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Long Ago, Far Away (1943-1951) - Deluxe 5LP Box
  • Long Ago, Far Away (1943-1951) - Deluxe 5LP Box
Long Ago, Far Away (1943-1951) - Deluxe 5LP Box
$249.98

This extraordinary deluxe box set features some of the rarest, most sought-after Frank Sinatra recordings in history: his elusive ‘live’ concert recordings and theater appearances of the 1940s and 1950s.

Brimming with previously unreleased (and largely unheard) performances, the music (along with the lavish book containing world-class liner notes, rare photos, and vintage memorabilia) beautifully portrays the iconic singer at the precise moment of his ascent as one of 20th century America’s greatest sensations.

Included are his 1945 performance at Philadelphia Convention Hall; his three legendary Hollywood Bowl appearances of the 1940s; special radio recordings made for the Armed Forces; and a French radio broadcast of his Paramount Theater engagement with Joe Bushkin in the early 1950s.

These recordings have been meticulously restored and remastered from the original recording discs by engineer Harry Hess for superior sonic quality.

Never before have these recordings been heard in such outstanding fidelity, and this handsome collection – lovingly curated – is a historically vital part of the Sinatra legacy, and is essential for any true Sinatraphile’s collection.

*Vinyl colors are unique to every bundle (no two are the same!) Booklet by Chuck Granata

Tracklist

Long Ago, Far Away

LP 1 - Side 1

The Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles
Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
Academy Night – August 4, 1945
1. Long Ago and Far Away *
2. I Should Care *
3. What Makes the Sunset
4. If I Loved You
5. Ol’ Man River

LP 1 - Side 2

The U.S. Naval Training Station, Bronx, New York
CBS Songs By Sinatra – March 28, 1945
1. FS Show Opening: This Love of Mine
2. Easter Parade *
3. I Fall in Love Too Easily
4. Candy
5. Someone to Watch Over Me
6. Ave Maria *
7. FS Show Closing: Put Your Dreams Away

Central Park, New York City
I Am An American Day (War Bond Rally) – May 16, 1943
8. God Bless America (Irving Berlin)


LP 2 - Side 1

The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York
March of Dimes Fund Appeal
CBS America Salutes the President’s Birthday – January 29, 1944
1. Program Introduction
2. Speak Low

Philadelphia Convention Hall, Philadelphia PA
Philadelphia Boosters Association Rally
Frank Sinatra In Person
WFIL Radio - November 2, 1945
3. Blue Skies
4. It’s Been a Long, Long Time
5. America the Beautiful
6. Frank Sinatra award acceptance


LP 2 - Side 2

The Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles
The Musicians Association of Los Angeles
Music for the Wounded Benefit Concert – August 8, 1948
1. Jack Haley Introduction & Time After Time
2. The Girl That I Marry
3. Soliloquy

The Stage Door Canteen, New York
CBS The Stage Door Canteen – May 6, 1943
4. Night and Day

CBS The Stage Door Canteen – June 17, 1943
5. Close to You


LP 3 - Side 1

CBS Your Hit Parade – August 14, 1943
1. Sunday, Monday or Always
2. In the Blue of Evening

The Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles
Frank Sinatra in Concert – August 14, 1943
3. Ol’ Man River
4. Night and Day
5. You’ll Never Know
6. Embraceable You


LP 3 - Side 2

The Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles - CONTINUED
Frank Sinatra in Concert - August 14, 1943
1. She’s Funny That Way
2. All or Nothing at All
3. The Song is You
4. Frank Sinatra Closing Remarks


LP 4 - Side 1

NBC/AFRS Light Up Time – 1950
1. Them There Eyes
2. A Foggy Day
3. What Is This Thing Called Love (Uptempo)
4. Don’t Worry ’Bout Me
5. My Foolish Heart

CBS Meet Frank Sinatra - November 12, 1950
6. Can’t We Talk It Over
A Hundred Years from Today
There’s No Business Like Show Business
I’ll Always Love You


LP 4 - Side 2

The Paramount Theater, New York City
‘Frank Sinatra in Concert’
Broadway Melody – January 1951 (Radio France)
1. French Radio Introduction & Opening Instrumental
2. When You’re Smiling
3. Would I Love You
4. Hello Young Lovers
5. That Old Black Magic
6. April in Paris
7. Comedy song (with Dagmar)
8. My Blue Heaven


LP 5 - Side 1

1. KNX-CBS Station Identification/Program Introduction & White Christmas
2. Medley: (a) O Come All Ye Faithful (b) Silent Night
3. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
4. Christmas Shopping Sketch & Medley: (a) If I Loved You (b) Jingle Bells (Parody)
5. Jingle Bells (Version 1)
6. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

LP 5 - Side 2

1. Baby It’s Cold Outside
2. Button Up Your Overcoat
3. I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm
4. Jingle Bells (Version 2)
5. All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth
6. FS “Message to Santa” & Santa Claus is Coming to Town (Parody)
7. FS Introduction & Going Home *

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