[Nick_Bradley78]

Originally Posted by chris phasey

I agree the TB Complete set is far from complete but that information will have to wait until TB has a forum as good as this one

There's around 40 tracks missing, which isn't bad out of a 60 year career, I can see why random live tracks, like the FS duet weren't included, the studio ones being excised is less acceptable, but even the Frank "Complete Reprise" suitcase wasn't complete, I think from an archivists point of view covering so many years and so much material its virtually impossible to get it right 100%.

[Tina...]

Originally Posted by sschweiger

Tina, my Sinatra Gallery resembled your lovely looking area--in 1953! The 78s were always "herniasville," and my Mom called them "dust catchers!" When Eunice and I started going together, she told her friends that "our first argument will be about dealing with Stanley's "Sinatra Obsession Collection!" Wonderful girl that she was, and is, she's never said an unkind word to me about my "Stuff!" But you should hear her on the phone with her friends! As she says, "they will need TWELVE pall bearers at your funeral!"

Thanks Stanley, the picture doesn't really do my collection justice, I don't have everything but thanks to the wonderful advice I get here on this forum I know I am doing justice to " The Voice". Not many of my friends here in the UK can " hear" Frank and don't fully understand my appreciation and love of the man, I like to have my collection on display,I believe Frank " finds" us at our time of need, and I am truly grateful.

[Bob in Boston]

Originally Posted by chris phasey

I agree the TB Complete set is far from complete but that information will have to wait until TB has a forum as good as this one

Then perhaps you should have posted in the thread for Frank's Duets album, Chris. This would be a more appropriate place to discuss the Tony Bennett box set (and the forum is every bit as good ):

Steve Hoffman Music Forums — Tony Bennett: The Complete Albums

Bob in Boston

[chris phasey]

Well I followed your suggestion about 2 this pm and now 2 1/2 hours later....talk about getting side tracked

[Rich K]

[ As she says, "they will need TWELVE pall bearers at your funeral!"]
Why? Is she planning on burying that Sinatra stuff with you?

[Nick_Bradley78]

Hmm interesting thought, one way to ensure it doesn't end up on ebay I suppose. I may build a pyramid for it.

[chris phasey]

New item for me arrived today - Frank Sinatra on 5 out of 8 tracks and bought for a ridiculously low price, some singing amongst the comedy,this is a novelty item for collectors

[chris phasey]

My deluxe box arrived today all the way from America but what's the secret on opening the box - I hate damaging a potential collectable but it took ages to get in to find the cardboard sleeves inside - some good photos though and at last that 57 concert.

[bigtom55]

Just finished moving into our new house (downsized). Started to unpack my office and started opening up all of my Sinatra records, cds, books, tapes, programs, pictures, etc. I felt like a kid on Christmas morning. The memories that flowed were unbelievable. Programs brought back special nights with my wife in Vegas and across the country. The signed items brought back beautiful memories of meeting and talking with Frank. The table card from New Year's Day at Bally's in Vegas brought back a night where Frank gave my wife a kiss, and his orange pocket silk. He sung to her all night. Even though it was over 20 years ago it still seemed like yesterday.

My wife wondered why I had tears in my eyes, and then she came into my office, looked around at all the memories of Frank and she started to cry also. Proceeded to put on the Jobim sessions (on LP), cracked open a bottle of wine, drank a toast to Frank and just cuddled and enjoyed the music. Thank God that we have the music to get us through the good times and the bad.

PS: Just got my Best of the Best CD and my middle son took it home with him before I could even crack it open. He said since the CD is from Francis Albert and his name is Francis Albert, he should be the first to listen to it!

[Nick_Bradley78]

Nice post Tom, really enjoyed it and the memories.