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Sinatra suggestions

Newbie poster here on the forums, but been a lurker since joining the A'gon a couple years ago.

I'm a big fan of 70s & 80s rock, but trying to broaden my musical tastes. I heard some Sinatra recently at a wedding reception that I really liked, but have no idea what the songs/albums were. I'm looking for album suggestions that have more lively tunes, I like the songs with a lot of horns.

I recently bought a MFSL copy of "Nice 'n Easy". The title track is really appealing, and the rest is good too but a tad slow for my taste. I have young kids, so when I get still and the music is slow, I tend to fall asleep. I've thought about getting "Live at the Sands", but figured I might first ask for advice from the folks on the forums. Thanks for any recommendations.
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uru975
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Frank Sinatra sings the Select cole Porter and
Frank Sinatra sings Songs for Swingin Lovers
Check out the 30 second freebies from Amazon on these and hear if that might do.
vegasears
1,173 posts
 
Most of the of the stuff from 1954 to 1965 are great. Nice N Easy is fav. Also check out Dean Martin's recordings from that era too. Oh ya lets not forget Nat King Cole.
douglikesaudio
118 posts
 
Sinatra's Swingin' Session is a favorite and should be just what you are looking for. My parents probably listened to it when it was new, and today I dig it, too!
kurt_tank
1,189 posts
 
My recommendation is to get either or both of the DCC gold CDs, specifically:

Sinatra '57 (This is a concert recording, done very well)
or
The Summitt, (This is another concert recording, with Frank, with Dean and Sammy, which is way too cool!)

I wish they were available on vinyl!

Good Luck in your search!
hifiharv
351 posts
 
At the Sands LP is great. The Basie band cooks. Just get it because when the reissues are gone, there won't be any more. Finding a pristine original may be difficult. I have always heard that "Songs for Swinging Lovers" is a good one although I have never found a copy good enough to snatch up.
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