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Frank Sinatra's first album for Capitol - Songs for Young Lovers. Arrived today - unexpectedly early - I'm amazed the ability to produce 10" records still exists, especially as the format was essentially dead not long after it got going. And this is one of the nicest bits of new vinyl I've heard recently. I love the reproduction inner sleeve (although elsewhere I've seen people moan about it being made of card, in the modern fashion).
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My Route to Midnight, alongside a fine bourbon...
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Lovely presentation. Ive got a 180gm version on 12". Sound is super as are most of ol blue eyes' workQuote:
Originally Posted by m10
They are lovely recordings. Becoming something of an obsession lol
Yup. Ive got a lot of Sinatra stuff myself; in fact Ive more of him than any other artist I'd reckon including 2 boxsets (vinyl) and original Sands recording. Such a pro and worked with the best around.Quote:
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On CD I'd say my Ella collection outstrips Frank, and I have a lot of Stan Getz too -- but picking up The Capitol Years box set and a number of the Universal Music reissues of both Capitol and Reprise stuff means Frank is really well represented for me on vinyl. I need to hunt down Swing Easy which has also been issued on 10 inch.
For tonight though, it's Stacey Kent to wind down. This, accompanied mostly by Riberto Meneschal on guitar with solos from Jim Tomlinson (and very discreet support on bass) reminds me of the great intimate albums from the 50s/60s from people like Ella, Julie London and Sarah Vaughan.
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Giorgio Moroder, David Bowie etc - Cat People OST (LP, Backstreet Records 1982)
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Janet Jackson - The Velvet Rope (2LP, Virgin 1997)
Time for some LZ, isn't it?
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Led Zeppelin - The Song Remains The Same (2LP, SwanSong US 1976)
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Nice collection of...well, soul from the southern U.S.
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Al DiMeola - Kiss My Axe (2LP, 1991)
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Andreas Vollenweider - Caverna Magica (LP, 1982)
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Ane Brun - It All Starts With One (2LP, 2011)
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Frank in '54 doing without his name on the cover. Lovely little album.
Followed by...
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well the wife is, but there are some rootin' tootin' good songs
Nice Steve; its a very good soundtrackQuote:
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This album has my favorite "Key To The Highway" and a great tune called "Goin' Down".
Great stuff. Freddy was a great player and we probably have another King; Mr Curtis to thank or his continued exposure.Quote:
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Jriver streamed
Fabulous soundtrack this and very much of its time
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Deep Purple - In Rock (LP, UK 1970)
I'm liking this at the moment.
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Doris Day Hooray for Hollywood - the classiest singer of them all, with some very nice arrangements here from Frank DeVol.
Have I started a Doris Day revivalist club?
I had to do a little googling on this; I had no idea that King Curtis was at least partially responsible for Freddie King's "My Feeling For The Blues" (IMO one of his best blues/rock outings.) Thanks for bringing this to my attention!Quote:
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I'm not quite sure where what it is that I like so much about 10 inch LPs. This particular album is so breezy and effortless. Perfect in its brevity.
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Swing Easy - Frank Sinatra (1954)
Have a grand NYE everyone!
We've just been lurking in the background :)Quote:
Originally Posted by mossy
My last festive album of the season - A little late as I've normally consigned them back to the shelf by now, but as this LP only arrived today (along with Swing Easy) I'm letting myself off on a technicality.
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I've had this one on CD for many years, but this new vinyl version is lovely. The album is a somewhat melancholy affair, and Mr Sinatra can I have me in bits if he catches me in the wrong mood. As I haven't poured the first Martini yet I'm okay.
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Lot's of Tom today I reckon :)
New years day led me to
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Today is a slow and heavy day, so i liked some Opeth;
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Opeth - Pale Communion (2LP, 2013)
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Opeth - Heritage (2LP, 2011)
Heritage is a hidden treasure, although I also like Blackwater Park.
Meanwhile a little present to myself on the way home from work yesterday...
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Daft Punk "Alive 1997" on vinyl.
Pete
The Rattles: With All the original Hits (CD)very nice beat/freakbeat/psych stuff from this German Band.
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Groovy! :)
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