1. Emily [02.59] 2. Here's to the Losers [03.04] 3. Dear Heart [02.42] 4. Come Blow Your Horn [03.08] 5. Love Isn't Just for the Young [02.57] 6. I Can't Believe I'm Losing You [02.45] 7. Pass Me By [02.25] 8. Softly,As I Leave You [02.51] 9. Then Suddenly Love [02.16] 10. Available [02.47] 11. Talk to Me Baby [02.58] 12. The Look of Love [02.43]
Playing Time.........: 33.40 Total Size...........: 194,32 MB
I think this is truly a solid and under rated effort. It is very listenable with the exception of "Pass Me By". The album starts out very strong: "Emily", "Here's to the Losers", "Dear Heart", "Come Blow your Horn" are great tunes - the Nelson Riddle arrangements are all superior.
The album takes a serious dip with "Pass Me By", a number that sounds like it would be perfectly suited for a 1960s Rankin/Bass stop-animation classic (it is actually from a 1964 Cary Grant romantic-comedy "Father Goose" - which, along with the backgound vocals, explains the extremely dated sound).
I have to make a special note of "Then Suddenly Love"... it is one of my all-time favorite tunes. It swings with fine horn arrangements, jazzy drum riffs and an extremely buoyant performance by Sinatra. I don't know many people who know the song, but anyone I've played it for thinks it is a blast and a "must-have"... you can't help but dance, snap your fingers, or tap your toes to it. Silly lyrics? I don't listen to Frank for his messages - this song is fun, romantic and joyous... everything being in love should be. Why this song isn't considered a standard is beyond me.
