The voice of frank sinatra is the first studio album by american singer frank sinatra, released on columbia records, catalogue c112, march 4, 1946. As the world celebrates both the 70th anniversary of the birth of the lp and frank sinatras 75th anniversary as a columbia records artist, the voice of frank sinatra is richly deserving of recognition as an essential part of recording history and this authentic vinyl me, please 10inch vinyl reproduction, is meticulously faithful. Vocals frank sinatra notes the very first 10 lp record. He released his debut album, the voice of frank sinatra, in 1946. Few albums were recorded under columbia, and most of sinatra s recordings were either done through radio programs during his early career, or. This is recommended to me because i am reading a book by spalding gray.
Sinatra s early recordings of swing era standards such. Vocal, swing frank sinatra the voice 19431952 1986, vinyl discogs. Frank sinatra, axel stordahl the voice of frank sinatra amazon. Frank the sinatra touch 6 x lp deluxe box set capitol records nrf7630 rare. Sinatras voice approaches the bass range at times, and the interpretation is noted for the lyrical liberties sinatra takes with porters lyrics. Frank sinatra as the voice in the 1940s the new york times. Frank sinatra, the greatest vocalist in the history of american music, elevated popular song to an art. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Oct 07, 2016 frank sinatra the voice cd box set vinylcollector james. December 12, 1915 may 14, 1998 was an american singer, actor and producer who was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century. But by the early 1950s his professional career had stalled and he turned to las vegas, where he became one of its best known residency performers as part of the rat pack.
The only free online music price guide for all prerecorded music formats. Over two sessions, he performed the eight songs included in the voice of frank sinatra, which columbia released as a fourlp set of 78rpm records on march 4, 1946. It was first issued as a set of four 78 rpm records totaling eight songs, the individual discs given columbia 78 catalog numbers 36918, 36919, 36920, and 36921. Frank sinatra, the voice of frank sinatra columbia c112, 1946 78scolumbia cl6001, 1948 lp reissued columbialegacy 19075852681, 2018 side one. The voice an incomparable singer and icon, sinatra left a permanent mark on 20thcentury america in many forms of popular entertainment.
Also it talks a lot about his family and why sinatra was the way he was. Find frank sinatra discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Bestselling author james kaplan redefines frank sinatra in a triumphant new. On that date, he recorded the first four songs for a new, eightsong 78 rpm album set. The voice of frank sinatra was a precursor to the concept albums sinatra would pioneer at capitol eight years later, a carefully chosen and arranged selection of songs creating a specific mood.
Frank sinatra good g sleeve vinyl records for sale ebay. Frank sinatra, the voice vinyl lp sinatra, frank on. Frank sinatra the voice vinyl records, lp, cd on cdandlp. Frank sinatra the voice bridgeport pressing, vinyl. Columbia stayed with albums of this size until 1952. First track first album frank sinatra you go to my head. Beginning with his somber 1955 album of torch songs, in the wee small hours, which some believe to be the greatest pop album ever made. Frank sinatra is back in the voice senior the voice. The voice, james kaplans riveting 786page biography of frank sinatras early years, the author pinpoints the moment in 1943 when the crooners new publicist, george b. In this case, arrangerconductor axel stordahl used a string quartet and a rhythm section, with occasional added instruments, to create settings for a group of classic ballads, all from the 20s and 30s.
The voice by james kaplan is the story of frank sinatra. In 1945, frank sinatra recorded his first album after a career previously devoted solely to single records. Frank sinatra is the voice of american popular music. Vintage 1946 the voice of frank sinatra columbia records c112 the records are in good condition. He is one of the bestselling music artists of all time, having sold more than 150 million records worldwide born to italian immigrants in hoboken, new jersey, sinatra began his. Easy listening frank sinatra the voice 1955, vinyl discogs explore. It is generally seen as a sequel to sinatra s 1957 album where are you. The walking eye is located right of the white inner lp rather than left of it as on frank sinatra the voice. The sleeve is also in good condition, there is wear and tear along the edges and on the binding of the book, there is also some fading on the album cover as well, which are all pictured but otherwise the coloring is in great condition.
In the end, as in the beginning, sinatra, who died last week at 82, was simply the voice heard, loved, appreciated, much. Ebook sinatra as pdf download portable document format. Frank sinatra s video for fly me to the moon recorded live in 1965 at the kiel opera house in st. Shop 90 records for sale for album the voice by frank sinatra on cdandlp in vinyl and cd format. Aug 28, 2018 an album of many firsts, the voice of frank sinatra remains a benchmark in the art of popular singing. He is one of the bestselling music artists of all time, having sold more than 150 million records worldwide. Filling in a gap in frank sinatra s history, legacys 2015 box a voice on air collects over 100 radio broadcasts recorded between 1935 and 1955. Over two sessions, he performed the eight songs included in the voice of frank sinatra, which columbia released as a four lp set of 78rpm records on march 4, 1946. When rereleased in 1955 on this 12 disc, only five of the original tracks were included. Vintage 1946 the voice of frank sinatra album box set.
Stream the voice of frank sinatra by frank sinatra on amazon. Valueyourmusic free frank sinatra vinyl records price guide. Frank sinatra the voice of frank sinatra 1948, vinyl discogs. The album was released on cd exactly two weeks before sinatra passed on aged 82. It talks about his early life, including his childhood and his family. The format wasnt new, though these photo bookstyle. It also talks about how he got his fame, starting in clubs and bars and moving up to times square and the paramount. Each record is housed in its respective picture sleeve minus the outer box. Sinatra, frank the voice vinyl, lp, album at audiophileusa. For this landmark album, which trisha dreamed of creating for the past 20 years, she recorded the songs live with an orchestra at the capitol records building in hollywood. Frank sinatra greatest hits best songs of frank sinatra full album. Frank sinatra conducts the music of alec wilder frank sinatra conducts tone poems of color the man i love sleep warm frank sinatra conducts music from pictures and plays syms by sinatra box sets the voice. Frank sinatra the voice the legend intempo kxlp 10u vinyl lp 2016 nr mint record.
In the scores of posthumous tributes paid to frank sinatra after his death in 1998, most focused on his extraordinary reign as the voice of. Raoul polikian violins sidney brecher viola anthony sophos cello mitch miller oboe matty golizio guitar bill clifton piano frank siravo bass nat polen drums. Available now in the vmp store frank sinatra the voice of frank sinatra 10 ltd. Listen to your favorite songs from the voice of frank sinatra by frank sinatra now. This is the first collection to chronicle this era over 90 of its 100 tracks are previously unreleased and its pulled from a variety of sources, including the sinatra estates vaults, the library of congress, and the paley center for media. Frank sinatra the voice of frank sinatra 1948, vinyl. The voice was originally a set of four 10 78s, issued by columbia in 1946. American vocalist frank sinatra has recorded 59 studio albums and 297 singles in his solo career, spanning 54 years. Search our archive of frank sinatra items sold at auctions.
The voice was one of a handful of 50s longplayers showcasing the first phase of sinatra s solo career, and at the time it wowed listeners the focus is on the ballads, and the dozen represented here constitute a bumper crop of classics, all resplendent in the singers richest, most overpowering intonation and most delicately nuanced work. Frank sinatra, axel stordahl the voice of frank sinatra. Frank sinatra may you live to be 100 and may the last. It included some of the same tracks as the previous, but also additional 78 singles. Vintage 1946 the voice of frank sinatra album box set columbia. With this release, remastered for cd, sony has reissued sinatras original eightsong theme album, plus ten bonus songs some of which are from the followup. It was also later issued as two 45 rpm eps in 1952 with catalogue number b112, a 12inch lp with a changed running order including only five of the original tracks in 1955 with catalogue number cl743, and a compact disc with extra tracks in 2003. Thats life is a 1966 album by frank sinatra, supported by a studio orchestra arranged and conducted by ernie freeman. These labels have a bottom rim text different than frank sinatra the voice.
Find album release information for the voice of frank sinatra frank sinatra on allmusic. Jun 26, 2018 today, were selling a faithful recreation of the first lp ever made, the voice of frank sinatra. The voice of frank sinatra general information artist frank sinatra arranger axel stordahl release dates march 4, 1946 recorded july 30, 1945 december 7, 1945 record label columbia producer product code track information discs 1 total tracks 8 length 24. In keeping with the established format for pop 78s, the disc was also 10. The man, the voice, the mafia ties frank sinatra was not only a singular talent but a master schemer, according to james kaplans new biography of the crooner. Point of no return is an album by american singer frank sinatra, released in 1962 as the title reflects, the album contains sinatra s final original recordings with capitol records before moving to his own reprise records label to achieve more artistic freedom with his recordings. Find the perfect deal for frank sinatra vinyl records with free shipping on many items at ebay. Released in 1946 as an eight song set of 10 78s, the 1948 reissue of the voice of frank sinatra cl 6001 was columbia records very first lp. Frank sinatra sinatra in pal joey 1957 biographical data born. In 48, the voice of frank sinatra, also a 10 record, was columbas debut lp. The album is notable for its title song, thats life, which proved to be a top five hit for sinatra in the age of the rock music phenomenon. Portal about top country music discographies, albums, covers, songs, lyrics and more.
This album which was actually a reediting and something of a corruption of his 78 rpm album the voice of frank sinatra was a huge seller at the time of its release in 1955, and its a sign of just how large it loomed in columbias history that it was among the earliest releases selected for inclusion in sony musics audiophileoriented. List of frank sinatra albums frank sinatra wiki fandom. Celebrate the iconic songs of frank sinatra with trisha yearwoods latest album, lets be frank. Frank sinatra the voice the columbia years 19431952 a six record set 1986c6x40343. Also includes various pictures of frank sinatra as. Nov 01, 2011 frank sinatra, the voice, is part 1 of the most comprehensive biography on one of the worlds most famous entertainerswhile it chronicles sinatra s life from birth through his triumph in winning the oscar as best supporting actor in from here to eternity, it is also an in depth character study. With this release, remastered for cd, sony has reissued sinatras original eight song theme album, plus ten bonus songs some of which are from the followup.
Its not hard to collect a variety of superbly sung and orchestrated ballads by arguably the 20th centurys most popular and accomplished singer, as this collection of frank sinatra classics amply illustrates. A site for sinatra fans created and maintained by the sinatra family. The rough guide to frank sinatra covers every aspect of the life, legend and music of the voice, a singing waiter from new jersey who became the most famous entertainer of alltime. With a career that spanned nearly sixty years, his talents helped shape american culture and tastes for generations of listeners. Friedwalds central point is that sinatra had more to do with shaping the standard repertoire of american popular music than anybody else. In fact, this book isnt, strictly speaking, about frank sinatra at all. Frank sinatra the voice vinyl records and cds for sale. This reissue is available now exclusively through vinyl me please at the link below. Frank sinatra the voice of frank sinatra 2018, vinyl. The voice of frank sinatra frank sinatra wiki fandom. Celebrating the voice of frank sinatra vinyl me, please.
Frank sinatra s career with columbia records lasted through 1938 through 1952. Frank sinatra vinyl record albums at the record collector. The new live album standing room only is available on may 4 2018 on 3cd, digital downlo. When your lover has gone had a great effect on lester young. Frank sinatra, the columbia years 19431952 the reprise collection concepts the columbia years 19431952.
He was a dominant power in the entertainment industriesradio, records, movies, gambling. The voice was reissued as a 10inch lp, catalogue number cl 6001 in 1948, with the running order altered from the sequence of the original album of 78s. Our edition comes in a package that best replicates the album as it was when it was released in 1948. In fact, it was the first lowestnumbered lp by any pop artist. For further information regarding sinatra s discography, please visit the discography category and other discography pages. The voice the hits book remastered, an album by frank sinatra on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Frank sinatra i could write a book pal joey lp youtube. Frank sinatra the voice 19431952 1986, vinyl discogs.