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A selection of rare recordings:

First, some early performances...
Our Love (4:28)
Sinatra's very first professional recording
March 18, 1939
Frank Mane & His Orchestra
God Bless America (3:24)
“I Am An American Day” rally in Central Park
May 16, 1943
Introduced by Mayor Fiorella LaGuardia
All Or Nothing At All (5:24)
from Hollywood Bowl concert
August 14, 1943
Arr by Axel Stordahl, The Los Angeles Philharmonic is cond by Morris Stoloff
 
Next, some special studio recordings...
High Hopes (1:52)
JFK Campaign Song
Summer, 1960
Arr/Cond by Nelson Riddle
For the lyrics, see The Sinatra FAQ, Career/Recordings section on this website
It's Time For You (2:31)
Recorded for Chrysler, used for commercials
July 31, 1980
Shown at left is the 1982 Chrysler Imperial FS (Sinatra edition)
 
Finally, some live performances...
I've Got You Under My Skin (2:51)
from Cole Porter Library Celebration Dinner (at USC)
February 12, 1967
w/Roger Edens, piano
The rare ballad arrangement
All Or Nothing At All (1:27)
from John Denver & Friends, ABC-TV special
Taped February 6, 1976; Broadcast March 29
w/Harry James & His Orchestra
See The Show Again (3:36)
from The Tonight Show, Starring Johnny Carson
November 14, 1977
w/Doc Severenson & The Tonight Show Band
Sinatra was the guest host
As Time Goes By (3:26)
from Maksoud Plaza, Brazil
August 13, 1981
w/Tony Mottola, guitar

  


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