What makes This Is Sinatra – Volume Two by Frank Sinatra notable?

The album features the hit single 'Everybody Loves Somebody', which became a significant success for Sinatra, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964. Its blend of easy listening and jazz elements helped define Sinatra's signature style and solidified his influence in American music during the late 1950s. Released in January 1958, 'This Is Sinatra - Volume Two' came during a peak period of Frank Sinatra's career when he was solidifying his status as a leading pop vocalist. This album followed the success of his first volume of 'This Is Sinatra', further showcasing his evolution and mastery over the traditional pop genre.

Who is This Is Sinatra – Volume Two for?

This Is Sinatra – Volume Two works well if you're into steady melodic journey throughout, romantic nostalgia for evenings and emotive vocals with lush orchestration.

How many songs are on This Is Sinatra – Volume Two?

This Is Sinatra – Volume Two has 16 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

This Is Sinatra – Volume Two

Frank Sinatra · 1958

49 min · 16 tracks · blues · jazz · swing

A lush orchestral backdrop supports Sinatra's smooth, emotive vocals, blending romance with melancholy across timeless melodies.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady melodic journey throughout
romantic nostalgia for evenings
emotive vocals with lush orchestration
for intimate gatherings
reflective moments in solitude

Maybe skip if you want

prefer fast-paced, upbeat tracks
seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Themes: romantic ballads· post-war nostalgia· melancholic love songs
Career context: Released in January 1958, 'This Is Sinatra - Volume Two' came during a peak period of Frank Sinatra's career when he was solidifying his status as a leading pop vocalist. This album followed the success of his first volume of 'This Is Sinatra', further showcasing his evolution and mastery over the traditional pop genre.
Stylistic neighbors: Tony Bennett· Nat King Cole· Dean Martin
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Love Is the Thing by Nat King Cole — Shares lush orchestral arrangements and themes of romance and nostalgia.

I Left My Heart in San Francisco by Tony Bennett — Features smooth vocals over sweeping arrangements, evoking similar romantic sentiments.

Tracklist

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

1 Hey! Jealous Lover 2:24
2 Everybody Loves Somebody 3:46
3 Something Wonderful Happens in Summer 3:16
4 Half as Lovely, Twice as True 3:09
5 You're Cheatin' Yourself 2:38
6 You'll Always Be the One I Love 2:59
7 You Forgot All the Words 3:24
8 How Little We Know 2:44
9 Time After Time 3:31
10 Crazy Love 2:54
11 Wait for Me ("Johnny Concho" Theme) 2:54
12 If You Are but a Dream 3:58
13 So Long, My Love 2:50
14 It's the Same Old Dream 3:06
15 I Believe 2:33
16 Put Your Dreams Away 3:12

What to play next

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