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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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The title says "Sinatra and Strings" but what it should say is Sinatra and Costa, because this is the singer's first album with arranger Don Costa. Most of the songs are quite familiar: "Night and Day," "Misty," "Stardust," "Come Rain or Come Shine," and "All or Nothing At All." What makes them different this time is Costa's arrangements, dominated not only by strings but by overall heavy orchestrations, that give these old ballads an attractive sensuality. This approach is matched by Sinatra's vocals, which are powerful in voice yet subtle in their phrasing. The less familiar songs might actually end up being more appealing to you (the arrangement on "Stardust," for example, might not be to your liking). The opening track, "I Hadn't Anyone Till You," along with "That's All" and "Yesterdays" are just as good as the more familiar hits. The result is that "Sinatra and Strings" is one of his best ballad collections as well as one of his most passionate albums.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Although this album is undoubtedly one of Sinatra's greatest recorded achievements, I'm reviewing it here more for one song than the entire album. Being a lifetime devoted Frankophile, I sometimes have to contemplate that awful hypothetical, "in the event of a blazing fire, which Frankie song would you run out of the house with," and my answer for the last 5 years has been "Come Rain Or Come Shine". Everytime I hear this track, I cannot take my ears off it. It is the most incredible demonstration of Sinatra's vocal and theatrical intelligence. This is his "To Be Or Not To Be." You can listen to all the other versions of this song, Ray Charles is the only near contender. From the first note he opens the song out with a broad wingspan. And as the orchestra swells and the brass come crashing in, you know he's truly taking flight. You feel every word and every note of this amazing song as you go on a journey as epic as Shubert's 9th Symphony. This is more than just one of the those things, this is epic. The rest of the album is also sublime, especially Don Costa and his shimmering strings. But the greatest reason for buying this song is CROCS. Sinatra owns this song and he's not giving the keys back.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Many of Sinatra's albums are dependent upon a circumstance or situation. "Swingin' Brass" works best when the listener is feeling fine and energetic on a sunny day. When it comes to "Only the Lonely" the gloomier the weather and the listener's mood, the finer the album becomes. However this is the album for all occasions, it is romantic and relaxing, yet powerful and energizing yet managing to remain also melancholy.
The arrangements are to my mind the finest on any Sinatra album, and the collection of songs is truly inspired. We see the great ballad standards of "Misty", "Come Rain or Come Shine" and "Night and Day" that seem to grace every Sinatra compilation out there. Yet we see beautiful versions of songs such as "It Might as Well be Spring" or the great standard "All or Nothing at All".
However the greatest aspect of this album is Sinatra's vocals. His diction is perfect, clear and soft yet achingly tender in places. This is his most tenderly song album in his career, his voice warm and strong yet delicate and soft. 1962 is in my mind the year Sinatra sang at his best, this is evident on the other albums of this year to (Swingin' Brass, All Alone and Great Songs from Great Britain).
In regards to recording quality, the sound quality is the best of all the studio albums, and I have listened to them all. Whether this is down to the quality of the re-mastering, or the original recording, I am unaware, however the result is perfect sound quality.
This is a true masterpiece, and Sinatra at his very best. A rare CD, if you see it, buy it. You will not be disappointed if you have even the slightest love for Sinatra within you, or the slightest appreciation for fine music.
The arrangements are to my mind the finest on any Sinatra album, and the collection of songs is truly inspired. We see the great ballad standards of "Misty", "Come Rain or Come Shine" and "Night and Day" that seem to grace every Sinatra compilation out there. Yet we see beautiful versions of songs such as "It Might as Well be Spring" or the great standard "All or Nothing at All".
However the greatest aspect of this album is Sinatra's vocals. His diction is perfect, clear and soft yet achingly tender in places. This is his most tenderly song album in his career, his voice warm and strong yet delicate and soft. 1962 is in my mind the year Sinatra sang at his best, this is evident on the other albums of this year to (Swingin' Brass, All Alone and Great Songs from Great Britain).
In regards to recording quality, the sound quality is the best of all the studio albums, and I have listened to them all. Whether this is down to the quality of the re-mastering, or the original recording, I am unaware, however the result is perfect sound quality.
This is a true masterpiece, and Sinatra at his very best. A rare CD, if you see it, buy it. You will not be disappointed if you have even the slightest love for Sinatra within you, or the slightest appreciation for fine music.
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Much of the same
Disappointing every number is on all his other collections and many of them are sung too slowly.I was hoping for something better. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Tricia Johnson
Sinatra & Stings
I would recommend this CD to all Sinatra fans its very enjoyable. Makes a idle Birthday present. Fast service by Amazon.
Published 2 months ago by lindyloo
Sinatra & Strings
Sinatra at his very best. The 40 year old LP is really worn out and it is wonderful to hear the great songs without scratches. Well worth buying.
Published 17 months ago by pat flinn
Sinatra & Strings
This was a 10 track LP, recorded in 1961 and released by Reprise the following year. As a CD, it now has a couple of bonus tracks: Allie Wrubel's `As you desire me', released for... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Dr. H. A. Jones
Classic Sinatra
What's not to like? A powerful yet tender easy-listening album that no Sinatra-lover should be without and anyone who doesn't know Sinatra (is there anyone?)should try. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mr. G. Howden
SUPERB SINATRA
ONE OF MR SINATRA'S GREATEST RECORDINGS, WHERE HE WAS JOINED FOR THE FIRST TIME BY DON COSTA AS ARRANGER / CONDUCTOR. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2010 by ROMAN
Sinatra and Strings
I was very pleased to be able to listen again to the songs on Sinatra and Strings. I bought the LP record many years ago as part of a double album simply called Frank, but had not... Read more
Published on 18 Dec 2009 by Mrs. E. F. Massingham
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