Frank Sinatra Platinum with New, Unreleased Tracks
Ring a ding, classic crooner fans. To celebrate the 70th anniversary of legendary Frank Sinatra’s signing to Capitol Records, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) will release Platinum, an album collecting rare and previously unreleased tracks.
The album features newly remastered tracks spanning 1953 to 1962. Platinum presents 44 tracks representing just a fraction of the 300 songs Sinatra recorded for Capitol Records during the decade when Sinatra was his most prolific and creative. During his time at Capitol Records, Sinatra pioneered the idea of the concept album. Classics such as “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “Come Fly With Me,” “Moonlight in Vermont” and “Only The Lonely,” are featured on Platinum. The album also features alternate takes, a test track, radio spots, and session takes.
In addition to Sinatra news, the great vocalist's own daughter Tina Sintra hosts Siriusy Sinatra on SiriusXM. The show will run into mid-December and will feature tracks exclusive to Sinatra’s Capitol Records career. Siriusy Sinatra airs on Fridays at 5 pm, Saturdays at 10 am, 2 pm on Sundays at 2 pm, and 6 pm on Tuesdays at 6 pm.
It’s hard to overstate the tremendous influence of Frank Sinatra on American culture. Sinatra gave off an attitude and swagger that would not only inspire contemporary singers of his era but will also to future vocalists in various genres of pop music.
Throughout his career, Sinatra’s voice was on 1,400 recordings. Of those recordings, 31 were awarded gold, nine platinum, three double platinum, and one triple platinum album by the Recording Industry Association of America. Other honors Sinatra received include three Oscars, Lifetime Achievement Awards from The Recording Academy, The Screen Actors Guild, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Sinatra was also awarded the Kennedy Center Honors, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Congressional Gold Medal.
Frank Sinatra has attracted fans of every generation, and this new box set will certainly attract many more. Platinum will be available in 4LP, 2CD, and digital formats. Fans can visit Sinatra.com to buy Platinum in a deluxe 4LP edition, as well as new signature items exclusive to the site.
Frank Sinatra, Platinum Tracklisting
CD 1 // LP1 - Side A
1. Lean Baby — April 2, 1953 / Heinie Beau -(Billy May- Alfred Roy)
2. I’ve Got The World On A String — April 30, 1953 / Nelson Riddle - (Ted Koehler-Harold Arlen)
3. I Get A Kick Out Of You — November 6, 1953 / George Siravo - (Cole Porter)
4. Young At Heart — December 9, 1953 / Nelson Riddle – (Carolyn Leigh-Johnny Richards)
5. Just One Of Those Things — April 7, 1954 / Nelson Riddle – (Cole Porter)
6. I Get Along Without You Very Well — February 17, 1955 / Nelson Riddle (Hoagy Carmichael)
LP 1 / Side B
1. In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning — February 17, 1955 / Nelson Riddle – (David Mann-Bob Hilliard)
2. Learning’ The Blues — March 23, 1955 / Nelson Riddle – (Dolores Vicki Silvers)
3. Love And Marriage — August 15, 1955 / Nelson Riddle - (Jimmy Van Heusen-Sammy Cahn)
4. (Love Is) The Tender Trap — September 13, 1955 / Nelson Riddle – (Jimmy Van Heusen-Sammy Cahn)
5. You Make Me Feel So Young — January 9, 1956 / Nelson Riddle – (Mack Gordon-Josef Myron)
6. I’ve Got You Under My Skin — January 12, 1956 / Nelson Riddle – (Cole Porter)
LP 2 / Side A
1. I Couldn’t Sleep A Wink Last Night — November 1, 1956 / Nelson Riddle – (Harold Adamson-Jimmy McHugh_
2. The Lady Is A Tramp — November 26, 1956 / Nelson Riddle – (Richard Rodgers-Lorenz Hart)
3. Night And Day — November 26, 1956 / Nelson Riddle – (Cole Porter)
4. Oh! Look At Me Now — November 28, 1956 / Nelson Riddle – (Joe Bushkin-John De Vries)
5. Where Are You? — May 1, 1957 / Gordon Jenkins – (Harold Adamason-Jimmy McHugh)
6. Witchcraft — May 20, 1957 / Nelson Riddle – (Carolyn Leigh-Cy Coleman)
LP 2 / Side B
1. All The Way — August 13, 1957 / Nelson Riddle – (Jimmy Van Heusen-Sammy Cahn)
2. Moonlight In Vermont — October 3, 1957 / Billy May - )Karl Suessdorf-John Blackburn)
3. Come Fly With Me — October 8, 1957 / Billy May – (Jimmy Van Heusen-Sammy Cahn)
4. Only The Lonely — May 29, 1958 / Nelson Riddle – (Jimmy Van Heusen-Sammy Cahn)
5. Something’s Gotta Give — December 9, 1958 / Billy May – (Johnny Mercer)
6. All My Tomorrows — December 29, 1958 / Nelson Riddle – (Jimmy Van Heusen-Sammy Cahn)
CD 2 // LP 3 / Side A
1. Here’s That Rainy Day — March 25, 1959 / Gordon Jenkins – (Jimmy Van Heusen-Johnny Burke)
2. A Cottage For Sale — March 26, 1958 / Gordon Jenkins – (Willard Robison-Larry Conley)
3. High Hopes — May 8, 1959 — Nelson Riddle – (Jimmy Van Heusen-Sammy Cahn)
4. You Go To My Head — March 1, 1960 / Nelson Riddle – (J. Fred Coots-Haven Gillespie)
5. The Nearness Of You — March 2, 1960 / Nelson Riddle – (Hoagy Carmichael-Ned Washington)
6. Nice ’N’ Easy — April 13, 1960 / Nelson Riddle – (Alan Bergman-Marilyn Keith-Lew Spence)
LP 3 / Side B
1. River, Stay ‘Way From My Door — April 13, 1960 / Nelson Riddle – ( Harry M. Wood-Mort Dixon)
2. September In The Rain — August 31, 1960 — Nelson Riddle – (Harry Warren-Al Dubin)
3. Blue Moon — September 1, 1960 / Nelson Riddle – (Richard Rodgers-Lorenz Hart)
4. Day By Day — March 20, 1961 / Billy May – (Axel Stordahl-Paul Weston-Sammy Cahn)
5. When The World Was Young — September 11, 1961 / Axel Stordahl – (M. Philippe Gerard-Johnny Mercer)
6. I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues — March 6, 1962 / Skip Martin – (Harold Arlen-Ted Koehler)
LP 4 / Side A
1. Here Goes (session takes) — March 3, 1958 / Billy May – (Otto Cesana-Sammy Cahn)*
2. Guess I’ll Hang My Tears Out To Dry (alternate take) — May 5, 1958 / Nelson Riddle – (Sammy Cahn-Jule Styne)
3. Lush Life (session takes) — May 29, 1958 / Nelson Riddle – (Billy Strayhorn)
4. One For My Baby (test track) — June 24, 1958 / Nelson Riddle – (Harold Arlen-Johnny Mercer)
5. Just In Time (alternate take) — September 30, 1958 / Billy May – (Jule Styne-Betty Comden-Adolph Green)
LP 4 / Side B
1. A Hole In The Head (radio spots) — May 14, 1959 / Nelson Riddle – (Sammy Cahn-Jimmy Van Heusen)*
2. I’ve Got A Crush On You (session takes) — March 3, 1960 / Nelson Riddle – (George Gershwin-Ira Gershwin)
3. Memories Of You (session takes) — September 11, 1961 / Axel Stordahl – (Eubie Blake-Andy Razaf)*
*previously unreleased
About Frank Sinatra
Throughout his seven-decade career, Frank Sinatra performed on over 1,400 recordings and was awarded 31 gold, nine platinum, three double platinum, and one triple platinum album by the Recording Industry Association of America. The three-time Oscar® winner also appeared in over 60 films and produced eight motion pictures. Sinatra was awarded Lifetime Achievement Awards from The Recording Academy, The Screen Actors Guild, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), as well as the Kennedy Center Honors, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Congressional Gold Medal. Frank Sinatrademonstrated a remarkable ability to appeal to every generation that continues; his artistry still influences many of today’s music superstars. He remains a legend and an inspiration worldwide for his cultural and artistic contributions. For more information about Frank Sinatra, visit sinatra.com.
