Non-Album Tracks, 1954
Non-Album Tracks, 1954
Thank you to SHTV’s “Bob F” for his invaluable assistance in compiling this information.
April 2, 1954 - The Sea Song
Arranger/Conductor: Nelson Riddle
Original Release: Australian & Italian The Rarities - Volume One LP, 1981
Original LP Release: Australian & Italian The Rarities - Volume One, 1981
Original CD Release: The Complete Capitol Singles Collection, 1996
Releases sampled for this comparison:
•1981 Australian The Rarities - Volume One LP
•1996 Complete Capitol Singles CD
Recommended top choice:
•The Rarities - Volume One (See notes at far right)
Avoid:
•Complete Capitol Singles - Norberged (See notes at right)
NOTES
•Frankly, the Norberg is probably more pleasing in terms of tone quality “off the shelf,” but the Rarities LP is pure mono hi-fi, and can be “seasoned to taste” via EQ, as it’s a pretty clean mastering, despite the slightly strident, bass-shy tone.
SAMPLE AUDIO CLIPS
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Audio Clips
Above: 1981 Australian The Rarities - Volume One LP, mastered by Otto Ruiter (Maxicut)
Trivial comment:
The LP is a little less “trimmed up” than the CD, so there’s about a second or so of extra “stuff” before the music actually starts, including a definite intake of breath by Mr. Sinatra that is missing from the CD. (We came upon a similar situation with the MFSL track “My Funny Valentine” from Songs for Young Lovers.)
Above: 1996 The Complete Capitol Singles Collection, mastered by Bob Norberg, courtesy “rangerjohn”
Ongoing discussion at the Steve Hoffman Music Forum (LINK)
Album Index <---- 1953 Sessions 1954 Singles: March 1 April 2 May 13 August 23 September 23 December 13 ----> 1955 Sessions