«very very nice compilation of good music»
It has so many songs, great songs. But.. the most popular one "NY NY" it's not in there. :( too bad!
[Monday, September 29, 2008]
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«A Sinatra Treasure»
Some years ago I purchased "Frank Sinatra: The Capital Years." "Frank Sinatra: A Voice in Time (1939-1952)" is the perfect companion to The Capital Years. Covering his recordings on the Bluebird and Colombia labels, the listener hears a Sinatra quite different from the swinging Sinatra of the 50's. This is the balladeer par excellence. Many recordings include the arrangements of Alex Stordahl which fit in so well with Sinatra's smooth delivery.
The Box Set is comprised of 4 discs entitled "The Big Band Years (1939-1942)," "Teen Idol (1943-1952)," "The Great American Songbook (1943-1947)" and "The Sound of Things to Come (1949-1952). Several of his recordings from from the 1940s feature his backup group, the Pied Pipers with Jo Stafford - a nice extra. The set also includes a book loaded with pictures and interesting tidbits on Sinatra's career and individual recordings included in the collection. For Sinatra fans, this is a must purchase.
[Sunday, August 03, 2008]
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«What the Fuss Was All About»
I am a huge Sinatra fan. I have dozens of his CDs and LPs. I have read a number of books about him. To me, he is the greatest American male singer. (Ella Fitzgerald is the greatest American female singer.) I purposely overlooked his early career. To me, his career was his recordings on Capitol and Reprise. I had no interest in his early stuff. Big mistake, and this set of recordings on Columbia proves it. From the first disc, when he is the "boy singer" with the band, it is apparent that he was a force. That man could sing his rear end off! He shifted the attention from the band to himself. The rest of the CDs trace his career from band singer to "rock star" to his ascension to "Chairman of the Board".
The recording quality is excellent. I found out about this set via a review in an audiophile magazine where sound quality is as important as content.
If you want to hear a "portrait of an artist as young man", buy this.
[Wednesday, July 30, 2008]
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