hours by Frank Sinatra
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The sad slow songs are not my favorites, but this is a must have for the collector. (1954)
Frank Sinatra Sings for Only the LonelyFrank Sinatra Sings for Only the Lonely by Frank Sinatra
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Ditto. (1958)
Sinatra & Sextet: Live in ParisSinatra & Sextet: Live in Paris by Frank Sinatra
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I prefer Frank in the recording studio over live recordings, and he's not in great voice here, but I'm still very happy I have it. Contains my favorite version of At Long Last Love. (1962)
Classic DuetsClassic Duets by Frank Sinatra
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There are a few "Rat Pack" selections here, and famous duet with Elvis. I'm not enamored of those, but love the duets with Ella and Peggy Lee. (1957-60)
Sinatra at the SandsSinatra at the Sands by Frank Sinatra with Count Basie & the Orchestra
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A great example of Frank during the Vegas era. A must have for the collector. (1966)
Live in Australia 1959Live in Australia 1959 by Frank Sinatra
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This would be great if the sound quality was better. :-/ Very cool and surprising version of Night and Day. (1959)
A Man and His MusicA Man and His Music by Frank Sinatra
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"I'll Be Seeing You" is worth the entire cd.
Sinatra's SinatraSinatra's Sinatra by Frank Sinatra
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Faves: How Little We Know and Frank's gorgeous rendition of Call Me Irresponsible.
The Concert SinatraThe Concert Sinatra by Frank Sinatra
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To be honest, I haven't listened to this much. Not the Frank I prefer. But I'll put it in the car and give it a chance.
The Complete Capitol Singles CollectionThe Complete Capitol Singles Collection by Frank Sinatra
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Unfortunately lots of duds here. Some of Frank's choices are a little hard to understand (e.g., Lean Baby). Contains just a few greats that you might not find elsewhere. Mine was a great deal - I wouldn't pay a lot for it.
57 In Concert57 In Concert by Frank Sinatra
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Received this collectible cd from husband :) Yes, it's wonderful. But I do prefer the studio Sinatra.
Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos JobimFrancis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim by Frank Sinatra
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This contains a few hauntingly lovely recordings. A different side of Frank. Change Partners is a highlight.
Sinatra-BasieSinatra-Basie by Frank Sinatra
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Haven't had this long, so I'll reserve judgment.