Frank Sinatra is a classic American icon. His music moved a generation with timeless sounds and passionate vocals. Both of which are identifiable in a split second. Any music aficionado knows Frank Sinatra and his contributions to music.
But what about Old Blue Eyes and his contributions to love? Considering the man’s a four-time husband, had at least six known affairs and went to jail for two hours in 1938 for Seduction (which later became Adultery), Frank knows love; all its ups and downs, its elations and heartbreaks.
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Eight of the Best Songs
Whether you’re trying to attract that special someone or having a retro 50s-style vintage Valentine’s Day Party, listening some of the best Frank Sinatra songs to fall in love to is an absolute must. Here’s a special curated list of eight fabulous, quintessential Frank Sinatra songs to fall in love to along with a little background:
1. A Fine Romance
First performed by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers for the musical “Swing Time” in 1936, “A Fine Romance” became an American classic at the beginning of WWII. Frank’s cover is an epic, bound to stir up romance.
2. All of Me
“All of Me,” from the album, “Songs for Young Lovers,” is an epic tune about a lover who can’t imagine moving on from a relationship that broke his heart. Indeed, Frank wrote this song two months after his wife, Ava Gardner, filed for divorce.
3. As Time Goes By
This song is a cover made famous in the movie, “Casablanca” with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman from 1942. It was first sung by “Sam,” played by Dooley Wilson. Frank’s rendition changes the song from D-flat to B-flat for an added boost of passion.
4. I’ve Got You Under My Skin
“I’ve Got You Under My Skin” is a Cole Porter song that Frank Sinatra adopted so well that it became synonymous with him and his music. Next to “My Way” and “New York, New York,” everyone spots this fun-loving classic as Old Blue Eyes himself.
5. Love Me Tender
Everyone knows this romantic song of irresistibility to belong to Elvis Presley. But it’s an adaptation of a Civil War tune from 1861 called “Aura Lee.” Frank performed a duet of this with Elvis in 1960 for a TV special. He later recorded it in 1980 for his album, “Trilogy.”
6. My Funny Valentine
Frank adapted this classic show tune from the 1937 musical “Babes in Arms” to the scale of B minor. The popular TV cartoon series, “The Simpsons,” features his version when Nelson sings it to Lisa in the 29th season.
7. Some Enchanted Evening
Known as the greatest song ever written for a musical, Frank’s arrangement of this song landed him at number six on the billboard charts in 1949. He sung it as a duet with Rosemary Clooney in 1963 (George Clooney’s aunt).
8. Then Suddenly Love
This song was Frank’s attempt to bring rock-n-roll into his music to keep up with the changing times of 1964. It features keyboards, backup vocals and drums with the smooth, fluid jazzy style that’s all Frank’s own.
Frank Sinatra IS Love
Although this list displays a brief taste spanning the gamut of Frank’s talent, it doesn’t do justice to the whole of his career. Songs like “The Way You Look Tonight,” “Too Marvelous for Words” and “Someone to Watch Over me” are also excellent selections that can make anyone fall in love. You could spend hours listening to Old Blue Eyes and never tire of love and romance.
