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Songs for Swingin’ Lovers!

album by Sinatra
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Songs for Swingin’ Lovers! is an album by Frank Sinatra released in 1956. It is considered one of his finest works from his time with Capitol Records. The album is noted for its up-tempo arrangements, a departure from some of his more melancholic works.1

The album features arrangements by Nelson Riddle, a legendary musical partnership with Sinatra. Riddle developed his trademark "heartbeat rhythm" for swing tunes, a steady, driving beat meant to emulate a pulse rate. Sinatra's voice, described as having the warm timbre of a cello, is showcased with his jazz influences and innate knowledge of "blue notes". The album includes notable tracks such as "I've Got You Under My Skin".123

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  1. Frank Sinatra - The Capitol years
  2. Frank Sinatra: Top Questions
  3. swing

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