WHERE ARE YOU? (Capitol) 1957 Jenkins/Riddle

Set Avatar · #1 06-15-2003, 03:35 AM

Capitol Stereo CD, with 4 1953 Monaural Bonus Tracks* arranged & conducted by Nelson Riddle

Set Avatar · #2 06-15-2003, 03:37 AM

1. Where Are You?
2. Night We Called It a Day
3. I Cover the Waterfront
4. Maybe You'll Be There
5. Laura
6. Lonely Town
7. Autumn Leaves
8. I'm a Fool to Want You
9. I Think of You
10. Where Is the One?
11. There's No You
12. Baby, Won't You Please Come Home
13. I Can Read Between the Lines[*]
14. It Worries Me[*]
15. Rain (Falling from the Skies)[*]
16. Don't Worry 'Bout Me[*]

(*) Bonus tracks not included on original LP

Set Avatar · #3 07-07-2003, 06:19 PM

This was way, way down on the recording list. I just thought perhaps it should be bumped up, mainly because of Mr. S.'s interpretation of song lyrics - as is said he had no equal.

"He had the uncanny ability to "read" a lyric as though through the eyes of its writer and arrive at a perfect understanding of its intent. And as a performer, he knew exactly how to bring this to bristing life--how to draw out and animate its dramatic potentials in such a way that the listener was engaged, fully and in some cases for the first time, by what Sinatra had found in the song and revealed in his interpretation.

In addition to his matured interpretive skills--his easeful, canny phrasing, perfect diction, natural rhythmic mastery, commanding dramatic gifts and all the like. . . .by this time (1957) Sinatra's voice had deepened to a warm, resonant, cello-like baritone that was quite different from the lighter, more innocent-sounding one of his early years. Where Are You? could not have been done--not nearly so well at an earlier time in is career."

{As always wonderful notes by Pete Welding.}

And Gordon Jenkins arrangements--Mr. S. couldn't have asked for a more accomplished collaborator, one more knowingly sympathetic to what he was attempting here or more capable of helping him of bringing it about."

"Lonely Town", said to have been Mr. Sinatra's personal favorite recording is worth the price, along with "Laura", and, of course, "I'm A Fool to Want You", which he helped write, and we all know why!

Just wanted to expose this great historic recording to possibly some who havn't had the opportunity to enjoy it. He was 42 years of age.

Rich K · #4 07-09-2003, 10:59 AM

"Lonely Town" is not to be missed. I don't find the version of "I'm a Fool to Want You" as compelling as his Columbia version, but it's also very lovely, as is everything here. Another highlight for me, "Autumn Leaves". This is one cd where I heard things I hadn't heard on the lp, and that was the on the first edition (late '80's).

Set Avatar · #5 08-05-2003, 08:40 PM

Lonely Town is great and there is a whole story behind it. Wish I could remember what it was.

I heard when Frank sang it in concert with the opening 'New York, New York' the crowd always thought he was going to sing the other NYNY..

Phil

Yvonne · #6 09-27-2003, 04:32 AM

I tried to find and purchase this album, but unfortunately failed so far!

Set Avatar · #7 09-27-2003, 05:26 AM

Yvonne,

If you're able to find this album, by all means get it. FS & Gordon Jenkins at their best. FS gives very powerful reading on these songs- all of them. However, I find that I cannot always listen to this album due to the strong emotional depth to these songs. Sometimes, they just make you so sad. When that happens, I'll put the Sinatra single collection set on. Much more upbeat material.

Yvonne · #8 09-27-2003, 05:29 AM

With some help of fellow forum member Dean, I've just been able to locate the CD and order it. Thanks again.

Set Avatar · #9 09-27-2003, 08:39 AM

It contains my all-time favourite Sinatra song: "Lonely Town".
The recording is so breathtakingly beautiful that it escapes description.

Bernhard.

Set Avatar · #10 09-27-2003, 09:17 AM

And Bernard, if I am not mistaken, this marvelous song was Mr. S.'s personal favorite of any that he had recorded. Or at least I read that somewhere.

It is indeed a heart-wrenching rendition--always to be rembered!
I shall get it out tonight!

, Lux

Set Avatar · #11 09-27-2003, 10:19 AM

LONELY TOWN
Words by Betty Comden & Adolph Green
Music by Leonard Bernstein
written for the 1944 musical show "On The Town"

Sinatra Recording:
29.4.1957, Hollywood, Capitol Tower (Capitol Master # E-17009)
Arrangement by Gordon Jenkins

Orchestra conducted by Gordon Jenkins:
Vincent DeRosa, Richard Perissi, Arthur Frantz (french horns); Wayne Songer, Jack Chaney (woodwinds); Dent Eckels, Clyde Hylton, Matty Matlock (woodwinds & flutes); Mischa Russell, Walter Edelstein, Joseph Livoti, Marshall Sosson, David Frisina, Sol Kindler, Jacques Gasselin, Samuel Cytron, Harold Dicterow, Achille Mierlot jr., Howard Colf, Leonard Atkins, Emil Briano, Amerigo Marino, Alex Beller, Ben Gill (violins); Paul Robyn, David Sterkin, Ray Menhennick, William Baffa (violas); Armand Kaproff, Ray Kramer (vionloncelli); Kathryn Thompson Vail (harp); Bill Miller (piano); Allan Reuss (guitar); Jack Ryan (bass); Nick Fatool (drums).

New York, New York,
or a village in Iowa:
The only difference is the name.

If you're alone,
whether on Main Street, or on Broadway:
If you're alone, they are both the same...

[edited]

And every town's
a lonely town.

Set Avatar · #12 10-01-2003, 01:43 AM

Last Christmas I played Lonely Town for my fifteen year old nephew. He sat there eyes closed with both hands on the headphones. The song ended and, looking shell-shocked as he removed the headphones, he said, "It's incredible." I would describe it as a GORGEOUS NIGHTMARE.

Set Avatar · #13 10-02-2003, 05:22 PM

LONELY TOWN.. . . .

Quote:

"It's incredible." I would describe it as a 'GORGEOUS NIGHTMARE.

How undescribably poetic! I love this boy (please tell him so, will you, for his Auntie Lux?) Sometimes kids utterly amaze you, don't they?

to you and your family, and your adorable nephew!

Lux

Set Avatar · #14 10-03-2003, 01:38 AM

Lux, he said, "It's incredible." I, Sean, came up with the term GORGEOUS NIGHTMARE to describe the song. He is a great guy, by the way.

Set Avatar · #15 10-03-2003, 12:04 PM

Already, so YOU'RE the adorable one!

Incidently, who's the new avatar? I think I have suspicions, but not certain!

Lux

Set Avatar · #16 10-03-2003, 02:51 PM

The avatar is Boris Karlof. It's a drawing of him from a comic book.

Set Avatar · #17 10-04-2003, 12:09 AM

is a song i want to hear more of and will get this album to hear it. Remember the made for TV movie about Frank a few years ago--I think it was the one Tina produced---where "I'm a Fool..." plays in the background as his relationship with Ava Gardner plays out? I always think of that relationship and the intensity of it whenever I hear that song. Once again Rick in Sydney, thank you for this posting. The cover art on this album sends a chill through me...

Yvonne · #18 10-10-2003, 12:10 PM

A few days ago I finally obtained Where Are You and I'm so glad
I did find it at last (Thanks to Dean and Alan once again). This album is just marvellous and exactly what I need to listen to right now.

Set Avatar · #19 10-18-2003, 09:29 PM

I love this Sinatra album

it's one of my favourites

the way he sings "I'm a fool to want you" WOW!!!!

Library Bob · #20 10-19-2003, 07:14 PM

Phil:

I think I know what the story was about "Lonely Town." 25 years ago, summer of '78, I saw Sinatra in concert in D.C. Before launching into "Lonely Town," he told the story of how much he wanted to sing the song in the movie of "On The Town." Co-directors Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly liked the idea, but Louis B. Meyer vetoed the it because he considered the song too downbeat. Along with turning Judy Garland into a druggie, this was one of Meyer's most regrettable decisions.

The performance which ensued that night, as I recall, was terrific. The recording (and the entire album) is better still, the result of the meeting of five geniuses: FS, Gordie Jenkins, Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green. Mix together, and a timeless classic is the result.