One of the most conceptually daring of Sinatra s Capitol albums returns to print in this 24-bit remaster. Close to You put the singer and arranger Nelson Riddle together with the Hollywood String Quartet, a small rhythm section, and guests including Sinatra regular Harry Sweets Edison for one of his most intimate sets. The delivery is very conversational and especially suits lyrics like Blame It on My Youth, I Couldn t Sleep a Wink Last Night, and Johnny Mercer s wry P.S. I Love You. These emotionally generous ballads are often relaxed but are no less intense for it. Three bonus tracks complete the 1956 Close sessions and include a straight-faced reading of the Bing Crosby novelty number There s a Flaw in My Flue. A marvelous disc that both stands on its own and demonstrates the flexibility of the era s downbeat Sinatra. --Rickey Wright
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