Listening to it now. 70's Frank's voice works better for this song that 50's Frank would have done, I think - it takes a bit of gravel.
Because the masters are owned by Frank Sinatra Enterprises, not Warner Music. FSE does not have the rights to the Reprise logo.
Right. So, it's curious that Dean Martin's albums are re-released with the cover featuring the Reprise logo. And it's Legacy, owned by Sony that does it.
The Dean Martin Family Trust and Legacy Recordings may have a different legal arrangement with Warner/Reprise.
Ok. In fact, I need to make a correction, Bob: In the CD version of "The Dean Martin Christmas Album", Sony / Legacy reissued the cover without the Reprise logo. Other than that, the rest of the reissued albums are with the original covers of the stereo editions. And, taking advantage of the subject: the remastering done by Vic Anesini is great, even if the original mixes of many songs are weak in the stereo version. Surprised me.
"Dream With Dean" on SONY does NOT have the Reprise logo.....They cannot use the Reprise logo because Reprise is still an active label....Michael Buble records for REPRISE.
The splendid Analogue Productions 2 x 45RPM Dream with Dean does not have the Reprise name on it anywhere either.
Throw this where appropriate. Couldn't find a Sam thread (other than the DCC sales!) anywhere. American Masters – Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me Premieres Tuesday, February 19 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) Streams beginning February 20 at pbs.org/americanmasters and PBS apps Sammy Davis, Jr., had the kind of career that was indisputably legendary, so vast and multi-faceted that it was dizzying in its scope and scale. And yet, his life was complex, complicated and contradictory. Davis strove to achieve the American Dream in a time of racial prejudice and shifting political territory. He was the veteran of increasingly outdated show business traditions trying to stay relevant; he frequently found himself bracketed by the bigotry of white America and the distaste of black America; he was the most public black figure to embrace Judaism, thereby yoking his identity to another persecuted minority. Explore the entertainer’s vast talent and journey for identity through the shifting tides of civil rights and racial progress during 20th-century America in this new film directed by Sam Pollard (American Masters – August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand). Features Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and clips from his TV, film and concert performances.
Charlie Pignone confirmed in November that we can expect a vinyl release of 'It Might As Well Be Swing' this year (55th anniversary). One hopes that they use the Mono tapes vs the Stereo (which IMHO are far superior). It'd be nice if they'd tie in some other Quincy/Basie live concerts from that era this year -- a pipe dream, but the Sinatra/Basie '65 summer concerts (including the show at the penitentiary) would be obvious candidates given their unique setlists and arrangements (many of which have gone unrecorded).
Hold on one second, can anyone confirm that the penitentiary concert was recorded some way in full? Because, if so, I will add to my dream releases, I didn’t know it was an option. -Robert
Hey Folks, sorry for posting in this thread, but I couldn't find a seperate thread for the L.A. is my lady album and the Seduction thread is closed. Here's my thought: I know that the "Seduction" compilation is a dog and I HATE it! But I've just compared the "Teach me tonight" track with the original Lp and it is so nice and interesting to hear it so completely dry without that over the top reverb that's on the original record! Sinatra sounds so much better and younger! I always felt that his 80s recordings had too much reverb. And that reverb made his voice sound much older and heavier than it was actually. So after hearing a dry "Teach me tonight", I would welcome an Ume re-release of the "L.A. is my lady" album with dry sound!!! What ya thoughts?
I've always felt the same way about those recordings, too. Actually, you could probably apply that as a blanket statement to pretty much all records from the 80s. Lose the reverb. That needs to be a button, like "back to mono."
Just an FYI, it's the 50th anniversary of the A Man Alone Sessions this week 3/19-20-21/1969. Mr. S was a very busy boy in the recording studio in early 1969!!!1
Looks like what was once Ric Ross' vast collection is now going bit by bit on auctions.... FRANK SINATRA SWING EASY / SONGS YOUNG FOR LOVERS MFSL TEST PRESSING LP VINYL | eBay
If I remember Ric isn't exactly a "friend of the family" anymore. I do like that test pressing though.
That was long ago. he amassed an incredible collection and had to sell (VERY VERY under value) due to illness. The person who is doing the selling on eBay is a relative of one of Mr. S' former PR men. It's all very odd.
