{"title":"Frank Sinatra","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Frank Sinatra\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrancis Albert Sinatra was born in Hoboken, New Jersey on December 12, 1915. He launched his career as a vocalist with the Harry James and Tommy Dorsey big bands in the late 1930s and early 1940s before going solo in 1942 and becoming one of the first teen idol pop singers. His career across the subsequent five decades produced extensive landmark recordings - particularly his Capitol Records era (1953-1961) with arrangers Nelson Riddle, Billy May, and Gordon Jenkins. He founded Reprise Records in 1960. His parallel acting career produced more than 60 films and an Academy Award for From Here to Eternity (1953). He sold more than 150 million records worldwide. He died of heart failure on May 14, 1998 in Los Angeles at age 82.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrank Sinatra's catalog spans traditional pop, swing, big band, jazz vocal, easy listening, and ballad traditions. His vocal style - intimate, technically refined, expert at phrasing and dynamics - is widely cited as the foundational template for American popular vocal performance. His Capitol concept albums with Nelson Riddle (particularly In the Wee Small Hours, Songs for Swingin' Lovers!, and Only the Lonely) are widely considered defining documents of the long-playing album as an art form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Wee Small Hours (1955, Capitol)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSongs for Swingin' Lovers! (1956, Capitol)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Swingin' Affair! (1957, Capitol)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere Are You? (1957, Capitol)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly the Lonely (1958, Capitol)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeptember of My Years (1965, Reprise)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinatra at the Sands (1966, Reprise) - with the Count Basie Orchestra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrancis Albert Sinatra \u0026amp; Antonio Carlos Jobim (1967, Reprise)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Way (1969, Reprise)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Capitol and Reprise pressings of the Sinatra catalog are foundational items in American popular music collecting. Multiple anniversary editions, audiophile reissues (Mobile Fidelity, Acoustic Sounds, Analogue Productions), and box sets including The Capitol Years and The Reprise Collection have been released.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Frank Sinatra typically start with In the Wee Small Hours (1955) or Songs for Swingin' Lovers! (1956). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jazz-vinyl-records\"\u003eJazz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"frank-sinatra-jingle-bells-vinyl","title":"Jingle Bells 7\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrank Sinatra's classic holiday hit \"Jingle Bells\" is now available on festive evergreen color 7\" vinyl, just in time for the holidays.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540739207351,"sku":"210000093378","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4376598-3284398.jpg?v=1781154078"},{"product_id":"frank-sinatra-a-jolly-christmas-shm-cd-japanese-import","title":"A Jolly Christmas CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese SHM-CD Pressing of Sinatra's \"A Jolly Christmas\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540750774455,"sku":"210000100628","price":16.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/sibatrachristmas.jpg?v=1781154127"},{"product_id":"frank-sinatra-in-the-wee-small-hours-vinyl","title":"In the Wee Small Hours LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the Wee Small Hours is the ninth studio album by American vocalist Frank Sinatra. It was released in April 1955 by Capitol and produced by Voyle Gilmore with arrangements by Nelson Riddle. All the songs on the album deal with themes such as loneliness, introspection, lost love, failed relationships, depression and night life. In the Wee Small Hours has been called one of the first concept albums. The cover artwork reflects these themes, portraying Sinatra on an eerie and deserted street awash in blue-tinged street lights.[1][2]He had been developing this idea since 1946 with his first album, The Voice. He would successfully continue this \"concept\" with later albums such as Songs for Swingin' Lovers! and Only the Lonely.[3] In the Wee Small Hours was issued as two 10-inch LP discs, and also as one 12-inch record LP, making it one of the first of its kind in the pop field. It was also issued as four four–song 45-rpm EP discs sold in cardboard sleeves with the same cover as the LPs, not in paper covers like 45-rpm singles. The album was a commercial success, reaching number 2 on the Billboard album chart, where it stayed for 18 weeks, becoming Sinatra's highest charting album since Songs by Sinatra in 1947. In 1970 it was re-issued as a ten track album under the name What Is This Thing Called Love?. In 2012, Rolling Stone ranked it the 101st greatest album of all time.[4]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540851962039,"sku":"210000034057","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/r-1376047-1336953366-1209jpeg.jpg?v=1781154498"},{"product_id":"frank-sinatra-ultimate-christmas-vinyl","title":"Ultimate Christmas 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eLiterally, the ultimate collection of Sinatra's classic style through Christmas favorites. Essential for the holidays!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541003481271,"sku":"210000051612","price":37.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/sinatra.jpg?v=1781155043"},{"product_id":"frank-sinatra-ultimate-sinatra-vinyl","title":"Ultimate Sinatra LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eUltimate Sinatra's 180-gram 2LP version brims with 24 stellar recordings representing Frank Sinatra's unparalleled, six decade-long recording career. Ultimate Sinatra presents key recordings from the Chairman of the Board's Columbia, Capitol \u0026amp; Reprise repertoire, together for the first time.Led by \"All Or Nothing At All,\" this collection is stacked with standouts, including \"Come Fly With Me\" (1957), \"The Way You Look Tonight\" (1964), \"Theme From New York, New York\" (1979) and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541054042295,"sku":"210000032988","price":45.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/acap-37029-104205-03062015112639-132.jpg?v=1781155234"},{"product_id":"frank-sinatra-songs-for-swingin-lovers-vinyl","title":"Songs for Swingin Lovers LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrank Sinatra's \"Songs for Swingin Lovers\" serves up his crooning with piercing clarity on heavy, 180-gram vinyl. Each track rings with an honesty that cuts through the nostalgia; this isn't just music for background chatter. It's a time capsule, transporting you to an era when charisma dripped from every note, deliberately laid down to capture the moment. No pretense here; just Sinatra in prime form, reminding you why he still garners respect in any crowd.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785737711799,"sku":"210000032990","price":22.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1957891.jpg?v=1783045769"},{"product_id":"frank-sinatra-in-the-wee-small-hours-vinyl-tone-poet","title":"In the Wee Small Hours LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe rich, tactile feel of this LP reflects the care in its production, from the 180-gram vinyl to the deluxe tip-on jacket featuring striking session photography. Frank Sinatra's \"In the Wee Small Hours\" encapsulates melancholy with tracks like \"Mood Indigo\" and \"Glad To Be Unhappy,\" all masterfully arranged by Nelson Riddle. Pressed at RTI and expertly mastered from the original analog tapes, this edition delivers a sublime listening experience that elevates the Great American Songbook standards to new heights.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785817469111,"sku":"210000101528","price":38.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4459013-3460903.jpg?v=1783046004"},{"product_id":"frank-sinatra-sinatra-at-the-sands-vinyl","title":"Sinatra at the Sands 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrank Sinatra's \"Sinatra at the Sands\" is not just a record; it's a powerful live experience distilled into two exquisite LPs, recorded at the iconic Sands Hotel. With the legendary Count Basie and his orchestra behind him, Sinatra delivers unforgettable interpretations of classics like \"Fly Me to the Moon\" and \"One for My Baby.\" This album is a finely tuned live performance that effortlessly balances swing and swing, making every note resonate with precision. Feel the pull of Sinatra's charisma weaving through the night, leaving behind a sonic imprint that lingers long after the last track plays.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785835360439,"sku":"210000051611","price":37.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3292160.jpg?v=1783046056"},{"product_id":"frank-sinatra-duets-i-ii-vinyl","title":"Duets I \u0026 II 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrank Sinatra's Duets I \u0026amp; II 2LP collects his collaborations with an impressive array of artists, from Aretha Franklin to Bono. This deluxe edition is digitally remastered and includes two previously unreleased tracks, solidifying it as a vital piece of Sinatra's discography.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785841553591,"sku":"210000089828","price":37.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/2335189.jpg?v=1783046071"},{"product_id":"frank-sinatra-my-way-vinyl","title":"My Way LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrank Sinatra's \"My Way\" LP isn't just for the sentimentalists; it's a late-career proclamation that rings with defiance in its longing. From the soaring arrangements of the title track to the wistful tones of \"All My Tomorrows,\" it highlights a musician grappling with his own legacy while simultaneously embracing modernity. Every note feels like a negotiation between nostalgia and the relentless passage of time, making each listen a compelling, if bittersweet, affair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785940545719,"sku":"210000054412","price":30.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3720507-2505826.jpg?v=1783046350"},{"product_id":"frank-sinatra-come-fly-with-me-vinyl","title":"Come Fly With Me LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrank Sinatra invites listeners on a musical globe-trotting adventure with Come Fly With Me, making each track feel like a postcard from a sun-soaked destination. This LP, with arrangements by Billy May, melds jazz elegance with the charm of a vintage travelogue; think of it as hopping into a classic convertible, top down, with the world whizzing by. From iconic tunes like \"Moonlight in Vermont\" to the dreamy \"April in Paris,\" Sinatra's smooth vocals turn every moment into a nostalgia-laden getaway. Perfect for twirling through your living room, it's not just music; it's like booking a first-class ticket without leaving your seat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785940611255,"sku":"210000034056","price":32.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/2583017.jpg?v=1783046350"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/frank-sinatra.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}