Capitol Downbeat

Capitol singles collection - the downbeat mix v1.0:

Sleep warm
Sentimental baby
Sentimental journey
All my tomorrows
All the way
The gal that got away
Impatient years
Melody of love
Don't worry 'bout me

Praise for the Capitol Singles

I'm enjoying the Complete Capitol singles collection, and what can I say? It is excellent. It has some real gems here. Some are classic singles that were released on CD only as part of a compilation, like I've Got the World on a String. Some are singles that were released from a classic Sinatra studio album, like Nice and Easy. And some are singles that were repackaged with CD reissues, such as Lean Baby from Point of No Return. I'd say that, if you are like me and missing a few Capitol studio albums, buy it. The great singles are worth it.

The Christmas Sinatra I long to hear

Frank Sinatra was no stranger to Christmas music. He recorded quite a lot of it during his career. Don't get me wrong, I love his music -otherwise I wouldn't have started this blog. But his Christmas music isn't that fulfilling to me. It isn't as playful as Dean Martin's Christmas music. And most of it has background singers. To me, Frank's voice never really meshed with the choir. I always go back to a song like The Christmas Waltz or White Christmas and hope that they sound less sentimental and more intimate. Just Sinatra's voice and an orchestra. Minus strings.

If there were some way to remove the choir from those songs he recorded with Nelson Riddle and Gordon Jenkins, I would. It would be perfect.

Empty Table

Sometimes in the winter, when you barely see the sun, things feel so lonely. Times like that I really like the song Empty Table. How many other Sinatra songs were just Frank and one instrument? I can think of others, but not many songs were just Frank and a piano.

Wandering

Saturday night is the loneliest night of the week

I hope that your Saturday night is eventful.

Where to find the must haves

If the Sinatra lifestyle interests you, and I know it does, then look no further than blue-eyes.com. It has a few real Sinatra gems. Orange was Frank's favorite color, and the orange pocket silk is a great addition to your wardrobe. Also, check out that fedora. There are many styles of fedora, and Frank's distinctive look is available. Check it out and tell me what you think.



It is the way you wear your hat. It is the shirt that goes with the hat as well.