The Capitol Years
Frank Sinatra · 1990
224 min · 75 tracks · blues · jazz · swing
A lush collection of timeless ballads and swing standards showcasing Sinatra's emotive vocal prowess.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- for nostalgic evenings background for intimate gatherings cascading emotional highs and lows
- Context
- Released in 1990, 'The Capitol Years' is a compilation album that encapsulates Frank Sinatra's prolific period with Capitol Records, spanning from the late 1940s to the early 1960s. This release came as he was in the twilight of his career, reminding audiences of his monumental influence on popular music and highlighting songs that defined his legacy.
- If you like
- blues, jazz, swing
The Capitol Years is an album by Frank Sinatra, released in 1990. A lush collection of timeless ballads and swing standards showcasing Sinatra's emotive vocal prowess. This album serves as a significant retrospective of Sinatra's work during one of his most commercially successful periods, featuring numerous hits that contributed to his reputation as a leading figure in American music. Notably, it includes tracks like 'I've Got You Under My Skin' and 'Young at Heart,' which have left an indelible mark on the jazz and pop genres and continue to resonate with artists today. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Capitol Years sound like?
A lush collection of timeless ballads and swing standards showcasing Sinatra's emotive vocal prowess. Rooted in blues and jazz.
What makes The Capitol Years by Frank Sinatra notable?
This album serves as a significant retrospective of Sinatra's work during one of his most commercially successful periods, featuring numerous hits that contributed to his reputation as a leading figure in American music. Notably, it includes tracks like 'I've Got You Under My Skin' and 'Young at Heart,' which have left an indelible mark on the jazz and pop genres and continue to resonate with artists today. Released in 1990, 'The Capitol Years' is a compilation album that encapsulates Frank Sinatra's prolific period with Capitol Records, spanning from the late 1940s to the early 1960s. This release came as he was in the twilight of his career, reminding audiences of his monumental influence on popular music and highlighting songs that defined his legacy.
Who is The Capitol Years for?
The Capitol Years works well if you're into for nostalgic evenings, background for intimate gatherings and cascading emotional highs and lows.
How many songs are on The Capitol Years?
The Capitol Years has 75 tracks, running approximately 224 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 I've Got the World on a String 2:10
- 2 Lean Baby 2:34
- 3 I Love You 2:27
- 4 South of the Border 2:50
- 5 From Here to Eternity 2:59
- 6 They Can't Take That Away From Me 1:58
- 7 I Get a Kick Out of You 2:54
- 8 Young at Heart Standout 2:50
- 9 Three Coins in the Fountain 3:04
- 10 All of Me Standout 2:07
- 11 Taking a Chance on Love 2:13
- 12 Someone to Watch Over Me 2:57
- 13 What Is This Thing Called Love 2:33
- 14 In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning 3:00
- 15 Learnin' the Blues 3:01
- 16 Our Town 3:15
- 17 Love and Marriage 2:38
- 18 (Love Is) The Tender Trap 2:58
- 19 Weep They Will 3:19
- 20 I Thought About You 2:29
- 21 You Make Me Feel So Young 2:55
- 22 Memories of You 2:54
- 23 I've Got You Under My Skin Standout 3:43
- 24 Too Marvelous for Words 2:28
- 25 Don't Like Goodbyes 4:50
- 26 (How Little It Matters) How Little We Know 2:38
Disc 2
- 1 Hey! Jealous Lover 2:21
- 2 You're Sensational 2:17
- 3 Close to You 3:58
- 4 Stars Fell on Alabama 2:38
- 5 I Got Plenty of Nothing 3:14
- 6 I Wish I Were in Love Again 2:28
- 7 The Lady Is a Tramp 3:15
- 8 Night and Day 4:00
- 9 The Lonesome Road 3:54
- 10 If I Had You 2:35
- 11 Where Are You 3:29
- 12 I'm a Fool to Want You 4:51
- 13 Witchcraft 2:53
- 14 Something Wonderful Happens in Summer 3:15
- 15 All the Way 2:53
- 16 Chicago 2:12
- 17 Let's Get Away From It All 2:10
- 18 Autumn in New York 4:36
- 19 Come Fly With Me 3:18
- 20 Everybody Loves Somebody 3:43
- 21 It's the Same Old Dream 3:03
- 22 Put Your Dreams Away 3:12
- 23 Here Goes 2:43
- 24 Angel Eyes 3:45
Disc 3
- 1 Ebb Tide 3:16
- 2 Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out to Dry 4:00
- 3 Only the Lonely 4:35
- 4 One for My Baby 4:04
- 5 To Love and Be Loved 2:57
- 6 I Couldn't Care Less 2:59
- 7 Song Is You 2:43
- 8 Just in Time 2:24
- 9 Saturday Night Is the Loneliest Night 1:54
- 10 Come Dance With Me 2:40
- 11 French Foreign Legion 2:02
- 12 One I Love Belongs to Somebody Else 3:04
- 13 Here's That Rainy Day 3:43
- 14 High Hopes 2:43
- 15 When No One Cares 2:42
- 16 I'll Never Smile Again 3:44
- 17 I've Got a Crush on You 2:17
- 18 Embraceable You 3:24
- 19 Nice 'n Easy 2:45
- 20 I Can't Believe That You're in Love With Me 2:26
- 21 On the Sunny Side of the Street 2:42
- 22 I've Heard That Song Before 2:30
- 23 Almost Like Being in Love 2:03
- 24 I'll Be Seeing You 2:47
- 25 I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues 2:57
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