Strangers In The Night LIVE [Recorded at Budokan Hall, Tokyo, April `85] *bonus track
All Or Nothing At All LIVE [Recorded at Budokan Hall, Tokyo, April `85] *bonus track
Yes Sir, That's My Baby ALTERNATE TAKE [from the original 1966 session] *bonus track
Strangers In The Night marked Frank Sinatra's return to the top of the charts in the mid-1960s and became his most commercially successful album. It established him as a still-viable star to a wide, mainstream audience wi... more »thout losing the core of his sound, appealing to both his dedicated fans and pop radio. This all-new expanded edition is a must-have CD for all music collections!« less
Strangers In The Night marked Frank Sinatra's return to the top of the charts in the mid-1960s and became his most commercially successful album. It established him as a still-viable star to a wide, mainstream audience without losing the core of his sound, appealing to both his dedicated fans and pop radio. This all-new expanded edition is a must-have CD for all music collections!
5 stars for the Excellent Remastering, 4.5 stars for the alb
Coleen | Down in the alley | 02/06/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This fun 1966 album should not be reviewed in comparison to other Sinatra albums from 1953 - 1967. So prolific and consistently excellent are Sinatra's recorded works from 1953 - 1967 (the average "That's Life" album, excepted), this album might rate merely 4 stars in comparison to Sinatra's other works; but, measured against all other artists, "Strangers in the Night" is an excellent album, and swings like crazy (except on the title track). Sinatra's slightly lesser efforts, such as this populist attempt to relate to some of the more modern sounds of the 1960's pop scene, are almost always better than other artists' very best efforts. The EXCELLENT REMASTERING is a noticeable improvement, and Sinatra's vocals are rich and more natural sounding than on the original version of the CD/album. The three extra tracks are OK, but the real reason to check out this remastered version is the original 10 tracks, which have never sounded better. If you at all have a soft spot for this unique Sinatra album (lotsa pop organ, driving Nelson Riddle arrangements), this remastered version will be an eye (and ear) opener to you and to all Sinatraphiles."
Sinatra battles the British Invasion
John J. Petersen | Pompton Plains, NJ USA | 02/02/2010
(4 out of 5 stars)
"It's 1966, The aging "Chairman of the Board" fights to stay relevant in the midst of a changing musical climate. The British Invasion as well Acid Jazz continue to shape late 60's music. Sinatra with help from Nelson Riddle tap into this climate and yet still keep Sinatra's signature stamp on his music. Hence this album avoids getting caught in the Undertow! A definite 4 star album by Sinatra who remained relevant in 1966..This Remastered Classic contains a couple nice related bonus songs. Enjoy!"
Alternate takes and GREAT remastering!
Brian H. Williams | Manteca, CA United States | 03/09/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"First off, Sinatra collectors take note, this has a total of THREE alternate takes. Not just the bonus one. To my surprise, Call Me is slightly different from the previously released one. Call Me has obviously different phrasing and can be spotted right away. I'm surprised other reviewers have not mentioned this. The alternate of Yes Sir, That's My Baby, is identical in phrasing, but has different solos by the oranist and the guitarist in the musical bridge. The Most Beautiful Girl in The World is also an alternate take. It is virtually identical. The only difference you can hear is in the line "Social? Not a bit." He phrases it slightly different than the released version. So having three different alternate takes is enough to make Sinatra collectors buy this. The remastering is excellent. The BEST these tracks have ever received. The new liner notes are excellent as well. This is a must buy for Frank collectors, so go out there and get it!"
Sinatra
hevan4 | chicago, il usa | 03/03/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"the man is a musical genius and this is just an example. to bridge many generations with his music, successfully speaks to his genius. this set of recordings will not disappoint."
Strangers in the Night expanded edition
Peter Mcardle | MIAMI BEACH | 02/26/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I give a 5 star review to this cd I have the original vinyl disc record from 1966 so now Ican enjoy it in my car"