Swing Easy!
Frank Sinatra · 1954
30 min · 12 tracks · blues · jazz · swing
Swinging melodies and smooth vocals create a joyful, laid-back atmosphere perfect for leisurely afternoons.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- laid-back afternoon enjoyment steady pacing for relaxation light-hearted sing-along vibes
- Context
- Released on August 2, 1954, 'Swing Easy!' was Frank Sinatra's first album after his departure from Columbia Records and signified a new chapter with Capitol Records. At this time, Sinatra was transitioning into a major pop culture icon, following the success of his earlier albums and singles that had solidified his place in American music.
- If you like
- blues, jazz, swing
Swing Easy! is an album by Frank Sinatra, released in 1954. Swinging melodies and smooth vocals create a joyful, laid-back atmosphere perfect for leisurely afternoons. 'Swing Easy!' became an essential part of Sinatra's discography, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard charts, which helped solidify his status as a leading figure in the popular music scene. The album is noteworthy not only for its commercial success but also for its stylistic contributions to the swing and easy listening genres, influencing countless artists in the years that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Swing Easy! sound like?
Swinging melodies and smooth vocals create a joyful, laid-back atmosphere perfect for leisurely afternoons. Rooted in blues and jazz.
What makes Swing Easy! by Frank Sinatra notable?
'Swing Easy!' became an essential part of Sinatra's discography, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard charts, which helped solidify his status as a leading figure in the popular music scene. The album is noteworthy not only for its commercial success but also for its stylistic contributions to the swing and easy listening genres, influencing countless artists in the years that followed. Released on August 2, 1954, 'Swing Easy!' was Frank Sinatra's first album after his departure from Columbia Records and signified a new chapter with Capitol Records. At this time, Sinatra was transitioning into a major pop culture icon, following the success of his earlier albums and singles that had solidified his place in American music.
Who is Swing Easy! for?
Swing Easy! works well if you're into laid-back afternoon enjoyment, steady pacing for relaxation and light-hearted sing-along vibes.
How many songs are on Swing Easy!?
Swing Easy! has 12 tracks, running approximately 30 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jeepers Creepers 2:24
- 2 Taking a Chance on Love Standout 2:14
- 3 Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams 2:17
- 4 Lean Baby 2:34
- 5 I Love You Standout 2:28
- 6 I'm Going to Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter 2:29
- 7 Get Happy Standout 2:27
- 8 All of Me 2:08
- 9 How Could You Do a Thing Like That to Me 2:44
- 10 Why Should I Cry Over You 2:41
- 11 Sunday 2:31
- 12 Just One of Those Things 3:14
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