Frank Sinatra
Sinatra: A Voice In Time (1939-1952)
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DELUXE 4-CD COLLECTION – FIRST BOX SET EVER TO GATHER COLUMBIA AND BRUNSWICK MATERIAL IN SAME PACKAGE WITH VICTOR AND BLUEBIRD
80 SONGS – 20 PER DISC – DIVIDED INTO CHRONOLOGICAL THEMES:
• Disc One – The Big Band Years: 1939-1942 (Harry James, Tommy Dorsey)
• Disc Two – Teen Idol: 1943-1949 (Bobby-soxer mania in Times Square!)
• Disc Three – The Great American Songbook: 1943-1947 (Standards forever)
• Disc Four – The Sound Of Things To Come: 1947-1952 (Capitol inspiration)
Includes two previously unreleased alternate takes and 11 previously unreleased radio airchecks.
Box set compiled and produced by Frank Sinatra reissue collaborators Didier C. Deutsch and Charles L. Granata; liner notes chapters written by Will Friedwald, Granata, Deutsch, and Nancy Sinatra.
4-hour-plus box set arrives in stores September 25, 2007, on Columbia/RCA Victor/Legacy.
“The war years were essential for my father. He represented something for so many young women whose fathers or brothers or husbands were away. There weren’t a whole lot of guys around! I love ‘Someone To Watch Over Me’ because it’s the perfect example of the vulnerability he had that made women want to take care of him: to be with him, hold him, and nurture him.”
– from the liner notes written by Nancy Sinatra
“The girls loved Sinatra, but did the boys have a choice? Whether you were a boy or girl in the ’40s, you eventually succumbed to the mystical power of Sinatra. Many men were drawn to him through the ardent passions of their sisters or girlfriends. Some were young servicemen who were grateful for the monthly cache of V-Discs that were dropped on the frontlines throughout the war. Sinatra was omnipresent on those discs.”
– from “Frank Sinatra: Teen Idol,” by Charles L. Granata, liner notes for Disc Two, Teen Idol: 1943-1949
The Voice. It wrapped itself around America – and then the world – but first, it won the hearts of every living, breathing member of the fair sex. None were immune, mothers and daughters, sisters and wives, especially those who stayed home during the Second World War, and dreamed their dreams, as The Voice provided the soundtrack of their lives. And then, when our soldiers returned from their duty, “the sentiments he conveyed in song embodied the deep emotions that boys and men of the greatest generation had long bottled up inside,” writes Charles L. Granata. The Voice was a catalyst through which, “begrudgingly at first, they confronted those repressed feelings. The soul searching made them better men, and even better lovers.”
The consummate artistry of Frank Sinatra (December 12, 1915-May 14, 1998) was a tsunami of change in the way Americans thought about popular music and the way they regarded their stars. It was a metamorphosis that took place in three major phases: his initial development as the boyish band singer with the orchestras of Harry James (in 1939, on Columbia and Brunswick Records) and Tommy Dorsey (1940-41, recording for Victor); then his emergence as a solo artist in 1942 (on Bluebird); and finally his explosion on Columbia from 1943 to 1952. During that time he was, quite simply, among the top entertainers on the scene – on records, on radio, in movies, and eventually on television – and the #1 personality to everyone under age 30.
For the first time in history, the merger of Sony Music and BMG Music enables the production of the first deluxe four-CD box set to encompass his music on the first formative record labels of his career, Columbia, Brunswick, Bluebird, and Victor. Contained are 80 songs – among them two impossibly rare previously unreleased alternate takes (“From The Bottom Of My Heart” with Harry James in 1939; and “All The Things You Are” in 1945) and 11 previously unreleased radio airchecks spanning 1943-52 (from such shows as Songs By Sinatra, The Vimms Vitamin Show, and Lucky Strike’s Your Hit Parade). In advance of next year’s 10th anniversary commemoration of his death, FRANK SINATRA: A VOICE IN TIME (1939-1952) will arrive in stores September 25th on Columbia/RCA Victor/Legacy, a division of SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT.
Posted by: Nancy | Oct 13, 2007 7:46 PM | 
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ARIES3032 says:
Nov 24, 2007 9:00 AM
Waiting for this to arrive! So excited!! Have the calendar!!
RobFogle says:
Nov 6, 2007 10:42 AM
I PICKED UP THE BOX SET IN SEPTEMBER IN NEW YORK.
THE MUSIC GOES WITHOUT SAYING.FIRST CLASS.
THE PACKING IS EXCELLENT AND ACCOMPANYING BOOKED EXTREMELY WELL DONE.
GREAT WORK TO ALL WHO HAD A HAND IN ITS PRODUCTION.
WHEN ARE WE FINALLY GOING TO GET THE COMPLETE CAPITOL RECORDINGS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER?
ROB FOGLE TORONTO,CANADA
Rolland Kirby says:
Nov 5, 2007 12:43 PM
I just picked this up at Sams Club, and mom bought it for me for Christmas. Cant wait til Christmas morning! I will make sure that it is the first thing I open, and it will be playing all day long!
Batchick2002 says:
Oct 21, 2007 3:58 PM
I can't wait to get my own copy!
Domenico says:
Oct 20, 2007 6:39 PM
I just received this box set and its fabulous. Its fantastic. Keep the box sets coming Sinatra Family.
Domenico Vitanza
Cleveland,Ohio USA
MIMI says:
Oct 7, 2007 12:15 PM
My computer has not been working for a bit. When is Frank, Jr. going to be in Las Vegas. In the spring maybe???????
Mimi
István says:
Aug 23, 2007 12:11 AM
Fantastic!!Thank you very much and for sure among millions of fans out there I am looking foreword to that Album as well!
Bob says:
Aug 23, 2007 3:18 AM
The track listing and additional comments are available in the Frank's Recordings thread in the Forum:
http://sinatrafamily.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31836
ARIES3032 says:
Aug 23, 2007 6:34 AM
So Happy to see this. I will order this today!
brooklynbabe says:
Aug 23, 2007 6:38 AM
This is so great. I just added it to my Xmas wishlist.
Jake says:
Aug 23, 2007 7:55 AM
I can't wait 'til Christmas!!!!
Gonzalo Duque says:
Aug 23, 2007 11:26 AM
How much you wanna bet this will be under my tree this Christmas? Come on Santa, bring it!
CHARLES says:
Aug 23, 2007 2:06 PM
I await the arrival of the disks.
Congrats to Nancy and group for getting it out.
S V PELUZIO JR says:
Aug 23, 2007 3:05 PM
I love this kind of news !!!
Can´t wait too !!!
Gerald says:
Aug 23, 2007 3:45 PM
Ditto ! Can't wait too ! It's a Fantastic News !
santa says:
Aug 23, 2007 6:38 PM
Christmas Wish list material..and nothing else..thanks so much, Nancy and Family! Can't wait!
Rhodalee says:
Aug 24, 2007 7:24 AM
I can't wait either. Thanks.
Canela says:
Aug 24, 2007 9:09 AM
This is good news! I love good news!
What a treat...can't wait to get my hands on this set...thank you Nancy, Chuck, and all who were involved in this project...
June says:
Aug 24, 2007 4:56 PM
Nancy, written beautifully !
George Lyons says:
Aug 24, 2007 10:23 PM
Cracking the cellophane on newly released Sinatra music makes any day like Christmas.
SYLMML says:
Aug 26, 2007 8:06 AM
This is wonderful news! Nancy your words are beautifully written. Special thanks to Didier, Chuck and Will for a fine job compiling this collection. This is a most have!
Lynda L says:
Aug 27, 2007 7:06 PM
I'm looking forward to adding this box set to my collection.
Lourdes says:
Aug 28, 2007 10:15 AM
This is simply WONDERFUL!
I can't wait!
Thank you, Nancy.
Gene says:
Sep 1, 2007 6:55 PM
Will ad a link to our entertainment page, looking forward to this.
maureen says:
Sep 2, 2007 7:44 AM
Waiting for this set to become available Amazon will let me know when they have it in store very excited
voice1 says:
Sep 2, 2007 7:59 AM
Just placed my order. Will be my Dad's birthday present.
jimbofas says:
Sep 5, 2007 12:14 PM
i I cant wait for the new release. it looks amazing. i was able to listen to the clips on barnes and nobles and the sound on these great songs are amazing. the new release songs are a joy. Nancy is correct the columbia years are Mr sinatras best, now we all know why he was called the voice. what a man , what voice what a talent
websters will have to redefine- Legend- as Frank Sinatra. wow this set is a must
Tricia says:
Sep 6, 2007 8:59 PM
Great news. I had preordered this wonderful collection on August 24th.
Thanks so much for all that you give and give and give and we are the grateful recipients. Bless you, Nancy, Mr. Granata, Mr. Deutsch and Mr. Friedwald. To all involved.
By the way...Thanks Mr. Sinatra!! We'll love you always!!
MikeHOU says:
Sep 13, 2007 5:01 PM
I too just placed my order...for Dad this Christmas (or sooner!) :)
MikeHOU says:
Sep 13, 2007 5:05 PM
Oh...and got a FS calendar for Mom & Dad as well...now I am sure 2008 will be a great year! :)