Originally Posted by Rich K

[ ...] Anyway, this date is one of those rare ones that includes non-essentials, but 1958 had much to offer later for fans of great music.

Great analysis, Rich. I'm in complete agreement.

The year 1958 will be heating up in May and June, and then again in the fall.

[SinatraFan]

Originally Posted by Rich K

I have to disagree with Allen about the two duet songs. All they add to the Sinatra discography is a little variety. Neither song is all that good and Billy May's charts are just so-so. Then it's obvious "Nothing in Common" just isn't in Frank's key; maybe there was some kind of compromise, but I find "How Are You Fixed for Love?" somewhat more successful. (Bing Crosby and Bob Hope sang "Nothing..." to much greater success with different lyrics.)
The two additional songs from this session are a different matter... great charts, wonderful energy and entertaining songs. Stereo would have made them even better.

Well, we all have different like and dislikes. I happen to really enjoy those two duets... I played them all the time when I first got them. And while others might say the other two songs are non-essential, to me they are great songs!

[Nick in Toronto]

[EDITED]

Louis and Keely were known to be top Vegas Lounge performers. The album with Riddle ( and the singles with Frank) showcased her talents outside of the shadow of Prima.

Can't wait for the rest of 1958 Bob! What a ripper of a year it was! I am just about to get my tux and dancing shoes on!!!

[morrowjs]

1958 - a great year for Sinatra fans it must have been. The release of Come Fly With Me and Only the Lonely. The only two that I an name off the top of my head, but oh my what gems!

[taylorjy]

Originally Posted by Bob

[*]Here Goes - Take 2
(Songwriters unknown)

One of the most mysterious Sinatra songs, its author has never been identified. A major rarity, this recording remained undocumented and hidden in the Capitol vaults until the release of The Capitol Years CD/LP box sets for Sinatra's 75th birthday in 1990. It may also be heard (minus two seconds of introductory studio talk) on the 2004 CD, The Rat Pack: Boys Night Out.

I don't know if this has already appeared here, but the very knowledgeable William Brown had this to say regarding "Here Goes" on the Steve Hoffman Forum:

a track called "Here Goes," with songwriting credited to Sammy Cahn, and under the direction of Billy May. This track was a vocal version of a piece written by easy-listening conductor Otto Cesana called "Hi!" Mr. Cesana's original recording led off his 1958 album Brief Interlude (T-1032, with the "LONG-PLAYING HIGH FIDELITY" rainbow-label variation, and the "Mfd. for Essex Productions, Inc." notice at the bottom of the label); it was a case of Mr. Cahn adding lyrics to Mr. Cesana's melody. Mr. Cesana's original instrumental "Hi!" was used for many years by New York station WOR-TV as the theme to their midday movie show Movie 9, as heard here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ReXgxR-exY

[Greggie]

Originally Posted by Bob

The year 1958 will be heating up in May and June, and then again in the fall.

My absolute favorite year. Can't wait.

Fifty years ago today, on March 31, 1958, Capitol Records released its second Frank Sinatra compilation LP and second album of the year: This Is Sinatra, Volume Two.



The 16-song LP reached the Billboard album charts on April 19, 1958, where it remained for seven weeks, peakng at the #8 position.

This was a "fill-in" album, meant to supply record store shelves in between major concept album releases. However, unlike its predecessor volume, this LP was more than just a collection of previously-issued hit singles. From the liner notes by Alan Dell for the 1985 British LP reissue (on CD in the UK 21-disc box set, The Capitol Years):

There is an interesting difference between the two "This Is Sinatra" compilations. It appears that this, Volume Two, was not just a selection of single releases brought together in one package, but was planned, in part, as an album. In November and December 1957, Sinatra and Nelson Riddle recorded seven titles, six of which were new arrangements of songs he'd previously cut for Columbia with Axel Stordahl in the 40's, and three of those were Jule Styne — Sammy Cahn songs written for the Sinatra movie "It Happened In Brooklyn".

Another point of interest is that some of the later titles were recorded in stereo but were not issued as such because mono and stereo were never mixed. Furthermore this was a bumper package of sixteen numbers, all with Nelson Riddle, and their chronological history is as follows:

May 13th 1954: Half As Lovely.

October 17th 1955: You Forgot All The Words.

April 5th 1956: How Little We Know; Wait For Me.

April 9th 1956: Hey! Jealous Lover.

March 14th 1957: So Long My Love; Crazy Love.

May 20th 1957: Something Wonderful Happens In Summer; You're Cheatin' Yourself.

November 25th 1957: I Believe; It's The Same Old Dream and Time After Time (all from "It Happened In Brooklyn"), Everybody Loves Somebody.

December 11th 1957: You'll Always Be The One I Love; If You Are But A Dream; Put Your Dreams Away (Sinatra's closing theme song).

(Also on CD in the UK besides the 21-disc box, this album appeared first within the two-disc set, This Is Frank Sinatra 1953-1957.)

All of these songs but one may be found on compact disc today in the four-disc box set, The Complete Capitol Singles Collection, and/or the three-disc set, The Capitol Years. ("If You Are But A Dream" was finally issued in the US last year on the CD, Romance: Songs From The Heart.)

These earlier posts in this thread provide details of most of the recording sessions:

Thursday, April 5, 1956, 8 p.m.
Monday, April 9, 1956
Thursday, March 14, 1957
Monday, May 20, 1957
Monday, November 25, 1957
Wednesday, December 11, 1957

[ARIES3032]

I do appreciate this. Jealous lover is one of my favorites and the fifties were a busy year for me, marriage in 1951, Robin was born in 1955, and Ron was born in 1958, I loved that year. And Francis Albert Sinatra was there all the way.

[SinatraFan]

Thanks for the info, Bob. I have This Is Sinatra, Vol. II on a gray label LP, I'll give it a listen on it's 50th anniversary.

[Nancy]

I love this album and the cover is wonderful.

[TheVoiceLivesOn]

Originally Posted by Nancy

I love this album and the cover is wonderful.

I completely agree! I have the first volume on vinyl, I wish I had this second.

BTW, I should have mentioned that there is considerable discussion about this fine album in the thread for The Complete Capitol Singles Collection, particularly in the vicinity of post #49 by the late Russell Kishi.

A few of my favorites on this album have to be "How Little We Know" - "If You Are But A Dream " and "Crazy In Love "

Fifty years ago today, FS began recording his tenth Capitol concept album, Frank Sinatra Sings For Only The Lonely. The session was held from 8 to 11 P.M. at the Capitol Tower, with the orchestra conducted by Nelson Riddle. Three songs were attempted at this initial recording session:

• Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry
• Ebb Tide
• Angel Eyes

These were rejected by Sinatra and never released, reportedly due to problems with the difficult guitar chords Nelson Riddle had written. The songs would be re-recorded at the next sessions (May 29), at which time we will provide the usual details. For the record, the assembled personnel on this night are listed here.

Musicians (42): Tommy Pederson, Milt Bernhart (trombone); Ken Shroyer (bass trombone); Richard Perissi, James Decker, John Cave (French horn); Arthur Gleghorn, Harry Klee (flute); Champ Webb, Arnold Koblentz (oboe); Blake Reynolds, Sal Franzella (clarinet); Charles Butler, Bill Ulyate (bass clarinet); Felix Slatkin, Paul Shure, Mischa Russell, Victor Arno, Arnold Belnick, Harold Dicterow, Daniel Karpilowsky, Victor Bay, Alex Beller, Henry Hill, David Frisina, James Getzoff (violin); Stanley Harris, David Sterkin, Paul Robyn, Alvin Dinkin (viola); Eleanor Slatkin, Armand Kaproff, Elizabeth Greenschpoon, James Arkatov (cello); Kathryn Julye (harp); Bill Miller (piano); Al Viola, George Van Eps (guitar); Joe Comfort, Mike Rubin (bass); Bill Richmond, Larry Bunker (drums).

[Savatri]

Originally Posted by Bob

Fifty years ago today, FS began recording his tenth Capitol concept album, Frank Sinatra Sings For Only The Lonely. The session was held from 8 to 11 P.M. at the Capitol Tower, with the orchestra conducted by Nelson Riddle. Three songs were attempted at this initial recording session:

• Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry
• Ebb Tide
• Angel Eyes

These were rejected by Sinatra and never released, reportedly due to problems with the difficult guitar chords Nelson Riddle had written. The songs would be re-recorded at the next sessions (May 29), at which time we will provide the usual details. For the record, the assembled personnel on this night are listed here.

Musicians (42): Tommy Pederson, Milt Bernhart (trombone); Ken Shroyer (bass trombone); Richard Perissi, James Decker, John Cave (French horn); Arthur Gleghorn, Harry Klee (flute); Champ Webb, Arnold Koblentz (oboe); Blake Reynolds, Sal Franzella (clarinet); Charles Butler, Bill Ulyate (bass clarinet); Felix Slatkin, Paul Shure, Mischa Russell, Victor Arno, Arnold Belnick, Harold Dicterow, Daniel Karpilowsky, Victor Bay, Alex Beller, Henry Hill, David Frisina, James Getzoff (violin); Stanley Harris, David Sterkin, Paul Robyn, Alvin Dinkin (viola); Eleanor Slatkin, Armand Kaproff, Elizabeth Greenschpoon, James Arkatov (cello); Kathryn Julye (harp); Bill Miller (piano); Al Viola, George Van Eps (guitar); Joe Comfort, Mike Rubin (bass); Bill Richmond, Larry Bunker (drums).

My personal feelings: I never liked any of those songs. I always liked upbeat songs by Sinatra; not these sad, dreary songs. JMHO

Then I must be too sad and dreary for you, Joanie.

[ARIES3032]

For all keeping us updated. I really love Ebb Times. It has special memories for me.

[Savatri]

Originally Posted by Bob

Then I must be too sad and dreary for you, Joanie.

There you go, Bobby.

[Stunatra]

Originally Posted by Savatri

My personal feelings: I never liked any of those songs. I always liked upbeat songs by Sinatra; not these sad, dreary songs. JMHO

But they are such beautiful songs performed gorgeously by