Songs For Swingin' Lovers!

O muzică de fundal ideală. Love Frankutzu

I love ol' blue eyes. Smoooooooth.

Listened Before? N Typical Sinatra. Amazing singing and well arranged. Love the full orchestra sound. Absolutely killer version of IGYUMS. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: I've Got You Under My Skin

Songs are very similar, but nonetheless are very heartfelt and easy

meh

His voice that everyone know without knowing its him, the album is just a good swin like the titled, you feel in a 50's movie and you just imagine the floor in a dance hall in the 50's, its a cool vibe. Its just a jazzy-pop reccord, from Sinatra, and its crazy he was already 20 years into his carrer he was already like 45 at that time. Its just strong voice, jazz instrument, piano and that it. Sinatra is a symbol, from the ol' time america, the america that we see in old movie, maybe its good maybe its wrong but it sound good so whatever. You make me feel so young, you're getting to be a habbit with me, love is here to stay and i thought about you are the bets track i belived.

This album is a bundle of songs for lovers of swingin'. About lovers. Who do swingin' ... Probably in the old/original sense of the word. With this disarming honesty, I can't find a flaw in a composition/thematic sense. Every song is pleasant, but the album does not feature any hits besides "I've got you under my skin"

Classic Sinatra! It’s nice to hear his younger voice out of all the available options; although, he’s 40 in this album. And it’ll be 24 years after this that he’ll release New York, New York. Frank Sinatra’s work has aged like a fine whiskey.

Was nice

Chill å løpe til

Sinatra's best album will always be 'In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning' which captures the melancholy swing at best. This one here is great too with some of his most famous tunes. But these days one might deem it a bit much of a rather standard collection of songs.

Album 219 of 1001 Frank Sinatra - Songs for Swingin' Lovers Rating : 5 / 5 Favorite Track : You Make Me Feel So Young / Anything Goes etc, etc.... This is the first album on the list of 1001. While this specific album isn't one I know well, I've had Frank's music in my collection for 40 years. One of my favorites and always happy to listen to more. This has some of him at this best. One of my favorite genres. Don't make me choose. Songs for Swingin' Lovers! is the tenth album by American singer Frank Sinatra and his fourth for Capitol Records. It was arranged by Nelson Riddle and released in March 1956 on LP and January 1987 on CD. It was the first album ever to top the UK Albums Chart.

Great songs for for singing to while driving

The fourth album... he recorded for Capitol Records. I really like that the songs remind me of some of the movies of my youth, like the HItchcock movies or It's A Wild Wild Wild World, or What's up Doc... All brass and drums...

I think we all know what we get with Frank Sinatra. This set is no different, but definitely keeps a core jazzy-hip vibe that lends itself to a feeling of cool if you let it take over. Enjoyed.

It's sometimes hard for me to listen to Sinatra, as I've heard many stories that he was not a nice guy, and he was basically just a pop star of the era - a person that had a bunch of other people writing good songs for him, and he just had a nice voice (I also may like Tony Bennett's voice better). But, I find listening to this album or some of Sinatra's other stuff rather soothing at times. They are mostly very good songs, composed and recorded well, and it's pleasant to listen to. Of course, this music was monumental for the time, and it has stood the test of time, due to the compositions and being recorded very well.

Very enjoyable - strong vocal melodies and clever arrangements

Þessi plata hljómar eins og best of Frankie boy. Svakalegt fínt swing og gott.

Un espectacular disco de pop vocal, liderado por la inigualable voz de uno de los cantantes más talentosos e icónicos de la historia de la cultura popular. Casi todas las canciones del trabajo son pegajosas o armoniosas para el oído, estableciendo un verdadero género que ha tratado de ser replicado por muchos, sin ningún éxito.

good

Sinatra swingin'! His voice is so iconic, the jazzy big band is exuberant.

Franky frank

The Elvis Presley of Classic pop/jazz/swing. His music still holds up. While I do not seek it out, was wonderful background music while working.

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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

Sinatra good as always

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

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.

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.

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.

I guess I'm a Swingin' Lover

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

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.

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

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

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

Classic.

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

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!!

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

- 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Classic Sinatra vibes

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.

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.

Great performance of standards and others

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

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.

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

Great but a bit flat in the end

Just pleasing jazz music

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.

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.

whoopie

4.25

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.

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

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

A classic of the genre, and some great interpretations.

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.

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.

Didn’t this guy rape his girlfriend???

It’s Frank Sinatra. That’s recommendation enough

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

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

pretty good some of his better songs are here

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A striking contrast to the rather dull and dreary 'In The Wee Small Hours' which was released just the previous year. This album is a chirpy and joyful listen, oozing with smooth charm. A timeless classic from Old Blue Eyes. Rating: 4/5 Playlist track: You Make Me Feel So Young Date listened: 19/12/22

Some classics here!

It's a swinging album! Frankie's phrasing is exceptional and Nelson Riddle's arrangements are a match made in heaven.

This was fun and I enjoyed listening to it.

Nice swing album The popular hits are great, some of the other tracks are a bit samey but still pleasant

Great voice.

This was a good album, Frank Sinatra is a great singer. There weren't any bad songs on the album however basically every song sounded the same and from what I've heard i'd assume the rest of Sinatra's discography sounds the same. I still very much enjoyed the album nonetheless. 8/10

4/5. A pretty great collection of songs with it getting a little repetitive near the end. Sinatra has a great way of setting the mood with every song somehow.

hm classic

Such a great calming album. Sinatra’s voice is always perfect for love songs

Actually really liked this album. Really good for background music, might help that I listened to this in December and it sounds a lot like what I'm used to in the background of holiday gatherings.

I've heard he was a twat but man this sounds good

I wish they still wrote songs like this. Again, Sinatra sings them like he owns them.

El contrapunt optimista a 'In the Wee Small Hours...' i, per mi, molt millor disc. La veu de Sinatra encaixa com un guant amb unes tonades vitalistes i romàntiques. Aquí es troba 'I've Got You Under My Skin', però també un bon reguitzell d'altres temes per conservar i anar recuperant

Always liked Frank Sinatra

Great album of standards and Sinatra in his zone. Fantastic

The album generator has me on an old-timey run lately. There are worse things. Who doesn't love all the swingin' lovers out there? This album is exactly what think it will be. Solid big swing band behind a strong confident voice. If that's what you are wanting you won't find better. Might not be appropriate music for every situation but when it's right, this record will hit the spot. Scratch your itch. Swing your lover.

I didn’t particularly enjoy the last Sinatra Album I heard (Wee Small Hours) which I rated as 6/10. In hindsight, I think that was too high a score but it was early in my new album listening hobby. Regardless, I’ve heard from others since then that this album might be more suited to my tastes. Let’s find out! Songs I already knew: You Make Me Feel So Young, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Anything Goes Favourite after listening: You Make Me Feel So Young, I’ve Got You Under My Skin Overall: 8/10 This whole album made me feel warm. It is like a cosy fireside and hot chocolate album. It also feels a little Christmassy, despite none of the music being about Christmas at all. Whereas Wee Small Hours was a song about being depressed, Songs For Swingin’ Lovers couldn’t be more different - it is about love and happiness throughout, and the composition of the music reflects this. This made for a much more enjoyable experience as a newcomer to the album. Overall, an easy album to recommend for anybody that enjoys swing music and a good crooner.

Big vibes, big memories for me personally. I think could seem corny through a modern lens BUT the voice is butter. The lush instrumentation feels like - St Vincent or Belle and Sebastian could never. Definite source material, origin story for a lot of popular sounds and or samples in modern music.

Frank sinatra har swag

Sinatra is Sinatra, great music

Swag

Nothing beats swingin'!

So many good memories tied to these songs. I sound old...

The Sultan of Swoon did not disappoint.

pog

Puts the Easy into Easy Listening.

Good egg-making music :)

Slightly repetitive, but I'm into it.

Everything I expected. Frank being Frank. Luscious instrumentation, silky smooth vocals, swinging beat. Only song that's a bit, uhm, is the make whoopie track. Don't know why I have the memory of a version of "Under My Skin" where the band stops at the lyric, "stop" instead of at the end of that line.

Classic

Heard before: no I was expecting to hate this/be bored, but the band was tight and Sinatra’s singing was kind of charismatic. The vibe of the whole album was infectious, and definitely something you could throw on in the kitchen or with guests over.

4.4 - I appreciate having one album that showcases all of Frank Sinatra's charms that isn't a compilation of greatest hits or holiday songs. My opinion on this is certainly not insightful. Sinatra is the consummate party host - a real crowd-pleaser though I never feel like he condescends to connect with me directly. These recordings and arrangements are impeccable - truly a pinnacle in big band jazz music for a popular audience. While I can't think of a time I'd be excited to listen to this record, it does have an uncanny way of livening a mood while adding a dash of class to any occasion.

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I'm not a swingin' lover and even I could appreciate this album.

Every Sinatra's song sounds the same, but I love to hear that song over and over.

Not different from what I've heard from the man, but still good.

It's good. Gave me Fallout ptsd flashbacks. It sounds old, but that's thr charming thing about it. Like a cliché movie with a good and happy ending. 4/5

Love some Frank

J'ai bien aimé, bien que je ne sois encore une fois pas le public visé

un frank un peu plus tchatcheur que le précédent

A lovely collection of songs, and perfect phrasing and timing from Ol' Blue Eyes. The songs are too familiar for this to feel like an exciting new discovery, but songs like I’ve Got You Under My Skin don’t comae along very often. A masterclass in songwriting and understated arrangements, performed by a champ.

Classic. Timeless.

Frank Sinatra is a great artist. The soft jazz sounds, alongside Sinatra's wonderful voice work make this a really solid album, though without many standout songs. I enjoyed the theme kept throughout the album as well, both lyrically and musically. It's an enjoyable listening experience and has a very specific vibe to it which can be a great fit for certain situations.

Pura música bonita en este disco. El highlight obligado es I've Got You Under My Skin pero también sobresalen It Happened in Monterey y Too Marvelous For Words. Por otro lado, el disco no varía mucho canción a canción y puede llegar a sonar monótono. Creo que como disco es un 3.5 que sube a 4 porque Frankie Boy.

Pasa muy parecido a lo que pasa con Elvis: el material abunda y las que conocemos muy bien y son éxitos garantizados están desperdigadas en un montón de discos, y al oír completo uno de esos discos, se extraña la avalancha de hits que viene en uno de las recopilaciones que conocemos hoy. Sin embargo, eso no le quita a este disco toda la clase y mastería que tiene. Con lo poco que conozco de la discografía de Frankie, no sabía que sus discos más exitosos sería puros covers, aunque es obvio. Y bueno, la idea de este disco es especialmente buena, por hacer puras versiones upbeat y swing de clásicas. La mejorcita es, obviamente, el cover a Cole Porter "I've Got You Under My Skin" pero hay otras varias que valen la pena.

Browsing through the reviews in here, it's striking to see that almost no participant bothered to write a long one this time. I take it as a sign that most listeners decided to show respect for this historical relic in one way or another (hence its nice 3-point-something overall score), but that not all of them were personally enthused. And now that I have listened to this album from start to end, I think I'm gonna do the same and make it short. Not every song in here is as memorable as "I've Got You Under My Skin". But it's still an iconic sort of record, and some of the orchestral arrangements slap very hard, actually more than in the drowsier *In The Wee Small Hours*. Overall, swinging Sinatra holds out better than balladeer Sinatra today. Oh, except for *one* later song, "It Was A Very Good Year", one of my favorite ballads of all time, far from all those christmas-sort-of-standards Frank *also* specialized in. But that song is gonna come up later in Old Blue Eyes' career if I'm not mistaken... In the meantime, and as far as albums are concerned, *Songs For Swingin' Lovers* deserves its reputation as a record filled with the best of what the big-band-propelled genre has to offer. Way to go, Frankie! Number of albums left to review or just listen to: 871 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 71 (including this one) Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 31 Albums from the list I will certainly *not* include in mine (many others are more important): 28

Love his stuff !!! Enjoyed

Loved it So many oldies! Grandpa Kleins favorites!

Fantastic album, some bangers on here, You Make Me Feel So Young, It Happened in Monterey, and I've Got you Under my Skin. I also really liked You're getting to be a habit with me. I laughed at Making Whoopee as well. Those dangerous and probably profane for the time lyrics haha.

Another from Sinatra! Probably also on the short list for some of the earliest concept albums, but the concept here is a lot less compelling than In the Wee Small Hours. Lots of big band swinging joints on here, and a few of those old classics we all know and love. A great album to listen to, even if it’s not his high water mark. I’ve always got a soft spot for Frank. Favorite tracks: You Make Me Feel So Young, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Pennies from Heaven, Too Marvelous for Words, How About You? Album art: Very vibrant, a classic design style from that era. Really dig this one. 4.5/5

Incredible pipes matched by a jubilant band. Terrific wordplay, sung with an appreciative wink and smile. They don't make 'em like... etc

Frank's easy listening crooning has permeated our culture to such an extent that after listening to this I put on a tracksuit and whacked off some mooks. Fave track - "Anything Goes"! ✌️

05/09/22

I had a moment with The Rat Pack. I was dating a girl in college who loved them and had other musical preferences that I fully endorsed, which opened the door in my narrow mind. I specifically remember a day in Indianapolis driving around to the art museums, downtown, coffee shops, canals. This felt like a fitting soundtrack. Frank Sinatra is great. I prefer Dean Martin even though he isn't as good a singer. But mostly, I'm glad that the early Rock n' Rollers saved us from another couple decades of this stuff. BUT - This stuff has a time/place/setting when its the perfect thing to put on. No idea how important this record is in the Sinatra catalog, but it deserves a 4/5 for the sheer volume and the backing band is so great.

I mean it's Frank! Nothing more Frank than Frank (except for maybe CANNOLIS!) Forget about it.

a classic. I don't like this genre as much, but definitely understand why it is ranked so high.

I was good. Not normally my thing but I rather enjoyed it.

Classic Swing, Classic Sinatra, you can't ask for more from "Ol' Blue Eyes" than this album full of American Song Book classics. My Personal Favourite "Anything Goes" & "Makin' Whoopee" Rightfully on the list and still....so cool!

The oldest record I have made so far, from 1956, and almost the oldest on the book itself. There are not many records on the pages before this one, and the first listed is also from Frank, one year prior to this one. Which makes me think that the decades of the 30s and 40s were completely ignored. Further research shows that the first 12" 33 1/3 RPM Long Play record was introduced in 1948, so it kind of makes sense. Still, in the setting of this challenge/game I would have loved to be able to go further down history than the 50s. Now, back to Songs For Swingin' Lovers! (The exclamation mark belongs on the title) What can I say? According to the book, it's the record that defined the pop format with all the songs clocking at 3 minutes in average. For me it's like time travel, to a time where the way relationships were conceived was quite different than today's, and there is a really romantic and soothing quality about that, in the sense that things seemed to be quite easier, that there was this sort of candor and innocence that western culture was about to definitely (and irreparably so) lose in the following decade. It really encapsulates the ultimate nostalgic feeling, and I wonder if it was intended to be that way at the time of recording.  Although I don't really love it, I still like Frank's music and his character. He makes me think a lot about my father, who was also this type of charming gentleman from another era who never wore a pair of blue jeans (well, unless he was BBQing). But at the same time, a line like "I know I am the slave, you're the queen" is a line I never need to hear in life. A nice companion for a cloudy day. 

Makes me want to go to a key party.

Delightful always enjoy a bit of Frank

Nice to dance around to

I'm from New Jersey. My wedding was catered by a man who had more pictures of Sinatra in his store, than I have of my own mother in my house. I've been to more weddings where the first dance song was Sinatra than all other songs combined. Sinatra is so much background to my youth and growing up, that I simultaneously enjoy him, and tune him out. My personal bias aside, it's nice to see him included in this list. I still enjoyed it, even the "kids these days are degenerates" anthem "Anything Goes". Favorite tracks: "Anything Goes", "I Thought of You", "You Make Me Feel So Young"

Me gustó. Frank Sinatra no falla. Ese pop-jazz me parece muy bueno, me hace acordar a las peliculas románticas de hace unos cuantos años. Para un restaurant o una cena a la noche re va. Todo muy romantico. Encima, muy buena voz.

4,5 actually, iconic voice, released in 1956, he couldn't actually do more than that when it comes to instruments, he has some better songs of course (the classics) but still the disc on a very good level

Pretty fun album.

bom.

What a voice.

A Classic from Frank Sinatra for sure. While not every track hits, this whole album was just plain fun to listen to. Here's the gist, if you like the Fallout game's upbeat radio music, you'll like this album. Favorites: "You Make Me Feel So Young", "Too Marvelous For Words", "I've Got You Under My Skin"

first listen such a smooth voice, great backing band

I mean ... it's Frank!

Muy buen disco

This is one of my favorites! So charming, lightweight, and easy to listen to.

a classic

I mean it's a good album for when I am feeling pretty good. I Really only listen to Sinatra around Christmas. But this album was solid.

Oooooo it's a smooooooooth one

Bitchin'

A great surprise! Very upbeat and theatrical

elegant and relaxing, classic

swingin'!

I generally like this. While some of the songs are lame, Frank makes them good. He has a hell of a voice but also has charisma. You don't have to see Frank to see his charisma. His charisma is there when you listen to his records and also evident from his pictures.

My co-judge says she likes this except for the parts where the trumpet section blasts in unison. I like his delivery, the way the songs swing and the lyrics, especially in the funnier songs like Makin’ Whoopee. I keep thinking of all these young tin-pan-alley guys grinding out tunes hoping someone like Frank would pick them up. I’ve always wanted to hear Frank at his very best, because, in much of what makes it onto the radio, he’s past his prime. I think he's a great singer but if I were to judge him purely on his voice, I prefer the silkier voices of his not-quite-as-famous-or-prolific peers like Dean Martin or Mel Torme.

Easy listening, it's Frank Sinatra so you should know what you're getting. Enjoyed this album, keeps a consistent tone throughout. "Makin Whoopee" was a little smutty, keep it clean Blue Eyes!

Just fun swing

Charisma out the ears

There's a reason why Sinatra is synonymous with having a gorgeous voice. Dude can sing. Swing isn't my normal style but I have to say this album is really amazing.

Makin' whoopee is the best title I've heard in a while.

Doesn't get more classic than this.

Smooth. You don't get to be a legend unless you're really good. Sinatra's voice just carries. And it's so free and easy. His backing band is pretty good too. The album holds up pretty well, I'll bet even my kids wouldn't totally hate it (and they hate anything not made in the last 10 years). I'm pretty indifferent when it comes to jazz but much respect here.

Smooth as smooth can be. He does have a good voice, and I don't mind a bit of jazzy crooner big band when it's done right. And having some old-time music after a couple of weeks of 1980s-1990s heavy stuff was nice. Weird to think my grandad probably had this on the turntable back in '56.

magical

Classic tracks sung by a great singer. What's not to like

Melódico. Suave. Jazz, swing

J’adore frank sinatra . Et album est egale a sontalent et anything goes est venu chercher d ebon souvenirs . 4.75

Rating: 8/10 Best songs: You make me feel so young, I’ve got you under my skin

Mmmmhmmmm. Franks velvet-y pipes always put people at ease and help set the mood. I'd imagine this is the preferred soundtrack when attending those suburban beef and pole hopping swinger parties.

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and assume that "swingin' lovers" didn't mean the same thing in 1956 as it does now. Classic Sinatra though.

While Frank is not my go-to crooner (I'm a Mel Torme fan), there's no denying the power of ol' Blue Eyes. This collection of songs of the great American songbook is a master class in performance by one of the best ever. Sometimes Frank's phrasing bugs me, but other times the story he tells in his timbre and range can't be beat. His backing orchestra under the masterful baton of Nelson Riddle does seriously swing, bringing the whole package to the highest level.

//Favs: – Score: Light 4

7/28 Consistently smooth classic love songs. Standout Tracks: You Make Me Feel So Young, You're Getting to Be a Habit With Me, Old Devil Moon, Makin' Whoopee, How About You?

Classic and timeless. There’s a reason almost everyone like Sinatra. Listening to this makes me feel like I’m in New York City.

Quite a few classics, even though I never liked his voice.

How can you go past some absolute classic Sinatra? Its a pleasant listen and kind of reminds me of a simpler time. Classic big band sound, dulcet tone of Frank how can you go wrong? Best: I've Got You Under My Skin; Anything Goes Worst: We'll be Together Again; Swingin' Down the Lane

this just sounds perfect lol it doesnt make me feel melancholic as i wouldve thought, instead im all floaty and in a good mood lol. im surprised im liking sinatra so much. ill probably comeback to the two records i got so far. not something I’ll be in the mood for often but really nice

-Frank reminds me so much of my Dad. The voice alone -I see why he was so famous -Has no real narrative opening/closing like contemporary albums. Starts on a high

Lovely album well crafted with fine arrangements to compliment the voice.

I adore this man's music. While the album itself doesn't have any *particularly* memorable songs, this was super pleasant and thoroughly enjoyable. Good job Frankie :))

A good old swing album, nothing too advanced.

La “voz” siempre será la voz

Enjoyed far more than "wee small hours" - I prefer more upbeat.

One of the key voices of the 20th Century. A real singer of the "Great American Songbook." Swing/Jazz. BT: You Make Me Feel So Young, I've Got You Under My Skin, Anything Goes

Classic album by a great singer. I need to be in the mood for Sinatra, though, and I didn't like the take on \"Anything Goes.\" Wonderful band and arrangements. I listened to it twice.

Mies jonka äänellä voisi jopa yrittää Lekan enkelikuoron jäseneksi! Mielestäni tämä rakkauslaulujen kavalkadi jäi hieman tasaiseksi, jotta olisi viiteen tähteen yltänyt. Hienoa musiikkia joka tapauksessa.

Frank ansaitsisi viitosen, mutta materiaali ei ollut ihan sitä parasta. Mutta kyllä tämä kelpaa.

Frank también acompaña y reconforta, por supuesto.

I promise I was listening to the other ones. I just didn’t realize I didn’t have to type and could just rank songs. While I’m typing... this gave me these vibes: 1-Christmas 2-Antiquing 3-A&W 4-Parent Trap Idk that’s just the tea

Too many classics to be less than a 4

Hard not to love the vibe of this

Great album

Música cincuentera.

Classic Sinatra. "You make me feel so young" is the best song. 8/10.

No soy experto en música pero les comparto unos puntos: 1. El inicio de ciertas canciones me recordaban a la pantera rosa. 2. Este disco sale 3 años después de que santa anna vendiera todo el norte de México entonces ya entendí porque hablaba de un monterey californiano y un old méxico jajaja igual ya sabían pero pss yo no 3. había una rola que olía a pañal o se me hacia muy vieja pero no recuerdo cual saludos me despido con sus aplausos silenciosos.

Es un disco bonito, siento que se nota que es soundtrack, pero no me lo podría explicar. La instrumentación, buena, la voz de Frank me gusta mucho, sin embargo, llega un momento en que es un poco cansado, es como lo mismo y seguimos en ese empalagamiento de estos sonidos. "Too Marvelous for Words" y "Love is Here to Stay" creo que son las que más me gustaron. A veces pienso que mucho de este tipo de música, y la asociación a "épocas doradas", es lo que me hacen odiar un poquito menos a Estados Unidos. 8/10

Sinatra being Sinatra

Classic album! Many great songs - Pennies from Heaven, I've Got You Under My Skin, etc.

definitely songs for lovers. great to add one or two in a larger mix.

Classic Sinatra.

Pensé que no tanto... luego si, luego no tanto. Creo que necesito unos martinis para analizar esto como se debe.

Upbeat great tunes to just chill to with yo boo 4.1

Very enjoyable, some classic songs on here. Maybe only one dud toward the end of the album.

mini short songs yesssss. this really was perfect for swingin’ lovers wow. 4 but only just

timeless. Classic romantic album

Corny lyrics...but it was a different time...

I literally have no complaints

classic! i prefer his concept records but this is a real crowd pleaser. fav track: makin' whoopee

Not something I would listen to every day, but Frank Sinatra is obviously a legend. Every track was catchy

Not my favorite but Frank does it again

Great album from Old Blue Eyes!

2 classics but the rest were alright

Charming, in his bag, sexy Frank absolutely > sleepy wee hours Frank

Making whoopie, bit crass frank

I’ve never actually listened to Sinatra before but I knew a lot of these songs.

Don't think I've listened to a full Sinatra album before. It's as smooth as I expected. Seth MacFarlane does a great Sinatra impression and I didn't realize how good it was until I heard this album.

There are 15 songs here, and to be frank (heh), they're all kind of the same song, but it's not a bad song. The arrangements are nice, the production is polished, and Frank sounds like a glass of warm milk. In terms of background music to have on when you're doing other things, you can do a lot worse.

Espero no tener que pasar por esto nunca más Nota: 2.7

This album incorporates a lot of jazz, which I'm not particularly inclined to. The sound reminds me of the black and white comedy cartoon movies, a feature that's really fun in my opinion. I'm not a really big fan of this album, but it's more of a personal taste rather than anything else.

I guess you guys aren't ready for that yet, but your grandparents are gonna love it

soooooo many trumpets god

Some Sinatra classics and songs I’m familiar with but prefer other recordings of. Makes sense to be on this list. 3.5/5

Felt like I was getting a cut and a shave at an ole timey Long Island Mob barbershop. Pleasant, enjoyable, obviously a classic voice! Very subtle.

Is this for lovers who swing? Felt like I was listening with my grandparents

old ass music. not bad though if you put yourself in the mood

Downgraded a star for Making Whoopee and Anything Goes. Liked I thought about you and How About You though

Completely fine, Sinatra's voice is nice, but I prefer his slower songs

meh

Very nice, but just very nice. I think you have to be in the mood to appreciate it further.

Primero que escucho de Frank Sinatra en mi vida. Se entiende por qué es considerado un grande. No es mi estilo, pero pegadizos temas. 6/10

This was the best one of his on the list Will I listen to again: 30%

An incredible voice for big band music and nothing new for me. Not really music I listen to often but when the right song plays at the right time there is nothing like it.

Its Frank.

4.5 STARS classic, not always my favourite type of music but it's timeless vibe must be appreciated

big band + frank gets old kinda quick

Es más largo de lo que debería ser, en sí los temas son buenos pero al durar 40 minutos se empieza a sentir repetitivo

not exactly my thing but still cool gotta put respect on his name

vaca come back

it's Frank Sinatra the vocal talent is never in doubt, I think I'll like this when I have more life experience honestly

Nää biisit ei kertonukkaan parinvaihdosta?? :<

you're getting to be a habit with me oli jotenki tosi söötti. romantillisia ylipäätään. aluksi meinas ärsyttää levy, selkeesti nyt oon jotenki ollu kärttymoodilla ylipäätään näiden kaa! mutta oli kyllä raskasta taas jaksaa kuunnella koko levy. kaikki biisit kuulosti samalta. aivan harmiton kokonaisuus ja leffaisaa jne ymmärän historiallisesti varsinki merkityksen ja wow-faktorin mutta mulle ei kyllä nyt nappassu.

Vähän semmonen et kun oli kuullu yhen oli kuullu kaikki. Mut komea on ääni ja hienoja puhallinjuttuja. Mut kovasti meinaa jäädä taustamusaksi sit kuitenkin.

Not my thing

It's fine, but this was never going to click with me. Easy and simple background music.

Very soothing, easy listening. Just a but too samey for me.

Need to listen to it more, but gracious Sinatra's voice is so wonderfully engineered back even decades later.

My 6yo said "why are you listening to Christmas music" and was baffled to learn it wasn't. It's the only time we listen to Frank Sinatra in this house. It all sounds the same but that sound is great and an undeniable vibe. 3.5 stars but rounding down for once.

Loving Frank Sinatra vibe

I feel like you could listen to any random song on this album to know it whole. The songs are do similar to each other I didn’t know when one song ends and another begun. The songs are good and fun but I feel like there is not enough variety.

I wonder if Makin' Whoopee was contronversial at the time?

It’s Frank.

프랭크 시나트라는 fly me to the moon으로 유명한 보컬팝, 스탠다드 팝 가수이기에 거부감 없이 들었던 것 같다. 너무 비슷한 트랙들이라 그냥 생각없이 앨범 통으로 듣기엔 좋지만 기억에 남는 건 없었다

No doubt extreme talent here from all parts. Orchestration is great, production value is high - the notes hit in all the right spots. In this regard approaching a 5. The issues I have are 1) these songs are so familiar and overused (especially movies) they are no longer engaging and 2) they all share same styling such that ends up feeling like one long song. He certainly had a brand and stuck with it. Did I enjoy listening to this? Yes. Would I put it on regularly? No. Does that make it a bad album? No. But it does mean I land on a 3. 3/5

Totally good stuff! I need to listen to it more before it jumps up in my brain, or maybe there are just some weaker selections than others.

What lovers don't want to swing every now and then? This album is a curious pick because I don't think it contains Sinatra's best material. However, his consistent style and vocal delivery give all Sinatra's albums a 3 star floor and a 4 star ceiling. Also, there is a song on here called "Makin Whoopee" which is objectively hilarious.