Get the best deals on frank sinatra jazz box set vinyl records when you shop the largest online selection at. At a time when longplaying records were still novel, sinatra issued a set of. Growing up on the gritty streets of hoboken made sinatra determined to work hard to get ahead. Vintage 1946 the voice of frank sinatra album box set columbia. The voice an incomparable singer and icon, sinatra left a permanent mark on 20thcentury america in many forms of popular entertainment. The voice of frank sinatra was released on march 4, 1946 it was reissued as a 10 record in 1958. Sinatras immensely influential chapter in popular musics story might be titled ballad noir, for it shared many of the same roots as the other.
To be clear, one frank does not sound like the other. This reissue is available now exclusively through vinyl me please at the link below. The voice of frank sinatra is the first studio album by american singer frank sinatra, released on columbia records, catalogue c112, march 4, 1946. Sing and dance with sinatra as it was originally called was an incredibly important album by the singer on several counts. See more ideas about frank sinatra vinyl, lp vinyl and vinyl records. The voice was originally a set of four 10 78s, issued by columbia in 1946. The voice 2010, used up almost 900 pages to get us from franks birth in 1915 to 54. He was a dominant power in the entertainment industriesradio, records, movies, gamblingand a. Frank sinatrarare the voice of frank sinatra cl6001, 33 rpm, 10 lp, 1948 favourite auctions. If the listener enjoys his singing, with all the flaws you care to identify, the person enjoying his singing just doesnt care. Feb 10, 2012 in 1946, sinatra s debut release, the voice of frank sinatra, helped introduce both the concept album and the box set. The voice by james kaplan is the story of frank sinatra.
Sinatra would achieve greater success with capitol and reprise records, the former of which he released his final two albums on duets and duets ii. This is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily. In the discography listing for the page called the voice of frank sinatra there are the listings for the 1946 original release of eight songs on four discs plus the listing for the additional songs that were issued with the original 1946 songs in 2003 on cd. He was a dominant power in the entertainment industriesradio, records, movies, gambling. He soon lost his voice he would never fully recover his consistently. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. Aug 28, 2018 an album of many firsts, the voice of frank sinatra remains a benchmark in the art of popular singing. Frank sinatra the collection 19531962 japan 1983 oop nm. Celebrating the voice of frank sinatra vinyl me, please. Frank sinatra was born in hoboken, new jersey, to italian immigrants natalina della garaventa, from northern italy, and saverio antonino martino sinatra, a sicilian boxer, fireman, and bar owner. The ugly, scuttlebutt version of sinatra is as a bad guy with a big voice.
The quality of sinatra s vocals here definitely live up to the voice promised on the cover as the singers really finding himself away from the big bands of his youth, and singing with amazing clarity from both a. Frank sinatra the voice columbia years 1943 1952 jazz 6lp box booklet. The voice, james kaplan has chronicled sinatras life with all. The original release was the singing legends first original lp, but not his debut album that honor belongs to the voice of frank sinatra, issued in 1945 as a set of 78rpm lps in a genuine album format like a photo album, but sing and dance with sinatra marked. At almost 720 pages, there was never a dull moment while reading it. Frank sinatra catalogue of rare vinyl records, lps albums. Also it talks a lot about his family and why sinatra was the way he was. I like how the sinatra discography is presented in wikipedia according to its original release format, it definitely makes more sense that way. Oct 07, 2016 frank sinatra at the new capitol records studio b, in hollywood, 1956. The voice was one of a handful of 50s longplayers showcasing the first phase of sinatra s solo career, and at the time it wowed listeners the focus is on the ballads, and the dozen represented here constitute a bumper crop of classics, all resplendent in the singers richest, most overpowering intonation and most delicately nuanced work. Frank sinatra jazz box set vinyl records for sale ebay. Frank sinatra 6 x lp dorsey sinatra sessions 194042 vinyl rca book 1972 uk set. In 48, the voice of frank sinatra, also a 10 record, was columbas debut lp. Frank sinatra enterprises perhaps its because of these peculiarities a tale told in a series of fleeting.
Frank sinatra and the scandalous but scholarly biography the. Sinatra s birth, beginning on page one, was dramatic. How frank sinatra staged the most spectacular comeback. Oct 22, 2015 continuing the prescient model he had initiated at columbia with 1946s the voice of frank sinatra, frank organized each of his capitol albums around a specific mood or mode. Four more albums would follow over the next five years, as would a christmas album and a project in which sinatra conducted the songs of alec wilder. Records and legacy recordings new box set frank sinatra. Frank sinatra i could write a book pal joey lp youtube. Each record is housed in its respective picture sleeve minus the outer box. Nov 01, 2011 frank sinatra, the voice, is part 1 of the most comprehensive biography on one of the worlds most famous entertainerswhile it chronicles sinatra s life from birth through his triumph in winning the oscar as best supporting actor in from here to eternity, it is also an in depth character study.
Frank sinatra, axel stordahl the voice of frank sinatra. Four more albums would follow over the next five years. See more ideas about frank sinatra albums, album covers and nelson riddle. Founded in 1980 as an independent music store, the princeton record exchange continues to promote and support some of the best musicians and their recordings, including frank sinatra cds, dvds and more. The voice youtube frank sinatra spectacular the rat pack live duration. The man, the voice, the mafia ties frank sinatra was not only a singular talent but a master schemer, according to james kaplans new biography of the crooner. This is considered to be the very first 10 lp record. Frank sinatra centennial exhibit coming to historymiami museum jan 19. It also talks about how he got his fame, starting in clubs and bars and moving up to times square and the paramount. Available now in the vmp store frank sinatra the voice of frank sinatra 10 ltd. Frank sinatras voice saved his life the daily beast. Friedwalds central point is that sinatra had more to do with shaping the standard repertoire of american popular music than anybody else. Frank sinatra the devil and the deep blue sea by the unforgettables tv.
The voice of frank sinatra was released on march 10, 1946 it was reissued as a 10 record in 1958. Frank drone 193220 was no doubt the best in the second generation of singers that were influenced by frank sinatra. I am trying to ascertain whether the bonus tracks on 2003 compact disc reissue were recorded at the original recording. Released in 1948 using existing material that was originally issued as a 478rpm album in march 4, 1946 catalog no.
Get the best deals on box set vinyl records frank sinatra when you shop the largest online selection at. Sinatra and swingin brass, a collection of brash, bold uptempo numbers, followed the allballads effort sinatra and strings. Frank sinatra, the voice, is part 1 of the most comprehensive. Documenting the initial rise to fame of perhaps the 20th centurys greatest male pop vocalist, this fourcd box set features 80 of frank sinatra s early bigband and solo recordings. An inside look at a 1965 frank sinatra session bobby. Putnam is credited as engineer on sinatra and stringsreprise 1004and none others that i noted.
Frank sinatra, the greatest vocalist in the history of american music, elevated popular song to an art. Doris kearns goodwin, author of team of rivals with its neat dramatic arc, frank. Frank sinatra, the voice, is part 1 of the most comprehensive biography on one of the worlds most famous entertainerswhile it chronicles sinatra s life from birth through his triumph in winning the oscar as best supporting actor in from here to eternity, it is also an in depth character study. He is the author of the awardwinning book sessions with sinatra.
Over two sessions, he performed the eight songs included in the voice of frank sinatra, which columbia released as a fourlp set of 78rpm records on march 4, 1946. Frank sinatra lps release sound quality page 2 steve. The voice could be the template for the ultimate sinatra. The record captures the spirit of the rat pack era nearly as well as ring. But the 10 lps did go out of print after 1956 or so and the 12 lps lasted for another 40 years, and are therefor much easier to find. This book is within the scope of wikiproject frank sinatra, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of frank sinatra on wikipedia. A classic full length collection of early frank sinatra recordings for columbia records and maybe the definitive album of his mid 40s material originally issued on 78s. In 1945, frank sinatra recorded his first album after a career previously devoted solely to single records. Working with neal hefti, sinatra turned in a robust, energetic performance, which was infectious even when his voice was showing signs of wear he was suffering from a cold during the sessions. The combined 1,900 pages of the two books isnt long by the. Chuck granata is a writer, record producer music historian and archivist.
In fact, this book isnt, strictly speaking, about frank sinatra at all. Oct 07, 2016 quick video to show you the cd box set i picked up in houston while traveling for work. Find the perfect deal for frank sinatra vinyl records with free shipping on many items at ebay. The defining voice of the 20th century, frank sinatra enjoyed a legendary recording career that spanned six decades, beginning with his earliest session in 1939 and culminating with his last in 1993, for his worldrenowned, multiplatinum duets and duets ii albums. Columbia stayed with albums of this size until 1952. Frank sinatra vinyl record albums at the record collector. It doesnt matter that his pitch or techincal skills were lacking. Sinatra does seem to take it easy on the recording, never really stepping up to the plate to deliver a home run but these arent belters anyway arranger and canadianborn bandleader robert farnon wrote some truly delicious charts that have a grand sweep and charm to them, and frank just floats along with it, delivering beautiful phrasing. Swing and dance with frank sinatra cd by frank sinatra. Sinatra and swingin brass by frank sinatra 602537761425.
It was first issued as a set of four 78 rpm records totaling eight songs, the individual discs given columbia 78 catalog numbers 36918, 36919, 36920, and 36921. In keeping with the established format for pop 78s, the disc was also 10. New listing frank sinatra the voice the columbia years 19431952 4 cds set 34 unopened. The title tune, nice and easy, is a classic swinger with great backing by nelson riddle and the rest of the albums selection of tunes is a bit more in the sad late nite mode of some of sinatra s other end of the 50s sessions, but handled with a bit. When rereleased in 1955 on this 12 disc, only five of the original tracks were included. Included are many of his 1939 and 1940 releases for the bandleaders harry james and tommy dorsey, as well as hits such as ill never smile again and the wartime. There is also a version of frank sinatra the voice of frank sinatra with less text on cover.
Frank sinatra all categories lps, cds, vinyl record. The voice was one of a handful of 50s longplayers showcasing the first phase of sinatras solo career, and at the time it wowed listeners the focus is on the ballads, and the dozen represented here constitute a bumper crop of classics, all resplendent in the singers richest, most overpowering intonation and most delicately nuanced work. Our edition comes in a package that best replicates the album as it was when it was released in 1948. Documenting the initial rise to fame of perhaps the 20th centurys greatest male pop vocalist, this fourcd box set features 80 of frank sinatras early bigband and solo recordings. Stream the voice of frank sinatra by frank sinatra on amazon. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Sinatra had singing style which endeared him to his fans. Frank sinatra, the voice of frank sinatra columbia c112, 1946 78scolumbia cl6001, 1948 lp reissued columbialegacy 19075852681, 2018 side one. Our instore music selection of over 100,000 cds and lps. Frank sinatra may you live to be 100 and may the last. Bestselling author james kaplan redefines frank sinatra in a triumphant new.
Frank s last solid album for capitol, and an easily swinging set that points the way towards the confident maturity of the reprise years. Jun 26, 2018 today, were selling a faithful recreation of the first lp ever made, the voice of frank sinatra. I recall thinking at the time that with sinatra gone, all bets were offanything might now happen in this sad old world. Engineering credit on september of my yearsreprise1014withit was a very good yearwent to lowell frank,who frank asks to watch the popping ps. It may also perplex some potential purchasers, especially those who already have the 12cd sonylegacy columbia years set which was supposed to be the last word on sinatras. Frank sinatra, the voice vinyl lp sinatra, frank on. Frank sinatra, axel stordahl the voice of frank sinatra amazon. Released in 1946 as an eight song set of 10 78s, the 1948 reissue of the voice of frank sinatra cl 6001 was columbia records very first lp. The surprising facts we never knew about ol blue eyes. Frank sinatra the voice of frank sinatra 1948, vinyl. This fourcd set is a first in frank sinatras columbia records discography. Kaplans first book of his frank sinatra twovolume biography was published in 2011. Frank sinatra classics on 180gram vinyl lps feb 18. Below, read an excerpt from the new liner notes of the album.
It talks about his early life, including his childhood and his family. This is recommended to me because i am reading a book by spalding gray. Listen to your favorite songs from the voice of frank sinatra by frank sinatra now. Rare frank sinatra the voice of frank sinatra cl6001, 33 rpm, 10 lp, 1948 favourite auctions. The third of four lps that ol blue eyes released in 1966 it followed hot on the heels of the charttopping strangers in the night, sinatra at the sands peaked at no.
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