September of My Years
Frank Sinatra · 1965
44 min · 13 tracks · blues · jazz · swing
A reflective exploration of aging, wrapped in lush orchestration and Sinatra's emotive delivery.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its poignant lyrics that resonate deeply with listeners reflecting on aging and nostalgia. It features the iconic track 'It Was a Very Good Year', which received significant acclaim and has been covered by numerous artists, further solidifying its cultural impact.
- Best for
- steady reflective listening experience emotive exploration of aging intimate moments of nostalgia
- Context
- Released in 1965, 'September of My Years' came during Frank Sinatra's later career, following his acclaimed album 'A Jolly Christmas from Frank Sinatra'. This period marked a transition where he began to embrace themes of introspection and mortality more directly, reflecting on life’s complexities through his music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Miles Davis· Thelonious Monk· Jula de Palma· Milva· Herbie Hancock· Aretha Franklin· Dave Brubeck· Oscar Peterson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The September of My Years Standout 3:15
- 2 How Old Am I? Standout 3:36
- 3 Don't Wait Too Long 3:08
- 4 It Gets Lonely Early 2:59
- 5 This Is All I Ask 3:04
- 6 Last Night When We Were Young 3:36
- 7 The Man in the Looking Glass 3:27
- 8 It Was a Very Good Year Standout 4:29
- 9 When the Wind Was Green 3:23
- 10 Hello, Young Lovers 3:44
- 11 I See It Now 2:51
- 12 Once Upon a Time 3:31
- 13 September Song 3:32
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