Watertown subtitled a love story is a studio album by american singer frank sinatra. If a man alone, sinatra s 1969 album, was ambitious and different, then frank clearly thought it was a trend worth continuing the following year with watertown. Sinatra stretched himself on this, stylistically but he makes it work and it sounds effortless. Ive had an lp copy of it for years from the radio station, but never sat down and listened to it as a whole. Sinatra watertown page 3 steve hoffman music forums. Frank sinatra watertown 1970 vocal 1999 flac lossless. Mar 14, 20 in 1969, the same year that frank sinatra recorded my way, he released an album called watertown. Frank sinatra watertown album lyrics letssingit lyrics. Also agree that it has quite a few similarities with watertown, musicwise. The voice slightly breaks occasionally but perceptively. Stylistically this is the closest sinatra ever came to producing a rock album. Frank sinatra album list dynamic range database loudness. He is one of the bestselling music artists of all time, having sold more than 150 million records worldwide. Frank sinatra the complete reprise studio recordings 1960.
Sinatras visit to london this week may 1970 and the release of his new album jake holmeshas focused attention on the talents of jake holmes, the young californian singer composer responsible for the lyrics of watertown. In march 1970 frank sinatra released the album watertown. Apr, 2010 in fact, the album watertown resembles most in this respect is macarthur park, jimmy webbs suite of songs for the similarlylimited richard harris but of course harris didnt have sinatras voice, or his musical sensibilities, and while webbs songs were great, they were nothing compared to these. Few albums were recorded under columbia, and most of sinatras recordings were either done through radio programs. Frank sinatra was arguably the most important popular music figure of the 20th century, his only real rivals for the title being bing crosby, elvis presley, and the beatles. I can honestly say, that up until last week, i have never seriously listened to frank sinatra. Packaging all items are shipped brandnew and unopened in original packaging. When i find a new album that captures my attention like this, im always on the lookout for something similar. All torrents anime applications games movies music tv shows other documentaries xxx. If you like the music of frank sinatra and youve heard that this album is not his best, i would recommend that you listen to it and decide for yourself. He is one of the bestselling music artists of all time, having sold more than 150 million records worldwide born to italian immigrants in hoboken, new jersey, sinatra began. Its one of the most gutwrenching albums of all time, right up there with lou reeds infamously depressing berlin or torment and toreros by marc almond, another. Oct 31, 2017 frank sinatra was arguably the most important popular music figure of the 20th century, his only real rivals for the title being bing crosby, elvis presley, and the beatles.
The last concert by sinatra took place in 1994, although he sang at a closed party a year later. Listen to your favorite songs from watertown by frank sinatra now. His voice is in great form, the songs tie together and tell a complete story. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Frank sinatra watertown, 1970, 10, 09, 12, lossless, vinyl. Watertown is a concept album about the breakdown of a marriage written by bob gaudio and arranged by charlie callao, both of the four seasons. Its a rather depressing concept album about the breakup of a marriage with all. Like most vocal or jazz musicians of the day sinatra started covering contemporary pop tunes with sometimes awkward results. Frank sinatra the complete reprise studio recordings. As concept albums go, this one is brilliant with a coherent story line from beginning to end. This manifests itself in the nursery rhyme simplicity of, she says. In 1969, the same year that frank sinatra recorded my way, he released an album called watertown. Tracklist with lyrics of the album watertown 2010 from frank sinatra. I envisaged that frank sinatra could do it as a tv special, with the wig off, and do it as an old man.
Watertown is a studio album by american singer frank sinatra. Watertown by frank sinatra on amazon music unlimited. But, watertown is a truly gorgeous song cycle, and sinatra sounds totally invested in these songs. Mpeg1 layer 3 192 kbps 44100 hz 1969 my way the best of frank sinatra disc 1 n. Frank sinatra released a number of concept albums during his career, none quite as challenging as watertown from 1970, the tragic story of a man from a small town whose wife leaves him and takes their two sons. It is a concept album centered on a man from watertown, new york. Frank sinatras career with columbia records lasted through 1938 through 1952. Old watertown, nothing much happenin, down on main, cept a little rain old watertown, everyone kno. Download frank sinatra discography 1954 2008 torrent or any other torrent from category. Since the main composer of watertown is bob gaudio, the author of the four seasons hits cant take my eyes off of you, walk like a man, and big girls dont cry, that doesnt come as a surprise. Anyone with ears and i do mean anyone would have to admit this is a very good album.
Ive been listening to frank sinatras watertown pretty obsessively lately. Sep 25, 2009 download frank sinatra discography 1954 2008 torrent or any other torrent from category. The return of frank james 1 hours and 32 minutes movie frank james, the brother of jesse james, has been laying low, living as a farmer and taking care of clem, the son of one of the members of the james gang. Watertown is a fakey place, though there is a watertown in new york, but i dont think it has a train line through it. Even having the deserved rest, the great showman recorded things that became smash hits, for example track new york, new york 1980 and the entire vintage album she shot me down. Download frank sinatra discography 1954 2008 torrent.
Download frank sinatra discography torrent or any other torrent from category. Download torrent frank sinatra fast and easy torrent search. Watertown is frank sinatra s most ambitious concept album, as well as his most difficult record. It was released in march 1970 through reprise records. December 12, 1915 may 14, 1998 was an american singer, actor and producer who was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century. Frank sinatra watertown lyrics and tracklist genius.
Watertown, an album by frank sinatra on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. He was 53 when he recorded watertown but theres a youthful quality to his delivery childlike almost. Frank sinatra strangers in the night flac 96khz24bit download. Watertown is a concept album centered on a man from watertown, new. In a series of soliloquies, the nameless narrator tells his heartbreaking story of personal loss. Note for people coming here from watertownology you should probably read this if ever im asked why i think hipsters are wankers, watertown is exhibit one. Supposedly, it sold so bad it partly triggered sinatras sabbatical a year later. Old watertown nothing much happenin down on main cept a little rain old watertown everyone knows the perfect crime killin time and no ones goin anywhere. Arranged as a series of soliloquies, sinatra overdubbed his vocals in hollywood to orchestral backing tracks recorded earlier in new. Its one of the most gutwrenching albums of all time, right up there with lou reeds infamously depressing berlin or torment and toreros by marc almond. It is a beautiful example of late 60searly 70s pop. Watertown is an album whose good qualities are absolutely selfevident. Originally released in 1969 through reprise and composed by bob gaudio. List of frank sinatra albums frank sinatra wiki fandom.
From frank sinatra, 1991, 12, 10, 16, lossless, cd. Frank sinatra conducts music from pictures and plays. I find myself in the perfect frame of mind to return to the occasional catch of the day series of great lost. The final entries of the frank sinatra collection to be released on dvd september 8, 2017. Download frank sinatra mp3 songs and albums music downloads. In 1970 he released watertown which broke that cycle. Watertown general information artist frank sinatra arranger bob gaudio release dates march. On may 14, 1998, frank sinatra died in a hospital after a heart attack. Download frank sinatra discography torrent or any other torrent from. Frank sinatra hooked up with them to write his watertown album. He gets word that jesse was killed by bob and charlie ford, he hoped that the law would deal with them but. If ever there was a hidden masterpiece by a titanic musical artist of great multigenerational consequence that is virtually unknown to the general public, its frank sinatras heartbreaking 1970 concept album, watertown. Track list watertown goodbye she quietly says for a while michael and peter i would be in love anyway elizabeth what a funny girl you used to be whats now is now she says the train protection each record is protected within its record sleeve by a white vellum antidust sleeve.
I find myself in the perfect frame of mind to return to. Download torrent frank sinatra fast and easy torrent. Not only does it tell a fullfledged story, it is his most explicit attempt at rockoriented pop. Mpeg1 layer 3 192 kbps 44100 hzlayer 2 vbr 32000 hz. He is one of the bestselling music artists of all time, having sold. Francis albert sinatra december 12, 1915 may 14, 1998 was an american singer, actor, and producer who was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century. Chances are, even some of the biggest sinatra fanslike my grandparents and great aunts and uncleshave forgotten about watertown. We also need any information about good english torrent trackers to add to our index. It is a shame and, i dare say, an injustice that this album has often been overlooked and derided. When i thought of frank, i thought of the snl skits where phil hartman does his great parodies, and. Ill definitely take the plunge deeper into sinatra s discography, as i havent heard either of the mentioned records.
Find frank sinatra discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Statleys garden on the gazette album, meaning to me, that many of the songs on frank s album. Apr 15, 2002 we decided it would be a concept a story album. Download frank sinatra discography torrent kickass torrents. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Frank sinatras forgotten masterpiece watertown a pop life. Frank sinatra watertown reprise rs 1031 i spent a good part of the last few days spinning frank sinatras watertown.
Frank sinatra watertown a fellow forum member was raving about this album at the first annual cookout, and actually sent me a copy soon afterwards. Watertown is frank sinatras most ambitious concept album, as well as his most difficult record. For further information regarding sinatras discography, please visit the discography category and other discography pages. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. In the midtolate 60s frank sinatra was struggling to compete with rock and roll and contemporary styles of the day. Without question, the most unconventional album of sinatras entire career.
But watertown is frank sinatras best album and his most enduring contribution to american culture. If a man alone, sinatras 1969 album, was ambitious and different, then frank clearly thought it was a trend worth continuing the following year with watertown. Frank sinatra masterworks the 19541961 albums jazz 2014 flac lossless. Writing for frank was an education, by royston eldridge. In a professional career that lasted 60 years, he demonstrated a remarkable ability to maintain his appeal and pursue his musical goals despite often countervailing trends. Frank sinatra watertown 1970, gatefold, vinyl discogs. Download frank sinatra discography 19462010 mp3 torrent for free, hd full movie streaming also available in limetorrents.