Ultimate Sinatra
Frank Sinatra · 2015
316 min · 101 tracks · blues
A lush collection of timeless ballads and swinging standards showcasing Sinatra's unparalleled vocal mastery and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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All or Nothing at All Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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My Way — This iconic anthem epitomizes Sinatra's career philosophy, resonating with themes of individuality and resilience that have made it a timeless classic.
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Fly Me to the Moon — With its jazzy arrangement and romantic lyrics, this track showcases Sinatra's ability to infuse swing into love songs, making it a staple in his repertoire.
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I’ll Never Smile Again — This poignant ballad highlights Sinatra's emotive delivery and lyrical interpretation, capturing the heartache that defines much of his work.
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Strangers in the Night — The lush orchestration and seductive lyrics make this song a quintessential example of Sinatra's appeal during his peak years as a recording artist.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
A well-curated collection that highlights Sinatra's vocal prowess, though it lacks the narrative cohesion of a traditional album.
What we noticed
- Each track is meticulously remastered, emphasizing the clarity and warmth of Sinatra's vocals against lush orchestral arrangements.
- The running time exceeds 70 minutes, allowing for a comprehensive overview without feeling rushed or overly long.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- sweeping emotional ballads journey
- for nostalgic evenings
- timeless classics for introspection
- dynamic peaks and valleys experience
- ideal for romantic moments
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer modern and upbeat sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — A comprehensive collection that resonates with dedicated fans of Sinatra's work.
- Themes
- swinging romance· post-war nostalgia· Las Vegas glamour
- Career context
- Released in 2015, 'Ultimate Sinatra' arrives shortly after Sinatra's passing in 1998 and serves as a definitive retrospective of his storied career. This compilation features tracks from across his extensive discography, highlighting the evolution of his artistry from big band beginnings to solo stardom. The album acts as both a tribute and an introduction for new listeners to one of the most influential voices in American music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tony Bennett· Nat King Cole· Dean Martin
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 All or Nothing at All Start here 2:58
- 2 I’ll Never Smile Again 3:10
- 3 Street of Dreams 2:40
- 4 You’ll Never Know 3:00
- 5 If You Are but a Dream 3:04
- 6 Saturday Night (Is the Loneliest Night of the Week) 2:43
- 7 Nancy (With the Laughing Face) 3:12
- 8 Oh, What It Seemed to Be 2:59
- 9 Five Minutes More 2:35
- 10 Time After Time 3:10
- 11 Night and Day 3:39
- 12 The Song Is You 3:15
- 13 I’m a Fool to Want You 2:56
- 14 The Birth of the Blues 3:27
- 15 Why Try to Change Me Now 2:48
- 16 I’ve Got the World on a String 2:09
- 17 Don’t Worry ’Bout Me 3:06
- 18 My Funny Valentine 2:30
- 19 They Can’t Take That Away From Me 1:57
- 20 I Get a Kick Out of You 2:53
- 21 Young at Heart 2:49
- 22 Last Night When We Were Young 3:16
- 23 Three Coins in the Fountain 3:03
- 24 Just One of Those Things 3:12
- 25 All of Me 2:07
- 26 Someone to Watch Over Me 2:54
- 27 I Get Along Without You Very Well 3:41
Disc 2
- 1 This Love of Mine 3:34
- 2 In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning 2:59
- 3 Learnin’ the Blues 3:00
- 4 Love and Marriage 2:37
- 5 (Love Is) The Tender Trap 2:56
- 6 Love Is Here to Stay 2:38
- 7 You Make Me Feel So Young 2:54
- 8 Memories of You 2:51
- 9 I’ve Got You Under My Skin 3:42
- 10 Too Marvelous for Words 2:27
- 11 (How Little It Matters) How Little We Know 2:38
- 12 I Couldn’t Sleep a Wink Last Night 3:23
- 13 I Wish I Were in Love Again 2:28
- 14 The Lady Is a Tramp 3:13
- 15 From This Moment On 3:49
- 16 Laura 3:26
- 17 Where Are You? 3:28
- 18 Witchcraft 2:52
- 19 Bewitched 3:37
- 20 All the Way 2:51
- 21 Moonlight in Vermont 3:31
- 22 Come Fly With Me 3:18
- 23 Put Your Dreams Away 3:11
- 24 Angel Eyes 3:42
- 25 Guess I’ll Hang My Tears Out to Dry 3:59
Disc 3
- 1 Only the Lonely 4:07
- 2 One for My Baby (and One More for the Road) 4:23
- 3 Something’s Gotta Give 2:37
- 4 Come Dance With Me 2:29
- 5 Here’s That Rainy Day 3:33
- 6 A Cottage for Sale 3:14
- 7 High Hopes 2:40
- 8 The Nearness of You 2:41
- 9 I’ve Got a Crush on You 2:15
- 10 Nice ’n’ Easy 2:44
- 11 When the World Was Young 3:46
- 12 In the Still of the Night 3:25
- 13 The Second Time Around 3:00
- 14 Without a Song 3:38
- 15 Love Walked In 2:20
- 16 Stardust 2:48
- 17 Come Rain or Come Shine 4:05
- 18 The Girl Next Door 3:17
- 19 At Long Last Love (1962 version) 2:13
- 20 The Very Thought of You 3:31
- 21 Pennies From Heaven 3:26
- 22 Ol’ Man River 4:24
- 23 I Have Dreamed 2:57
- 24 Luck Be a Lady 5:14
Disc 4
- 1 The Way You Look Tonight 3:21
- 2 My Kind of Town 3:09
- 3 The Best Is Yet to Come 2:54
- 4 Fly Me to the Moon 2:27
- 5 Softly, as I Leave You 2:51
- 6 It Was a Very Good Year 4:26
- 7 The September of My Years 3:13
- 8 Moonlight Serenade 3:26
- 9 Strangers in the Night 2:36
- 10 Summer Wind 2:54
- 11 That’s Life 3:06
- 12 I Concentrate on You 2:37
- 13 The Girl From Ipanema 3:15
- 14 Drinking Again 3:14
- 15 Somethin’ Stupid 2:39
- 16 The World We Knew (Over and Over) 2:47
- 17 Cycles 3:12
- 18 My Way 4:34
- 19 Wave 3:20
- 20 All My Tomorrows 4:34
- 21 Forget to Remember 2:58
- 22 It Had to Be You 3:52
- 23 All of You 1:41
- 24 Theme From New York, New York 3:24
- 25 The Surrey With the Fringe on Top (rehearsal version) 2:36
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