Sinatra’s Sinatra – FRANK SINATRA*****

I’ve Got You Under My Skin/In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning/The Second Time Around/Nancy/ Witchcraft/Young At Heart/All The Way/How Little We Know/Pocketful Of Miracles/Oh What It Seemed To Be/Call Me Irresponsible/Put Your Dreams Away

Sinatra's Sinatra comprises re-recordings, with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra, of some of the songs he made famous during his time with Capitol. Critical opinion is divided on whether they are an improvement on the originals. However, there is no denying the irresistible combination of Frank's voice and Nelson Riddle's arrangements. (US:6 UK:9)

"Frank Sinatra fans will not want to skip this LP - it's wonderful. I also recommend this for people who are just discovering the artistry of Frank Sinatra."

"It is a fascinating and artistically daring re-recording of Frank's classic standards from the 50s and 60s. Released in 1963, it features breathtaking new renditions of such timeless treasures as I've Got You Under My Skin and In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning."

"I think it is wonderful to be able to compare these newer versions with the original ones as a measuring tool to trace Sinatra's growth as an artist of the highest order. Frank's retelling of these aural tales are definitely worth the listen. He is in fine voice, and from one song to the next he conveys their heart and soul."

"Sinatra's Sinatra is an impressive recording where Frank Sinatra teams up with Nelson Riddle in a musical marriage of timeless beauty and perfection. Sinatra is the true essence of classy style of singing. His beguiling interpretations of a set of twelve standards on this LP have completely pleased my ears and won my heart."

"This 1963 release is unfairly criticized because it consists of re-recordings of already classic material. If you're tempted to do so, resist. This is in fact a very solid recording that gives these old favourites a whole new dimension and often equal or surpass their previous incarnations."

“This is a five-star album in every sense of the word. It is a fascinating and artistically daring re-recording of Frank's classic standards from the 50s and 60s. Sinatra is still very much at the top of his game. His baritone is slightly deeper which gives an ever fuller emotional context to the lyrics of these gorgeous ballads.”