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Reprise: The Very Good Years
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| 67 of 67 people found the following review helpful:  The Best is Yet to Come, By This review is from: Reprise: The Very Good Years (Audio CD) If you're contemplating buying a Sinatra allbum, it would be difficult to go wrong with this one -- most of what is included here really is among the best of Sinatra's work at Reprise. To some extent, however, this represents the most commercial of his later recordings, which means that many artistic highlights are excluded.On the plus side, the 1963 re-recording of 'I've Got You Under My Skin' is sensational, even if the 1956 Capitol original is often mentioned as the best popular song of the century. 'Summer Wind', from the 'Strangers in the Night' album of 1966 is perfect, but the title track -- included here because it was a huge hit when released -- is schmaltz. Sinatra said he hated it when he recorded it and rarely if ever performed it. In contrast, 'Wave' (not included here) recorded with Antonio Carlos Jobim, rated as one of Sinatra's personal favorites and it is a piece of vocal nirvana -- but it was less successful than 'Strangers' and so is omitted. A magnficent 1967... Read more 48 of 48 people found the following review helpful: Wonderful, diverse collection showcasing Sinatra's greatness, By This review is from: Reprise: The Very Good Years (Audio CD) Why was Frank Sinatra considered one of the 20th century's greatest singers (some say THE). Sinatra Reprise The Very Good Years is one of the key Sinatra CDs that'll show you precisely why. Sinatra fans will love this collection. And young people who are interested in singing-non rock (in his final years Sinatra's biggest fans included some of the rock's biggest names, who publically attested to his influence and their admiration for him) can find in this recording not only a good role musical model but proof (as rock's Bruce Springsteen now also clearly shows with The Rising) that a teen idol CAN age, create, innovate and wear well musically. Talent doesn't evaporate at age 30 or 40. The 20 tracks on this CD are somewhat unusual since they're incredibly diverse, include some re-makes of his earlier Capitol hits and even a "live" performance in front of an audience. Usually you can't find a collection that gives you the studio and live recordings in one. This CD's... Read more 30 of 31 people found the following review helpful: The perfect introduction to Sinatra, By A Customer This review is from: Reprise: The Very Good Years (Audio CD) This is the first Sinatra CD I ever heard, and it's still my favorite. I grew up on 70s rock (Eagles, Frampton, etc.) and never thought I would get into music like this. I'm glad I took the plunge and bought it. For those of us weaned on guitars, I think this CD has more accesible music than the Capitol years issues, making it a great way to get hooked. "I've got you under my skin" is live (with Count Basie!) here and has more kick than the delicate Nelson Riddle version from "Singing Lovers" CD. The same goes for "Lady is a Tramp" (also live, from 1970s), and "I get a kick out of you." Toss in "New York New York", "Luck be a lady" and a version of "My Way" that outdoes even the King, and you've got Sinatra at his swingin' best. The only downers are "Send in the Clowns" (a dreary, self pitying arrangement of a dreary, self pitying song) and "That's Life." (Frank was many... Read more |
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