| | Frank Sinatra Reprise Collection CD Frank Sinatra Discography of CDs
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Reprise, the label Sinatra founded and moved to from Capitol Records in 1961, commemorates Sinatra's 75th birthday with this 4-disc set. The collection contains 81 tracks, arranged chronologically. Concurrently, Capitol Records has released a 3 disc-set chronologically covering Sinatra's recordings from 1953 to 1960. Personnel includes: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Nancy Sinatra (vocals); Count Basie (conductor, piano); Duke Ellington, Felix Slatkin (conductor); Tony Mottola, Laurindo Almeida (guitar); Buddy DeFranco (clarinet); Johnny Mandel (trombone); Bill Miller (piano); Antonio Carlos Jobim. Producers include: Sonny Burke. Compilation producers: Mo Ostin, Joe McEwen, James Isaacs. Includes liner notes by William Kennedy, David McClintick, Jonathan Schwartz, James Isaacs. Like The Capitol Years, the four-disc box set The Reprise Collection was released to celebrate Frank Sinatra's 75th anniversary. 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. Also, his Reprise records, while still being concept albums, were more inconsistent and therefore easier to anthologize. Many highlights, as well as most of his biggest hits from the era, are included on The Reprise Collection, along with a handful of rarities that are nearly as enjoyable. It's a dynamite collection and proves that the '60s and '70s were a surprisingly diverse, rewarding time for Sinatra. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine For those unable to invest the necessary funds for the 20-disc COMPLETE REPRISE box, THE REPRISE COLLECTION is an excellent representation of Sinatra's post-1960 work on the label he founded in the interest of furthering his artistic freedom. Sure, he had left the sweet-voiced Bing Crosby acolyte side of himself far behind by the 60's, but that only meant that his voice, wisdom and artistic well were all simultaneously deepened. Though he approached his songs from a more mature perspective, this period produced some of Sinatra's most outrageously swinging tunes, including "Summer Wind," "Fly Me To The Moon" and "Luck Be A Lady." Sinatra had also begun to look back with wistful melancholy on his life, as on the introspective, moody "It Was A Very Good Year," "September Song" and "A Man Alone." This collection is spiced up by the inclusion of such relatively esoteric gems as Sinatra's collaborative efforts with Antonio Carlos Jobim, a move made possible by Sinatra's creative freedom with Reprise. There are irresistible pop hits like "Somethin' Stupid," his duet with daughter Nancy, and latter day classics like "Send In The Clowns." Overall, a fine representation of this crucial period in Sinatra's career.Rolling Stone (1/24/91) - 4.5 Stars - Excellent Plus "..are not only fine testaments to Sinatra's self-willed resilience but blissful examples of the undervalued side of the 1960s pop.." Musician (3/91) - "..Whether swinging some golden oldie or dipping into that seemingly endless supply of ballads redolent of blue cigarette smoke and sipped bourbon, tailor-made for a sadder but wiser crooner, Sinatra carries on, above the fray, above the charts and, no doubt, above criticism.." Time Magazine (12/31/90) - Rated as one of the "Top Ten Releases Of 1990". New York Times (Publisher) (12/31/90) - "..the record of how one intelligent, willful, gifted sensualist with infinite resources for distraction felt the passage of time.."
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| | | | Reprise Collection CD DISC 1: |
     | 1. | Let's Fall in Love |
     | 2. | You'd Be So Easy to Love |
     | 3. | Coffee Song, The |
     | 4. | Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart - (previously unreleased) |
     | 5. | Last Dance, The - (previously unreleased) |
     | 6. | Second Time Around, The |
     | 7. | Tina |
     | 8. | Without a Song |
     | 9. | It Started All Over Again |
     | 10. | Love Walked In |
     | 11. | You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You |
     | 12. | Don't Take Your Love From Me - (initial U.S. release) |
     | 13. | Come Rain or Come Shine |
     | 14. | Night and Day |
     | 15. | All Alone |
     | 16. | What'll I Do |
     | 17. | I Get a Kick Out of You |
     | 18. | Don'cha Go 'Way Mad |
     | 19. | Garden in the Rain, A - (initial U.S release) |
     | 20. | Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, A - (initial U.S. release) |
     | 21. | Please Be Kind |
| | Reprise Collection Songs DISC 2: |
     | 1. | Pennies From Heaven |
     | 2. | Me and My Shadow (With Sammy Davis Jr.) |
     | 3. | I Have Dreamed |
     | 4. | America the Beautiful - (previously unreleased) |
     | 5. | California - (previously unreleased) |
     | 6. | Soliloquy |
     | 7. | Luck Be a Lady |
     | 8. | Here's to the Losers |
     | 9. | Way You Look Tonight, The |
     | 10. | My Kind of Town |
     | 11. | Best Is Yet to Come, The |
     | 12. | Fly Me to the Moon |
     | 13. | September Song |
     | 14. | It Was a Very Good Year |
     | 15. | This Is All I Ask |
     | 16. | I'll Only Miss Her When I Think of Her |
     | 17. | Love and Marriage |
     | 18. | Moonlight Serenade |
     | 19. | I Wished on the Moon |
     | 20. | Oh, You Crazy Moon |
| | Reprise Collection Album DISC 3: |
     | 1. | I've Got You Under My Skin |
     | 2. | Shadow of Your Smile, The |
     | 3. | Street of Dreams |
     | 4. | You Make Me Feel So Young |
     | 5. | Strangers in the Night |
     | 6. | Summer Wind |
     | 7. | All or Nothing at All |
     | 8. | That's Life |
     | 9. | I Concentrate on You |
     | 10. | Dindi |
     | 11. | Once I Loved |
     | 12. | How Insensitive |
     | 13. | Drinking Again |
     | 14. | Something Stupid (With Nancy Sinatra) |
     | 15. | All I Need Is the Girl |
     | 16. | Indian Summer |
     | 17. | My Way |
     | 18. | Wave |
     | 19. | Man Alone, A |
     | 20. | Forget to Remember |
| | Reprise Collection CD DISC 4: |
     | 1. | There Used to Be a Ballpark |
     | 2. | What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? |
     | 3. | Just as Though You Were Here - (previously unreleased) |
     | 4. | Lady Is a Tramp, The |
     | 5. | Empty Tables |
     | 6. | Send in the Clowns |
     | 7. | I Love My Wife |
     | 8. | Nancy - (previously unreleased) |
     | 9. | Emily - (previously unreleased) |
     | 10. | Sweet Lorraine - (previously unreleased) |
     | 11. | My Shining Hour |
     | 12. | More Than You Know |
     | 13. | Song Is You, The |
     | 14. | Theme From New York, New York |
     | 15. | Something |
     | 16. | The Gal That Got Away / It Never Entered My Mind |
     | 17. | Long Night, A |
     | 18. | Here's to the Band |
     | 19. | It's Sunday |
     | 20. | Mack the Knife |
| Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars)   Sinatra's esence It's a very representative Sinatra's 'resume'. And overcoat, a beautiful and elegant edition. Submitted by a reviewer (Miami, Fl.)  Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 2 found this helpful.
It's Frank Better Than Ever As is usually the case when I buy CD collections like this, I already had this album on vinyl.
I cannot tell you how good this sounds on CD. I could almost envision the Rat Pack on the stage at the Sands Hotel in Vegas.
A real big "thumbs up" on this collection, it is a must have for anyone who is a fan of Frank and saw him perform live. Submitted by a reviewer (Arcadia, CA, USA)  Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 2 found this helpful.
happy but disapointed i enjoyed sinatra's reprise greatly the set back was that the song, "you and me all the way home," was considered for the collection. a fantastic song i'm hoping it will be released someway somehow. Submitted by jackgiusti ("glenwood, nj, usa) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 2 found this helpful.
Information This box is great. Sinatra is, as usuall, great. But the reason of my message is: ¿Has anyone all the details of the personell of these recordings? If you do, I'll appreciate if you send it to me,
Eugenio Monjeau
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Submitted by Eugenio (Buenos Aires, Argentina) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 2 found this helpful.
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