Frank Sinatra Sings the Select Cole Porter
Frank Sinatra · 1996
44 min · 16 tracks · blues · jazz · swing
A lush orchestral homage where Sinatra's velvety voice dances effortlessly through timeless Cole Porter classics.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady melodic exploration throughout velvety vocals for romantic evenings for intimate gatherings
- Context
- By 1996, Frank Sinatra was a revered elder statesman of music, having shaped the vocal jazz landscape for decades. 'Frank Sinatra Sings the Select Cole Porter' arrived near the end of his career, following his last studio album 'She Shot Me Down' in 1981. This release showcases Sinatra's enduring affinity for the Great American Songbook, solidifying his legacy as an interpreter of classic standards.
- If you like
- blues, jazz, swing
Frank Sinatra Sings the Select Cole Porter is an album by Frank Sinatra, released in 1996. A lush orchestral homage where Sinatra's velvety voice dances effortlessly through timeless Cole Porter classics. This album is significant for its celebration of Cole Porter's songwriting genius, contributing to the revival of interest in classic American songwriters during the '90s. It received positive critical attention and showcased Sinatra's ability to imbue each track with emotional depth, further solidifying his place in music history as a masterful interpreter of popular songs. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Frank Sinatra Sings the Select Cole Porter sound like?
A lush orchestral homage where Sinatra's velvety voice dances effortlessly through timeless Cole Porter classics. Rooted in blues and jazz.
What makes Frank Sinatra Sings the Select Cole Porter by Frank Sinatra notable?
This album is significant for its celebration of Cole Porter's songwriting genius, contributing to the revival of interest in classic American songwriters during the '90s. It received positive critical attention and showcased Sinatra's ability to imbue each track with emotional depth, further solidifying his place in music history as a masterful interpreter of popular songs. By 1996, Frank Sinatra was a revered elder statesman of music, having shaped the vocal jazz landscape for decades. 'Frank Sinatra Sings the Select Cole Porter' arrived near the end of his career, following his last studio album 'She Shot Me Down' in 1981. This release showcases Sinatra's enduring affinity for the Great American Songbook, solidifying his legacy as an interpreter of classic standards.
Who is Frank Sinatra Sings the Select Cole Porter for?
Frank Sinatra Sings the Select Cole Porter works well if you're into steady melodic exploration throughout, velvety vocals for romantic evenings and for intimate gatherings.
How many songs are on Frank Sinatra Sings the Select Cole Porter?
Frank Sinatra Sings the Select Cole Porter has 16 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 I've Got You Under My Skin Standout 3:43
- 2 I Concentrate on You 2:24
- 3 What Is This Thing Called Love? 2:33
- 4 You Do Something to Me 1:34
- 5 At Long Last Love 2:24
- 6 Anything Goes 2:42
- 7 Night and Day Standout 3:59
- 8 Just One of Those Things 3:14
- 9 I Get a Kick Out of You Standout 2:53
- 10 You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To 2:04
- 11 I Love Paris 1:51
- 12 From This Moment On 3:51
- 13 C'est Magnifique 2:01
- 14 It's All Right With Me 4:14
- 15 Mind If I Make Love to You 2:23
- 16 You're Sensational 2:16
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