Some Nice Things I've Missed cover

Some Nice Things I've Missed

Frank Sinatra · 1974

29 min · 10 tracks · blues · jazz · swing

A lush collection of covers showcasing Sinatra's warm vocals against rich orchestral arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of nostalgic joy
  • warm vocals for cozy evenings
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends
  • lighthearted tunes for gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of lengthy epics
  • prefer heavy emotional intensity

Where this album fits

Themes
nostalgic warmth· intimate jazz evenings
Career context
Released in 1974, 'Some Nice Things I've Missed' is a compilation album that came during a period of transition for Frank Sinatra. After achieving massive fame in the 1960s, this album reflects his continued relevance in popular music, following the success of albums like 'Ol' Blue Eyes Is Back' (1973).
Stylistic neighbors
Tony Bennett· Nat King Cole· Dean Martin
Sounds like this from elsewhere
I Left My Heart in San Francisco by Tony Bennett — Shares lush orchestral arrangements and a nostalgic warmth in vocal delivery.
Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook by Ella Fitzgerald — Features rich orchestration and intimate jazz interpretations, similar in emotional depth.
Love Is the Thing by Nat King Cole — Combines smooth vocal elegance with lush strings, evoking a similar romantic atmosphere.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 You Turned My World Around 2:49
  • 2 Sweet Caroline 2:44
  • 3 The Summer Knows 2:44
  • 4 I'm Gonna Make It All the Way 2:54
  • 5 Tie a Yellow Ribbon Around the Old Oak Tree 3:07
  • 6 Satisfy Me One More Time 2:22
  • 7 If 3:10
  • 8 You Are the Sunshine of My Life 2:37
  • 9 What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life 4:05
  • 10 Bad, Bad Leroy Brown 2:48

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