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Which Frank Sinatra recordings did Nelson Riddle arrange in the 1950s?

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“The Voice” — Frank Sinatra Frank Sinatra, 1947.

During the 1950s, Frank Sinatra and arranger Nelson Riddle formed a legendary musical partnership at Capitol Records. Their collaboration produced several acclaimed albums and individual recordings that are considered masterpieces of the era.12

Key albums arranged by Riddle for Sinatra in the 1950s include:
* In the Wee Small Hours (1955)12
* Songs for Swingin’ Lovers! (1956)12
* A Swingin’ Affair! (1957)2
* Only the Lonely (1958)12

Additionally, Riddle arranged two of Sinatra’s most heralded individual recordings from this decade:
* "I’ve Got You Under My Skin" (1956)1
* "One for My Baby" (1958)1

Riddle’s work on these projects was defined by his signature "heartbeat rhythm" for swing numbers and sophisticated, contrapuntal arrangements for ballads, which provided the ideal musical setting for Sinatra’s evolving vocal style.12