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Portrait of Sinatra: Columbia Classics

Frank Sinatra · 1998

112 min · 36 tracks · blues · jazz · swing

A nostalgic collection of Sinatra's romantic ballads, infused with lush orchestration and heartfelt delivery.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journey throughout
  • romantic ballads for nostalgia
  • heartfelt delivery in every track
  • for late-night reflections
  • ideal for intimate gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer modern production styles

Where this album fits

Themes
romantic nostalgia· American values· mid-century ballads
Career context
Released in 1998, 'Portrait of Sinatra: Columbia Classics' came during a period when Frank Sinatra's music was being rediscovered by new generations. This compilation highlighted his extensive catalog from the Columbia Records era, reinforcing his status as a timeless icon just a few years before his passing in 1998.
Stylistic neighbors
Tony Bennett· Nat King Cole· Dean Martin
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Love Is the Thing by Nat King Cole — Shares lush orchestration and romantic nostalgia, with heartfelt ballads that evoke similar emotional depth.
I Wanna Be Around... by Tony Bennett — Features American standards with a smooth vocal style and rich arrangements reminiscent of Sinatra's era.
This Time I'm Swingin'! by Dean Martin — Combines swing elements and romantic themes, creating a laid-back yet emotionally resonant listening experience.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 All or Nothing at All 3:00
  • 2 If You Are but a Dream 3:06
  • 3 Night and Day 3:21
  • 4 Sweet Lorraine 3:14
  • 5 Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out to Dry 3:26
  • 6 Nancy (With the Laughing Face) 3:14
  • 7 The House I Live In 3:22
  • 8 Blue Skies 2:30
  • 9 There's No You 3:28
  • 10 When Your Lover Has Gone 2:55
  • 11 Stormy Weather 4:15
  • 12 The Nearness of You 2:42
  • 13 These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You) 3:09
  • 14 Saturday Night (Is the Loneliest Night in the Week) 2:45
  • 15 Where or When 3:15
  • 16 Someone to Watch Over Me 3:21
  • 17 Put Your Dreams Away (For Another Day) 3:08
  • 18 All of Me 2:44

Disc 2

  • 1 There's No Business Like Show Business 3:21
  • 2 Falling in Love With Love 2:47
  • 3 You Go to My Head 3:02
  • 4 Everybody Loves Somebody 3:17
  • 5 I Believe 3:05
  • 6 Why Was I Born? 2:44
  • 7 I've Got a Crush on You 3:17
  • 8 Body and Soul 3:18
  • 9 That Old Feeling 3:16
  • 10 Almost Like Being in Love 2:42
  • 11 September Song 3:08
  • 12 It Never Entered My Mind 3:36
  • 13 I Only Have Eyes for You 3:13
  • 14 The Song Is You 3:17
  • 15 Don't Cry Joe (Let Her Go, Let Her Go, Let Her Go) 3:21
  • 16 It All Depends on You 2:45
  • 17 The Continental 2:33
  • 18 I'm a Fool to Want You 2:55

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