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Sinatra's classic hits from Capitol Records and Reprise Records together on one record for the first time ever. 2CD set is packaged in a lift top box and contains 5 collectible postcards of classic Sinatra images. CD 1 contains the biggest hits from Frank Sinatra's career. CD2 contains the long out of print Live In '57 performance recorded in Seattle, Washington.
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49 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm reviewing the superb DELUXE 2-CD box edition with all the trimmings.
Until now, you had to buy from either the Capitol or the Reprise catalog. Sinatra collections were one or the other. If you wanted to introduce his music to someone, you had to get one of each or skip an era. You want "New New, York," "My Way," or "That's Life"? You're going to have to lose "Come Fly with Me," "Witchcraft," and "One for My Baby." Two different labels; two different catalogs. FINALLY, they got together so here you have Sinatra from 1953 ("I've got the World on a String") to "New York, New York."
So, we finally have a definitive Sinatra 101 compilation. 23 tracks. Icing on the cake: an entire live concert from the Capitol era. I might be wrong about this but this June 9th 1957 concert might be the only one we have of Sinatra performing live with Nelson Riddle; yes, they went on tour. To Seattle.
The first CD is as described: classic Sinatra and well chosen. "Night and Day," for instance. The obvious choice would be the Capitol swinging version. Here, the choice was the later, slower, Don Costa arrangement from the 1961 "Sinatra and Strings" album (Reprise).
The liner notes are by Frank Sinatra Jr. They're sharp, insightful, and written by a musician who knows this music. Example: "'Fly Me to the Moon': A complete misnomer! The correct title of this popular standard is 'In Other Words." But nobody refers to it by that name." That's sort of important. Sinatra Jr. has a lot to say about this music. Lots of perspective.
The packaging in the Deluxe Edition is exemplary, tasteful, retrained, and appropriate. Someone is making sure Sinatra's music is presented decently. The use of blue is a no-brainer but the use of blue foil lettering and the layout of this release is a thrill. It's like they're serving up class. The box feels and looks suave. The box lid pulls up and was a minor nightmare to pry up - a little too tight. (Right - like that's why I bought this.) CDs are in separate cardboard sleeves, like mini-LPs. There's no plastic here, at all. This is the real stuff - paper and cardboard. First class design. Bravo, somebody.
Five square photos of Sinatra that cover the years the music recorded during are a nice addition - but this is an extra; I'm not sure what to do with them.
I have to apologise for another reviewer who didn't see the point of a live concert performance by Sinatra. That reviewer actually wrote he didn't like live recordings and so opted for the 1-CD release of "The Best of the Best."
That reviewer has my sympathy because the live 1957 concert is astonishing. Sinatra is in his Capitol years prime. The sound quality is wonderful - this doesn't sound like a crappy "historic" bootleg. Sinatra is so relaxed and relaxed. He just flows through the quieter material and digs into the livelier stuff. Nelson Riddle and Sinatra's pianist, Bill Miller, are there with him. Live. This is a good as it gets - this is as good he HE gets. These aren't studio recordings. The same arrangements and musicians but now they've settled into the music. The live performance, a full hour long, is reason alone to justify this release. I wasn't about to buy the same recordings again. Even if it's in the latest digital/laser-powered/photon-enhanced format, there's no reason for ME to grab everything that says "Frank Sinatra" on the cover.
But this, this is wonderful. If you're just getting into Sinatra, sure, buy the single CD release. If you're already a resident of Sinatraville, then buy the Deluxe Edition - they made it just for YOU!
Until now, you had to buy from either the Capitol or the Reprise catalog. Sinatra collections were one or the other. If you wanted to introduce his music to someone, you had to get one of each or skip an era. You want "New New, York," "My Way," or "That's Life"? You're going to have to lose "Come Fly with Me," "Witchcraft," and "One for My Baby." Two different labels; two different catalogs. FINALLY, they got together so here you have Sinatra from 1953 ("I've got the World on a String") to "New York, New York."
So, we finally have a definitive Sinatra 101 compilation. 23 tracks. Icing on the cake: an entire live concert from the Capitol era. I might be wrong about this but this June 9th 1957 concert might be the only one we have of Sinatra performing live with Nelson Riddle; yes, they went on tour. To Seattle.
The first CD is as described: classic Sinatra and well chosen. "Night and Day," for instance. The obvious choice would be the Capitol swinging version. Here, the choice was the later, slower, Don Costa arrangement from the 1961 "Sinatra and Strings" album (Reprise).
The liner notes are by Frank Sinatra Jr. They're sharp, insightful, and written by a musician who knows this music. Example: "'Fly Me to the Moon': A complete misnomer! The correct title of this popular standard is 'In Other Words." But nobody refers to it by that name." That's sort of important. Sinatra Jr. has a lot to say about this music. Lots of perspective.
The packaging in the Deluxe Edition is exemplary, tasteful, retrained, and appropriate. Someone is making sure Sinatra's music is presented decently. The use of blue is a no-brainer but the use of blue foil lettering and the layout of this release is a thrill. It's like they're serving up class. The box feels and looks suave. The box lid pulls up and was a minor nightmare to pry up - a little too tight. (Right - like that's why I bought this.) CDs are in separate cardboard sleeves, like mini-LPs. There's no plastic here, at all. This is the real stuff - paper and cardboard. First class design. Bravo, somebody.
Five square photos of Sinatra that cover the years the music recorded during are a nice addition - but this is an extra; I'm not sure what to do with them.
I have to apologise for another reviewer who didn't see the point of a live concert performance by Sinatra. That reviewer actually wrote he didn't like live recordings and so opted for the 1-CD release of "The Best of the Best."
That reviewer has my sympathy because the live 1957 concert is astonishing. Sinatra is in his Capitol years prime. The sound quality is wonderful - this doesn't sound like a crappy "historic" bootleg. Sinatra is so relaxed and relaxed. He just flows through the quieter material and digs into the livelier stuff. Nelson Riddle and Sinatra's pianist, Bill Miller, are there with him. Live. This is a good as it gets - this is as good he HE gets. These aren't studio recordings. The same arrangements and musicians but now they've settled into the music. The live performance, a full hour long, is reason alone to justify this release. I wasn't about to buy the same recordings again. Even if it's in the latest digital/laser-powered/photon-enhanced format, there's no reason for ME to grab everything that says "Frank Sinatra" on the cover.
But this, this is wonderful. If you're just getting into Sinatra, sure, buy the single CD release. If you're already a resident of Sinatraville, then buy the Deluxe Edition - they made it just for YOU!
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I had '57 in Concert on my Amazon wish list for two years, but never got it because it was out of print, and never went below $50. Needless to say, when I found out it was on this deluxe edition, I was ecstatic. I resisted buying the regular edition locally, and made myself wait until the mailman brought it, and was I glad I did. There are many concerts available from Vegas in the 60's, and from many places in the 80's (when charm assisted the instrument) but very few legit recordings from Sinatra's vocal prime of the late 50's. And of course, he didn't haul Nelson Riddle around too much either, as he lugged Nelson and his recording musicians up the coast to Seattle. At times, the Voice seems a little weak ("One For My Baby" is mostly whispered) but is that the Crown Royal talking they got that week from Canada, or is it because he was just so darn good in this era that we're expecting perfection? No matter, because it's a heck of a ride. It's especially nice to hear songs that weren't always standard fare, like the Dorsey era "Oh! Look at Me Now" "The Tender Trap" and a trilogy from Songs For Young Lovers.
As for "Best of the Best" it's a fine Beginning Sinatra 101 course, with both the Capitol and Reprise in historical order. I drove 90 miles in an ice storm to hear Frank Jr. tell the stories that are in these liner notes. Frank-o-philes could stand here all day debating what is truly "best of the best" especially in the Capitol section(c'mon, no "Moonlight In Vermont?") but it's a hoot having Witchcraft and My Way on the same CD for once.
My only gripe is the Fort Knox packaging on the deluxe edition. Very hard to grip the two cardboard sleeves in the tight CD-sized box. But otherwise, a first-class collection "all the way."
As for "Best of the Best" it's a fine Beginning Sinatra 101 course, with both the Capitol and Reprise in historical order. I drove 90 miles in an ice storm to hear Frank Jr. tell the stories that are in these liner notes. Frank-o-philes could stand here all day debating what is truly "best of the best" especially in the Capitol section(c'mon, no "Moonlight In Vermont?") but it's a hoot having Witchcraft and My Way on the same CD for once.
My only gripe is the Fort Knox packaging on the deluxe edition. Very hard to grip the two cardboard sleeves in the tight CD-sized box. But otherwise, a first-class collection "all the way."
16 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Sinatra fans rejoice....the biggest and best from the 50's and 60's together for the first time at a very nice price!
November 15, 2011
Format:Audio CD
When you take a look at Frank Sinatra's long and prolific recording career the numbers are simply staggering. Frank had his first big hit as lead vocalist of the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra in 1940 with "I'll Never Smile Again". Sinatra would go solo just a couple of years later. Over the next four decades Frank would amass an astonishing total of 145 hit singles including such memorable hits as "The Lady Is A Tramp", "Come Fly With Me", "Strangers In the Night" and of course his signature tune "My Way". Now for the very first time Frank's most popular sides from his salad days at Capitol have been combined with all of those great 1960's hits at Reprise. "Frank Sinatra: Best of the Best (Deluxe Edition)" offers up an impressive 23 track disc featuring the greatest hits from the prime of Frank's fabulous career. And for just a few dollars more than the basic edition the folks at Capitol have thrown in a lot of extra goodies that will delight collectors and long-time fans as well. I suspect that this one is going to be a very popular holiday and birthday gift for quite some time to come.
After a decade at Columbia Records Frank Sinatra made the move to Capitol in the spring of 1953. Most Sinatra afficianados will argue that he did his finest work while at Capitol. "Frank Sinatra: Best of the Best (Deluxe Edition)" offers up more than a dozen of these memorable tunes many of which were among the biggest hits of the 1950's. Enjoy once again great hits like "Young-At-Heart", "All The Way" and "Love and Marriage" from 1955 which younger listeners will recognize as the theme from the popular FOX TV series "Married...With Children". While at Capitol Frank made a number of unforgettable recordings with the legendary arranger, composer, bandleader and orchestrator Nelson Riddle. You can sample at least a half dozen of these songs right here including his big 1958 hit "Witchcraft", "All the Way", "You Make Me Feel So Young" and what many feel is one of Sinatra's finest performances ever "I've Got You Under My Skin". Trust me folks it simply does not get any better than that one!
Frank Sinatra would leave the cozy confines of Capitol Records in 1960 and launched his very own record label. He called it Reprise. One of the label's founding principles under Sinatra's leadership was that each artist would have full creative freedom, and at some point complete ownership of their work including publishing rights. It was a noble idea but unfortunately things did not pan out the way Frank had hoped. In 1963 Frank sold the label to Warner Brothers but remained on board as an artist. Sinatra continued to churn out successful LP's but it had been awhile since he had a hit single. That all changed in early 1966 when he teamed up once again with Nelson Riddle and recorded the album "Strangers In the Night". Not only did the album soar to the top of the Billboard album charts but the single did as well! The "Chairman of the Board" was being introduced to a whole new generation or record-buyers. Frank had a number of other hit singles in the 1960's including "Summer Wind", "It Was A Very Good Year" and one of my all-time favorites "That's Life" from 1966. You will find them all on "Best of the Best". Add to that the aforementioned Grammy Award winning "My Way" and Frank's final hit single "Theme from New York, New York" from 1980 and what you have is an extraordinarily entertaining collection by the man many consider to be the greatest entertainer of the 20th century.
As I mentioned earlier this is the first time that Frank Sinatra's Capitol and Reprise hits have been included on the same CD. Rest assured that these are all the original recordings that have been lovingly remastered for your enjoyment. As an added bonus "Frank Sinatra: Best of the Best (Deluxe Edition)" includes a bonus disc featuring Frank's long out-of print "Live in '57" performance recorded in Seattle, Washington. I am sure that lots of Sinatra afficianados will appreciate the opportunity to own this rare recording. Personally I am not a big fan of "live" recordings so I opted for the less expensive basic 23 track single disc collection which was released on the very same day. Either way you simply can't go wrong with this one. "Frank Sinatra: Best of the Best (Deluxe Edition)" would be a splendid gift for that senior on your list or perhaps for a younger person who may have never even heard of Frank Sinatra. Perhaps they will discover why "Ol' Blue Eyes" was so popular for so long with people of all ages. Very highly recommended.
After a decade at Columbia Records Frank Sinatra made the move to Capitol in the spring of 1953. Most Sinatra afficianados will argue that he did his finest work while at Capitol. "Frank Sinatra: Best of the Best (Deluxe Edition)" offers up more than a dozen of these memorable tunes many of which were among the biggest hits of the 1950's. Enjoy once again great hits like "Young-At-Heart", "All The Way" and "Love and Marriage" from 1955 which younger listeners will recognize as the theme from the popular FOX TV series "Married...With Children". While at Capitol Frank made a number of unforgettable recordings with the legendary arranger, composer, bandleader and orchestrator Nelson Riddle. You can sample at least a half dozen of these songs right here including his big 1958 hit "Witchcraft", "All the Way", "You Make Me Feel So Young" and what many feel is one of Sinatra's finest performances ever "I've Got You Under My Skin". Trust me folks it simply does not get any better than that one!
Frank Sinatra would leave the cozy confines of Capitol Records in 1960 and launched his very own record label. He called it Reprise. One of the label's founding principles under Sinatra's leadership was that each artist would have full creative freedom, and at some point complete ownership of their work including publishing rights. It was a noble idea but unfortunately things did not pan out the way Frank had hoped. In 1963 Frank sold the label to Warner Brothers but remained on board as an artist. Sinatra continued to churn out successful LP's but it had been awhile since he had a hit single. That all changed in early 1966 when he teamed up once again with Nelson Riddle and recorded the album "Strangers In the Night". Not only did the album soar to the top of the Billboard album charts but the single did as well! The "Chairman of the Board" was being introduced to a whole new generation or record-buyers. Frank had a number of other hit singles in the 1960's including "Summer Wind", "It Was A Very Good Year" and one of my all-time favorites "That's Life" from 1966. You will find them all on "Best of the Best". Add to that the aforementioned Grammy Award winning "My Way" and Frank's final hit single "Theme from New York, New York" from 1980 and what you have is an extraordinarily entertaining collection by the man many consider to be the greatest entertainer of the 20th century.
As I mentioned earlier this is the first time that Frank Sinatra's Capitol and Reprise hits have been included on the same CD. Rest assured that these are all the original recordings that have been lovingly remastered for your enjoyment. As an added bonus "Frank Sinatra: Best of the Best (Deluxe Edition)" includes a bonus disc featuring Frank's long out-of print "Live in '57" performance recorded in Seattle, Washington. I am sure that lots of Sinatra afficianados will appreciate the opportunity to own this rare recording. Personally I am not a big fan of "live" recordings so I opted for the less expensive basic 23 track single disc collection which was released on the very same day. Either way you simply can't go wrong with this one. "Frank Sinatra: Best of the Best (Deluxe Edition)" would be a splendid gift for that senior on your list or perhaps for a younger person who may have never even heard of Frank Sinatra. Perhaps they will discover why "Ol' Blue Eyes" was so popular for so long with people of all ages. Very highly recommended.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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The product is worth buying for the re-release of the 1957 concert which is a must for any true Sinatra fan. The greatest hits set is average in its tunes selection. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mibiza
Sinatra is THE BEST
This package is for any Sinatra fan.I loved listening to the 1957 concert which is included in this cd package - A+++++++++++++++
Published 4 months ago by Joseph N. Miller
The Best is Great
Glad I got my hands on this compilation. I especially like the live show portion. Very happy with this item!
Published 4 months ago by HistoBuff
A Christmas Gift
I bought this gift for my husband who loves Frank Sinatra's music. Since it is for Christmas I have not presented it to him yet. I know he will enjoy it.
Published 5 months ago by Caligrl
One of the best Sinatra compilations so far..
The problem with being a Sinatra fan is that, as I told when reviewing Romance, is that you get new albums constantly, but, most of the times, these albums are just cheap... Read more
Published 5 months ago by martýn alexandro
Having seen Mr Sinatra perform live...
I loved this package. The '57 concert is a great example of what it was like for me to see him live. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jake
Worth it for the "57 concert
I am a huge, huge Sinatra fan. I have nearly everything he ever recorded in the studio, plus numerous live concerts and videos of TV shows and concerts. I know a lot about Frank. Read more
Published 5 months ago by G. Misthos
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