Frank Sinatra Watertown - CD
"Watertown" can be described as Frank Sinatra's most ambitious concept album and at the same time a rather intricate work. Not only does it tell a complete story, but it is also his clearest attempt at rock-oriented pop. Since the primary composer of "Watertown" is Bob Gaudio, the writer of the Four Seasons hits "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You," "Walk Like a Man" and "Big Girls Don't Cry," this it's not surprising Together with Jake Holmes, Gaudio created a song cycle about a middle-aged man living in a small town and whose wife left him with the children. The songs, which consist of a series of short lyrical snapshots that read like letters or soliloquies, culminate in an atmosphere of loneliness, just that, though, without much hope or romance - it's the story of a broken man Producer Charles Calello he organized a musical background, which underlines the desperation of the lyrics. Through the interplay of prominent electric guitars, keyboards, drums and bright strings, Calello uses pop/rock instrumentation and production techniques, but that doesn't stop Sinatra from warming up to the material. Indeed, he delivers a wonderful performance, bringing out every emotion from the lyrics and adding depth to the character of the album.
1 Watertown 3:37
2 Goodbye (She Quietly Says) 3:12
3 For A While 3:16
4 Michael & Peter 5:14
5 I Would Be In Love (Anyway) 2:32
6 Elizabeth 3:40
7 What A Funny Girl (You Used To Be) 3:04
8 What's Now Is Now 4:06
9 She Says 1:54
10 The Train 3:32
11 Lady Day 2:46
12 Lady Day (11/7/69) 3:42
13 Watertown (Session Take) 3:44
14 Goodbye (She Quietly Says) (Session Take) 3:23
15 The Train (Session Take) 3:49
16 Lady Day (11/7/69) (Session Take) 3:51
17 1970 Reprise Radio Promo #1 0:59
18 1970 Reprise Radio Promo #2 0:59
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