The Capitol Years 1953-62

~ Release by Frank Sinatra (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

Basically a compressed version of The Capitol Years squashed onto 12 discs. It is missing disc 21 "the rare stuff" but instead has an added Xmas disc A Jolly Christmas from Sinatra not found in the other set.

Annotation last modified on 2024-03-06 12:04 UTC.

Tracklist

1▶CD: Songs for Young Lovers
2▶CD: In the Wee Small Hours
3▶CD: Songs for Swingin’ Lovers!
4▼CD: Close to You
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1Close to You
producer:
Voyle Gilmore
celesta and piano:
Bill Miller (pianist)
cello:
Eleanor Slatkin (US cellist, b. Aller) (on 1956-11-01)
clarinet:
Mahlon Clark
double bass:
Ed Gilbert
drums (drum set):
Frank Flynn
flute:
James Williamson (Saxophone player)
guitar:
Nick Bonney (guitarist)
harp:
Kathryn Julye
instruments:
The Hollywood String Quartet (on 1956-11-01)
viola:
Alvin Dinkin (on 1956-11-01)
violin:
Marvin Limonick, Paul Shure (on 1956-11-01) and Felix Slatkin (on 1956-11-01)
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1956-11-01)
conductor:
Nelson Riddle (on 1956-11-01)
arranger:
Nelson Riddle
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint)
recorded at:
Capitol Tower in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-11-01)
recording of:
Close to You (on 1956-11-01)
writer:
Al Hoffman, Carl Lampl and Jerry Livingston (songwriter)
publisher:
Barton Music Corp., Casa David and Feadbach Music (on 1970-10-29)
13:37
2P.S. I Love You
producer:
Voyle Gilmore
cello:
Eleanor Slatkin (US cellist, b. Aller) (on 1956-03-08)
clarinet:
Mahlon Clark
double bass:
Meyer "Mike" Rubin (US bassist 1930s - 1960s)
drums (drum set):
Irv Cottler
flute:
Harry Klee
French horn:
Vincent DeRosa
guitar:
George van Eps
harp:
Kathryn Julye
instruments:
The Hollywood String Quartet (on 1956-03-08)
piano:
Bill Miller (pianist)
viola:
Alvin Dinkin (on 1956-03-08)
violin:
Israel Baker (American violinist), Paul Shure (on 1956-03-08) and Felix Slatkin (on 1956-03-08)
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1956-03-08)
conductor:
Nelson Riddle (on 1956-03-08)
arranger:
Nelson Riddle
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint)
recorded at:
Capitol Tower in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-03-08)
cover recording of:
P.S. I Love You (on 1956-03-08)
lyricist:
Johnny Mercer
composer:
Gordon Jenkins
publisher:
La Salle Music Publishers, Inc., Southern Music Publishing Co., Inc. ((ASCAP) tradename Peermusic), The Jenkins Family Partnership, The Johnny Mercer Foundation and Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
sub-publisher:
ピアーミュージック (Peer Music Japan, Japan, subsidiary of Nichion)
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, volume I)
14:21
3Love Locked Out
producer:
Voyle Gilmore
cello:
Eleanor Slatkin (US cellist, b. Aller) (on 1956-03-08)
clarinet:
Mahlon Clark
double bass:
Meyer "Mike" Rubin (US bassist 1930s - 1960s)
drums (drum set):
Irv Cottler
flute:
Harry Klee
French horn:
Vincent DeRosa
guitar:
George van Eps
harp:
Kathryn Julye
instruments:
The Hollywood String Quartet (on 1956-03-08)
piano:
Bill Miller (pianist)
viola:
Alvin Dinkin (on 1956-03-08)
violin:
Israel Baker (American violinist), Paul Shure (on 1956-03-08) and Felix Slatkin (on 1956-03-08)
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1956-03-08)
conductor:
Nelson Riddle (on 1956-03-08)
arranger:
Nelson Riddle
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint)
recorded at:
Capitol Tower in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-03-08)
cover recording of:
Love Locked Out (on 1956-03-08)
lyricist:
Max Kester
composer:
Ray Noble
2:41
4Everything Happens to Me
producer:
Voyle Gilmore
cello:
Eleanor Slatkin (US cellist, b. Aller) (on 1956-04-04)
clarinet:
Mitchell Lurie (clarinetist)
double bass:
Meyer "Mike" Rubin (US bassist 1930s - 1960s)
drums (drum set):
Irv Cottler
flute:
Harry Klee
French horn:
Vincent DeRosa
guitar:
Bob Bain (guitarist)
harp:
Kathryn Julye
instruments:
The Hollywood String Quartet (on 1956-04-04)
oboe:
Champ Webb
piano:
Bill Miller (pianist)
viola:
Alvin Dinkin (on 1956-04-04)
violin:
Paul Shure (on 1956-04-04) and Felix Slatkin (on 1956-04-04)
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1956-04-04)
conductor:
Nelson Riddle (on 1956-04-04)
arranger:
Nelson Riddle
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint)
recorded at:
Capitol Tower in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-04-04)
cover recording of:
Everything Happens to Me (on 1956-04-04)
lyricist:
Tom Adair
composer:
Matt Dennis (American singer, pianist, band leader)
publisher:
Commander Publications, Dorsey Brothers Music, Embassy Music Corporation and Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music)
sub-publisher:
ミュージック・セールス (Music Sales, Japan, subsidiary of Shinko Music Entertainment)
13:20
5It’s Easy to Remember (And So Hard to Forget)
producer:
Voyle Gilmore
celesta and piano:
Bill Miller (pianist)
cello:
Eleanor Slatkin (US cellist, b. Aller) (on 1956-11-01)
clarinet:
Mahlon Clark
double bass:
Ed Gilbert
drums (drum set):
Frank Flynn
flute:
James Williamson (Saxophone player)
guitar:
Nick Bonney (guitarist)
harp:
Kathryn Julye
instruments:
The Hollywood String Quartet (on 1956-11-01)
viola:
Alvin Dinkin (on 1956-11-01)
violin:
Marvin Limonick, Paul Shure (on 1956-11-01) and Felix Slatkin (on 1956-11-01)
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1956-11-01)
conductor:
Nelson Riddle (on 1956-11-01)
arranger:
Nelson Riddle
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint)
recorded at:
Capitol Tower in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-11-01)
cover recording of:
It’s Easy to Remember (and So Hard to Forget) (on 1956-11-01)
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart (in 1935)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (composer) (in 1935)
publisher:
Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody)
3:34
6Don’t Like Goodbyes
producer:
Voyle Gilmore
cello:
Eleanor Slatkin (US cellist, b. Aller) (on 1956-03-08)
clarinet:
Mahlon Clark
double bass:
Meyer "Mike" Rubin (US bassist 1930s - 1960s)
drums (drum set):
Irv Cottler
flute:
Harry Klee
French horn:
Vincent DeRosa
guitar:
George van Eps
harp:
Kathryn Julye
instruments:
The Hollywood String Quartet (on 1956-03-08)
piano:
Bill Miller (pianist)
viola:
Alvin Dinkin (on 1956-03-08)
violin:
Israel Baker (American violinist), Paul Shure (on 1956-03-08) and Felix Slatkin (on 1956-03-08)
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1956-03-08)
conductor:
Nelson Riddle (on 1956-03-08)
arranger:
Nelson Riddle
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint)
recorded at:
Capitol Tower in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-03-08)
cover recording of:
Don’t Like Goodbyes (House of Flowers) (on 1956-03-08)
lyricist:
Truman Capote
composer:
Harold Arlen
publisher:
Harwin Music Corporation
part of:
House of Flowers
4:51
7With Every Breath I Take
producer:
Voyle Gilmore
celesta and piano:
Bill Miller (pianist)
cello:
Gerald Vinci (American violinist and strings conductor) and Eleanor Slatkin (US cellist, b. Aller) (on 1956-04-05)
double bass:
Sam Cheifetz (jazz bassist)
drums (drum set):
Alvin Stoller
French horn:
Vincent DeRosa
guitar:
Bob Bain (guitarist)
harp:
Kathryn Julye
instruments:
The Hollywood String Quartet (on 1956-04-05)
oboe:
Champ Webb
trumpet:
Harry “Sweets” Edison
viola:
Alvin Dinkin (on 1956-04-05)
violin:
Paul Shure (on 1956-04-05) and Felix Slatkin (on 1956-04-05)
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1956-04-05)
conductor:
Nelson Riddle (on 1956-04-05)
arranger:
Nelson Riddle
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint)
recorded at:
Capitol Tower in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-04-05)
cover recording of:
With Every Breath I Take (writers Robin/Rainger) (on 1956-04-05)
writer:
Ralph Rainger and Leo Robin (US composer, lyricist & songwriter)
recording of:
With Every Breath I Take (writers Robin/Rainger)
writer:
Ralph Rainger and Leo Robin (US composer, lyricist & songwriter)
13:38
8Blame It on My Youth
producer:
Voyle Gilmore
cello:
Eleanor Slatkin (US cellist, b. Aller) (on 1956-04-04)
clarinet:
Mitchell Lurie (clarinetist)
double bass:
Meyer "Mike" Rubin (US bassist 1930s - 1960s)
drums (drum set):
Irv Cottler
flute:
Harry Klee
French horn:
Vincent DeRosa
guitar:
Bob Bain (guitarist)
harp:
Kathryn Julye
instruments:
The Hollywood String Quartet (on 1956-04-04)
oboe:
Champ Webb
piano:
Bill Miller (pianist)
viola:
Alvin Dinkin (on 1956-04-04)
violin:
Paul Shure (on 1956-04-04) and Felix Slatkin (on 1956-04-04)
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1956-04-04)
conductor:
Nelson Riddle (on 1956-04-04)
arranger:
Nelson Riddle
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint)
recorded at:
Capitol Tower in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-04-04)
cover recording of:
Blame It on My Youth (on 1956-04-04)
lyricist:
Edward Heyman
composer:
Oscar Levant
publisher:
Oscar Levant Music and Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998)
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
2:58
9It Could Happen to You
producer:
Voyle Gilmore
celesta and piano:
Bill Miller (pianist)
cello:
Gerald Vinci (American violinist and strings conductor) and Eleanor Slatkin (US cellist, b. Aller) (on 1956-04-05)
double bass:
Sam Cheifetz (jazz bassist)
drums (drum set):
Alvin Stoller
French horn:
Vincent DeRosa
guitar:
Bob Bain (guitarist)
harp:
Kathryn Julye
instruments:
The Hollywood String Quartet (on 1956-04-05)
oboe:
Champ Webb
trumpet:
Harry “Sweets” Edison
viola:
Alvin Dinkin (on 1956-04-05)
violin:
Paul Shure (on 1956-04-05) and Felix Slatkin (on 1956-04-05)
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1956-04-05)
conductor:
Nelson Riddle (on 1956-04-05)
arranger:
Nelson Riddle
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint)
recorded at:
Capitol Tower in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-04-05)
cover recording of:
It Could Happen to You (on 1956-04-05)
lyricist:
Johnny Burke (American lyricist, 1908–1964)
composer:
Jimmy Van Heusen
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Sony/ATV Harmony and Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020)
sub-publisher:
Gehrmans Musikförlag, Sony/ATV Harmony UK and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division)
3:13
10I’ve Had My Moments
producer:
Voyle Gilmore
cello:
Eleanor Slatkin (US cellist, b. Aller) (on 1956-04-04)
clarinet:
Mitchell Lurie (clarinetist)
double bass:
Meyer "Mike" Rubin (US bassist 1930s - 1960s)
drums (drum set):
Irv Cottler
flute:
Harry Klee
French horn:
Vincent DeRosa
guitar:
Bob Bain (guitarist)
harp:
Kathryn Julye
instruments:
The Hollywood String Quartet (on 1956-04-04)
oboe:
Champ Webb
piano:
Bill Miller (pianist)
viola:
Alvin Dinkin (on 1956-04-04)
violin:
Paul Shure (on 1956-04-04) and Felix Slatkin (on 1956-04-04)
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1956-04-04)
conductor:
Nelson Riddle (on 1956-04-04)
arranger:
Nelson Riddle
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint)
recorded at:
Capitol Tower in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-04-04)
cover recording of:
I’ve Had My Moments (on 1956-04-04)
lyricist:
Gus Kahn
composer:
Walter Donaldson
3:47
11I Couldn’t Sleep a Wink Last Night
producer:
Voyle Gilmore
celesta and piano:
Bill Miller (pianist)
cello:
Eleanor Slatkin (US cellist, b. Aller) (on 1956-11-01)
clarinet:
Mahlon Clark
double bass:
Ed Gilbert
drums (drum set):
Frank Flynn
flute:
James Williamson (Saxophone player)
guitar:
Nick Bonney (guitarist)
harp:
Kathryn Julye
instruments:
The Hollywood String Quartet (on 1956-11-01)
viola:
Alvin Dinkin (on 1956-11-01)
violin:
Marvin Limonick, Paul Shure (on 1956-11-01) and Felix Slatkin (on 1956-11-01)
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1956-11-01)
conductor:
Nelson Riddle (on 1956-11-01)
arranger:
Nelson Riddle
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint)
recorded at:
Capitol Tower in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-11-01)
recording of:
I Couldn’t Sleep a Wink Last Night (on 1956-11-01)
lyricist:
Harold Adamson
composer:
Jimmy McHugh (songwriter)
part of:
The 17th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
part of:
Higher and Higher (1944 film)
33:25
12The End of a Love Affair
producer:
Voyle Gilmore
celesta and piano:
Bill Miller (pianist)
cello:
Gerald Vinci (American violinist and strings conductor) and Eleanor Slatkin (US cellist, b. Aller) (on 1956-04-05)
double bass:
Sam Cheifetz (jazz bassist)
drums (drum set):
Alvin Stoller
French horn:
Vincent DeRosa
guitar:
Bob Bain (guitarist)
harp:
Kathryn Julye
instruments:
The Hollywood String Quartet (on 1956-04-05)
oboe:
Champ Webb
trumpet:
Harry “Sweets” Edison
viola:
Alvin Dinkin (on 1956-04-05)
violin:
Paul Shure (on 1956-04-05) and Felix Slatkin (on 1956-04-05)
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1956-04-05)
conductor:
Nelson Riddle (on 1956-04-05)
arranger:
Nelson Riddle
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint)
recorded at:
Capitol Tower in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-04-05)
cover recording of:
The End of a Love Affair (on 1956-04-05)
lyricist and composer:
Edward Redding
publisher:
MCA Music Publishing (renamed since c. 1996 as Universal Music Publishing Group)
4:11
13Our Town
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1955-08-15)
orchestra:
The Nelson Riddle Orchestra (on 1955-08-15)
conductor:
Nelson Riddle (on 1955-08-15)
arranger:
Nelson Riddle
recorded at:
KHJ Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1955-08-15)
recording of:
Our Town (on 1955-08-15)
lyricist:
Sammy Cahn
composer:
Jimmy Van Heusen
publisher:
Barton Music Corp.
3:16
14Same Old Saturday Night
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1955-07-29)
orchestra:
The Nelson Riddle Orchestra (on 1955-07-29)
conductor:
Nelson Riddle (on 1955-07-29)
arranger:
Nelson Riddle
recorded at:
KHJ Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1955-07-29)
recording of:
Same Old Saturday Night (on 1955-07-29)
lyricist:
Sammy Cahn
composer:
Frank Reardon
2:31
15Fairy Tale
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1955-07-29)
orchestra:
The Nelson Riddle Orchestra (on 1955-07-29)
conductor:
Nelson Riddle (on 1955-07-29)
arranger:
Nelson Riddle
recorded at:
KHJ Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1955-07-29)
recording of:
Fairy Tale (on 1955-07-29)
lyricist and composer:
Jay Livingston and Dok Stanford
2:59
16The Impatient Years
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1955-08-15)
orchestra:
The Nelson Riddle Orchestra (on 1955-08-15)
conductor:
Nelson Riddle (on 1955-08-15)
arranger:
Nelson Riddle
recorded at:
KHJ Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1953-05 until 1955-08)
recording of:
The Impatient Years (on 1955-08-15)
lyricist:
Sammy Cahn
composer:
Jimmy Van Heusen
3:14
17If I Had Three Wishes
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1955-03-07)
orchestra:
The Nelson Riddle Orchestra (on 1955-03-07)
conductor:
Nelson Riddle (on 1955-03-07)
arranger:
Nelson Riddle
recorded at:
KHJ Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1955-03-07)
recording of:
If I Had Three Wishes (on 1955-03-07)
lyricist:
Claude Baum
composer:
Lew Spence
2:56
18I’m Gonna Live ’til I Die
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1954-12-13)
orchestra:
Ray Anthony and His Orchestra (on 1954-12-13)
conductor:
Ray Anthony (on 1954-12-13)
arranger:
Dick Reynolds (musician, songwriter, and trombonist best known as arranger for the Four Freshmen)
recorded at:
KHJ Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1954-12-13)
recording of:
I’m Gonna Live Till I Die (on 1954-12-13)
writer:
Mann Curtis, Al Hoffman and Walter Kent
51:54
19(How Little It Matters) How Little We Know
reeds:
Plas Johnson (on 1956-04-05)
trumpet:
Harry “Sweets” Edison (on 1956-04-05)
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1956-04-05)
orchestra:
The Nelson Riddle Orchestra (on 1956-04-05)
conductor:
Nelson Riddle (on 1956-04-05)
arranger:
Nelson Riddle
recording of:
(How Little It Matters) How Little We Know (on 1956-04-05)
lyricist:
Carolyn Leigh
composer:
Philip Springer
publisher:
Carwin Music, Inc. and Tamir Music
12:39
20Wait for Me
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1956-04-05)
orchestra:
The Nelson Riddle Orchestra (on 1956-04-05)
conductor:
Nelson Riddle (on 1956-04-05)
arranger:
Nelson Riddle
recording of:
Johnny Concho’s Theme (Wait for Me) (on 1956-04-05)
lyricist:
Dok Stanford
composer:
Nelson Riddle
2:54
21Hey! Jealous Lover
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1956-04-09)
orchestra:
The Nelson Riddle Orchestra (on 1956-04-09)
conductor:
Nelson Riddle (on 1956-04-09)
arranger:
Nelson Riddle
recording of:
Hey! Jealous Lover (on 1956-04-09)
lyricist:
Sammy Cahn
writer:
Kay Twomey
composer:
Bee Walker
publisher:
Barton Music Corp. and Cahn Music Company
12:24
22You’re Cheatin’ Yourself (If You’re Cheatin’ on Me)
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1957-05-20)
orchestra:
The Nelson Riddle Orchestra (on 1957-05-20)
conductor:
Nelson Riddle (on 1957-05-20)
recorded at:
[unknown] (only use for recorded at if explicitly stated to be at an unknown place) (in 1953-04)
recording of:
You're Cheatin' Yourself (If You're Cheatin' on Me) (on 1957-05-20)
lyricist:
Dick Manning (American songwriter)
composer:
Al Hoffman
2:38
5▶CD: A Swingin’ Affair!
6▶CD: Where Are You?
7▶CD: A Jolly Christmas From Frank Sinatra
8▶CD: Come Fly With Me
9▶CD: Frank Sinatra Sings for Only the Lonely
10▶CD: Come Dance With Me!
11▶CD: Nice ’n’ Easy
12▶CD: Come Swing With Me