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The Song Is You

Frank Sinatra · 1994

364 min · 120 tracks · blues

A lush tapestry of orchestrated ballads, blending intimate vocals with rich big band arrangements that evoke nostalgia and romance.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Sky Fell Down Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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    I’ll Be Seeing You — This track stands out due to its poignant emotional weight, capturing the bittersweet essence of longing that resonates throughout the album.
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    Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear to Tread) — With its lush orchestration and heartfelt delivery, this song exemplifies Sinatra's skill at conveying vulnerability within romantic themes.
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    April Played the Fiddle — Its playful melody combined with heartfelt lyrics showcases Sinatra's ability to bring a sense of joy and whimsy to the album's overall mood.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

Sinatra's nuanced vocals shine in this orchestrated collection, though its length affects cohesion.

What we noticed

  • The album features lush orchestral arrangements that support Sinatra's vocal delivery, with strings and brass complementing his phrasing.
  • Each track is structured around a central melodic theme, often featuring a bridge that contrasts with the main verse.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • nostalgic melodies for quiet evenings
  • romantic atmosphere for intimate settings
  • smooth vocals for soothing background
  • long-form listening for deep immersion

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — A strong late-career release that showcases Sinatra's enduring vocal prowess.
Themes
nostalgic romance· post-war sentimentality
Career context
Released in 1994, The Song Is You marked a significant moment in Frank Sinatra's later career as he continued to solidify his legacy as a quintessential American vocalist. This album arrived after his previous works in the early '90s, showcasing his enduring appeal and mastery over classic standards.
Stylistic neighbors
Tony Bennett· Nat King Cole· Dean Martin

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 The Sky Fell Down Start here 3:16
  • 2 Too Romantic 3:11
  • 3 Shake Down the Stars 3:33
  • 4 Moments in the Moonlight 3:17
  • 5 I’ll Be Seeing You 3:07
  • 6 Say It 3:24
  • 7 Polka Dots and Moonbeams 3:20
  • 8 The Fable of the Rose 2:52
  • 9 This Is the Beginning of the End 3:14
  • 10 Hear My Song, Violetta 3:04
  • 11 Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear to Tread) 3:12
  • 12 Devil May Care 3:07
  • 13 April Played the Fiddle 3:06
  • 14 I Haven’t the Time to Be a Millionaire 3:05
  • 15 Imagination 3:14
  • 16 Yours Is My Heart Alone 2:53
  • 17 You’re Lonely and I’m Lonely 3:12
  • 18 East of the Sun (and West of the Moon) 3:20
  • 19 Head on My Pillow 2:53
  • 20 It’s a Lovely Day Tomorrow 2:30
  • 21 I’ll Never Smile Again 3:11
  • 22 All This and Heaven Too 3:38
  • 23 Where Do You Keep Your Heart 2:49

Disc 2

  • 1 Whispering 3:00
  • 2 Trade Winds 3:00
  • 3 The One I Love (Belongs to Somebody Else) 3:32
  • 4 The Call of the Canyon 3:09
  • 5 Love Lies 3:23
  • 6 I Could Make You Care 3:11
  • 7 The World Is in My Arms 3:11
  • 8 Our Love Affair 3:03
  • 9 Looking for Yesterday 3:12
  • 10 Tell Me at Midnight 2:52
  • 11 We Three (My Echo, My Shadow and Me) 3:05
  • 12 When You Awake 3:12
  • 13 Anything 3:05
  • 14 Shadows on the Sand 2:59
  • 15 You’re Breaking My Heart All Over Again 3:04
  • 16 I’d Know You Anywhere 2:54
  • 17 Do You Know Why? 3:09
  • 18 Not So Long Ago 3:03
  • 19 Stardust 3:12
  • 20 Oh! Look at Me Now 3:15
  • 21 You Might Have Belonged to Another 2:47
  • 22 You Lucky People, You 2:38
  • 23 It’s Always You 3:16
  • 24 I Tried 3:15

Disc 3

  • 1 Dolores 2:58
  • 2 Without a Song 4:28
  • 3 Do I Worry 3:15
  • 4 Everything Happens to Me 3:14
  • 5 Let’s Get Away From It All 4:54
  • 6 I’ll Never Let a Day Pass By 3:17
  • 7 Love Me as I Am 3:10
  • 8 This Love of Mine 3:43
  • 9 I Guess I’ll Have to Dream the Rest 3:31
  • 10 You and I 2:45
  • 11 Neiani 3:20
  • 12 Free for All 2:23
  • 13 Blue Skies 3:19
  • 14 Two in Love 2:58
  • 15 Pale Moon (An Indian Love Song) 2:59
  • 16 I Think of You 2:56
  • 17 How Do You Do Without Me? 3:13
  • 18 A Sinner Kissed an Angel 2:59
  • 19 Violets for Your Furs 3:07
  • 20 The Sunshine of Your Smile 2:33
  • 21 How About You 2:56
  • 22 Snootie Little Cutie 3:20

Disc 4

  • 1 Poor You 2:49
  • 2 I’ll Take Tallulah 3:16
  • 3 The Last Call for Love 2:32
  • 4 Somewhere a Voice Is Calling 3:08
  • 5 Just as Though You Were Here 3:15
  • 6 Street of Dreams 2:43
  • 7 Take Me 3:02
  • 8 Be Careful, It’s My Heart 2:50
  • 9 In the Blue of Evening 2:56
  • 10 Dig Down Deep 2:09
  • 11 There Are Such Things 2:43
  • 12 Daybreak 3:14
  • 13 It Started All Over Again 2:57
  • 14 Light a Candle in the Chapel 3:05
  • 15 Too Romantic (take 2) 3:09
  • 16 Shake Down the Stars (take 2) 3:28
  • 17 Hear My Song Violetta (take 2) 2:59
  • 18 You’re Lonely and I’m Lonely (take 3) 3:07
  • 19 Our Love Affair (take 2) 3:02
  • 20 Violets for Your Furs (take 2) 3:14
  • 21 The Night We Called It a Day 3:23
  • 22 The Lamplighter’s Serenade 2:55
  • 23 The Song Is You 3:24
  • 24 Night and Day 3:03

Disc 5

  • 1 Theme: I’m Getting Sentimental Over You 0:40
  • 2 Who? 3:11
  • 3 I Hear a Rhapsody 2:11
  • 4 I’ll Never Smile Again 3:09
  • 5 Half‐Way Down the Street 3:17
  • 6 Some of Your Sweetness (Got Into My Heart) 2:51
  • 7 Once in a While 3:16
  • 8 A Little in Love 1:32
  • 9 It Came to Me 1:36
  • 10 Only Forever 1:42
  • 11 Marie 2:17
  • 12 Yearning 3:12
  • 13 How Am I to Know 3:05
  • 14 You’re Part of My Heart 3:40
  • 15 Announcements 1:26
  • 16 You’re Stepping on My Toes 3:08
  • 17 You Got the Best of Me 2:46
  • 18 That’s How it Goes 2:28
  • 19 When Daylight Dawns 2:55
  • 20 When Sleepy Stars Begin to Fall 2:51
  • 21 Goodbye Lover, Goodbye 3:24
  • 22 One Red Rose 3:14
  • 23 The Things I Love 3:45
  • 24 In the Blue of Evening 2:46
  • 25 Just as Though You Were Here 3:32
  • 26 Frank Sinatra’s Farewell to the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra 1:21
  • 27 The Song Is You 3:28

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