Sinatra New York
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Five-Disc boxed set features all previously unreleased live performances of Ol' Blue Eyes in 'The Apple'. Collection highlights performances recorded between 1955 and 1990 at iconic New York City venues. Frank Sinatra may have been born in Hoboken, New Jersey, but the Chairman of the Board always held a special place in his heart for the city that never sleeps-'The Apple,' as he called it. From a surprise appearance with Tommy Dorsey in 1955 to a 1990 concert at Radio City Music Hall, SINATRA: NEW YORK follows the singer onstage at various iconic New York City venues, living out one of his most famous lines: 'If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere.' The 71 previously unreleased performances gathered here (55 on CD/16 on DVD) capture the singer giving his electricifying best, reminding listeners why Sinatra' s celebrated baritone has been hailed as 'The Voice.' The set, produced by Charles Pignone, features deluxe packaging with rare, never-before-seen photos, tributes from Martin Scorsese, Tony Bennett, Yogi Berra, and Twyla Tharp, liner notes by Nat Hentoff, and essays by William Friedkin, director of The Exorcist and The French Connection; George Kalinsky, official photographer for Madison Square Garden for over 40 years; Tom Young, engineer for Sinatra; Joe & Sal Scognamillo, owners of Patsy's Italian Restaurant in New York City; and Frank Sinatra Jr. Review: Great - but it could have been even better..... - This is another beautifully packaged Frank Sinatra box set, very much like the "Vegas" box. The performances are mostly great, but I have a serious gripe about the content. CDs 1 & 4 are great, but why are there two 1974 concerts in this box? 1974 was not a "very good year" for Sinatra live performances. He was much better, and the setlists were much better, in 1979, 1981 and beyond. In September 1981 Frank did an incredible 2 week stand at Carnegie Hall. Among the songs he performed at those shows were "As Time Goes By", "A Long Night", "These Foolish Things", "Thanks For The Memory", "When Joanna Loved Me", "Little Girl Blue", and "In the Still of the Night". Sadly, none of these great songs are on this box set....instead we get TWO 1974 versions of the wretched "Bad Bad Leroy Brown". On the plus side, the DVD of Carnegie Hall 1980 is great - although it is edited and incomplete. "Sinatra New York" is a mixed bag overall, but for Sinatra fanatics this set is a must ! Review: One of my favorite croonie's. - Have loved Frank Sinatra, from being exposed to my Mom's like in music, as I have found many other songs she loved in her day's. The Big Band's era., etc.
| ASIN | B002L2ALEU |
| Best Sellers Rank | #27,811 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #1 in Tin Pan Alley #58 in Classic Big Band #143 in Traditional Jazz & Ragtime (CDs & Vinyl) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (266) |
| Date First Available | August 11, 2009 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Label | REPRISE |
| Manufacturer | REPRISE |
| Number of discs | 5 |
| Original Release Date | 2009 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.71 x 5.83 x 0.43 inches; 3.53 ounces |
| Run time | 4 hours and 43 minutes |
A**B
Great - but it could have been even better.....
This is another beautifully packaged Frank Sinatra box set, very much like the "Vegas" box. The performances are mostly great, but I have a serious gripe about the content. CDs 1 & 4 are great, but why are there two 1974 concerts in this box? 1974 was not a "very good year" for Sinatra live performances. He was much better, and the setlists were much better, in 1979, 1981 and beyond. In September 1981 Frank did an incredible 2 week stand at Carnegie Hall. Among the songs he performed at those shows were "As Time Goes By", "A Long Night", "These Foolish Things", "Thanks For The Memory", "When Joanna Loved Me", "Little Girl Blue", and "In the Still of the Night". Sadly, none of these great songs are on this box set....instead we get TWO 1974 versions of the wretched "Bad Bad Leroy Brown". On the plus side, the DVD of Carnegie Hall 1980 is great - although it is edited and incomplete. "Sinatra New York" is a mixed bag overall, but for Sinatra fanatics this set is a must !
J**Y
One of my favorite croonie's.
Have loved Frank Sinatra, from being exposed to my Mom's like in music, as I have found many other songs she loved in her day's. The Big Band's era., etc.
M**X
Sinatra...GREAT!!!
Except for a tear in the box that contains all the cd's, the material itself is fabulous. It is a prime example of why there is only one Sinatra; why he was so dynamic throughout seven decades of performances. In his later years he did not have that golden silky voice he had in the 30's and 40's, or his richer perfect tone of the 50's, but he could still swing like nobody's business, like nobody else, and hold an audience in the palm of his hand better than anyone else and better than he ever did...which is saying a lot. If you want to listen to great songs the way they were meant to be sung this is for you.
J**R
Sinatra sings
I have enjoyed this collection of Sinatra's songs and dialogue over the many years of his career. It is very attractively packaged along with an excellent video and attractive booklet. Everybody should have the works of this great artist in their collection
S**R
you can never go wrong with sinatra.
this set is awesome. i prefer this new york compilation better than the las vegas compilation. the songs here are classical and can never be found in sinatra's other series especially the concert done in carnegie hall. the dvd concert is in its complete version compared to the one they showed at the p.b.s. television special. you can never go wrong collecting this series. as always, sinatra gives his 100% performance level. highly recommended.
B**N
Sinatra New York
What can I say about SINATRA... It is very great art. I have nothing else to add... The best is yet to come... Returning from a journey in the United States (East Coast) with my wife, we greatly regretted that we were not able to see him at the Carnegy Hall (New York) If by chance someone took a or several photograph(s) of him, could it be possible to send them to us... Even with payment... Pierre BESSON 17 rue du Pont David 93600 - AULNAY SOUS BOIS FRANCE
L**Y
About time
It took forever to receive it, but totally worth it. This is one of the best albums!! Took like two months to get to me, as it came from the U.K. I was starting to get disturbed!!!
W**E
Perfect box set, a frank's fan should have this.
This box set is the best of the best, the book is perfect, the cds are perfect, the DVD is perfect, Frank is extraordinary! Although he was over 50 years old when he performed the concerts,he wasamazing! He sang the songs perfectly, seldom forgot the lyrics. Although he passed away, his voice is always on my mind.
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