At age 64, Sinatra recorded this three-LP (now two-CD) epic, a grandiloquent statement which attempted to sum up his career, as well as pay tribute to his status as America’s greatest living singer. The result is at turns sublime, awful, and just plain bizarre; “Reflections on the Future in Three Tenses,” Gordon Jenkins’s bombastic suite that covers the last third of the set, almost gets over on camp value alone. Covers of such contemporary hits as Billy Joel’s “Just the Way You Are” and Neil Diamond’s “Song Sung Blue” don’t really work, but “The Theme from New York, New York” is classic Sinatra all the way. If the Chairman of the Board never made another record, this would at least have made for a suitably larger-than-life exit. –Dan Epstein
This was a good experience. I attempted to buy this item from another seller (medimops) and had to request a refund after being charged for the item that never came in. I was very pleased with how this seller handled themselves. Great price and a quick delivery; not only that, but the item was received as described... in good condition. Thanks a bunch! -- Trilogy purchase
What is pictured is an album cover and across the top is written "a three record set on two compact discs". Just what I wanted. What I received was three audio tapes with a note included that said no returns or refunds. Since I don't have a tape player and this was not what I ordered, I contacted the provider who basically said "too bad, so sad". Amazon apparently does not stand behind products from other suppliers. So I'm stuck with something I can't even listen to. The worst part: this was a gift for my husband. He was thrilled that I found the CDs and was very disappointed when the tapes showed up. Be careful what you order from Amazon. -- What you see is not what you get! Buyer beware.
My mistake. I didn't see that they were cassettes and not CD's but nonetheless they sound fantastic. -- Trilogy - Frank Sinatra
Relly wanted to get this CD, but it has never arrived.
Would still love to have it. Where is it.
Why are you asking me to review something that you never sent? -- never received it..........................
I purchased this as a gift so as far as the content of the CD I cannot attest. However, the shipment was prompt and well packaged and there were no complications with this order. -- Prompt service
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