Frank Sinatra – The Great Hits Of Frank Sinatra
The Great Hits Of Frank Sinatra brings together eleven defining recordings from Sinatra’s celebrated Capitol years — the period in which his phrasing, emotional control and effortless sense of swing reached extraordinary heights.
The collection moves gracefully between buoyant, big-band sophistication and late-night romanticism. “Young At Heart,” “Love And Marriage” and “Three Coins In The Fountain” capture Sinatra as the charismatic voice of post-war popular culture, while “Witchcraft” and “All The Way” demonstrate his unique ability to make even the grandest standard feel intimate and conversational. The exuberant “Come Dance With Me” provides a burst of dance-floor energy, whereas “Only The Lonely” reveals the darker, more vulnerable side of his artistry. Closing with the relaxed elegance of “Nice ’n’ Easy,” the album offers a remarkably complete portrait of Sinatra at his Capitol-era peak.
Much of the material is rooted in Sinatra’s acclaimed work with arranger Nelson Riddle, whose refined orchestral settings gave the singer both space and momentum. “Come Dance With Me,” meanwhile, reflects the harder-swinging excitement of his collaboration with Billy May. Across these recordings, Sinatra never merely performs the melody: he shapes every line through timing, breath and carefully judged emphasis, turning familiar songs into deeply personal stories.
Originally compiled by Capitol in the 1960s, this German stereo edition was released in 1965 under catalogue number STK 83 798. It is an excellent introduction to Sinatra’s classic period as well as an appealing European pressing for established collectors.
Track highlights include “South Of The Border,” “Young At Heart,” “Love And Marriage,” “Learnin’ The Blues,” “Three Coins In The Fountain,” “Hey! Jealous Lover,” “Witchcraft,” “All The Way,” “Come Dance With Me,” “Only The Lonely” and “Nice ’n’ Easy.”
This copy is offered with vinyl in VG+ condition and a VG+ sleeve. A well-preserved example that plays beautifully with only minimal signs of previous use.
Frank Sinatra – The Great Hits Of Frank Sinatra
Label: Capitol Records
Catalogue number: STK 83 798
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Stereo
Country: Germany
Released: 1965
Condition: VG+ / VG+
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