Moonlight Sinatra
Frank Sinatra · 1966
32 min · 10 tracks · blues · jazz · swing
A smooth blend of romantic ballads and jazzy arrangements that evoke the elegance of moonlit nights.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- romantic evenings with a partner smooth background for dinner parties gentle melodies for winding down
- Context
- By the time 'Moonlight Sinatra' was released in March 1966, Frank Sinatra was in the latter stage of his career, following a prolific period marked by albums like 'September of My Years' (1965). This album represents Sinatra's continuing commitment to thematic recordings, focusing on love and nostalgia during a time when his music was transitioning towards more introspective material.
- If you like
- blues, jazz, swing
Moonlight Sinatra is an album by Frank Sinatra, released in 1966. A smooth blend of romantic ballads and jazzy arrangements that evoke the elegance of moonlit nights. This album is notable for its cohesive theme centered around the moon, showcasing Sinatra's ability to interpret romantic standards. It received positive reviews and contributed to his enduring legacy as a master of vocal jazz and traditional pop, reinforcing his status as a cultural icon in the mid-1960s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Moonlight Sinatra sound like?
A smooth blend of romantic ballads and jazzy arrangements that evoke the elegance of moonlit nights. Rooted in blues and jazz.
What makes Moonlight Sinatra by Frank Sinatra notable?
This album is notable for its cohesive theme centered around the moon, showcasing Sinatra's ability to interpret romantic standards. It received positive reviews and contributed to his enduring legacy as a master of vocal jazz and traditional pop, reinforcing his status as a cultural icon in the mid-1960s. By the time 'Moonlight Sinatra' was released in March 1966, Frank Sinatra was in the latter stage of his career, following a prolific period marked by albums like 'September of My Years' (1965). This album represents Sinatra's continuing commitment to thematic recordings, focusing on love and nostalgia during a time when his music was transitioning towards more introspective material.
Who is Moonlight Sinatra for?
Moonlight Sinatra works well if you're into romantic evenings with a partner, smooth background for dinner parties and gentle melodies for winding down.
How many songs are on Moonlight Sinatra?
Moonlight Sinatra has 10 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Moonlight Becomes You Standout 2:49
- 2 Moon Song 3:05
- 3 Moonlight Serenade Standout 3:30
- 4 Reaching for the Moon 3:08
- 5 I Wished on the Moon 2:56
- 6 Oh You Crazy Moon 3:14
- 7 The Moon Got in My Eyes 2:54
- 8 Moonlight Mood 3:10
- 9 Moon Love 4:19
- 10 The Moon Was Yellow (And The Night Was Young) Standout 3:10
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