Frank Sinatra, often referred to as "Old Blue Eyes" or the "Chairman of the Board," was a legendary American singer, actor, and producer. His career spanned over six decades, and he became one of the most influential and iconic figures in the history of popular music. Sinatra had a remarkable ability to captivate audiences with his velvety voice, impeccable phrasing, and charismatic stage presence. Throughout his career, Sinatra delivered countless "magic moments" on stage and in the recording studio. His renditions of songs like "My Way," "Fly Me to the Moon," and "New York, New York" continue to resonate with listeners of all generations. Sinatra had a unique talent for interpreting lyrics and infusing them with his own emotions, making each performance a personal experience for both himself and his audience.

Magic Moments

75 cool, sophisticated and timeless tracks across 3CDs, all packaged in an attractive card fold out pocketpack. Includes Andy Williams, Elvis Presley, Ella Fitzgerald, Roy Orbison, Dusty Springfield, Frank Sinatra, Doris Day and many more.

CD 1:

1. Andy Williams - Can't Get Used to Losing You 2:22
2. Dean Martin - Sway (Quien Sera) 2:42
3. Rosemary Clooney - Mambo Italiano 2:30
4. Perry Como - Papa Loves Mambo 2:39
5. Chris Montez - The More I See You 2:43
6. Astrud Gilberto & Walter Wanderley Trio - Call Me 3:20
7. Gillian Hills - Zou Bisou Bisou 2:15
8. Brigitte Bardot & Serge Gainsbourg - Bonnie and Clyde 4:15
9. France Gall - Poupée De Cire, Poupée De Son 2:30
10. Pérez Prado y Su Orquesta - Guaglione 2:21
11. Louis Armstrong and His All Stars - Mack the Knife 3:20
12. The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Take Five 5:24
13. Peggy Lee - Fever 3:23
14. Dinah Washington - Mad About the Boy 2:47
15. Etta James - At Last 3:01
16. Ella Fitzgerald - Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye 3:32
17. Julie London - Cry Me a River 2:57
18. Jo Stafford - You Belong to Me 3:11
19. Tony Bennett - I Left My Heart in San Francisco (Single Version) 2:51
20. Doris Day - Move Over Darling 2:34
21. Bobbie Gentry - I'll Never Fall in Love Again 2:50
22. Glen Campbell - By the Time I Get to Phoenix 2:43
23. John Barry - Midnight Cowboy 2:34
24. Roger Miller - King of the Road 2:25
25. Frankie Laine - I Believe 2:07

CD 2:

1. Perry Como with Mitchell Ayres & His Orchestra & Chorus - Magic Moments (With the Ray Charles Singers) 2:38
2. Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra - Swinging On a Star (With the Williams Brothers Quartet) 2:28
3. Dean Martin - Memories Are Made of This 2:18
4. Frank Sinatra - Everybody Loves Somebody 3:14
5. Jack Jones - Strangers in the Night 2:24
6. Andy Williams - Moon River 2:46
7. Al Martino - Born Free 3:03
8. Bobby Goldsboro - Summer (The First Time) 4:41
9. Paul Mauriat - Love Is Blue 2:32
10. Engelbert Humperdinck - The Last Waltz 2:58
11. Elvis Presley - You Don't Have to Say You Love Me 2:29
12. Anita Harris - Just Loving You 3:04
13. Tony Bennett - Stranger in Paradise (78rpm Version) 3:04
14. Johnny Mathis - Chances Are (Single Version) 3:02
15. Percy Faith and His Orchestra - The Song from 'Moulin Rouge' (Where Is Your Heart) 3:18
16. Ray Conniff & The Singers - Downtown 2:30
17. Burt Bacharach - Promises, Promises 2:53
18. The 5th Dimension - Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In 4:49
19. Gwen Verdon - If My Friends Could See Me Now 3:29
20. Judy Garland - The Man That Got Away 4:07
21. Patsy Cline - Crazy 2:42
22. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry 2:39
23. Connie Francis - Who's Sorry Now 2:16
24. Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red (My Love) 2:38
25. Jim Reeves - Welcome to My World 2:27

CD 3:

1. Mama Cass - Make Your Own Kind of Music (Single Version) 2:23
2. Jackie DeShannon - When You Walk in the Room 3:08
3. Dusty Springfield - Wishin' & Hopin' 2:53
4. Jack Jones - The Impossible Dream 2:17
5. Elvis Presley - In the Ghetto 2:57
6. Scott Walker & Wally Stott - If You Go Away 4:56
7. Burt Bacharach - This Guy's in Love With You 4:26
8. John Barry - You Only Live Twice 2:22
9. Doris Day with Frank DeVol & His Orchestra - Que Sera Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) 2:03
10. Tom Jones - What's New Pussycat? 2:04
11. Henry Mancini and His Orchestra - The Pink Panther Theme 2:34
12. Roy Orbison - It's Over 2:47
13. Duane Eddy - (Dance With The) Guitar Man 2:36
14. The Four Lads - Istanbul (Not Constantinople) 2:20
15. The Platters - Only You (And You Alone) [single Version] 2:34
16. Brenda Lee - Break It to Me Gently (Single Version) 2:34
17. Erma Franklin - Piece of My Heart 2:36
18. Aretha Franklin - The Shoop Shoop Song 2:23
19. Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him (Chariot) 2:28
20. Johnny Mathis with Ray Conniff & His Orchestra - Wonderful Wonderful (Single Version) 2:46
21. Mel Tormé - I've Got You Under My Skin 2:53
22. Nina Simone - Mr Bojangles 5:03
23. Sarah Vaughan - Misty 2:59
24. Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong - Summertime (1957 Version) 4:55
25. Miles Davis - 'Round Midnight 5:55

CD 1:

1. Andy Williams - Can't Get Used to Losing You 2:22
2. Dean Martin - Sway (Quien Sera) 2:42
3. Rosemary Clooney - Mambo Italiano 2:30
4. Perry Como - Papa Loves Mambo 2:39
5. Chris Montez - The More I See You 2:43
6. Astrud Gilberto & Walter Wanderley Trio - Call Me 3:20
7. Gillian Hills - Zou Bisou Bisou 2:15
8. Brigitte Bardot & Serge Gainsbourg - Bonnie and Clyde 4:15
9. France Gall - Poupée De Cire, Poupée De Son 2:30
10. Pérez Prado y Su Orquesta - Guaglione 2:21
11. Louis Armstrong and His All Stars - Mack the Knife 3:20
12. The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Take Five 5:24
13. Peggy Lee - Fever 3:23
14. Dinah Washington - Mad About the Boy 2:47
15. Etta James - At Last 3:01
16. Ella Fitzgerald - Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye 3:32
17. Julie London - Cry Me a River 2:57
18. Jo Stafford - You Belong to Me 3:11
19. Tony Bennett - I Left My Heart in San Francisco (Single Version) 2:51
20. Doris Day - Move Over Darling 2:34
21. Bobbie Gentry - I'll Never Fall in Love Again 2:50
22. Glen Campbell - By the Time I Get to Phoenix 2:43
23. John Barry - Midnight Cowboy 2:34
24. Roger Miller - King of the Road 2:25
25. Frankie Laine - I Believe 2:07

CD 2:

1. Perry Como with Mitchell Ayres & His Orchestra & Chorus - Magic Moments (With the Ray Charles Singers) 2:38
2. Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra - Swinging On a Star (With the Williams Brothers Quartet) 2:28
3. Dean Martin - Memories Are Made of This 2:18
4. Frank Sinatra - Everybody Loves Somebody 3:14
5. Jack Jones - Strangers in the Night 2:24
6. Andy Williams - Moon River 2:46
7. Al Martino - Born Free 3:03
8. Bobby Goldsboro - Summer (The First Time) 4:41
9. Paul Mauriat - Love Is Blue 2:32
10. Engelbert Humperdinck - The Last Waltz 2:58
11. Elvis Presley - You Don't Have to Say You Love Me 2:29
12. Anita Harris - Just Loving You 3:04
13. Tony Bennett - Stranger in Paradise (78rpm Version) 3:04
14. Johnny Mathis - Chances Are (Single Version) 3:02
15. Percy Faith and His Orchestra - The Song from 'Moulin Rouge' (Where Is Your Heart) 3:18
16. Ray Conniff & The Singers - Downtown 2:30
17. Burt Bacharach - Promises, Promises 2:53
18. The 5th Dimension - Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In 4:49
19. Gwen Verdon - If My Friends Could See Me Now 3:29
20. Judy Garland - The Man That Got Away 4:07
21. Patsy Cline - Crazy 2:42
22. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry 2:39
23. Connie Francis - Who's Sorry Now 2:16
24. Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red (My Love) 2:38
25. Jim Reeves - Welcome to My World 2:27

CD 3:

1. Mama Cass - Make Your Own Kind of Music (Single Version) 2:23
2. Jackie DeShannon - When You Walk in the Room 3:08
3. Dusty Springfield - Wishin' & Hopin' 2:53
4. Jack Jones - The Impossible Dream 2:17
5. Elvis Presley - In the Ghetto 2:57
6. Scott Walker & Wally Stott - If You Go Away 4:56
7. Burt Bacharach - This Guy's in Love With You 4:26
8. John Barry - You Only Live Twice 2:22
9. Doris Day with Frank DeVol & His Orchestra - Que Sera Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) 2:03
10. Tom Jones - What's New Pussycat? 2:04
11. Henry Mancini and His Orchestra - The Pink Panther Theme 2:34
12. Roy Orbison - It's Over 2:47
13. Duane Eddy - (Dance With The) Guitar Man 2:36
14. The Four Lads - Istanbul (Not Constantinople) 2:20
15. The Platters - Only You (And You Alone) [single Version] 2:34
16. Brenda Lee - Break It to Me Gently (Single Version) 2:34
17. Erma Franklin - Piece of My Heart 2:36
18. Aretha Franklin - The Shoop Shoop Song 2:23
19. Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him (Chariot) 2:28
20. Johnny Mathis with Ray Conniff & His Orchestra - Wonderful Wonderful (Single Version) 2:46
21. Mel Tormé - I've Got You Under My Skin 2:53
22. Nina Simone - Mr Bojangles 5:03
23. Sarah Vaughan - Misty 2:59
24. Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong - Summertime (1957 Version) 4:55
25. Miles Davis - 'Round Midnight 5:55

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Sinatra had a unique talent for interpreting lyrics and infusing them with his own emotions, making each performance a personal experience for both himself and his audience. Sinatra's charisma and charm extended beyond his music. He was known for his magnetism and larger-than-life personality, which made him a beloved figure not only in the entertainment industry but also among fans worldwide.

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His performances were often accompanied by gestures, facial expressions, and a connection with the audience that created an intimate and unforgettable experience. Furthermore, Sinatra's collaboration with legendary arrangers and conductors such as Nelson Riddle and Quincy Jones elevated his musicality to another level. The orchestral arrangements and Sinatra's interpretation combined to create magical moments that transported listeners into a world of emotion, nostalgia, and joy. Aside from his music, Sinatra's impact extended to the world of film and television. He starred in numerous successful movies and received critical acclaim for his performances in films like "From Here to Eternity," which earned him an Academy Award. Sinatra's on-screen presence was equally captivating, and he effortlessly transitioned between his roles as a singer and actor. Frank Sinatra had a lasting influence on the music industry, and his magic moments continue to captivate audiences today. His music remains timeless, and his impact on popular culture is immeasurable. Sinatra's ability to touch the hearts and minds of his listeners through his performances is a testament to his talent, artistry, and undeniable star quality. His legacy as one of the greatest entertainers of all time will forever be remembered and cherished..

Reviews for "From Hoboken to Hollywood: Frank Sinatra's Magical Journey"

1. John - 2/5 stars - Frank Sinatra Magic Moments was a disappointment for me. I was expecting to hear some of Sinatra's greatest hits, but instead, I felt like the album was filled with filler tracks. The songs lacked the spark and charisma that made Sinatra a legend. Overall, this compilation fell short of my expectations and I wouldn't recommend it to any avid Sinatra fans.

2. Sarah - 1/5 stars - I couldn't stand listening to Frank Sinatra Magic Moments. The production quality was terrible, with the instruments overpowering Sinatra's voice. It felt like a cheap imitation of his original recordings. Additionally, the song selection was questionable, with many lesser-known tracks that failed to showcase Sinatra's true talent. Save yourself the disappointment and skip this album.

3. Robert - 2/5 stars - I was hoping that Frank Sinatra Magic Moments would bring back the nostalgia and magic of Sinatra's music, but unfortunately, I was left feeling underwhelmed. The sequencing of the songs felt disjointed, and there was a lack of cohesion throughout the album. It didn't capture the essence of Sinatra's artistry like his original albums did. If you're looking to experience the true magic of Sinatra, I would suggest exploring his other albums instead.

4. Emily - 1/5 stars - Frank Sinatra Magic Moments was a complete letdown. The vocals sounded off, as if they were poorly remastered or taken from live performances. The overall sound quality was muffled, making it difficult to enjoy Sinatra's iconic voice. I expected a compilation that would transport me back in time, but instead, I was left feeling frustrated and unsatisfied. I would advise Sinatra fans to steer clear of this album and stick to his classic recordings.

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