Fans of Frank Sinatra will be delighted to know that Sing Records is assembling previously unreleased performances of rare radio broadcasts from “Ol’ Blue Eyes,” and the first one in line is this collection of songs with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra.

“Long Ago And Far Away” starts with Sinatra’s unmistakable pipes alongside the flowing strings, and “I Should Care” follows and tugs on the heartstrings thanks to the graceful strings and the Chairman of the Board’s mesmerizing pipes.

The first five tracks are from 1945, but the last track on the first half of the record is from 1943, where “The Song Is You” allows for Sinatra’s expressive voice to shine, and the stirring strings don’t disappoint, either.

The first three selections from Side B were captured in 1948. “The Girl That I Marry” makes great use of elegant winds and is sung with emotion in every note, while “Soliloquy” is an upbeat and vocally firm moment, where waves of harp are present, too.

The final two tracks, “All Or Nothing At All” and “She's Funny That Way,” are from 1943. The former is a raw moment that highlights Sinatra’s unparalleled performance, and the latter is full of flawless singing and cinematic strings that mesmerize the listener.

These very old recordings were restored from the original broadcast source to give us the best sound possible, and are available on both CD and vinyl format. This release documents three iconic shows during a very prolific time for the superstar, and is sure to impress super fans and collectors alike. The packaging also comes with detailed liner notes from Sinatra expert Charles “Chuck” Granata, which further solidifies the release as a must in the area of 20th century American popular music.

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