This is a fascinating and mostly beautifully put together box set of sinatra s reprise years covering the hubris and arrogance of the ringading ding and rat pack period, through him battling with what he saw as the kiddie pop of the 1960s and his long, slow decline. Originally written by ervin drake for the kingston trios 1961 album goin places, it was a very good year was included by sinatra on his 1965 album september of my years. Frank sinatra sheet music downloads from come dance with. The very good years 1991 warner uk cd 9362467122 my way. This album produced the last of sinatra s many signature numbers and also his last top 40 hit, theme from new york, new york. This set contains 35 cds featuring every studio album that sinatra released between 1960 and 1984.
When i was seventeen, it was a very good year it was a very good year for small town girls and soft summer nights wed hide from the lights. Moon love is a beautiful song recorded by frank sinatra two times, first in 1939 with harry james, and in 1966 in the album moonlight sinatra, arranged by nelson riddle reprise records. But tony consiglio was a boyhood friend of sinatra s who remained his friend and confidant for over sixty years. It was a very good year frank sinatra song info allmusic. When i was seventeen it was a very good year it was a very good year for small town girls and soft summer nights wed hide from the lights on the village green when i was seventeen when i was twentyone it was a very good year it was a very good year for city girls who lived up the stair with all that perfumed hair and it came undone when i was. His knowledge of franks mother, wives and children leave no doubt he had very intimate relationships with all of them.
Each cd contains an individual sinatra reprise lp including singles compilations and a bonus dvd. Frank sinatra it was a very good year live duration. The song is actually adapted from tchaikovskys fifth symphony, and lyrics are written by mack david, mack davis and andre kostelanetz. The very good yearssinatra classic music great listening discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at.
Hits like my way, thats life, summer wind, strangers in the night, it was a very good year, and new york, new york are present, as are songs that were never singles but were extremely popular, like. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. You gotta live every day like its your last, because one day youll be right. Aug 31, 2010 listen to your favorite songs from september of my years expanded edition by frank sinatra now. For many years, this was the only collection of sinatra s reprise work on one disc until 2008s collection nothing but the best. The title, like the previous album, was released and named to coincide with frank sinatra s birthday, as he was celebrating his 80th at the time. Also, his reprise records, while still being concept. Listen free to frank sinatra sinatra reprise the very good years. Senatra the reprise years record 1, side 1 of 4 records 1. This limited box set released in 2010 marked the 50th anniversary when reprise was formed by frank sinatra, nicknamed as the chairman of the board. In the video at the top of the post from 1965, we see the consummate artist record it was a very good year in the studio, while smoking a cigarette and casually sipping what may be coffee from a paper cup in his other hand.
Hits like my way, thats life, summer wind, strangers in the night, it was a very good year, and new york, new york are present, as are songs that were. The very good years is an excellent singledisc retrospective of sinatra s career at reprise, including most of his signature songs from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Download it was a very good year mp3 the reprise collection disc 2 of frank sinatra. Box set, printed and manufactured in england by gothis print finishers ltd.
Frank sinatra greatest hits full album best songs of frank sinatra duration. The very good years is a single disc compilation taken from the four disc box set the reprise collection. In the wee small hours of the morning remastered 0. Ray charles and willie nelson it was a very good year. The very good years music made famous by frank sinatra. September of my years won the grammy award for album of the year in 1965, with sinatra also picking up the award for best vocal performance for it was a very good year. Jul 11, 2011 it was a very good year is a song composed by ervin drake in 1961 for and originally recorded by bob shane of the kingston trio and subsequently made famous by frank sinatra s version in dminor. Watch the video for my way from frank sinatra s sinatra reprise. Stephen holdens 1997 liner notes inside the very best of frank sinatra claim he recorded this title for the first time for reprise though theres an original wartime recording by the singer in the forties released on columbialegacys the v tapes. It was a very good year is a song composed by ervin drake in 1961 for and originally recorded by bob shane of the kingston trio and subsequently made famous by frank sinatra s version in dminor. This four cd collection is the best representation of his career released.
The very good years music album discussion and ratings. Sinatra was always like fine wine, getting better with age, and here, in his autumn years, was never finer. See the the cover photos, artwork, and latest images for sinatra reprise. But its not a return to form, and its not a very good album. The very good years from the reprise collection at discogs. Frank sinatra september of my years lyrics and tracklist. Each cd contains an individual sinatra reprise lp including singles compilations and. Last dance night and day luck be a lady my kind of town fly me to the moon summer wind all or. Watch frank sinatra record it was a very good year in the. Too long he had labored under the whips of other masters at columbia and capitol. Frank sinatra sinatra the reprise years 1975, vinyl.
September of my years is one of frank sinatra s triumphs of the 60s, an album that consolidated his strengths while moving him into new territory, primarily in terms of tone. However, it works as a better sampler than the capitol set, partially because sinatra released so many albums on reprise that it is necessary to have an introduction to such a large body of work. Both an extremely important and deeply flawed box set, the complete reprise studio recordings is a monument to the final significant phase of sinatra s career, and at the same time, reveals how much sinatra had to compromise in his career both artistically and professionally. The very good years the last dance, night and day and more. Frank sinatra the frank sinatra collection the reprise. Download frank sinatra discography torrent kickass torrents. A reprise recording distributed by wea records ltd, 1975.
Find album release information for sinatra reprise. Song information for it was a very good year frank sinatra on allmusic. Shop our newest and most popular frank sinatra sheet music such as come dance with me, or click the button above to browse all frank sinatra sheet music. Sinatra nicknamed him the clam because tony never spoke to reporters or biographers about the singer. I also must admit that i like a lot of the swingy performances on sinatra reprise the very good years or the reprise collection, but i cant stand that tinny, overlybright, and bottomless sound. Frank sinatra s greatest hits 320 kbps 1989 capitol collectors series 320 kbps 1991 sinatra reprise the very good years 320 kbps 1995 sinatra 80th all the best 320 kbps 1997 my way the best of frank sinatra 320 kbps 1997 the very best of frank sinatra 320 kbps 2002 classic duets 320 kbps 2002. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. I admit i love sinatra, but i am partial to the eras where he really swings. Why was frank sinatra considered one of the 20th centurys greatest singers some say the. A 20track collection from the reprise years that tries to cover too much ground.
The reprise collection is a 1990 box set by the american singer frank sinatra released to coincide with sinatra s 75th birthday, this fourdisc set has an abundance of classic sinatra performances from his career with reprise records. All of sinatra s swinging 60s a man and his music tv specials are here presented on a single disc package for the. Past present future or simply trilogy is a 1980 album by the american singer frank sinatra. Song information for it was a very good year frank sinatra on allmusic allmusic. The very good years is an excellent singledisc retrospective of sinatras career at reprise, including most of his signature songs from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Sinatra nicknamed him the clam because tony an intimate look at the legendary frank sinatra by one of his closest friends.
All the great songs and lyrics from the sinatra reprise. It was a very good year it was a mess of good years. Watch the video for it was a very good year from frank sinatra s sinatra reprise. Download it was a very good year mp3 the reprise collection. In addition to his keen melodic sensibility, sinatra also set a high bar with his technique. The reprise years is a 36 disc boxed set by american singer frank sinatra. While a bit repetitive and selfserving, the author details his years serving sinatra with passion and pride. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The very good years album ont he webs largest and most authoritative lyrics resource. Sinatra album september of my years 2010 remixed cd. One reason sinatra valued tonys friendship is that he could be trusted. On the final track, the christmas song is recorded both by sinatra and nat king cole. Last dance night and day luck be a lady my kind of town fly me to the moon summer wind all or nothing at all my way and more.
What are some of the bestsounding sinatra collections. September of my years expanded edition by frank sinatra on. Reprise records archives frank sinatra dedicated blog. The very good years, even though it somehow omits one of his classics, love and marriage. Sinatra reprise the very good years is one of the key sinatra cds thatll show you precisely why. All of those periods are represented on nothing but the best, which takes its place above the best previous reprise collection, sinatra reprise. The very good years douskey, franz, consiglio, tony, consiglio, tony on. The very good years sinatra classic music great listening discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Frank sinatra it was a very good year lyrics genius. Very good years sweeps from the early 1960s to 1979s new york new york, focusing on the most obvious sinatra standards. The reprise collection contains the best work from sinatra at reprise records, the record company he started in 1962 and made a lot of his best work at.
For many years, this was the only collection of sinatras reprise work on one disc until 2008s collection nothing but the best. Sinatra s voice had deterioated to the point where he seems barely able to hold onto the pitch, and although he still has his trademark phrasing intact, the songs themselves are so forgettable and weak that theres nothing here for sinatra to sink his teeth into. The very good years was released in 1991, which highlighted sinatra s best known songs. The very good years for free online and get recommendations for similar music. Ive almost pulled the trigger on the the 20 cd box that is going for big moneybut this may be a better option. When sinatra formed reprise records in 1960, he envisioned it as a safe harbor for both himself and his friends.
May 16, 20 frank sinatra it was a very good year duration. Nov 08, 2012 but tony consiglio was a boyhood friend of sinatra s who remained his friend and confidant for over sixty years. Like the capitol years, the fourdisc box set the reprise collection was released to celebrate frank sinatra s 75th anniversary. Sinatra continued the celebration of his halfcentennial with a retrospective television special, a man and his music.
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