Reviews (page 11 of 14)
swingin' classic pop from sinatra. instrumentation is glitzy and glamorous, his voice sparkles like wine, and it's the ideal music for that time period when out and about, taking your partner by the hand and dancing in the moonlight. however, as with many albums around this era, there's a lot of tracks that are just... samey. it's nice sure but ol' hipster me wants variety. gimme a decent menu to peruse.
I'm sure as far as crooner albums go...this one takes the cake. Just another reason for making whoopie, lyrics ahead of their time for sure!❤️😂✌️
Francis oh Francis……..
Frank's got a thing and he sticks with it. Thankfully that style is enjoyable, but he doesn't really switch it up too often. Borderline 4 but gets a 3 because it wasn't interesting enough.
Frank is part of my childhood growing up with my father who played him often and many others. He brings a smile to my 94 yo mother, who is suffering dementia…. but she knows the music. These are not my favourite FS songs or arrangements…. but it is Frank… he has the smoothest voice and he clearly impacted my whole family…. 3 1/2 ⭐️
Sinatra is a guy I never listen to but is clearly quite skilled.
Frankie in den 50ern: swinging!
Meh. Wasn't bad. But didn't care too much for it.
Easy listening
Best songs to my ears: Love is Here to stay, you brought a new kind of love to me, how about you? Ones I knew that are still good: you make me feel so young, I've got you under my skin (5+), makin' whoopee
Generally fine but making whoopee is a very dumb bad song
Ngl I would love to swing with my lover to this. Funniest album cover so far as well like why is Frank looking upon the swingin’ lovers like God and why does the girl have a mullet
I know all the popular frank songs, but never really dug into his albums. Pretty smooth album but i did get a little bored by the end. I just imagine being alive when this dropped and having the album run all the way through in a pool bar while smoking a million cigarettes and that sounds amazing to me.
This is my second of the two Frank Sinatra albums to review, and just like In the Wee Small Hours, I thought this was fine. Frank Sinatra is a great singer and entertainer, and the orchestra that backs him up is great as well. The arrangements are really well done, and I liked that all of the songs went really well with the name of the album. Overall, this is a pretty good album, but I think I'd rather listen to In the Wee Small Hours if I were in the mood for some Sinatra.
Old blue eyes, Mr mafia denier. You sir, are most definitely better than Moby. Its a very nice record, not thought provoking in the slightest but i guess it doesn't have to be. And who doesn't like makin' whoopie.
Much better than I expected. That guy can really really sing.
I get why to certain people Frank Sinatra is the epitome of cool. His generally smooth but also strong voice play so well, against the backing band, where the horns can strike like lightning. The song Anything Goes makes me think, one like at Cardi B would have given Frank a stroke. Would listen to some songs again
What can I say, it's Frank Sinatra. Songs that typically sound the same but are generally good enough to listen to. Not one I'd return to but I can see why this guy was slightly known.
Really enjoyed this especially since I was just chillin when I went to listen.
Good.
Definitely had a great voice. Brass instrumentation on the tracks was nice.
It was an enjoyable album, although not my prefered genre. No song really stuck out, but overall a solid album.
It’s was good music. I just found that the music sounded very samy after 5 songs.
Good but repetitive.
Sehr gute Musik.
I have a soft spot for this era of music. And I frequently listen to similar artists as such. I'm not entirely sure if these are Sinatra originals, as I know the music in the age gets passed around and everyone has their own version of the songs. Perhaps that's due to them not writing their own music. They're more the voice to the songs; they bring life to the words. I've Got You Under My Skin and Anything Goes are my two favourite from this record. Notable song: Makin' Whoopee. Which is an awful song... Haha. It's more hilarious than awful as it's definitely dated. This album is basically all romantic esque songs, hence the albums title. It was a good listen. Not a perfect batch of songs but I didn't dread the whole album.
Old people who complain that new music all sounds the same should listen to this album. People would laugh at the schmaltzy, simplistic lyrics if they weren’t sung by Frank Sinatra. The songs that are hits are obviously hits for a reason. “Anything Goes” and “You make me feel so young” are great and catchy. My disappointment in this album is due to how boring most of the songs are. Like if Sondheim made crooning music. Meh.
Nice and pleasant, with very nice arrangements. Even if I couldn’t avoid noting my general inability to tell one song from the other, I enjoyed listening. And I will also admit to having a soft spot for Sinatra’s voice.
His music has become a parody of itself in 2024. Clips and full songs have been so overused in media, films and other sources that the songs seem to blend together and seep into the next song played. He was from my mother's generation and I am sure when the music was new and just released that it made the girls swoon and faint. in 2024 I can appreciate his music and his place in musical and film history. Making whoopy was SCANDELOUS!
I like his voice. Nice background music.
Great, classic album. Brings back memories of many movie soundtracks!
It's fine music done by a great singer. Great for throwing on at an Italian dinner party, but not my typical daily listen. I respect the Sinatra lore and he's one of the greats, so I can't go lower than a 3.
It starts off really strong but just kinda fizzles. Can't say I really remember anything other than You Make Me Feel So Young and I've Got You Under My Skin.
Fairly pleasant and relaxing listen, Frank had a lovely voice. Though a lot of the tracks are very similar and it gets a little boring
Nice
This isn’t really my sort of thing but it would be perfectly fine music if it was yours. Listens: 2 Fave Track: Anything Goes Rating: 3
I don’t wanna hear “do whoppie” or “silly billyboo” in a song
Vale, que sí, Frank, que cantas muy bien.
I think I'd listen to this again, it sounded very nostalgic.
Most songs are mixed for the voice and the double bass to be the main focus. That made me think it's the equivalent of a 808 hip hop from the swing era. The album is okay
Zaddyyyy
Vale, que sí, Frank, que cantas muy bien.
Good vibes, at least. A bit samey.
It's really cool that the game series Fallout gives these lesser known artists some exposure.
Swinging standards
I don’t get Sinatra. I understand his influence but I just don’t get it. Solidly meh.
Not a big Sinatra fan, seems most albums have one song. But this was better than the first album I got from him by a lot.
A mood album. Old Blue Eyes can sing the classics like no other. But since I'm not in love or an old Bobby Soxer, it didn't wow me. Still, I understand its place and I'd be open to listening to it again.
I like frank Sinatra... but it's a lot of the same.
Sweet
Frankie boy! What a gem
Decent
Not an album I would buy but pleasant to listen, couple of very good tracks
Love a bit of Frank, but tbh he wasn’t my favourite of the Rat Pack. A classic offering here.
Ok, best goed, maar niet echt vernieuwend.
3.5 What is it about this kind of music that feels like Christmastime? It was the first thing I thought of when I put this on, and if you were to visit The Grove in Hollywood or various other shopping malls around this time of year, you’d likely hear similar music as well. Maybe it’s just because many of the classic Christmas tunes were recorded in this era, but there’s also just something so relaxing and home-y feeling about Frank Sinatra’s music, despite the name of this album indicating other intentions (That being dancing - the Wikipedia article clears up that Frank isn’t encouraging partner-swapping here). There’s nothing but good vibes across this record, though not a lot of specific songs stood out in particular. I’ve Got You Under My Skin was probably my favorite, but I think a large part of that has to do with how weirdly nostalgic it felt - it’s definitely floated around my life at some point or another. I was excited to hear his take on Anything Goes but found myself kind of disappointed with that one - it just felt too low energy and underwhelming compared to other renditions. Still, it’s not bad, nor is anything else here, though I was a little sucked out of my Christmas-y spirit when I had to hear Ol’ Blue Eyes sing about “Makin’ Whoopee”. I think I could go without ever hearing or thinking about that one again. Never a bad time with Sinatra - really don’t know how anyone could hate this. Admittedly, he’s an artist I usually have to be in a particular mood to put on, but when I am, an album like this could definitely be closer to the 4 territory for me.
music for swapping partners
1st listen 2.5/5
It’s Frank, just way too dated for my liking
Some good tunes, and Frank's voice is great as always. Not a great fan of just love songs.
This is the first time I've ever actually sat down and listened to a Frank Sinatra album. Of course I've heard Sinatra before but never a full album. I agree with what a few other people have said here, a full album of crooning is a little too much and they start to blend together. I also discovered that I prefer the covers of Sinatras famous songs such as "You Make Me Feel So Young" and "Makin' Whopee" over the originals. All in all this feels like a 3 out of 5 album to me.
Decent old school music.
Enjoyable enough listen, but most of the tracks kind of blended together in an inoffensive easy listening mix. Best track: You Make Me Feel So Young Worst track: Makin’ Whoopee (bc …. what the fuck are those lyrics)
Makes me wish I had wider cut trousers, had a Marlboro permanently glued to my lip, sipping bourbon whilst complaining about "dames". Evocative of an era for sure, but a whole album of crooning is a lot. Like it, not sure I LOOOOOOVVVVVEEEE it
It is a Frank Sinatra album. Exactly what you expect from him except he sings mostly swing songs on this album. Obviously pretty good with great vocals but not particularly interesting to talk about. He has some of my favorite of his songs on this one like "You Make Me Feel So Young", "It Happened In Monterey", "I've Got You Under My Skin" and "Love Is Here To Stay" but any album that has this little variation in sound throughout it just becomes a slog once you get to around the 30 minute mark. That may largely be due to the era that this album came from because a lot of basic pop albums from the '50s and '60s did not stray far from the basic formula of the album. That being said still a good album but not one that I would come back to as a whole body of work. 7-7.5/10.
One trick pony
She molar songs but overall jazzy
Nothing but respect to Frank, but this one can be boring to just sit and listen to. I think he has better music.
Sinatra's exactly as slick as usual, and the precision is what comes through more than anything, even through remastering efforts. Happy songcraft is the kind of thing you want to hear Frank turning, anyway; There's just a hint of inhumanity in the rhyme and separation of vocal from all else.
My main experience with Frank Sinatra before listening to this album is through Family Guy. The lounge-style has never really appealed much to me, except maybe some covers by Richard Cheese. I saw a reviewer say that they couldn’t tell where one song ended and another began. About halfway through the album and I agree. Certainly not bad, but they’re all very samey.
Good voice, but gets tiring after a while.
Easy listening, some well known songs on this album. They're all basically romance songs and have similar music styles. Old Devil Moon is probably my favorite from the album.
its Frank, ok if you like that sort of thing
Decent enough. Thanks Sinatra.
Tsja prima, Frank luistert relaxt weg
Good album from Frank Sinatra featuring one of my favorite songs: "Anything Goes". A traditional pop singing from Sinatra with jazz.
Meh, a classic but not my thing
first artist whose name i recognize (but honestly such a big name that who wouldn't). based on the album art that this site provides i'm listening to the 1956 version, not the 1998 remaster, and all the vinyl sounds that comes with the digitalization track 1, You Make Me Feel So Young track 2: It Happened In Monterey track 3: You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me it was at this point i realized i'd hard zoned out and did not notice the track switching other than the bpm of the song changing, these really all sound the same to me (most songs i hear from around this time period do) so for this album i'm dropping the by-track commentary and going by blocks when thoughts come to me track 4, You Brought A New Kind Of Love To Me track 5, Too Marvelous For Words track 6: Old Devil Moon none of these songs on this album are BAD. by all rights they're perfectly enjoyable. it's just singing over a medium-slow older jazzish orchestration and i've already missed a song while i was typing this, track 7: Pennies From Heaven track 8: Love Is Here To Stay sinatra sings a lot about love in this album, or loving someone, or being physical with them, etc. maybe this album is just all love songs! maybe he was singing about someone, or someones, that he loved. SIDE 2 track 9: I've Got You Under My Skin this one's more upbeat at least, the past few have been SUPER slow and man if a song is too slow it just kinda makes my skin itch. really funny for this track name too okay yeah the album is literally called "songs for swinging lovers" i don't know what i expected when i described these songs as love songs ahahaha track 10: I Thought About You i can't imagine listening to these songs in any other context than slow dancing with your significant other. swaying gently in the living room holding them gently while little baby uh. hold on i've gotta google something track 11: We'll Be Together Again okay the most popular baby names of the 1950s were james, michael, and robert. so yeah, swaying gently while little baby jimmy was in the other room sleeping sound in his crib, not knowing that his parents were getting up to the naughty business of- track 12: Makin' Whoopee well not THAT, certainly. this song goes from nervousness before a wedding to the husband doing household chores and prepping for a child. how is this a song for swinging lovers? maybe if they were rocking gently in bed lmao it's okay, frank, you just just call it sex. track 13: Swingin' Down The Lane i'm actually kind of feeling this one, i like the light bells and how they make me think of a starry sky. the light pollution had to have been so much lower when this album came out, back when taking your date to the top of a cliff to sit on the hood of your car and stargaze was actually feasible while you lived within an hour of a major city. putting your hand down just an inch too close to theirs so your pinkies cross, stealing a glance at each other, and enjoying the evening track 14: Anything Goes oh i actually recognize this one, or maybe i've heard a cover of it before. imagine how different things are now than they were in the 50s, geez. "a glimpse of a stock was shocking but now anything goes" and we've got short-shorts and low-cut tops and the like. the song does close with somewhat of an embrace of the phrase "anything goes", accepting things are different (and better?) than they used to be track 15: How About You new york in june is HOT, frank. it's SO hot. i'm melting thinking about it. i suppose when the backing tracks are all very same-y, all that's left to talk about are the words (and the vibes, but that's 24/7 here). i couldn't say for sure whether mr. sinatra chose everything he sung about, that's not the wikipedia deep dive i'd like to have tonight, but i'd say at least 75% of this album is pretty good to slow-dance to. not sure how easy it is to skip tracks on a vinyl. i came out of this album feeling better than i did going into it, though, so that's points in its favor. i'd say somewhere between a 5 and a 6 out of 10.
Classic '50's Frank, with everything you would want and expect from an album of his.
Felt pretty magical and classic, should listen again
Down the middle Sinatra. Good to great
Not my favorite Frank recording. Hadn’t really paid attention to the glockenspiel during the introduction and first verse of “Anything Goes”. That’s some tough timing. Riddle’s orchestration is impeccable. Fun songs, well performed, masterful musicianship’s, but somehow feels pedestrian. Prefer Sinatra’s concept albums.
What I expected. Not bad but not sure it’s the pinnacle of his career.
Jest dobry... ale nie dla mnie! Sinatra kojarzy mi się głównie z świętami i nie potrafiłem wyprzeć tego odczucia podczas słuchania.
3/5, I love frank sinatra and some of his top hits are in this album, but I’m also not the biggest jazz fan, which knocks this down a point
Great voice, lush instrumentation, some interesting drug references. Still... Gets a bit schmaltzy after a bit.
Lightweight material
Really smooth, very enjoyable. I may or may not listen to this again.
Absolute classic. Such a delightful listen.
Once you blow the dust off, Songs For Swingin' Lovers! is a tight collection of songs built around the theme of romance, if not love. It's a classic, unimpeachable sound, but once the veil of nostalgia is pulled back, the album isn't as exciting as its suggestive lyrics may have been back in the day. The songs blur together despite their intricate composition and layered production, largely because this record's choice for an album "concept" wasn't as novel as the moody blues (indigos?) of In The Wee Small Hours. Sinatra's easy-but-never-sleazy vocals and the lush backing band are pleasant but don't elevate this to a level far beyond background music or historical document. Standouts: Each side's opening tracks, "You Make Me Feel So Young" and "I've Got You Under My Skin," deserve their icon status. Sleepers: "You Brought a New Kind of Love to Me" almost becomes a lull in the album's conversation until it swells into a more thrilling version of itself halfway through. Stinkers: "Makin' Whoopee" isn't cute. It's vulgar for the era and cringe today. three out of four pennies from heaven
Dude has an absolutely buttery voice, but most of the music doesn't do so much for me. It's fine, just not really my thing. Probably call this is a 3 leaning 3.5.
Pleasant. Sinatra is pretty douchey tho
No great songs, but Sinatra nonetheless
Good album but he has better projects.
It’s a Sinatra record with Swingin’ in the title, so you know what to expect - and it’s not bad. Songs For Swingin’ Lovers just doesn’t do the same for me as some of his other great recordings. Maybe the orchestration is a bit too predictable? Or maybe the choice of songs just aren’t as varied?
Always interesting to hear old music!
Classic crooner-style album by a man who embodies the genre. Not my favourite style of music, but decent enough to listen to nonetheless.
All Sinatra is Christmas vibes
Good swinging
it's Sinatra
Always love Sinatra. Decent one from him.
A bit boring, with some pleasant orchestration. Some lyrical content I didn’t really care for, but to be expected from Frank. 2.7
Smooth, almost too smooth, but I didn't mind it
Beetje langzaam maar ik heb wel voor het eerst IJ me leven met plezier naar Frank Sinatra geluisterd
decent
It's fine. A few standouts but mostly boring for me.
- Frankie is unmatched - Pretty standard stuff, good background dinner music
This might be one of the first albums in this genre that I didn’t at least think was generally fun and pleasant. Idk how many of these songs were covers but most of the tracks on this album have been far surpassed by other versions, leaving behind a pretty generic sounding 50s jazz album. It might be a “the cliche came from somewhere” thing but honestly wasn’t impressed especially compared to the much more raw and unique in the wee small hours album.
"Songs for Swingin' Lovers!" by Frank Sinatra is a timeless classic that captures the essence of the golden era of crooning. Released in 1956, it's a dazzling collection of songs that epitomizes Sinatra's charm and vocal brilliance. Tracks like "I've Got You Under My Skin" and "You Make Me Feel So Young" showcase his smooth delivery and impeccable phrasing. The album's production is lush and sophisticated, with Nelson Riddle's arrangements perfectly complementing Sinatra's style. While some listeners might find the album's romantic themes a bit dated, the overall experience remains a journey back to a bygone era of elegance and timeless melodies. "Songs for Swingin' Lovers!" is a must-listen for anyone seeking the epitome of Sinatra's artistry and the pinnacle of classic American pop music.
Aging better than the finest wine.
not my style
Enjoyable
Enjoyed this one more than the previous entry I was offered by Frank. 3.5 stars.
Still such an iconic voice. Classy, up-tempo, fun to listen to. The songs do all sound very similar, though.
I've gotten a couple of Frank Sinatra albums up to this point on the list. I'd been pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed them, since I don't really enjoy this style of crooning jazz relative to a lot of other genres. This album is a lot more like what I thought a Sinatra album would be like, which is to say a bit boring. He has a beautiful voice that suits the music very well, but it all leaves me feeling a bit flat. It's not bad, it's just not for me 3/5
You came here for Sinatra's voice, and Sinatra provides. You can very obviously tell that this is included because the list makers had no clue what to do for the 1950s besides Sinatra, Elvis and maybe a sprinkling of Duke Ellington and Early Coltrane (No Saxophone Colossus? Seriously?) Still, this slice of Sinatra is perfectly adequate for anyone who wants to feel like they're going through a walk through the nicer parts of New York at night in the 1950s (without the systemic issues plaguing the US even harder then than they are now). Can he stop saying "make whoopee," though? 3.5/5.
Nice but gets old quick.
Classic Frank. A couple of well known songs and ones that I will revisit. The album was relatively short. I don't think I will listen to whole thing again though.
absolutely brutal way to find out I’m not a swingin’ lover
I respect the man as an artist but this wasn’t hugely my thing
It sure was a Frank Sinatra album! Decent, not great.
A really enjoyable listen. A crooner improved my morning.
Legendary voice, fairly jazzy accompaniment
My father loved Frank Sinatra , My Way was played on his funeral. I do admire his voice but this music is just not for me, too pleasant for the ears. So 3 stars for the voice.
I'm not a big fan of this type of thing but there isn't anything about it that is hard to listen to. Every song is the same but it passes the time.
Those who know me, know for sure that this will go high in my list. Enjoyed the album and might revisit this later. 3.5/5
Very good, though I prefer his record with Jobim, a soft masterpiece. His phrasing is exquisite even to a grunge dirtbag like me, and the words he chose to apply himself to are some of the wittiest. A good few hits, a smattering of filler.
Hard to criticize this in context, as it's high quality stuff. If ever I want to listen to prime Sinatra I know where to go. However, you can see why the advent of rock'n'roll was so exciting in the late '50s. My youngest, with no prompting from me, opined that this was "boring music for dads; just because he's a good singer doesn't make it a good song" following up with "jazz is badz". He then requested some Ty Segall. I guess that when Sinatra sings, against Nelson Riddle strings, the youth really do wish he would take a vacation. Unpick that Mark!
I found this to be a really fun listen.
Go-to balladeja fav Anything goes
No doubt that this is full of good stuff, but just not what I’m looking for in an album.
It was okay. I can appreciate his voice and the genre, but all the songs sounded the same.
Clever lyrics. Easy listening. As expected.
Lite för mycket swingpop och lite för glatt för min smak. Ålrajt, men inte riktigt min typ av Frank.
Not the biggest Sinatra fan anymore
Fun. Good for background when relaxing or socialising. Also much better recording quality than I expected.
Its incredibly cheesy sounding, a relic of a bygone era, Making Whoppee is like a 50s version of WAP. Overall mid, can't imagine you'd too many choices of artist pre-Beatles tho
So here's the thing - it's Frank Sinatra. It's clear immediately why he's the legend that he is, and the swing sounds on this are undeniably classics. So I pay the respects that it's due. I just can't rate it too high, as it's never a sound that I seek.
great songs and vibe overall, just incredibly repetitive
A classic voice, and an album I probably would never have listened to were it not for this project. Not to my usual taste but I can definitely appreciate the talent.
3. Would listen again but probably wouldn't buy.
I like Frank Sinatra but I prefer his quieter albums.
I had a Sinatra phase but I don’t think I ever listened to any of his albums all the way through, except for “Best Of”s. There were some gems here, but each song really felt kinda same-y.
ну это хороший альбом некоторые песни звучат не очень интересно, но большинство крайне приятно альбом показался затянутым, поэтому 3
Классный альбом на фон. Все очень стандартно идет, но при этом звучит приятно. Очень забавно что текст песен и название треков совпадают. Видимо никто не заморачивался над неймингом тогда))
If you have a fever for old-time crooners, a dose of Frank Sinatra is just what the doctor ordered. If you wanted to describe Frank's music to a newbie, play this album, it's a classic Sinatra album and it's a perfect example of his sound. He's the original Bublé and no one can croon the standards like Sinatra!
I mean, it's Frank Sinatra, it's inoffensive. I don't really care for crooner music but if I've gotta listen to it Sinatra is the best.
Insgesamt gut aber etwas repititiv und jetzt nicht Sinatras top hits. Strong 5/10
sinatra's a great natural singer, and nelson riddle's band is tight as a drum, but, like, people DO talk about how all these songs sound the same, right?
The songs are all pretty good, but it's all the same song.
Cute bissl repetitive aber nice hintergrundmusik
Ich hab es actually mehrmals gehört gestern. Ich bin sehr unentschlossen. Auf der einen Seite mag ich den Vibe wieder sehr. Ich finde es beeindruckend, wenn Musik Bilder in deinem Kopf kreieren kann und das schafft dieses Album. Kann mir auch wieder richtig gut ein Film dazu vorstellen. Außerdem sind das so kleine Geschichten jeder einzelne Song. Und dann ist es aber doch immer wieder ähnlich. Auch das ist Grund warum ich es mehrmals gehört habe: Am Ende hab ich nicht mehr wirklich hingehört. Alles zusammen gebe ich eine...3
Love me some Sinatra
Mis favoritas: You Make Me Feel So Young; You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me; Too Marvelous To Words; Pennies From Heaven; Love Is Here To Stay; I've Got You Under My Skin. Las que no me gustaron fueron principalmente por las letras, pues no me sentí identificada e incluso me hicieron sentir incómoda por algunas cosas que decían y me parecía cuestionables. El aura general del álbum es amor puro, me despierta el deseo de estar con una persona que quiero y bailar pegados al ritmo del jazz. Pero también de deseo, no es sólo romántico, es una forma diferente de decirle a la persona a la que te estás refiriendo que queréis intimar con ella, sin decirlo con palabras tan directas y vulgares. Musicalmente no puedo decir mucho porque no se nada, pero la voz de Frank Sinatra me parece superior y espectacular, hace que las canciones adopten un tono aún más sensual y romántico.
In the midst of the first of several comebacks, the future Ol' Blue Eyes set sights on a loose concept: songs for young couples that are blissfully in love with one another and would stand the test of time. With Songs for Swingin' Lovers, Frank Sinatra bats a perfect average and glides succinctly into the swinging sensations that the album calls for; songs that not only puts pep in his step after the overwhelming gloom of In the Wee Small Hours but songs that would end up becoming some of the many defining anthems of his career. It may not be for those who become bored with the lack of variety throughout the album but there is no mistaking that this is one of the many Sinatra hallmarks. Favorites: You Make Me Feel So Young, It Happened in Monterey, You're Getting to Be a Habit With Me, You Brought a New Kind of Love to Me, I've Got You Under My Skin, Makin' Whoopee, Anything Goes.
aight
It's Sinatra, but nothing so special
Great voice and nostalgia. Does get repetitive after a while, especially for the length of the album.
I enjoy frank so it’s been a good album so far
Niet zo zeer iets wat ik opnieuw zou opleggen
I can appreciate the album and why people enjoy it. However, for me it doesn't do much. I could enjoy listening to it in the background, perhaps while making dinner?
Its alright in the background but there were only one or two songs that I actually added to my songs.
Tbh all songs sound pretty similar, but can't beat frank
yeah.
its aight
Its fine
Solid record. Lots of classics on here. Some of the songs feel formulaic, tho.
There are some fantastic songs here (I've Got You Under My Skin, Pennies Fron Heaven, You Make Me Feel So Young etc.) but also just quite a few forgettable or outright cringe ones (Making Whoopee succckks)
2.5/5 He has a great voice and the songs are good, but I can not listen to his music for more than one album. It gets repetitive and a bit boring. But overall not bad.
Only listened to the first few songs, but it's Frank Sinatra. You kinda get what he's about. He's good but not necessarily stand-out. I'd put on his singles, but maybe not a whole album
Frank Sinatra is one of those musical icons from a bygone era that I could never relate to. Whether it's my inability to hear beyond my own time and place, or my distaste for his reputed ties to the mob, or his deliberate efforts at seeming effortlessly cool, or maybe it's that he's so iconic that I can't separate his performances from the schlocky parody that it evokes (e.g., Bill Murray's SNL lounge act singing "Star Wars!"). In the end, what does it really matter? I don't fancy Sinatra's big band, jazz, swingin' hip super-cool guy vibe, but it doesn't make me run for the hills. I just don't get how everyone else seems to think it divine. I was tired of him around the halfway point of this album.
Best/Worst: Idk none are bad but the whole album sounds like one song which is a bit dull
Classic Sinatra... Not my type of genre, but good for background music
I liked it I didn’t love it
Cozy music, but very similar one song to another. The voice of Sinatra is, obviously, the great part of the album. I prefer more instrumental jazz.
Ok, I understand his importance for music history, but it's pretty hard to enjoy this album with so many repetitive songs. I guess it is much better when you are someone who enjoys his style. That is not my case, so I give three stars for the relevance.
Pretty solid. Not my favorite Sinatra tho
A lot better than Buble, but not my cup of tea. Could be improved by listening with a cup of tea.
Songs For Swingin' Lovers! is standard Sinatra. Swaggering, cool, listenable, one or two hits but not the greats, 3/5 easy.
Nice album but nothing special
Not really my style, but well made music.
Obviously very accomplished with some all-time classics, but left me a little bored.
Pennies from Heaven and Anyhing goes is fantastic. Classic Sinatra but I don’t think it’s his best
It was alright, pretty boring though at times.
Might be the season, or the Christmas-decked malls full of rosy-cheeked families and shiny wrapping paper everywhere, but I found Frank Sinatra in this album impossibly charming. As much as I love how much music has evolved and the weird places it’s gone, there’s something timeless about one person singing love songs in front of an orchestra. Kinda see why so many people swooned to Sinatra; there’s something about his voice and the arrangement that makes you feel like you’re the only two people falling in love in the world. The book’s bit for SFSL ends with “Truly, the art of the three-minute pop song begins and ends here”, and it’s hard to argue with that statement. SFSL was meant to be a hit in its day and I’m surprised to say that it holds up as a classic.
While I agree with other reviewers that it's hard to distinguish one song from the next, that's not always a bad thing. There's an iconic and classic sound here that simultaneously feels both timeless and representative of a distinct period of time. This was an enjoyable listen, and although there isn't anything remarkable or award-winning happening here (yes even Frank's vocals, as pleasing as they are), it was such a nice listen. I'd love to own this on vinyl and put it on as background music on a lazy Sunday.
Sinatra's voice is a classic and this is a smooth, velvety listen. Great for this time of year! However, the songs do all sound very alike. Not too much of a problem if you're really in the mood for it, the consistency can be comforting in a way. Pennies From Heaven is a classic song!
un po' troppo natalizio frank sinatra ha una voce strepitosa pero' ormai e' da merchatino di natale
Fine. Frank Sinatra. I get it. You’re a thing. You win.
Every song literally sounded the same but that sound is classic. Therefore, 3.
Some signature tracks with some lesser known ones that give the former a run for their money. Still, this album kinda blends together - a little too well for its own good.
He can sing. Not my style
Great album
Importante escutar pela história.
Frank Sinatra is an amazing singer and a historical legend. His songs are great and at their time were some of the best music made. This album is an upbeat compilation of songs that are happy and enjoyable. Some are much better than others in his wide repertoire but listening to Sinatra is always a good time. 7.1/10
Not a bad album, especially for what it is; a swing album. Nothing special to me however.
Not bad
Okay Mr. S sangin’ on this jawn 👀 This makes me feel cool and luxurious, dove in hand. Imagine how I’d feel if I was old and straight 😎 As smooth and pleasant as this is, I don’t feel much of a connection so I don’t think there’s much replay value in this for me.
3.5 stars. I like the ones where he is sad much better. For just about every one of these standards, there's a vocalist or arrangement I prefer much more than "ol' blue eyes" (they called him that because he was old and had blue eyes) - e.g. "Too Marvelous for Words" sounds really square here compared to a good Louis Prima live recording during his marriage to Keely Smith where they're just egging each other on onstage
Not a huge crooner fan but Frank is probably one of the best. 3 stars for making it listenable.
Classic! I’m not always in the mood for Sinatra, but when I am, this is a good one to come back to. Less over the top than some other (later) recordings I’ve heard.
Legend ofc. Album itself is good but the full thing is a little too much old school, even for me.
For those that either don't like, or are new to, Sinatra, there are few better albums to start with.
Heard it before?: Yes, just once before Enjoy it?: Yes, feelings about Sinatra’s true talent Aside, his music is kept simple and his amazing voice undeniably makes for easy listening and enjoying the time of the genre without being there Favourite song: I don’t think there’s a bad song on here but I would go with, Track 6 - Old Devil Moon
Classics, enjoyable, but personally I definitely have to be in the right mood to seek it out.
Gave me a craving for red wine and a crushing sense of loneliness
What you'd expect from a Sinatra album
My first time listening with intent to Frank Sinatra. The quality of his voice (such a nice timbre) and delivery (especially his phrasing) are certainly remarkable. The supporting arrangements are sweet and creative, especially the voicings of the highly varied instruments. There was certainly more here for me than simple reflection of bygone days and the caricature it has come to represent. Still… this album fails to draw me in emotionally. This isn’t music that hits me at a gut level.
One of the 20th century’s most iconic voices takes on big band standards, with arranger Nelson Riddle (who you may know for his theme to Batman ‘66) giving them a jazzier touch. These songs may run on into each other, but Sinatra is incredibly charming and sings them almost with a wry wink.
Gives you a good mood. Sinatra's voice is brilliant, but overall it's a filler music for me.
Its basically a dozen Ocean 11 soundtracks rolled into 1 album
It’s of a time and of a style. Feel like I’m in my grandparents living room after dinner and a full dessert, sitting on the couch.
Iconic voice of course. The album sounds pretty samey to me but that's probably just an artifact of listening with a more modern ear.
You make me feel so young -rather forgettable It happened in Monterey - great instrumental, charming song👍 You’re getting to be a habit with me- Not much to this song, don’t like the conceit You brought a new kind of love to me - they didn't believe in short titles! Great instrumental but don’t like lyrics Too marvellous for words-seems quite similar to previous songs Old devil Moon - great combo of Frank and band👍 Pennies from heaven - have heard this song but not this version. Alright Love is here to stay- cute lyrics, seems a bit cliché but it is old lol I’ve got you under my skin- bit meandering at times but damn that instrumental😍 I thought about you - bit of heartbreak? Alright We'll be together again - slow, bit boring tbh Makin’ whoopee- this is jarring lol Swingin' down the lane- potentially catchy?👍 Anything goes- love this song, this version isn’t my fave How about you?- Idk who James Durante is Early album on the list, just fine to me, definitely effective background music for a specific vibe 3/5
Fun but the “Whoopie” part is creepy
Listening to Sinatra over supper or just a few songs through others is wonderful. I love his voice and his music takes us straight back to the 50s. However, close listening to a full album quietly becomes torture. The brass punches and somewhat empty phrases he sang become very heavy to bear.
Definitely not something I would usually listen to but I ended up add three songs to my likes on Spotify. Makes me want to swish around in a fedora.
Not usually my style of music, but I made to to the end and actually quite enjoyed it. Very polished, very brash. The album almost makes a statement, although about what, I'm not exactly sure.
It took this long to get to an album from the 50’s… You make me feel so young is okay, very big sound for the 50’s, just really not my kinda thing. It happened in Monterey is good, I guess I like the drumming quite a bit. It’s off with these songs they all just blend into 1 mush like I didn’t even realise you’re getting to be a habit with me was playing until a minute in. You brought the love to me is okay it kinda slows down the album but it’s still all the same kinda thing. Too marvellous for words is okay the lyrics are good but that doesn’t benefit Sinatra because he doesn’t write his own songs. Old devil moon starts off interesting by having this disney like sound to it in the verses but the chorus just is the same as the rest of the album. Again, the start of pennies from heaven is cool but the rest of the song is just okay. “Radio, telephone and movies may go”well , no but love is here to say is one of the better songs so far so that’s good ( still samey though). I’ve got you under my skin starts side 2 and well the side 2 tracks 1 is a banger rule doesn’t apply here ( but I guess album’s weren’t as important then). I thought about you is alright, listenable but not special. We’ll be together again is alright it’s about twice the length of the average song on the album so it does sound greater by this. Making whoopee is probably the best song as at least there is some good storytelling here! Swinging down the lane is a bit of a drop from the heights of the last two but it’s still decent. Anything goes is good I like how the orchestral bits just build up bit by bit and him saying “ may I say before this record spins to a close” is a neat line for this being the penultimate track. The album closes with how about you? It’s a bit of a downer ending hearing how much better side 2 of this album is. Just listening it would be a 2 but-1 for that he didn’t write any of the songs then +2 for that without it the 50’s would be a very lacking decade and that I don’t know jazz music enough to know if this is great stuff. So 3/5!
Not something I would normally search for or listen to but it was quite enjoyable. Can’t deny he had a great voice although most of the tracks seem to just roll into one and because of this there is not too much range and just seems to showcase him as a one trick pony. An easy listen though
It's quite a nice mellow listen with some jolly orchestral arrangements if you're in the right mood. Sinatra's vocal is fairly smooth, as you'd expect, throughout. I do think Sinatra is a bit overrated mind: he's the most well known of the "crooners", however Sammy Davis Jnr, Dean Martin and Perry Como all had a bit more nonchalance swing in their vocal style, a bit of oomph, whereas Sinatra often sounds a bit forced. Also, this sort of music is probably best enjoyed on various artist compilations.
I do like a good old big band swing tune. Majority of the tracks sound the same, with a few classics woven in. 2.5
Gutes Album für Hintergrundmusik, nichts allzu spannendes.
Frank Sinatra is very international but his music isn't the kind of music I like. Some songs of him still I hear, it's all.
Same note throughout the whole album for me. They all sound like a classic but I would rather listen to his holiday music than this
6/30/2022 - ALBUM #154 Today's Album: "Songs For Swingin' Lovers!" by Frank Sinatra - Everyone knows who Frank Sinatra is. He pretty much invented the singer-songwriter genre and pioneered the showtune genre. All of these songs are rather beautiful love songs led by Sinatra's incredible and beautiful voice. I think in terms of how well this music stands up today, I think many of the tunes feel intrinsically dated due to just how many musicals have used this style of big band horns and swelling string sections. I don't think this is a big enough reason to completely write off the tracks or anything, but may of them just sort of drift into the background as none of the musical flourishes really surprise me as much as I imagine they would if I had never heard a showtune before. In terms of the actual sound of the record, I think it's pretty good for it's time period. Many of the horns come through very clearly and Sinatra's voice sounds pretty crystal clear. The lyrics aren't terribly substantive, mostly being simple love songs, but given the title is Songs for Swingin' Lovers, it's hard to say it doesn't give what you come for. I like whenever the music gives way for the flutes or bells to come through in the mix because they are particularly beautiful, but overall the whole production is very elegant and whimsical. There's obviously more effort given to some tracks more than others and it makes the project feel like it could have done without a solid handful of it's songs, given how much they feel like boring filler and really make the track list a bit of a slog, but the times where it sounds good make it worth an entire listen if you just want to throw it on in the background for a little while. There isn't much else to say about this album really. Everyone knows what a decent Sinatra song sounds like and you can imagine what an album of love songs by him would sound like. Overall, this is an incredibly influential and important record that has aged fairly well, despite my own disliking of some of the now-clichés of this genre. Give this one a listen if you like Sinatra or aren't too into / sick of show tunes and want a good crop of tracks. Highlights: You Make Me Feel So Young, You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me, Too Marvelous For Love, I've Got You Under My Skin, Score: 6.5/10 Love songs by the most admired artist of the time.
As smooth and cheesy as a giant wheel of camembert.
Soundtrack to my retro New York romcom
Frank Sinatra sounds great as ever, but I find it quite hard to engage with on more than a surface level.
Old, better than I expected Still a Sinatra hater
10th album huh. Peak Sinatra? who knows. Fave: Making Whoopee
I felt a little targeted by "How About You?" Minus one star for "Makin' Whoopee."
I feel like the title of this album didn't age well. I also feel like Frank was probably an even bigger asshole/womanizer/alcoholic/mafia pawn that we'll ever realize. But, the dude can croon. He's probably the best at it. I'll rate this album higher than I want to because he certainly made his mark, and because - Sinatra aside - his band kicks ass.
50’er swing, kærlighed, dramatisk
Identifying Sinatra albums : It’s a Sinatra album !
Sweet and pleasant to listen to. Had heard many of these songs in all kinds of places, so it was interesting to hear that there were all a part of a singular project.
I like Frank Sinatra, and this is a very happy swing album, which could even be a great introduction to the Great American Songbook. Alas, I much prefer Sinatra's melancholic side from "In the wee small hours". Still 3/5
It`s jubilant, it`s celebratory, it`s for swingin` lovers, by George! This album is a reason why Sinatra is a household name, his crooning and instrumentation together are indulgent as double chocolate cake. This exuberance explains why not one but two of the songs on this album (or iterations thereof) are on the Elf movie soundtrack. It does get repetitive, but this is pleasing music.
Album full of classic Sinatra tracks, what's not to like here. Favourite track: I've Got You Under My Skin
I only saved How About You but for the most part I found this album very relaxing and enjoyable. Everything Goes really is annoying. But it’s a little funny that this song was written in the 1950s but people say the same things today but referring to the 1950s as the ‘good’ or ‘moral’ era.
Not my favorite songs of Sinatra. Feels like the hokiest of music he does. Sure there's some classics on here and I will always enjoy some Sinatra, but I much prefer his more ballady style than the pure cheese that this album reads as.
Crooning
Swingin easy with Frank.
A crooner. Good music for a Saturday morning.
You Make Me feel So Young, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Pennies From Heaven all standout in this big band version of Frank. I’m struck by how lite this collection is. I’m assuming Frank could put out anything and people would eat it up.
Kolejny Sinatra na liscie, plyta z 56, bedaca dziesiatym albumem w jego dyskografii i akurat chronologicznie jest nastepnym po niebieskim albumiku, ktory juz byl na liscie, jakiegos wielkiego zaskoczenia tutaj nie ma, pan Frank nadal spiewa tak dobrze jak na poprzednim piku, ale tym razem mniej niebiesko, a jak sam tytul wskazuje bardziej swingowo dla loversow, wiec nie tylko inny podklad muzyczny, szybszy i bardziej coolowy jazz, no i lirycznie mniej smutno, a loversy sa bardziej laskawe, podobnie jak na poprzednim wszystkie kompozycje to covery klasykow popowej muzyki, najbardziej osluchane klasyki z tej plyty jak dla mnie to i have got you under my skin, tak swietnie zasamplowany przez apathiego, czy old devil moon, wiec tez te kawalki leca na plejke lekko niebieska, sinatra to jednak sinatra, ponadczasowy glos i ekspresja liryczna
Disco tranquilo y para pasar el rato.
3,5; very classy smooth album, beautiful voice of Mr. Sinatra, pleasant melodies, great experience
A lot of really charming and endearing songs here. An album centered on singing sweet nothings to your love over loungy vocal jazz arrangements. As pleasant as that is, this album does feel like its stuck in the one place for its entire runtime and the sweetness gets a bit sickly by the end.
Sopi perjantain tunnelmaan ja onhan ukolla todella karismaattinen ääni (vähän kuin omaa laulua kuuntelis).
Kyllä The Voice vaan tänäkin päivänä toimii!
Pretty fun. Some lyrics sound a little strange but it’s just because the album was released in the 50s. Only complaint is that there is not much variation for the 15 tracks. 6/10
It's exactly what you would expect. The Standard of the genre.
Don't usually go for crooners, but the album was pretty good. Like the rendition of Anything Goes.
Its Frank, its good.
A little old timey for my taste but I enjoyed some of the songs.
Fairly standard standards. Many of the tracks feel like they plod along and have been phoned in by Ol Blue Eyes. Only 4 strong tracks on the album - but boy have they stood the test of time.
I liked whoopie and anything goes, both classics. Nice and pleasant :)
I found this album a bit samey, even if I did enjoy a lot of the songs. How much love does this guy have for all these women!?
Great voice. Songs kinda blend together. 6/10
classic! You Make Me Feel So Young It Happened in Monterey Makin' Whoopee I've Got You Under My Skin
all finey fine, and good for what it is good for
It's good stuff but listening to an entire Sinatra album is a bit boring. Also, "Making Whoopee" is an awful expression.
There's a time and a place, but Sinatra is important.
Exactly what the title says - bunch of frank crooning songs about love.
Old two-eyes himself. Some of these songs really swing. Not my thing, but I can appreciate it. 3 stars.
7/10
Good light hearted Music for the background. Not very exciting either way.
There are several songs on this album that I've heard before, but I've never listened to a whole album from Sinatra. I'm not a fan of Sinatra, but I don't actively seek to avoid his music either. The music is okay. I can't imagine that I would play this album or individual tracks again.
Good albums, only rating 3 starts based on the fact that this is music I already know. Trying to use this for new music
Swinging, mid energy with traditionally romantic lyricism. Not much variety or energy though
Its a great sound, probably universally enjoyed, but after a few songs loses it’s value. The lyrics are all the same, dated and difficult to listen to in 2021, and the tempo the exact same on each song. At a time when the 60s songwriters were changing music, a cover album of songs pales in comparison.
Easy listening however the very repetitive style of all the songs got old quick
Good swingin’ , would defo put this on if I had an SO over and I felt like dancing a little. Don’t feel like the entire album is really that consistent however and jt kinda gets stale
Fantastically replayable, and of course pleasant sounds. Unfortunately not otherwise striking in my opinion.
Definitely would describe this as swinging 3.3
Je me suis endormi 5 fois au cours de cet album, présentant QUINZE chansons (oui oui, quinze chansons) toutes similaires les unes aux autres. Sans plus m'attarder sur ce fossile de la musique, je vais vous dévoiler un petit secret à propos de Frank Sinatra. En effet, Frank Sinatra est très proche de Robert Dimery, l'auteur de cette liste. Et cette proximité ne vient pas seulement du fait que Frank Sinatra se retrouve chaque semaine dans notre générateur, non non, cela va bien plus loin, je parle ici d'une proximité familale. Replongeons nous dans le contexte. C'est en 1958 que Frank Sinatra, grand-père de Robert Dimery, git sur son lit d'hopital, atteint d'une violente tumeur. Robert se presse à son chevet en petit fils modèle, mais ce n'était pas pour vivre les derniers instants en compagnie de son grand paternel. En effet, dans sa main gauche, Robert tient un microphone, qu'il tent a Frank, lui demandant de chanter une chanson. Bien qu'épuisé par un traitement médical lourd, Frank s'éxecuta, par amour pour son petit fils, et nous livra l'album Songs For Swingin' Lovers.
Makes you want to put on a zoot suit and swing, baby. Pretty repetitive style. Nothing wrong with it, just wouldn't seek it out again. Songs that caught my ear: Old Devil Moon, Love is Here to Stay, Anything Goes.
Great voice, but every song sounds the same
Swung into a good album
It's fine. I can't really get excited about Frank Sinatra, but it has a time and a place.
Very good. Starts noisy but it mellows down. Classic easy listening. 3/5
Ol‘ Blue Eyes. Einer der größten Sänger. Auf einer rundweg mittelmäßigen Platte. I’ve Got You Under My Skin hatte ich irgendwie besser in Erinnerung.
Soft 3 stars. I mean his voice is great, and this music has a place during a date night or in my grandmothers dreams, but the songs just don’t interest me that much.
I thought Greatest Hits albums weren't part of the deal for this collection of albums? That is what this kind of is, isn't it? Don't get me wrong, it's great music, and I enjoyed it.
A few recognizable classics. Made feel like I should be having dinner with my Grandma.
All the rat pack stuff starts to sound the same. Great sound, just little variety. Not my favorite Sinatra album.
El típico disco para bailar cuando estás goma y queres estar cerquita. Tiene un par de hits: "You make me feel so young" y "I've got you under my skin" temazos. También me sorprendió una versión un poco más fea de "Pennies from heaven", la canción de tik tok. Dentro de todo un buen disco, claramente cuando escuchaste la mitad un poco te cansas, porque medio que es siempre swing, pero te tira un par de canciones buenas. No conocía pero me gusto: "You're getting to be a habit with me"
This album would be fine as background music, but there isn’t anything ground breaking here. I did learn that Sinatra was 13.5 lb at birth! 13.5 lb and no c-section!!! He was an only child…I wonder why. They had to use forceps to get him out, which left permanent scars on his neck and eardrum damage. I’d say God bless his mother, but unfortunately she physically abused him as a youngster. Was it pay back for his uncomfortable world entrance?
As 'swingin' Sinatra goes, versus 'moody' Sinatra (which I prefer), this record is fine, but it also highlights the fact that the various collections of his songs are better curated than the albums
Knows what it does and does it well, a fun album. Can't help but feel like I'm listening to the same song over and over, though - concept makes sense but it gets repetitive. Some of the charm from being old music wears off, too ("makin whoopee") ???? dog Saved: You Make Me Feel So Young, Pennies From Heaven*
Saved Prior: You Make Me Feel So Young, I've Got You Under My Skin Off Rip: It Happened In Monterey, You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me, Love Is Here To Stay Cutting Edge: None Overall Notes: Ol' Frankie does it like nobody else. He's by far my favorite singer from the era (no racist). He just puts me in a different state of mind. With regards to this album, it mostly hits the same beats over and over. 3.5 that I'll round down to a 3. The big two hits from this album are can't miss all-timers though.
Ho ascoltato Frank subito dopo aver ascoltato i Flaming Lips ed è stata un esperienza surreale. Non lo so, è un album di un'altra generazione e come è stato detto in circostanze simili è difficile da valutare proprio per questo motivo. Non critico la performance perché come al solito, sia Sinatra che i musicisti sono bravissimi, ma mi sono davvero annoiato. A pelle sarebbe un 2.5 per la noia mortale. Ma in casi come questo preferisco dare un 3 honoris causa, perché sento come se fosse un problema mio non dell'album.
Frank Sinatra is a great crooner. Few great love songs on this album, other were just good.
Not bad, not my tempo. Would use as elevator music.
ok
I mean, it's Frank Sinatra. It does what it says on the tin. There's crooning, big band blasts, and hip cat lingo.
Confession: I do not like Sinatra’s voice. The sliding into every note thing. Other than that, this is basically bubblegum pop. I actually like it; that’s not a dig. Unless you’re the kind of person for whom all music has to be super serious, in which case I don’t think that this is it, just ‘cause it’s old. Fun, but that’s it. Favourite track: “Old Devil Moon”
It was fine. Not the biggest Sinatra fan but nothing wrong with it.
Obviously enjoyable tunes but let's be honest, he's just the voice. Most if not all of these aren't original songs. Knocking some stars as a result.