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She Shot Me Down

Frank Sinatra · 1981

37 min · 9 tracks · blues · jazz · swing

A reflective collection of melancholic ballads and lush orchestrations that showcase Sinatra's enduring vocal prowess.

Why listen to this

Best for
reflective moments of nostalgia steady pacing for evening relaxation melancholic themes of lost love
Context
Released in 1981, 'She Shot Me Down' marked Frank Sinatra's return to the studio after a brief hiatus, following his previous album 'Trilogy: Past Present Future' in 1980. At this stage in his career, Sinatra was transitioning into the later years of his life and artistry, focusing on more introspective themes and arrangements.
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blues, jazz, swing

She Shot Me Down is an album by Frank Sinatra, released in 1981. A reflective collection of melancholic ballads and lush orchestrations that showcase Sinatra's enduring vocal prowess. 'She Shot Me Down' features several tracks from Broadway musicals, lending it a unique storytelling quality that resonated with audiences. The album's lead track 'Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)' gained renewed attention after being featured in Quentin Tarantino's 'Kill Bill', cementing its place in pop culture. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does She Shot Me Down sound like?

A reflective collection of melancholic ballads and lush orchestrations that showcase Sinatra's enduring vocal prowess. Rooted in blues and jazz.

What makes She Shot Me Down by Frank Sinatra notable?

'She Shot Me Down' features several tracks from Broadway musicals, lending it a unique storytelling quality that resonated with audiences. The album's lead track 'Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)' gained renewed attention after being featured in Quentin Tarantino's 'Kill Bill', cementing its place in pop culture. Released in 1981, 'She Shot Me Down' marked Frank Sinatra's return to the studio after a brief hiatus, following his previous album 'Trilogy: Past Present Future' in 1980. At this stage in his career, Sinatra was transitioning into the later years of his life and artistry, focusing on more introspective themes and arrangements.

Who is She Shot Me Down for?

She Shot Me Down works well if you're into reflective moments of nostalgia, steady pacing for evening relaxation and melancholic themes of lost love.

How many songs are on She Shot Me Down?

She Shot Me Down has 9 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

Tracklist

9 tracks·37:12

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Good Thing Going (from the musical production “Merrily We Roll Along”) 3:55
  • 2 Hey Look, No Crying 3:02
  • 3 Thanks for the Memory Standout 4:28
  • 4 A Long Night 3:47
  • 5 Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) Standout 3:30
  • 6 Monday Morning Quarterback 4:41
  • 7 South – To A Warmer Place 3:48
  • 8 I Loved Her 4:07
  • 9 The Gal That Got Away / It Never Entered My Mind (medley) 5:51

Release Date

January 1, 1981

Genre

blues, jazz, swing

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Artist Origin

Italy

Runtime

37 min 12 sec