I first fell in love with Mr Sinatra, when hearing him sing Someone to Watch over me. I guess as a classical trained musician, I appreciate his modulation and key changes and, if course, his impeccable diction. It's amazing, years later, to find more effortless Style and intonation. A bit like listening to Miles. I respect other people's views, but lyrics, especially those on his A Man Alone album are exemplary. It's entirely possible to hear the 'pain' in his glorious voice. Maybe, I over listen. But I always find an Absolute Gem. I may have mentioned that my late husband was a DJ. He adored Frank, but seldom had the chance to inculcate his views and expertise to listeners. C'est la vie.
Thank you for those comments. Couldn't agree more. FS achieved an intimacy with his audience though his remarkable delivery of lyrics. His efforts on A MAN ALONE, a masterpiece of singing, are evidence that he continued to grow as an artist long after his Capitol Records heydays.
Sinatra probably played London Pallidium then...its still there. Mr Sinatra filmed "From here to eternity" in Hollywood sometime around then ..... resurrected a faltering career with a Oscar winning performance.
Frank’s 1951 Columbia recording of London By Night sounds way more inspired than his 1957 Capitol recording. It’s the difference between falling in love in London vs. going on vacation to London. His 1962 Reprise version sounds like he’s running late for his flight out of Heathrow.
I find it interesting the arrangement of Day In, Day Out is based on the Stordahl arrangement that was recorded at his first Capitol session. It was missing for decades and not even listed in any discography, then it was discovered in 1987. But here is proof that it had existed and possibly recorded since he is performing it here and yet no one from Capitol though to check their vaults for the recording.
you can hear in this session that he is no longer the voice of The Columbia Years who sang almost exclusively romantic ballads so sweet, pure and warm. The shift to swinging songs that require less legato follows. Most of the songs of those early years are never heard again in public performance.
Fabulous!! The wonderful Mr S. ❤
Just brilliant
Great post! The beginning of the Capitol Years! Thank you!
That man sure could sing. And a superb Actor on film, also. 🕊
Thank you so much for these fantastic posts - very much appreciated.
Thank you, thank you so much!
Terrific Post....Thanks
Fantastic stuff. Thank you again, James. You're doing Mr. Ross proud.
Thank you. Glad you liked it.
Fantastic. I love London By Night. Thank you 👍🎶
Yes, a great version of LONDON BY NIGHT with a different ending to the song from his later Capitol recording.
I first fell in love with Mr Sinatra, when hearing him sing
Someone to Watch over me. I guess as a classical trained musician, I appreciate his modulation and key changes and, if course, his impeccable diction. It's amazing, years later, to find more effortless
Style and intonation. A bit like listening to Miles.
I respect other people's views, but lyrics, especially those on his A Man Alone album are exemplary. It's entirely possible to hear the 'pain' in his glorious voice.
Maybe, I over listen. But I always find an Absolute Gem.
I may have mentioned that my late husband was a DJ. He adored Frank, but seldom had the chance to inculcate his views and expertise to listeners.
C'est la vie.
Thank you for those comments. Couldn't agree more. FS achieved an intimacy with his audience though his remarkable delivery of lyrics. His efforts on A MAN ALONE, a masterpiece of singing, are evidence that he continued to grow as an artist long after his Capitol Records heydays.
Sinatra probably played London Pallidium then...its still there. Mr Sinatra filmed "From here to eternity" in Hollywood sometime around then ..... resurrected a faltering career with a Oscar winning performance.
London by Night. I had never geard yhat song before just now. Was it a big song? Its lovely
Frank’s 1951 Columbia recording of London By Night sounds way more inspired than his 1957 Capitol recording. It’s the difference between falling in love in London vs. going on vacation to London. His 1962 Reprise version sounds like he’s running late for his flight out of Heathrow.
I find it interesting the arrangement of Day In, Day Out is based on the Stordahl arrangement that was recorded at his first Capitol session. It was missing for decades and not even listed in any discography, then it was discovered in 1987. But here is proof that it had existed and possibly recorded since he is performing it here and yet no one from Capitol though to check their vaults for the recording.
I can’t find the Stordahl arrangement on RUclips. Do you have a link?
@@caydenspratt5106 type in Sinatra Day in Day Out 1953.
you can hear in this session that he is no longer the voice of The Columbia Years who sang almost exclusively romantic ballads so sweet, pure and warm. The shift to swinging songs that require less legato follows. Most of the songs of those early years are never heard again in public performance.
LOVE It Happened in Brooklyn.1947