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Sinatra question

I was listening to a Sinatra (very early years) special on the radio a few days ago, but couldn't listen to the whole show. His voice back in the 40s and as early as the late 30s with Harry James, was drop dead the best he ever sounded to me. I'm looking for recommendations on Sinatra pre 1950. thanks in advance. peace, warren :)
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warrenh OP
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I found his voice already over when he came out with Strangers in the Night. My Way, NY, NY, give me a break. Some things don't get better with age. Phasing, emotion sure. The voice? Not to these ears.
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warrenh OP
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That be it, Grant. There's more before 1943, but this is a good start. thanks...
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uru975
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Some good Sinatra recordings from the early 50's to 1960 are found on a CD "Frank Sinatra sings the Select COle Porter"
My all time favorite is the first concept album ever done
"In the Wee Small Hours" recorded in 1955, great album
Also check out earlier his "Swing Easy" and "Songs for Young Lovers" both with Nelson Riddle, 1954 and 1953 respectively.
Finally his "Songs for Swingin Lovers" with 1955 with Nelson Riddle.
I agree that by about 1960 or so his voice went downhill and never recovered. Yet it has been said of him fairly that he could take any song and turn it into a three act play. In the fifties and before great voice
wc65mustang
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Well it's not pre-1950 and others will disagree but "In the Wee Small Hours" is as good as Sinatra gets for me.
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