Romance: Songs From the Heart

Frank Sinatra's Capitol period(1953-1961)is too rich in greatness for one or even two discs to carry.But "Romance:Songs From The Heart" is still a fine collection filled with lesser-known but stellar songs like "Try A Little Tenderness","Angel Eyes","Cheek To Cheek" and the unreleased-in-the-U.S "If You Are But A Dream" with familiar standards like "I've Got You Under My Skin","My Funny Valentine","All The Way" and "In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning" all sounding as great as ever with superior remastered sound(by Dave McEowen)and attactive packaging to match.It's the perfect companion to the "Classic Sinatra" set,especially those with a tight budget.And for that it's indispensable.

I only hope more of Sinatra's classic material will be released with the obvious thought and care that went into "Romance - Songs From the Heart".Foremost is The Voice. Sinatra was The Man with the Golden Throat. He had the ability to express more emotion through a song lyric than anyone before or since. Assuming you already know and love Sinatra's style, you certainly won't be disappointed with either the material selected for this disk or the quality of the sound.There are lots of Sinatra compilations available these days, but this one is particularly notable for including songs that aren't readily available from other sources. For example, "If You Are But A Dream" was recorded in 1957, but has been unavailable on CD in the US until now. That in itself is worth the price of the CD. There is also a dramatic version of "Where or When" that begins simply with a single piano and transitions into a stunning payoff with the Nelson Riddle treatment of a full blown string section. My experience with CDs that promote "alternate takes" is that, while they can be amusing novelties, there was a very good reason why the alternate take went unused. However, the version of "Nice 'n' Easy" that's included here is absolutely lovely.The songs on this CD have been beautifully remastered. Frank Sinatra was a perfectionist in the studio and it shows here on every track. What was state of the art recording fifty years ago cleans up very well. Frank never sounded better!If you're tired of buying "Best Of..." sets that really aren't the best; or weary of compilations where you're distracted because the tracks are so scratchy you'd think they were recorded "live" in front of a convention of potato chip eaters, you'll be delighted with this CD!

This one song has never been available on CD in the United States until this release, some 50+ years after the recording was made.All of Frank's Capitol-era work is excellent, the best of his career. Which means you can't go wrong with any comp from Capitol. The inclusion of If You Are But a Dream has lifelong Sinatra collectors (like me) dancing in the aisles over this release.Still, I can't award 5 stars, since those should be reserved for the best, and that would be any of his concept albums from the 1950s.

Instead of sticking to the usual greatest hits (although several are included), this collection includes many overlooked GEMS that casual listeners will not have ever heard the great Frank Sinatra sing. And Sinatra sings ALL of these songs better than any other singer ever sang any of them - and that is the reason to buy this CD, and just about any other Sinatra CD on the Capitol (or Reprise, for that matter) label. This one's perfect for a Valentine's Day gift, a casual Sinatra fan, or even a hardcore Sinatra lover, who probably will want to have the alternate take of "Nice n Easy" and "If You Are But A Dream" (on CD in the USA for the very first time ever!) This CD has something to offer every type of Sinatra fan, and certainly every Romantic...

Great cd, some of Sinatra's best hits.

I chose this recording to remind my lady of something important. I am old enough to be familiar with Sinatra's voice and phrasing. The only gripe Is the overblown orchestral ending to some of the songs. Who needs it! Let the voice stand on it's own merits, the crescendo at the end is distracting from the moods of the songs. I particularly like "All the Way".

Love Frank

This is a great disc made when Frank's voice was mature and at its best.The quality of the vocal and orchestra are full and deep like a good pressing on vinyl.An excellent selection of songs too that will go on forever.Stan ChunNew Zealand

Forget the strangers in the night doing it their way in new york new york-these performances showcase the art of Frank Sinatra

What can I say? Ol' Blue Eyes at his best. A super collection of classic numbers, done by the master. The CD was securely packaged and speedily delivered. The CD is constantly on in my car. Music at its finest.

Arriving ahead of schedule - Great tunes!

私ははっきり言ってフランク・シナトラという歌手を良く知りませんでした。でも、映画「ハートオブウーマン」のサントラに入っている彼の曲を聴いて虜になってしまったんです！それで彼の歌をもっと聴いてみたいと思い、このCDを購入しました。聴いてみて、ますます大好きになりましたよ♪曲の雰囲気や彼の声にもうメロメロです～・・・。（。-_-。）なんて優雅なんでしょう。彼のあの声！聞き惚れてしまいます。どの曲も聴いている人を優しく包み込んでくれる感じがしました。ジャズやオールディーズ好きの人！必聴です！！

手に入るまでに大分時間がかかりましたが待った甲斐がありました。