Sings for Only the Lonely
Frank Sinatra · 1958
59 min · 14 tracks · blues · jazz · swing
Intimate orchestral arrangements underscore Sinatra's haunting vocals, evoking profound loneliness and longing in each track.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady emotional exploration throughout intimate listening for solitude haunting vocals evoke deep longing
- Context
- Released on September 8, 1958, 'Sings for Only the Lonely' was Sinatra's follow-up to the commercially successful 'Come Fly with Me.' At this point in his career, he was transitioning into more personal and introspective material, moving away from the upbeat big band sound that had characterized much of his earlier work.
- If you like
- blues, jazz, swing
Sings for Only the Lonely is an album by Frank Sinatra, released in 1958. Intimate orchestral arrangements underscore Sinatra's haunting vocals, evoking profound loneliness and longing in each track. 'Sings for Only the Lonely' is celebrated for its emotional depth and sophisticated arrangements, becoming a staple in the American songbook. The album received critical acclaim upon release, with notable tracks like 'Only the Lonely' and 'Angel Eyes' cementing Sinatra's status as a master of vocal jazz and pop standards. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sings for Only the Lonely sound like?
Intimate orchestral arrangements underscore Sinatra's haunting vocals, evoking profound loneliness and longing in each track. Rooted in blues and jazz.
What makes Sings for Only the Lonely by Frank Sinatra notable?
'Sings for Only the Lonely' is celebrated for its emotional depth and sophisticated arrangements, becoming a staple in the American songbook. The album received critical acclaim upon release, with notable tracks like 'Only the Lonely' and 'Angel Eyes' cementing Sinatra's status as a master of vocal jazz and pop standards. Released on September 8, 1958, 'Sings for Only the Lonely' was Sinatra's follow-up to the commercially successful 'Come Fly with Me.' At this point in his career, he was transitioning into more personal and introspective material, moving away from the upbeat big band sound that had characterized much of his earlier work.
Who is Sings for Only the Lonely for?
Sings for Only the Lonely works well if you're into steady emotional exploration throughout, intimate listening for solitude and haunting vocals evoke deep longing.
How many songs are on Sings for Only the Lonely?
Sings for Only the Lonely has 14 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Only the Lonely Standout 4:10
- 2 Angel Eyes Standout 3:46
- 3 What’s New? 5:13
- 4 It’s a Lonesome Old Town 4:17
- 5 Willow Weep for Me 4:49
- 6 Good‐Bye 5:45
- 7 Blues in the Night 4:44
- 8 Guess I’ll Hang My Tears Out to Dry 4:00
- 9 Ebb Tide 3:17
- 10 Spring Is Here 4:47
- 11 Gone With the Wind 5:15
- 12 One for My Baby Standout 4:26
- 13 Sleep Warm 2:48
- 14 Where or When 2:27
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