Classic Sinatra II | 
| Artist: Frank Sinatra
Label: Capitol
Category: Music
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Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 4623
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.4
EAN: 5099996444221
ASIN: B00267QOGY
Release Date: June 2, 2009
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| Tracks:
| • | Something's Gotta Give | | • | Too Marvelous For Words | | • | Love And Marriage | | • | From This Moment On | | • | (Love Is) The Tender Trap | | • | I Get Along Without You Very Well | | • | All Of Me | | • | I Thought About You | | • | Moonlight In Vermont | | • | High Hopes | | • | Learnin' The Blues | | • | Here's That Rainy Day | | • | Pennies From Heaven | | • | I've Got A Crush On You | | • | Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry | | • | Memories Of You | | • | Love Is Here To Stay | | • | When The World Was Young | | • | Just One Of Those Things | | • | Angel Eyes | | • | This Can't Be Love (BONUS TRACK, Previously unreleased recording) |
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Album Description
The follow-up & companion collection to the RIAA Double Platinum Classic Sinatra, Classic Sinatra II features 21 additional signature tracks, including 15 from the legendary concept albums Sinatra recorded for Capitol between 1954 and 1961, various singles, and a previously unreleased recording. Classic Sinatra II showcases a selection of Ol' Blue Eyes' most loved recordings from his Capitol concept albums, including "Moonlight In Vermont," "Pennies From Heaven," "Something's Gotta Give," and "All Of Me." In addition, the set features four 1950s singles: "Love And Marriage," "(Love Is) The Tender Trap," "Learnin' The Blues," and "High Hopes." Plus a 1956 recording of "Memories Of You" and a previously unreleased recording, "This Can't Be Love."
Album Description
2009 collection from the greatest vocalist of the 20th Century, the long-awaited companion to the Classic Sinatra collection, originally released in 2000. Classic Sinatra has been certified double platinum by the RIAA with U.S. sales over two million units. Classic Sinatra II features 21 more classic tracks Sinatra recorded for Capitol Records between 1954 and 1961, including the previously unreleased 'This Can't Be Love'.
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 More Emotional Depth Than Vol. I June 4, 2009
Coleen (Down in the alley)
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
It'd be easy to be cynical about this compilation, and to assume that it's second string stuff, but that is not the case here. Sinatra recorded 16 concept albums for the Capitol label, and 10 of them are represented here, plus four singles and a previously unreleased bonus track. (By the way, the bonus track, although short in length, is excellent, and if there is more of this caliber Sinatra material in Capitol's vault, let's hope it is released for all to hear and enjoy!)
While the first (terrific) CLASSICS was a soaring series of adrenaline-inducing songs, CLASSICS II is a bit more subdued, but that is not a bad thing. CLASSICS II has more emotional depth in the music than CLASSICS. This is due to a liberal sprinkling of seven ballads throughout the 21 tracks here. These ballads, which include the intensely heart-broken songs, "Here's That Rainy Day", "I Get Along Without You Very Well", "Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry" (featuring some of Sinatra's greatest vocals ever), and the stunning "Angel Eyes", are key to understanding the emotional terrain Sinatra walked in his heart and soul. To hear these songs, and others on this compilation is to know the motivating forces behind Sinatra's musical art: loneliness and a great deal of emotional turbulence, expressed beautifully throughout CLASSICS II. That said, over half of the songs on CLASSICS II are exuberant swingers, but they are also filled with emotion: elation for the possibilities of love and romance.
CLASSICS II is a perfect SECOND purchase for those new to Sinatra. The first CLASSICS is, perhaps, a better introduction to Sinatra, but he will really get a grip on your heart (and ears) with CLASSICS II. For the seasoned Sinatraphile, this album is essential, for the bonus track, and for improved sound on at least several of the tracks.
It takes a little more work from the listener, but ultimately CLASSICS II is even more rewarding than the first CLASSICS compilation.
personal, mature, unique and even timeless--THANK YOU, FRANK SINATRA !!! June 15, 2009
Matthew G. Sherwin (last seen screaming at Amazon customer service)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Classic Sinatra II features nothing but incredible songs and ballads all performed immaculately by the great Frank Sinatra. Sinatra could interpret a lyric better than just about any of them ever could (and I do mean ever); and he always made it look so easy. Frank Sinatra's gift was so great that even to this day new CDs are being released for his fans who now span more than two generations. The quality of the sound on this CD is excellent and the artwork reflects good taste.
We get 21 songs here; and truthfully they are all wonderful. This is terrific for Frank's fans; and it also makes an excellent introductory album for newcomers just discovering his magnificent and exceptional artistry. The first track, for example, "Something's Gotta Give," features Frank swinging brightly to make this jazzy arrangement work to perfection--and beyond! Nobody could interpret lyrics better than Frank Sinatra could; and songs like "Something's Gotta Give" and others on this album prove it. Listen also for "Too Marvelous For Words;" Frank delivers this with panache and he never lets go of a superfluous note, either! I love it.
"From This Moment On" gets a fine treatment from Sinatra who sings this faultlessly--and how's about that brass? "I Get Along Without You Very Well" has Frank singing while the strings play so sweetly; and there's yet another gem when Frank performs "All Of Me." "All Of Me" charms me with its natural beauty and Frank aces this as effortlessly as if it were mere breathing! "Moonlight In Vermont" is most romantic; and "High Hopes" always brings a smile to my face. "High Hopes" has a terrific children's' chorus and they actually balance out Frank's vocals very well. "Pennies From Heaven" is another charmer and a true classic; this big band style arrangement works well as Frank delivers this flawlessly. I'm very impressed.
"I've Got A Crush On You" is very sweet and easy on the ear. "Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry" is very poignant; the music fits in well with Frank's vocals and this moving ballad gets the royal treatment from "The Chairman of the Board." "Memories Of You" stuns me with its beauty; and I really like "Our Love Is Here To Stay." "Our Love Is Here To Stay" is certainly a major highlight of this CD and you're bound to enjoy Frank's rendition of this ballad. "Just One Of Those Things" continues to showcase the fabulous talent of Sinatra and the CD ends very well with Frank performing "This Can't Be Love." It'll leave you wanting more!
And, fortunately, more is precisely what we all can enjoy with all those other Frank Sinatra CDs out there. We are so much better off for Frank having shared his gift with us. He sang with all his heart and soul; and he channeled his experiences with love and heartbreak into his songs which invariably made them so naturally appealing and even mesmerizing. We could all hear a bit of our own experiences whenever Frank sang; nobody could ever match Sinatra. Frank Sinatra was--and always will be--one of a kind.
frankie is still great July 5, 2009
Barbara B. Tauber (los angeles,ca usa)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is one of the best remastered albums I have heard!!!! It is great , I garantee you would love this!!!
Classic Sinatra II - some of the best of Sinatra August 3, 2009
James R. Sharpe (Atlanta, Georgia)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
For long-time Sinatra fans, there's nothing new on this CD, except for the last track - This Can't Be Love - which, according to Sinatra expert Ed O'Brien, was one of the 62 prerecorded songs done for the ABC-TV series in 1957-58 (a new orchestra track was laid down behind the vocal for this CD.) That last track alone should make Sinatra collectors want this CD. However, even if This Can't Be Love was not on the album, the CD would still be a nice addition to anyone's collection or a great introduction to Sinatra's style and talent for the younger crowd. The songs are great, the arrangements superb, the sound is very good and all in all, this is a worthwhile successor to the first Classic Sinatra album.
Fabulous Sinatra July 10, 2009
Elizabeth Dougherty (New York, NY)
Wow -- if you're just learning about Sinatra and his impact on American music, this is the CD for you. It's got a fantastic selection of songs and arrangements from some of his classic albums.
A perfect CD for a lazy, summer Sunday morning. Fix yourself a cup of coffee, read the paper and just listen to a master song man. After listening to this, you might want to purchase some other great CDs like "In The Wee Small Hours" "Songs for Swingin' Lovers" or one of the greatest, "Come Fly With Me". This stuff never gets old.
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