Though already in business in 1961 with his own record label, Sinatra was contractually obligated to give Capitol one more record before moving on to Reprise. Sinatra gave them the ironically titled Point of No Return, which is hardly the deal-fulfilling throwaway one might expect. Expertly arranged and conducted by longtime Sinatra ally Alex Stordahl, it’s an elegant collection of farewell songs...
From the evocative cover painting to the impeccably chosen songs within, this 1965 album harkens back to Sinatra’s great Capitol-era concept albums like In the Wee Small Hours and Frank Sinatra Sings for Only the Lonely. The theme revolves around a man approaching his 50s, looking back with a mixture of nostalgia, regret, and uncertainty; given Sinatra’s age at the time (he was 49 when this...
The Platinum Collection box set is a stunning 3 CD, 48-track package that features the best of Frank’s recordings from the Capitol Years. Compiled with the approval and co-operation of the Frank Sinatra Estate, it carries The Official Frank Sinatra signature seal of approval. The set is presented in a slipcase, with artwork that features photographs from the Capitol era, and has a cool, retro yet...
Though already in business in 1961 with his own record label, Frank Sinatra was contractually obligated to give Capitol one more record before moving on to Reprise. Sinatra gave them the ironically titled Point of No Return, which is hardly the deal-fulfilling throwaway one might expect. Expertly arranged and conducted by longtime Sinatra ally Alex Stordahl, it’s an elegant...