I'd read a biography of Nat King Cole that said Nat had helped the (at that stage) failed Sinatara, who had been dropped by his record company and had tried to commit suicide, to get his record deal with Capitol and helped put him together with composer/arranger Nelson Riddle. Both of these moves essentially rejuvenated Frank's career and lead to the golden age of his career... (thanks Nat!)
This is (according to the book) is one of first, (if not the first ) longplaying 12" 'albums', and it is just a thing of beauty. Riddle's sombre, delicate and imaginative arrangements and Sinatra's voice combine to make something that is #overusedphrase 'timeless'.
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