Frank Sinatra in Hollywood 1940–1964
Frank Sinatra · 2002
418 min · 160 tracks · blues
Sinatra’s voice moves from intimate balladry to theatrical swing against the shifting scenery of Hollywood orchestras.
Top tracks — play these first
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I’ll Never Smile Again Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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I Fall in Love Too Easily — The brief Anchors Aweigh ballad gives Sinatra room to make vulnerability sound conversational, with his phrasing carrying as much weight as the orchestral setting.
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New York, New York (full‐length version) — The On the Town number turns a sailors’ arrival into a bustling ensemble tour of the city, offering a very different New York song from Sinatra’s later solo anthem.
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One for My Baby (and One More for the Road) — Its late-night address to a bartender lets Sinatra inhabit a scene as well as a song, drawing out the pauses and weary intimacy of the performance.
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Well, Did You Evah! (alternate mix) — Sinatra and Bing Crosby trade polished social satire in High Society, their conversational interplay showing how screen chemistry can drive a musical number.
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High Hopes — The jaunty A Hole in the Head song pairs Sinatra with a children’s chorus, using a light theatrical touch to make its tale of persistence move.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album presents a curated selection of Sinatra's cinematic work but lacks strong cohesion due to its compilation nature.
What we noticed
- The album features a wide range of tracks, including outtakes and alternate versions, which showcase different interpretations of Sinatra's work.
- Many tracks incorporate orchestral arrangements that complement Sinatra's vocal style, creating a lush soundscape typical of film music from the era.
- The sequencing includes multiple finales and reprises, emphasizing thematic connections between songs and creating a sense of continuity throughout the collection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- nostalgic warmth for quiet evenings
- curated gems for reflective moments
- engaging orchestration with vocal intimacy
- for classic film enthusiasts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
- seek standalone hits over collections
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A curated compilation showcasing Sinatra's film work, not a primary album.
- Themes
- Hollywood nostalgia· American identity· romantic ballads
- Career context
- Released in 2002, four years after Sinatra’s death, this six-disc collection surveys his film work from his early big-band years through the Rat Pack era. It follows him from the wartime musical Higher and Higher to later films including High Society and Robin and the 7 Hoods, with outtakes and promotional material alongside the songs.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tony Bennett· Nat King Cole· Dean Martin
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Dolores (outtake) 3:25
- 2 I’ll Never Smile Again Start here 3:14
- 3 Radio Spot for “Ship Ahoy” (excerpt) 2:09
- 4 Moonlight Bay 2:43
- 5 Poor You 5:47
- 6 The Last Call for Love 2:27
- 7 Blue Skies (outtake) 2:57
- 8 Finale: The Last Call for Love 1:18
- 9 Night and Day 3:13
- 10 I Couldn’t Sleep a Wink Last Night 2:13
- 11 The Music Stopped 3:01
- 12 I Saw You First 1:43
- 13 A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening (orchestral version) 3:12
- 14 A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening (piano and vocal version) 1:48
- 15 You’re on Your Own 2:31
- 16 You’re on Your Own (reprise) 0:57
- 17 Finale: I Saw You First / A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening / The Music Stopped 1:30
- 18 Stardust 2:33
- 19 (There’ll Be a) Hot Time in the Town of Berlin 1:53
- 20 Saturday Night (Is the Loneliest Night of the Week) 2:05
- 21 Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are 2:02
- 22 As Long as There’s Music 2:02
- 23 Where Does Love Begin? 2:15
- 24 Some Other Time 1:34
- 25 Some Other Time (duet version) 3:14
- 26 And Then You Kissed Me (outtake) 2:07
- 27 Finale: As Long as There’s Music / Some Other Time / As Long as There’s Music / Where Does Love Begin? 4:37
Disc 2
- 1 We Hate to Leave 1:49
- 2 The Cradle Song (Brahms’ Lullaby) 1:35
- 3 I Begged Her 3:26
- 4 If You Knew Susie Like I Know Susie 2:00
- 5 What Makes the Sunset? 3:33
- 6 The Charm of You 2:18
- 7 I Fall in Love Too Easily 1:38
- 8 Acceptance Speech for Receiving Honorary Academy Award 2:54
- 9 The House I Live In (That’s America to Me) 3:22
- 10 If You Are but a Dream 2:12
- 11 All or Nothing at All 1:36
- 12 Ol’ Man River 3:00
- 13 Whose Baby Are You? 0:57
- 14 The Brooklyn Bridge 2:42
- 15 The Brooklyn Bridge (alternate ending/outtake) 1:05
- 16 Invention #1 2:15
- 17 I Believe 3:50
- 18 Time After Time 1:50
- 19 The Song’s Gotta Come From the Heart 4:17
- 20 Otchi‐Tchor‐Ni‐Ya (outtake) 0:43
- 21 La Ci Darem la Mano 3:20
- 22 It’s the Same Old Dream 1:52
- 23 It’s the Same Old Dream (reprise) 2:36
- 24 Finale: The Brooklyn Bridge 0:51
- 25 Presentation of Modern Screen Magazine’s Award for “Most Popular Filmstar of 1946” 2:04
- 26 Ever Homeward (a cappella) 1:32
- 27 Promotional Spot for “The Chapel of Four Chaplains” & “The Miracle of the Bells” 1:45
- 28 If I Steal a Kiss 3:06
- 29 Senorita 2:15
- 30 Siesta 2:06
- 31 What’s Wrong With Me? 1:29
- 32 We’re on Our Way 2:59
- 33 Finale: If I Steal a Kiss 1:24
Disc 3
- 1 Promotional Interview Discussing “The Kissing Bandit” & “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” 3:16
- 2 Take Me Out to the Ball Game 2:02
- 3 Yes, Indeedy 3:16
- 4 O’Brien to Ryan to Goldberg 4:02
- 5 The Right Girl for Me 2:56
- 6 Boys and Girls Like You and Me (outtake) 3:26
- 7 It’s Fate, Baby It’s Fate 3:13
- 8 Strictly U.S.A. 3:21
- 9 Finale: Strictly U.S.A. 2:19
- 10 New York, New York (full‐length version) 4:07
- 11 Come Up to My Place 2:53
- 12 You’re Awful 3:18
- 13 Count on Me 3:33
- 14 Pearl of the Persian Sea 2:07
- 15 On the Town 5:43
- 16 It’s Only Money 1:31
- 17 Kisses and Tears 3:29
- 18 Finale: It’s Only Money 1:08
- 19 Promotional Spot for “Meet Danny Wilson” 0:24
- 20 All of Me 1:31
- 21 How Deep Is the Ocean 1:55
- 22 You’re a Sweetheart 2:21
- 23 (I Got a Woman Crazy for Me) She’s Funny That Way (edited version) 1:32
- 24 A Good Man Is Hard to Find 2:58
- 25 Lonesome Man Blues (edited version) 1:29
- 26 That Old Black Magic 2:39
- 27 I’ve Got a Crush on You 1:53
- 28 When You’re Smiling (The Whole World Smiles With You) 1:52
Disc 4
- 1 From Here to Eternity / Re‐Enlistmant Blues (instrumental) 2:54
- 2 Acceptance Speech for Receiving “Best Supporting Actor” Academy Award 1:17
- 3 From Here to Eternity 3:01
- 4 Interview Discussing Latest Film Work 3:08
- 5 Three Coins in the Fountain 3:04
- 6 Young at Heart 2:51
- 7 Someone to Watch Over Me (alternative mix, orchestral version) 2:21
- 8 Just One of Those Things 2:08
- 9 One for My Baby (and One More for the Road) 3:40
- 10 You, My Love (alternate mix) 2:13
- 11 Necessity 2:42
- 12 Ad Lib Blues 1:56
- 13 That Great Come‐and‐Get‐It Day 2:11
- 14 Necessity (“scat” version) 0:26
- 15 If This Isn’t Love 2:20
- 16 Old Devil Moon 8:00
- 17 Old Devil Moon (reprise) 0:24
- 18 Necessity (duet version) 3:01
- 19 Finale: How Are Things in Glocca Morra 1:00
- 20 Not as a Stranger 2:46
- 21 The Oldest Established (Permanent Floating Crap Game in New York) 3:01
- 22 Guys and Dolls 3:28
- 23 Adelaide 3:19
- 24 Sue Me 2:56
- 25 (Love Is) The Tender Trap (main title version) 3:09
- 26 (Love Is) The Tender Trap (piano & vocal version) 3:10
- 27 (Love Is) The Tender Trap (end title version) 0:48
Disc 5
- 1 Soliloquy (outtake) 8:25
- 2 The Man With the Golden Arm 3:23
- 3 Johnny Concho Theme (Wait for Me) 2:52
- 4 Promotional Spots for “High Society” 1:16
- 5 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (alternate mix) 2:01
- 6 You’re Sensational 3:09
- 7 Well, Did You Evah! (alternate mix) 3:39
- 8 Mind If I Make Love to You? 2:17
- 9 All the Way (version 1) 2:05
- 10 I Cried for You (Now It’s Your Turn to Cry Over Me) 1:35
- 11 If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight) 1:17
- 12 At Sundown 1:44
- 13 All the Way (version 2) 2:09
- 14 Medley: Out of Nowhere / Swingin’ on a Star (parody) 1:45
- 15 Medley: Naturally / Ah, So Pure / Naturally (parody) 1:56
- 16 All the Way (parody) 1:09
- 17 Chicago (That Toddlin’ Town) 2:13
- 18 Promotional Spots for “Pal Joey” 0:49
- 19 I Didn’t Know What Time It Was 2:47
- 20 There’s a Small Hotel 2:16
- 21 I Could Write a Book 2:17
- 22 The Lady Is a Tramp 3:14
- 23 Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered 3:39
- 24 Finale: Dream Sequence / What Do I Care for a Dame? / I Could Write a Book (reprise) 5:57
Disc 6
- 1 Monique 3:17
- 2 To Love and Be Loved 2:58
- 3 Promotional Spots for “A Hole in the Head” 1:47
- 4 All My Tomorrows 3:14
- 5 High Hopes 2:11
- 6 Main Title: Can‐Can / Montmart 3:02
- 7 I Love Paris (full‐length version / outtake) 3:40
- 8 C’Est Magnifique 2:01
- 9 Let’s Do It 2:48
- 10 It’s All Right With Me 4:16
- 11 Heart of Mine 2:18
- 12 Promotional Spot for “Come Blow Your Horn” 0:58
- 13 Come Blow Your Horn 4:51
- 14 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 3:32
- 15 The Girl Who Stole the Eiffel Tower 1:38
- 16 My Kind of Town (Chicago Is) 2:58
- 17 I Like to Lead When I Dance 4:08
- 18 Mister Booze 5:17
- 19 Style 4:29
- 20 Finale: Don’t Be a Do‐Badder 1:11
- 21 Don’t Be a Do‐Badder (vocal tracking session) 5:28
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