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I bought this product for my 88 year old neighbour and friend. It contains his favourite songs and those of his recently dead wife.He used to have the original vinyl LP and did not realise how easily it could be obtained on Ebay.
OK so I am old. I loved Frank Sinatra. I think he had the best male voice of the 20th century. I had this album years ago and loved it and decided to get it again. Also loved the Nelson Riddle band.
Growing up in the 1950's and 60's, Frank Sinatra was an old square and of very little interest to a teenage fan of Top Of The Pops. But tastes develop as one matures and I recall once reading that Songs For Swingin' Lovers was a highly memorable album, recorded at Frank's peak and that Nelson Riddle excelled with the backing arrangements. I finally purchased this album and everything I had read and heard is true. OK, his later hits are not there, but Frank's phrasing and vocal touches are as sublime as a vocalist can get. Nelson Riddle provides the perfect backing and it is difficult to imagine that this 'swing' album will ever be bettered. Robbie Williams and others have had a game stab at such swing albums, and done rather well. But if you want the consumate professionalism that only the combination of Frank Sinatra and Nelson Riddle can supply - this is probably the only 'swing' album you will ever need. Fifty years after being recorded it still sounds absolutely fantastic. It has become a firm favourite of mine - and anyone of taste who wants to experience the ultimate swing album will not be disappointed by Songs For Swingin' Lovers.Read full review
This is Frank giving the best of performances. With Nelson Riddle orchestrating, this CD is a must have for Sinatra lovers and for anyone else who does not know his work. All time top 100 Album. Bought it so I could listen in the car, and it takes me back some good party days.
I purchased this title as a vinyl LP back in 1955. Its now nearly worn through and I am reluctant to play it, scratches and all!! But its a classic, Sinatra at his scintillating best and one of the great American big Swing bands. For my generation a must. For younger generations, listen to songs with proper words, you might get to like it.
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