Romance: Songs From the Heart

Frank Sinatra & Friends, Frank Sinatra

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 16, 2007)
• Original Release Date: January 16, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B000KP62HK
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,716 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Product Description

Romance: Songs From the Heart contains 21 of Sinatra's classic Capitol-era (1953-61) love songs digitally re-mastered (24-bit) from the original studio tapes and together for the first time on one CD. An unreleased version of "Nice 'N' Easy" and "If You Are But A Dream" (never-before commercially available on CD) complement the collection. Also included is "Try A Little Tenderness" made famous by Otis Redding and covered by Michael Buble.

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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Near-perfect Collection By America's Greatest Romantic: Frank Sinatra, January 17, 2007

By	Coleen "frankie-machine" (Down in the alley) - See all my reviews

Instead of sticking to the usual greatest hits (although several are included), this collection includes many overlooked GEMS that casual listeners will not have ever heard the great Frank Sinatra sing. And Sinatra sings ALL of these songs better than any other singer ever sang any of them - and that is the reason to buy this CD, and just about any other Sinatra CD on the Capitol (or Reprise, for that matter) label. This one's perfect for a Valentine's Day gift, a casual Sinatra fan, or even a hardcore Sinatra lover, who probably will want to have the alternate take of "Nice n Easy" and "If You Are But A Dream" (on CD in the USA for the very first time ever!) This CD has something to offer every type of Sinatra fan, and certainly every Romantic...

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars music for lovers only, April 7, 2008

By	Matthew G. Sherwin (last seen screaming at Amazon customer service) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

Romance: Songs From the Heart has twenty-one magnificent tracks by the great Frank Sinatra; and the sound quality is excellent. The artwork is thoughtful and you can expect to play--and reply--this album over and over again!

"I've Got You Under My Skin" starts the track set; and Frank sings this with so much class it's stunning. His excellent diction and his natural sense of timing make "I've Got You Under My Skin" a complete masterpiece. "Time After Time" has a great strings arrangement and Frank sings this again with all his heart and soul. Frank never misses a note and I think you'll enjoy this ballad when you hear it. Listen also for "Too Marvelous For Words." "Too Marvelous For Words" is relentlessly happy and Frank sings this brilliantly; he swings brightly as he croons this flawlessly. I really like "Too Marvelous For Words."

"My Funny Valentine" gets the royal treatment when Frank delivers this magnificently; he never sounded better and that horn really makes this number even brighter than it otherwise would have been. "Our Love Is Here To Stay" shines like gold in Frank's capable hands; and I love "Our Love Is Here To Stay."

"Cheek To Cheek," an Irving Berlin tune, places Frank squarely front and center--and he certainly takes advantage of that opportunity! His performance commands your attention and you don't have to try hard to listen because it's all so beautiful. The melody is really very pretty. In addition, "I Wish I Were In Love Again" has Frank singing very well, too.

"In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning" is a classic torch song that Frank performs without a flaw. "In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning" was apparently a reference to Frank's pain after his relationship with Ava Gardner ended; but in any event it's a major highlight of this album. "As Time Goes By" also sounds great when Frank sings this; although on this number I thought the music should have been a little more muted.

"I'll be Seeing You" is a somewhat sad but very sentimental song of love; and Frank performs this with panache. There's also "Embraceable You;" this Gershwin tune sounds as if it were written especially for Frank! Great!

"Where Or When" is yet another stunning love ballad; and the arrangement for the piano is extremely elegant. The album closes with "If You Are But A Dream;" this number gives us Frank singing at his finest again and this is a wonderful ending for this album.

Frank Sinatra fans will probably have many of these numbers in their collections already; but they may still want to buy this album because it has so many classic love songs all on one single CD. Of course, this album is very special and thus it makes a strong starter CD for people just discovering Frank Sinatra's incredible talents.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Enchanting and Endearing Compilation, January 23, 2007

By	gobirds2 (New England) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

The black and white photograph of Frank Sinatra is what first caught my eye. I was out browsing the other day when I saw this album in the store and it just captured my attention. The cover alone of Sinatra on a city street just staring back into the camera had magically brought back many fleeting memories. I immediately knew this was another compilation but I just had to pick up the CD and turn it over to see what songs were included. With that alluring cover I just new this was no ordinary compilation of previously released Frank Sinatra songs. This album is much more. Memories can be so endearing. Frank Sinatra transcended the ordinary and reached us with his with his voice and delivery touching us with warmth and passion like no one ever has. I can't pick out one song or one performance from this album. As a collection it is just perfect. And that is the way I knew it would be.