[SinatraFan]

Originally Posted by mikesnyc

For me, this is a 'mostly' great sinatta album. I love the first two-thirds of the album, but 'the most beautiful girl int he world' feels so rushed.. i hear it and want to yell out- 'what's the hurry!'

I really like the fast arrangement and it's great seeing Frank and the musicians perform the song on the TV special A Man And His Music Part II. I also like the other arrangements on the TV special, especially the ones that use an organ... the version of That's Life is my favorite.

I'm wondering if the use of the organ in the album, so prominant, was influenced at all by the then-current use in some pop/rock arrangements

The organ gives the album a unique sound, unlike any other Sinatra album. Using the organ was great idea by Nelson... it worked so well.

[voice1]

Originally Posted by Nancy

Tell the truth, Rick. You chose this album for Moderator Jim, didn't you.

No...honestly. I picked it out all by my little ole self because I've been wearing out the Ipod with it. And even my musically gifted son loves the way Nelson laid out the arrangements.

Even today (yesterday) I was driving him over to pick up his sax which needed repair and he was fascinated by how Nelson layered his arrangement on "Call Me". I'm telling ya it's true so help me.

And even though I jumped the gun, unintentionally, I must admit that I have chosen a wonderful album for a February discussion.

[SinatraFan]

Originally Posted by voice1

No...honestly. I picked it out all by my little ole self

I believe you, Rick.

[George Lyons]

I believe I believe in you, Allen.

Originally Posted by SinatraFan

I really like the fast arrangement and it's great seeing Frank and the musicians perform the song on the TV special A Man And His Music Part II.

This may be viewed online by clicking in the "Rare Performances" panel on the Siriusly Sinatra web page. See post #25 and following in the Frank on TV thread.

Originally Posted by mikesnyc

but 'the most beautiful girl in the world' feels so rushed.. i hear it and want to yell out- 'what's the hurry!'

But that's the idea, Mike. See the video clip I just referenced:

Frank Sinatra: "Good grief! I haven't sung that fast since they raided the band bus."

[voice1]

Bob is 100% correct.

Now I must go to the Nile and cleanse myself.

Originally Posted by voice1

so mark the date. RJA made a mistake on this date in 2008.

Originally Posted by voice1

Bob is 100% correct.

I just LOVE this thread!

[voice1]

I believe in celebrating the rarest of occassions, Bob.

<< Dad loved Downtown and the funny "sounds>>

Nancy I love watching you and your Dad singing this, you both look like you are having such a fun time, a real Dad and his daughter moment.

LOVE IT.

[morrowjs]

Originally Posted by voice1

I believe in celebrating the rarest of occassions, Bob.

Has Rick been drinking already this morning?

[SinatraFan]

Originally Posted by Nancy

Dad loved Downtown

I'm glad he did! It's a great version and one of my favorite songs on the album.

Originally Posted by George Lyons

I believe I belive in you, Allen.

Thanks, George.

[RonnieC]

...and the most unique interpretation of Downtown ever!!! One of my all time favorites!

[Gregory]

Originally Posted by RonnieC

...and the most unique interpretation of Downtown ever!!! One of my all time favorites!

Yup. I also like his interpretations of Eddie Cantor's Yes Sir, That's My Baby.

[Stranger56]

Rick, I appreciate the shout out.
Martin, there's no need for a second Stranger to accompany me.
When I listen to this cd, I'm beside myself.



Anyone see what I did there? Anyone?

[voice1]

I see what you did there, Jim.

I often exclaim in response to the question..."how's it going?"..."I'm twins".

The follow-up question is..."what"?...."I'm twins, I'm beside myself."

Usually a snicker, a snort or an expletive comes next from the inquisitor.

[Stunatra]

Originally Posted by Nancy

Dad loved Downtown and the funny "sounds" were a play on Jackie Gleason whom he often imitated.

Thanks for clearing this up, Nancy

It's February.

[Gregory]

Could I suggest "Francis A. and Edward K" for February?

This is the February thread, Greg.