Nothing but the Best
Frank Sinatra · 2008
112 min · 34 tracks · blues
A celebration of classic standards with Sinatra's iconic voice weaving through timeless melodies and lush orchestrations.
Top tracks — play these first
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Come Fly With Me Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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My Way — This track embodies Sinatra's personal narrative and has become an anthem of self-determination, resonating across generations and cultures.
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Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) — With its romantic lyrics and swinging melody, this song showcases Sinatra's ability to elevate simple love songs into timeless classics.
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The Best Is Yet to Come — A hopeful declaration that reflects optimism and resilience; its smooth arrangement highlights Sinatra’s vocal prowess and charisma.
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Strangers in the Night — This hit exemplifies the lush orchestration typical of Sinatra’s style while detailing a romantic encounter, making it a quintessential love ballad.
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New York, New York — As an ode to the city, this track encapsulates the spirit of ambition and dreams associated with New York, further cementing its status as an American classic.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sophisticated evening gatherings
- nostalgic moments of reflection
- swaying to lush orchestrations
- celebratory holiday cheer
- intimate sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced energy
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Compiles beloved tracks, showcasing Sinatra's lasting impact and appeal to dedicated fans.
- Themes
- American songbook legacy· twilight of a legend· romantic nostalgia
- Career context
- Released in 2008, shortly before Sinatra's centennial birth anniversary, 'Nothing but the Best' compiles some of his most beloved tracks. At this stage in his career, Sinatra had solidified his legacy as a preeminent figure in American music, with decades of influence spanning jazz, pop, and swing.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tony Bennett· Nat King Cole· Dean Martin
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Come Fly With Me Start here 3:13
- 2 The Best Is Yet to Come 2:55
- 3 The Way You Look Tonight 3:22
- 4 Luck Be a Lady 5:14
- 5 Bewitched 2:59
- 6 The Good Life 2:27
- 7 The Girl From Ipanema 3:14
- 8 Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) 2:27
- 9 Summer Wind 2:55
- 10 Strangers in the Night 2:44
- 11 Call Me Irresponsible 2:55
- 12 Somethin' Stupid 2:40
- 13 My Kind of Town 3:11
- 14 It Was a Very Good Year 4:26
- 15 That's Life 3:07
- 16 Moonlight Serenade 3:28
- 17 Nothing but the Best 3:00
- 18 Drinking Again 3:15
- 19 All My Tomorrows 4:35
- 20 My Way 4:36
- 21 Theme From New York, New York 3:24
- 22 Body and Soul 4:19
Disc 2
- 1 White Christmas 3:45
- 2 It's Christmas Time Again 2:49
- 3 Go Tell It on the Mountain 3:24
- 4 An Old Fashioned Christmas 3:45
- 5 When Angels Sang of Peace 2:58
- 6 The Little Drummer Boy 3:05
- 7 I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day 2:37
- 8 Do You Hear What I Hear 3:10
- 9 The Secret of Christmas 3:47
- 10 The Twelve Days of Christmas 3:50
- 11 Christmas Candles 2:39
- 12 We Wish You the Merriest 2:18
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Duets: An American Classic
Tony Bennett
Shares a similar lush orchestration and reverence for the American songbook tradition.
The Very Thought of You
Nat King Cole
Captures the same romantic nostalgia with soothing vocals and rich arrangements.
Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
Features elegant interpretations of standards, embodying sophistication.
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