Track Listing
1. Ida Sweet As Apple Cider
2. Blue Moon
3. Learn To Croon/More Than You Know/How Come You Do Me Like Yo
4. I've Got My Eyes On You
5. Very Thought Of You/Stormy Weather/Let's Fall In Love
6. East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon)
7. It's A Wonderful World/Believing/Shake Down The Stars
8. Deep Night
9. Little In Love (At Least A)
10. Lover Is Blue
11. Out Of Nowhere/How Deep Is The Ocean/These Foolish Things
12. My Silent Love/I'll See You In My Dreams/After You've Gone
13. I Tried
14. I'm In The Mood For Love/April In Love/Say It Isn't So
15. Marie
16. I'll Take Tallulah
| Details | | Number of CDs: | 1 | | Contributing Artists: | Sinatra, Frank & Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | | Recording Type: | Studio | | Distributor: | Sony Music/Arvato Services |
Album Notes
LEARN TO CROON features previously unreleased live radio transcriptions recorded between 1940 and 1942.Personnel includes: Frank Sinatra (vocals); Tommy Dorsey (arranger, trombone); Connie Haines, Jo Stafford, Pied Pipers (vocals); Dean Kincade (arranger, tenor saxophone); Fred Stulce (arranger, trombone); Howard Smith (arranger, piano); Carmen Mastren (arranger, guitar); Hatty Schuchmann (alto & baritone saxophones); Johnny Mince, Mannie Gershman (alto saxophone, clarinet); Heinie Beau, Bob Shine (alto saxophone); Paul Mason, Babe Russin, Tony Traxler (tenor saxophone); Bunny Berigan, Ziggy Elman (trumpet); Walter Mercurio, Jimmy Skiles (trombone); Irving Raymond (violin); Sam Ross (viola); Harold Bemke (cello); Ruth Hill (harp); Joe Bushkin, Milt Raskin (piano); Al Avola (guitar); Gene Traxler (bass); Buddy Rich (drums).Compilation producers: Mike Ragoona, Glenn Korman, Will Friewald.Recorded between 1940 and 1942. Includes liner notes by Will Friewald.In addition to capturing the golden years of swing, this CD features rare, never before released recordings of Frank Sinatra in his early years. Still defining his own sound and style, the influence of Bing Crosby is readily apparent in the young singer's voice. Unless you were listening to the radio at the time these performances were aired, you'll never have heard these particular renditions of "Blue Moon" or "East of the Sun (and West of the Moon)" before.This set of radio broadcasts from various dates between 1940-1942 illuminates not only Sinatra's genius, but of that of Tommy Dorsey and his indomitable band, including the great drummer Buddy Rich. Given that Sinatra was not afforded overdubs, studio punches or second takes it's remarkable how precise and assured his singing is. In addition, Dorsey's supple trombone makes this set of love songs not only endearing but truly unforgettable.
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