Sinatra 80th Live in Concert

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Frank Sinatra

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Contrary to the 'official' review of this item, all of the tracks here (except the poorly edited Sinatra/Pavoratti duet)were recorded live in 1988. 11 out of 14 of the live tracks are from one live show in Boston in 1988, the other three from the 'Ultimate Event' Tour from 1988. Those three were recorded on December 2 and 3, 1988 at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. This is a marvelous collection of live tracks, with Sinatra in magnificent voice throughout all of the tracks. ANY Sinatra fan will enjoy this wonderful collection. I only hope that the Sinatra family trust will release more of this material in the future!! I would give it 6 stars if I could!!!

This is simply a fun recording. It is not Sinatra at his very best, but Old Blue Eyes is clearly enjoying himself as he sings these classic songs. The album is basically a collections of live cuts from the mid to late eighties, with the rather odd but delightfull duet of My Way with Pavarotti. Its not as good as Sinatra Sextet Live In Paris, nor is it a "must have" like the Australia concert from '59. But it is enjoyable. Its the sort of Sinatra album you might play at a party later in the evening when a lot of your guests are drunk and having a good time.