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A Man and His Music

Frank Sinatra · 1965

103 min · 32 tracks · blues · jazz · swing

A reflective journey through timeless ballads and lush orchestrations that define Sinatra's vocal prowess.

Why this album works

Best for
reflective moments of nostalgia warm background for gatherings evocative storytelling through ballads
Context
Released in 1965, 'A Man and His Music' came during Frank Sinatra's peak as a cultural icon, following his acclaimed albums such as 'September of My Years' and 'Sinatra Sings for Only the Lonely'. This compilation album showcases his evolution as an artist while consolidating his status in the traditional pop genre with a mixture of classic performances and newer interpretations.
If you like
blues, jazz, swing

A Man and His Music is an album by Frank Sinatra, released in 1965. A reflective journey through timeless ballads and lush orchestrations that define Sinatra's vocal prowess. The album is notable for its blend of previously released tracks along with newer arrangements, contributing to Sinatra’s enduring legacy. It also served as a significant commercial success, reaching high positions on various charts, including Billboard's Top LPs, ultimately reinforcing Sinatra's influence on American music culture. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does A Man and His Music sound like?

A reflective journey through timeless ballads and lush orchestrations that define Sinatra's vocal prowess. Rooted in blues and jazz.

What makes A Man and His Music by Frank Sinatra notable?

The album is notable for its blend of previously released tracks along with newer arrangements, contributing to Sinatra’s enduring legacy. It also served as a significant commercial success, reaching high positions on various charts, including Billboard's Top LPs, ultimately reinforcing Sinatra's influence on American music culture. Released in 1965, 'A Man and His Music' came during Frank Sinatra's peak as a cultural icon, following his acclaimed albums such as 'September of My Years' and 'Sinatra Sings for Only the Lonely'. This compilation album showcases his evolution as an artist while consolidating his status in the traditional pop genre with a mixture of classic performances and newer interpretations.

Who is A Man and His Music for?

A Man and His Music works well if you're into reflective moments of nostalgia, warm background for gatherings and evocative storytelling through ballads.

How many songs are on A Man and His Music?

A Man and His Music has 32 tracks, running approximately 103 minutes.

Tracklist

32 tracks·103:11

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Put Your Dreams Away 3:11
  • 2 All or Nothing 4:25
  • 3 I'll Never Smile Again Standout 2:48
  • 4 There Are Such Things 2:56
  • 5 I'll Be Seeing You 3:05
  • 6 The One I Love Belongs to Somebody Else 3:20
  • 7 Polka Dots and Moonbeams 4:32
  • 8 Night and Day Standout 4:24
  • 9 Oh, What It Seemed to Be 2:28
  • 10 Soliloquy 8:04
  • 11 Nancy 4:29
  • 12 The House I Live In 4:42
  • 13 From Here to Eternity 2:46

Disc 2

  • 1 Come Fly With Me 2:11
  • 2 How Little We Know 2:15
  • 3 Learnin' the Blues 2:29
  • 4 In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning 2:40
  • 5 Young at Heart 3:16
  • 6 Witchcraft 2:42
  • 7 All the Way 3:54
  • 8 Love and Marriage 1:29
  • 9 I've Got You Under My Skin 3:30
  • 10 Ring-A-Ding Ding 1:08
  • 11 The Second Time Around 2:13
  • 12 The Summit 5:14
  • 13 The Oldest Established (Permanent Floating Crap Game in New York) 2:08
  • 14 Luck Be a Lady 2:26
  • 15 Call Me Irresponsible 2:46
  • 16 Fly Me to the Moon Standout 2:28
  • 17 Softly, as I Leave You 3:00
  • 18 My Kind of Town 2:35
  • 19 The September of My Years 3:21

Release Date

January 1, 1965

Genre

blues, jazz, swing

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Artist Origin

Italy

Runtime

103 min 11 sec