Songs For Swingin' Lovers!

WHOOPIE I really like Sinatra, and big band stuff in general.

Whole album is warm and comfortable. I'm not mature enough to listen to a song titled Makin Whoopee objectively with a straight face.

Impeccable. The greatest, most effortless singer with a clutch of superb songs backed by lush arrangements. Hard to find fault.

Use your mentality Wake up to reality Frank’s spitting hot bars here, fellas. I quite enjoyed this. My daughter came in when I was listening and said it sounded like Christmas music. I’m telling you, I am going to have a banging non-Christmas Christmas playlist this holiday season. Keep ‘em coming!

Beautiful classic

Classic '50's Frank, with everything you would want and expect from an album of his.

Nostalgic, reminds me of my grandparents

Bangers after bangers

Wow. First time listening to Sinatra and wow.

Might change this after I hear his other albums on the list (because surely at least one deserves a 5, right?) but I'll leave this here for now.

Obviously there's not a lot of variety here, but I love Sinatra. Immaculately warm vibes. Best song: I've Got You Under My Skin

Yawn

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Me encanta. Es exactamente lo que esperás que sea, pero un poquito mejor. 4.5/5

Probably one of the top 10 singers even to this day.

Lovely singing by Sinatra. The instrumentalists were a joy as well. This album felt like Christmas day and being at a wedding all in one, definitely ooey gooey and sentimental… But not in a completely bad way, kind like a “I’m lucky to be in love” way.

Love it

Pretty good - I like this album, I just think it's so similar to his other works that I'm not swept away. Some really good songs on here tho. Probably great to swing dance to tho, that I cannot deny.

Okay - not a huge Sinatra fan

Always a nostalgic listen

Seems like a good album, it’s the first time I’ve sat through at least some of a Frank Sinatra project. It’s remastered so some of the authenticity is taken away however his voice sounds pretty impeccable.

So there's this girl in my class that I like but I've been kinda nervous to talk to her. Frank sounds like a real lady killer, so getting this album today has really given me the motivation I needed. Tomorrow, I'm going to go to school in my finest fedora, and gonna ask that girl in my class if she'd like to make whoopee. Wish me luck boys! 🤞🤞

Felt pretty magical and classic, should listen again

BABY THIS IS THE DRIVING CROONER

Passabler swinging Jazz. Wunderbar fürs Wohnzimmer.

Classic Sinatra The arrangements are absolutely sublime and Frank’s vocals are (of course) on top form here Favourite tracks: You Make Me Feel So Young, It Happened In Monterey, Too Marvelous For Words, I’ve Got You Under My Skin

Man. This is just so good. This old school crooning really is something special.

The iconic sound of Frank. An album to put me in a good mood for the rest of the day. Perfect for the beach - Hermosa Beach.

The most Sinatra I've ever heard at one time, I liked it.

Down the middle Sinatra. Good to great

Sinatra good as always

i see you. i can see you. i don't know if you can. do you remember? he told me you didn't. but this should be enough for you. adrian, michigan. not now. not soon, much later. you will be notified. they are here and there are many more coming. goodbye.

Happy driving tunes

Nothing beats some classic Sinatra Favorite songs: You Make Me Feel So Young, It Happened in Monterey, Our Love is Here to Stay, I’ve Got You Under My Skin

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.

Sinatra is a spectacular performer. His smooth, soulful delivery combines perfectly with the big band jazz/swing styles accompanying his vocals. The arrangements can start to become dull in places as the scales and motifs are similar across most of the tracks but the solo sections and songwriting, as well as Sinatra’s excellent performance, make this album enjoyable throughout.

1. Arrangements and Orchestra: The album features exceptional orchestration and arrangements by Nelson Riddle, who collaborated closely with Sinatra on several projects. Riddle's expertise shines through with his innovative use of strings, brass, and woodwinds. The arrangements perfectly complement Sinatra's smooth vocal style, creating a lush and captivating sonic landscape. 2. Song Selection: The tracklist is a well-curated selection of classic American standards and love songs. From the upbeat and joyful "You Make Me Feel So Young" to the heartfelt and tender "I've Got You Under My Skin," each song showcases Sinatra's versatility and emotional depth as a singer. The album effortlessly combines swinging, romantic, and melancholic tunes, making it a diverse and engaging listening experience. 3. Sinatra's Vocal Performance: Sinatra's performance on "Songs for Swingin' Lovers!" is nothing short of exceptional. His phrasing, timing, and delivery are impeccable. His ability to convey a range of emotions, from joy and excitement to longing and vulnerability, is a testament to his mastery as a vocalist. He captures the essence of each song and brings them to life with his unique style. 4. Standout Tracks: "I've Got You Under My Skin": Sinatra's rendition of this Cole Porter classic is a highlight of the album. His passionate and seductive delivery, combined with Riddle's sultry arrangement, creates an unforgettable musical moment. "My Funny Valentine": Sinatra's rendition of this jazz standard is a masterclass in vocal interpretation. His sensitive and intimate performance evokes a sense of vulnerability and tenderness that resonates deeply with listeners. "You Make Me Feel So Young": This upbeat, joyful track captures the essence of youthful love and vitality. Sinatra's infectious energy and the lively arrangement make it a standout on the album. "I Get a Kick Out of You": Another Cole Porter gem, Sinatra's smooth and charismatic delivery of this song is a joy to listen to. The arrangement perfectly complements his vocal performance. 5. Impact and Legacy: "Songs for Swingin' Lovers!" had a profound impact on the music industry and solidified Sinatra's reputation as a legendary performer. It set the standard for vocal jazz and pop albums and influenced countless artists who followed. The album's timeless quality ensures that it continues to be celebrated and appreciated by music lovers of all generations. In conclusion, "Songs for Swingin' Lovers!" is a masterpiece that showcases Frank Sinatra at the peak of his artistic prowess. Its exceptional arrangements, song selection, and Sinatra's unparalleled vocal performance make it a classic that remains a must-listen for anyone interested in the golden era of American popular music. It's an album that continues to enchant and move audiences more than six decades after its release.

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

Starts off strong with "You Make Me Feel So Young." I kind of liked "Old Devil Moon." Even though I like the genre overall, the album sounds very much the same throughout.

Great voice, lush instrumentation, some interesting drug references. Still... Gets a bit schmaltzy after a bit.

Lightweight material

I liked it... how about you? Razzle dazzle me Frank!

In "It Happened In Monterey", Sinatra tellingly speaks of his love interest in the third person. These songs are not for swingin' lovers; "You Make Me Feel So Young", "You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me" and "You Brought A New Kind Of Love To Me" are all misdirections; for Sinatra is not really addressing women, he is addressing men. Woman, for Sinatra, is a man's vessel for his affection, not an autonomous being with her own thoughts and wishes; she is a prop. Men are his true target. Sinatra's singing is impersonal, free from messy histories and aired skeletons. His male audience are free to project their own fantasies and uncomfortable lives upon his songs. Sinatra seduces men in, by allowing them to believe that they can be as dapper, delectable and debonair; wear a fedora like he can, romance like he can, croon to the moon like he can. And boy, oh boy, do I wish I could.

A glorious masterpiece. It convinced me to sign up for a tap dancing class

I guess I'm a Swingin' Lover

did not enjoy

It’s a perfect vibe match! This album was generated on a cold autumn morning and sounds exactly like that

"existing pop standards in a hipper, jazzier fashion"; Classic Sinatra from 50s. 4.

4 stars

Great. Vastly talented. Made me wanna ear pasta

meh

Very nice vibe!

It's frank Sinatra. Swing with a capital S.

Frank is almost always a good time. Honestly, I usually just listen to hits from Frank but this was solid.

Really smooth, very enjoyable. I may or may not listen to this again.

Absolute classic. Such a delightful listen.

A more traditional Sinatra album that features some of his biggest songs. It's classic, timeless, the voice as smooth as silk. I get in the mood for this type of music in the fall/winter, so the timing was just right! 8 out of 10

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 Sinatra crooning to love songs, so you know it's predictable and incredibly enjoyable.

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!

Wonderful arrangements, so much more depth than the equivalent Buble. Effortlessly cool.

An easy perfect score. The arrangements, the delivery, the production for the time period, how punchy the horns are - it’s a very nearly perfect record (perfect for our purposes here). Most of the time when I see negative or less favorable reviews of this record, it’s about the naïveté of the lyrics and song choices considering where Frank was in his life and like…ok, fair, but with his proliferation during the time period, he should have had even MORE variety. The Capitol records are generally all stellar and this is essential - just a pure joy to listen through.

Classic.

Classic crooner-style album by a man who embodies the genre. Not my favourite style of music, but decent enough to listen to nonetheless.

Probably some of Franks most known songs on this album. Love a little Frankie time. Under My Skin might be my new favorite Frank song. My only issue with listening to Sinatra is that a lot of his songs sound really similar. They are very refined and maybe the best of his style, but there's nothing unexpected about his music.

Sweet, kind of cheesy. Puts me in a good mood

All Sinatra is Christmas vibes

It's Old Blue Eyes, never have been a fan.

Least favourite genre. Came out in a rash just considering listening to it.

I made it through the whole thing. As it was 1956 Sinatra and not Bublé from 2006, it does make a difference (but not much!) However all the songs sounded similar, same pace, and very little variation in swing style. Pleasant, but boring. I suppose to modern ears. But I'll give it a 2 for his voice and the musicianship for the band. NB got better with a second listen when Charlie got in, due to more familiarity with the songs. Still a 2 though.

Good swinging

Not for me

it's Sinatra

Such a vibe, I understand the hype of Sinatra now 🤩

Very enjoyable chill album to listen to first time I’ve ever properly listened to frank Sinatra might give a few other albums a listen!!

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

It's Ok. I really wanted to like this more, but it's hard for me to connect with it. Much of the songs plod along with not much standing out to me until about halfway through the album. And maybe it's not Sinatra per se but rather Nelson Riddle's direction. And maybe I need to be in the right mood.

Presque de la musique classique à ce stade. Satisfaisant mais ça manque de relief

ok qué preciosura necesito un amado para que bailemos lento en la cocina. 9/10

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

i wish it was Christmas now bc it fits the atmosphere (warming music!!!)

decent

It's fine. A few standouts but mostly boring for me.

- Frankie is unmatched - Pretty standard stuff, good background dinner music

- You Make Me Feel So Young is a timeless classic - to be fair everything Sinatra sings immediately feels classic - such incredible vibes - makin whoopee lmao

I mean not much to say aside from incredible voice, incredible band and incredibly 50s lyrics

You can't go wrong with the voice of Sinatra. He is above all times and all other male voices.

Every songs a hit. His voice never gets old. This man will always be around.

I loved this whole album from beginning to end. Ol' Blue eyes has such an iconic voice and the music behind him is amazing. This was awesome!

Four songs in, this man dripped. Beautiful arrangements, silky voice. You Make Me Feel So Young is a classic. You Brought A New Kind Of Love To Me is just gorgeous and meandering. Old Devil Moon is another smooth number with slick lyrics and some bombastic instrumental work. I'm kind of sad that this format of music mostly died; it exudes class and a simpler time.. LMAO there is legitimately a song called "Makin' Whoopee" telling a harrowing tale of getting married, having kids, and developing responsibilities. I'm sold. Anything Goes sounds like a classy old man rant about the changing world and dissolution of honorous principles. Got me swinging for the last 45 minutes, and for that I give 5 / 5.

Classic Frank Sinatra sound. Great album overall. Sinatra has an awesome voice, the lyrics are clever, and put together with an impressive band filled with brass instruments. The whole album has that classic old feel and is just easy to listen. I think Sinatra will feel timeless for the rest of my life and I imagine I'll listen to this album again.

A legendary musician playing some legendary music. I always enjoy big band and this is no exception. I feel like Frank Sinatra was the smoothest mfer during his time. He probably made so much whoopee. The album starts to feel a little bit samey towards the end, but I don't care because it's so great.

I want to sit at a blackjack table and sip gin and tonics all day while listening to Frank. He has such a legendary voice and the high intensity horns with the low bass line are a perfect compliment

Well I put this on as background music for work but couldn’t stop listening to his voice and lyrics. Like buttah baby.

Beautiful voice, but just not my jams.

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.

When you know almost every word to every song and you were raised on it, its a 5

Can't lie, not super memorable for me. But still a beautiful album.

I do not like Sinatra's voice. After this one I think maybe it's his constant vibrato, which is especially grating when it's subtle.

Jamais pris le temps d'écouter du Sinatra mais j'apprécie beaucoup. Cependant ça reste assez répétitif donc plus d'un demi album fait long

I love this. An absolute classic

Nice voice and all, but dull.

Not so much a fan of Sinatra personally but he has a tremendous voice and style

Aging better than the finest wine.

Iconic sound. Need to listen to his other 50s stuff to see if this is run of the mill for this period of Sinatra but regardless I really liked it. Rating: 4.2

A classic

Classic Frank

not my style

Smooth Frank, very smooth. Standouts: You Make Me Feel So Young, I've Got You Under My Skin, Makin' Whoopee, Anything Goes, You're Getting to be a Habit With Me, Pennies From Heaven, How About You? 4/5

I unapologetically despise big band crooner music. Frank Sinatra is uninspiring, lame and looked 40 as a teenager. This is awful, anyone who willfully listens to this is either super old or super lame. 1 star

Sonzao épico, muito bem imstrumentado (orquestra) e vozerao

Enjoyable

Good stuff! I dont have a lot to say about this other than that its a great album full of earworm tracks that will have you upbeat and whistling all day. 4/5

Nice Jazz

😏

Enjoyed this one more than the previous entry I was offered by Frank. 3.5 stars.

Classics sung well

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.

5 p

como polla al culo

Música para echarse unos pokers

Classic Sinatra vibes

Boring

Noooooo thanks!

The best of the Sinatra albums that feature in the 1001 albums book, ‘Songs For Swingin’ Lovers!’ is effortless, glorious, Nelson Riddle’s arrangements sparkle, and Sinatra is at his absolute best. He never sounded better. If you only ever listen to one Sinatra album, make it this one.

absolutely brutal way to find out I’m not a swingin’ lover

I wasn't quite sure what to expect here, but I really quite enjoyed listening to this. I mean, it's not rock and roll, sure. But the guy has a heck of a voice and the tunes are pretty decent on the whole. I preferred the stuff with a bit more swing - You make me feel so young had me wishing I knew how to foxtrot quite frankly. But it's all pretty decent. It's not often that there's a wikipedia article on every song on an album. - and this is the second in three days where that's been the case (Otis Blue was the other). That seems to be a pretty good indication that the album's going to be pretty decent. I wouldn't object to this coming up again on a list. I'm unlikely to listen to it directly, but for a nice dinner as background music, yeah, maybe. It's a solid 4.

ol' blue eyes never left

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.

good singing, but songs are showtunes

Classic Sinatra. This isn't what I usually listen to, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. 8/10.

Legendary voice, fairly jazzy accompaniment

The voice of an Angle and a Devil with the songs behind him to match

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.

Personally I am a Sinatra lover. There's not too many songs that sound unique but it's nice to put on.

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.

classic

How can you not like Frank Sinatra? His silky, comforting voice and backing orchestration just fill me with warm feelings. No one croons quite like him.

I fell asleep to this album. But that was only because I was really tired after work. I gave it a relisten afterwards and it was quite wonderful. Interesting how different it is from the dance songs of today.

Funny to get this album the day after I watched From Here to Eternity, for which Frank Sinatra won Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars in 1954. I didn't care for Sinatra's bossa nova album on this list, but this is definitely up my alley. I knew a lot of the songs already either from him or others who have covered them. Overall, I can't complain about this!

Did not listen

Great performance of standards and others

Go-to balladeja fav Anything goes

This was ok. Had a couple of good songs with lots of nostalgia. But that was it.

No doubt that this is full of good stuff, but just not what I’m looking for in an album.

loved it! My Dad who has passed away loved Frank Sinatra!

9/10 painfully straight, but I’ll be damned if ain’t full o’ bangers!

This surprised me. The last Frank album I listened to was horrifically dull but this had my foot tapping throughout. Good stuff

It was okay. I can appreciate his voice and the genre, but all the songs sounded the same.

Love

Sinatra was just a fixture in culture by the time I became aware of him, so it's fascinating to learn that the music and era I most associate with him was really a come-back after a period where it was very dubious that his relevance in popular music would survive at all into the post-war era. Anyway, for this kind of music there are peers but no real superiors.

Lighthearted, upbeat arrangements together with Sinatra's distinctive vice makes for a very smooth ans enjoyable record. Spring and summer day mood

It being upbeat jazz makes it very easy to listen to. Sinatra's voice is also amazing here.

Clever lyrics. Easy listening. As expected.

Sounds like pure gold. It's pure and sweet.

Lite för mycket swingpop och lite för glatt för min smak. Ålrajt, men inte riktigt min typ av Frank.

9/10

Not the biggest Sinatra fan anymore

Great but a bit flat in the end

Just pleasing jazz music

It was okay, I'm not a big fan of croonerss

Fun. Good for background when relaxing or socialising. Also much better recording quality than I expected.

Frank the fucking tank, what a chad, what a voice I feel like I should have listened to this on an old record player Made me feel nostalgia for the 50's Pure vibes, love this album so much

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

vanhanan kunnon aikana! osattiin laulaa... ei tarvittu auto tune vai mikä hitto kaikki beatlesit ja sellaiset käyttää...ei tarvitse kuin laulu ääni ja musiikki... 100% talent 0% stupid 0% woman 0% beatles 0% music... iskelmä fucking rule forever..... beatles paska kuolee kohta.... ive got you under mys kin

Good album. Great vocals from Sinatra. Some songs are better than others. I've got you under my skin is the highlight of the album. Sinatra makes it his own. Nelson Riddles music complement Sinatras vocals very well.

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.

This was nice! Frank is a legend for a reason, though his stuff does get a little samey. I’ll just go for a Greatest Hits compilation over any given album.

Great background music! Not super engaging but I still enjoyed it.

It’s just good music. Sinatra is known for a reason. Very solid jazz album.

Nelson Riddles' orchestration reminds me of the Top Cat theme tune, and that's no bad thing.

whoopie

Just read a biography. Very good. Can't stand his singing though.

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.

It goes without saying that he had a great voice, it's just not my sort of music.

Simply a classic!!

3. Would listen again but probably wouldn't buy.

4.25

I like Frank Sinatra but I prefer his quieter albums.

No notes. Perfection. 55 million stars

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))

Мы мало ценим музыку 1950-х, поскольку она уж очень далека от наших музыкальных предпочтений. Тем не менее, когда её слушаешь, возникает какое-то приятное чувство погружения в исторический контекст. Однако, как музыка на фон она идеально подходит. Записано добротно, аранжировки все максимально гармоничные, ну и чарующий голос что-то тихо шуршит о любви. Нет, я не влюбился. Пока что. P.S. Влад, ты стал забывать про свою рубрику алкоальбом! Это упущение: под Фрэнка Синатра уж очень нужно сидеть в мягком кресле и пройти весь путь виноградных напитков от игристых вин до портвейна.

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!

Of course this is a 5 star listen.

Own on Vinyl

8/10. Good shit

Something about either the selection of songs or the arrangements felt less inspired than other Sinatra we've had. Still decent. 7/10

certified

Great collection with lovely arrangements. Not the cool response, but I think I prefer this to Wee Small Hours.

ole blue eyes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A classic of the genre, and some great interpretations.

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.

It's weird, listening to an album you've never listened to, but still know all the songs from. I definitely enjoyed this.

Baby, when I think about you, think about Whoooooopee! Baby, can’t live without you, and your Whooooopee! FEEL LIKE MAKIN’ WHOOPEE! FEEL LIKE MAKIN’ WHOOPEE! Feel like makin’ whoopee tooooo yooooou.

There's a reason Seth Macfarlane made Brian Griffin a modern-day Sinatra fan: they're obnoxious, self-absorbed nerds who aren't very smart but think they're Real Intellectuals(tm). Yep, the fuckin' lot of 'em. And reading the wiki for this album it seems that was the case even in 1956? It's a covers album of existing popular songs, intentionally Sinatra-fied, with the ham dialled up to 11. Makes me wonder what the point of Richard Cheese is when the original is the same gag. I guess because Sinatra died before he could give RATM and Limp Bizkit the treatment himself? 2/5.

The manufactured pop of its day. Easy listening, sometimes a bit syrupy, but very pleasant when I'm in the mood for swingin' ;)

por suas conexões com a mafia eu sou obrigado a dar uma nota decente. mas falando serio, eu gosto do frank sinatra, a voz dele é A mais reconhecivel de todas, ele tem a melhor pronuncia entre cantores e suas musicas tem um "swing" como ele diz que mesmo sendo meio datado ainda me faz mexer o pézinho. canções lindas tambem.

Ich war in der 7. kompletter Frank Sinatra fan und hab nichts anderes gehört.

Insgesamt gut aber etwas repititiv und jetzt nicht Sinatras top hits. Strong 5/10

Absolut grandioses Album, Frankie geht immer.

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?

Another artist who is so well known for a reason. Really enjoyable listen.

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

Also es war in Ordnung, es hat mich nur ein bisschen sehr an die Musik, die ich zu Weihnachten höre, erinnert. Und es war irgendwie sehr wiederholend….

Great!

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.

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This album is much more upbeat than 'In the Wee Small Hours.' Sinatra is more expressive and playful with these songs. I enjoyed this album more and felt that it was more dynamic than the previous entry.

I just can't. Stuff like "Making Whoopee" is so cringey.

It's Sinatra, but nothing so special

Didn’t this guy rape his girlfriend???

I would prefer to hear the original vinyl, but c’mon Frank & Nelson Riddle!!! Sinatra was a true vocalist, he PHRASED the tune. He hit the right note at the right time on this lp Swingin’ Lovers is the right title, because he was swinging all trough this classic MORE LIKE THIS PLEASE

A certified classic. Some of the best of Sinatra, and the best tracks of the entire era were on this record.

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.

It’s Frank Sinatra. That’s recommendation enough

Tbh all songs sound pretty similar, but can't beat frank

Classic! Great album

Some less famous tracks intermingle with Sinatra's iconic greats to make an album that is surprisingly varied in tone and content.

Wow! I’ve never really been into Sinatra but a listen through of this album had made me do a complete 180.

Start spreadin’ the news… …this record is lame.

Every song in this albums sounds the same: it sounds good.

pretty good some of his better songs are here

yeah.

I tried and I wanted to like it, but I could not

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Its fine

Solid record. Lots of classics on here. Some of the songs feel formulaic, tho.

Well I don't know how people can rank Frank Sinatra Albums. So many top tracks here. At times they sound so camp. But that is the joy too. The warmth grandeur never fades from these songs. I'd say there are 5 superb tracks on this album. You know them too. How could you not? Go Frankie!

Every song sounds the same on this. It starts out fine, but after like 2 tracks it gets boring and then u still have like the whole album to go.

This generator has shown me that I like Sinatra a little bit more than I thought I did. His albums have been pleasant little listens so far. I don't know if I like this one more than the other Sinatra album I got. It was kind of weird to hear Anything Goes, because it made me realize how much I like Cole Porter's version. I missed that nasally voice. Sinatra still did a great job, of course. My favourite songs were I've Got You Under My Skin and You Made Me Feel So Young.

Grandpas music. I think of him. Good stuff

Andy called Frank Sinatra “a sexual freak” during this album so it’s an automatic 5 stars even though I thought it was fine

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.

Good for its kind! Like it as a background music when with my love diner.

8/10

I really like this album it’s very nostalgic in a way and his voice is just so soothing. It makes me want to dress up and dance.

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

Too cheesy in black and white.

I like Frank singing. How about you? I like Nelson Riddle arrangements. How about you? I like short sweet songs that keep you coming for more. A classic album that keeps you smiling, of that I’m sure. How about you? How about you?

there are most definitely better singers and better arrangements of all of these songs, but that doesn’t lessen my enjoyment of listening to Ol’ Blue Eyes

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.

Classic Frank, though not my favorite. I don't know why everyone always chooses this one over A Swingin' Affair from 1957 when that one's better. Whatever. This is great stuff. Any time Frank teamed up with Nelson Riddle they made magic. That opener is magic and "I've Got You Under My Skin" might be his greatest moment. Music to cook to!

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

Come on now. Favorite track: I've Got You Under My Skin

8/10 - Really chill and nice album to listen to in the background

How can you not like Frank! Smooth, swanky, and swingin'. Timeless

This album reminded me of my Grandpa who died 15 years ago. On its own merits I'd probably give it 3 stars but my Grandpa was the coolest person I know so 5 stars for making me think about him.

:) very chill

Not what I'd normally choose to listen to, but what a marvellous voice - he could sing the telephone directory and make it sound great.

He sounds like someone trying to sing to sound cool while simultaneously being too concerned about not being cool doing it. I never got the appeal. I often find that the inflections he puts on phrases don't match what he's singing about. It sounds like it's about him not about the song.

was nice, lots of classic songs and good to study to!

They're all the same song! Well played, well sung, (although he always sounds like he's phoning it in) but he could play the same song 15 times and I wouldn't know.

- loving it, very fun - totally out of my normal genre but might need to listen to more

Sinatra. Typische muziek voor een liefdesscène van een romantische komedie. Het is goed te luisteren, goed gespeeld en goed gezongen. ****

Standards from the 20s, 30s & 40s sung in a way only Frankie can. Brilliant. 4/5

I liked it I didn’t love it

Fine. Classic songs. But if you've heard one you've heard them all.

It just didn't click for me.

Loved it

Loved 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.

Bloody old timers

Enjoyed this. Obviously all the hits! I liked listening to some of the lesser known tracks and as a single piece of work it flows brilliantly.

Great album, Frank Sinatra always has a great vibe that cannot be compared to anything else

outstanding. frank sinatra will always hit

Exceptional lyrics, jazz, hippie, classy. The way the words convey their message in a playful, romantic, and sexy manner is like no other.

Heard this several times before - a real classic. He has an amazing voice.