Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Record #0099: Young-At-Heart / Take a Chance – FRANK SINATRA


Capitol F2703 (original) USA, Jan. 1954
Words & Music by:  Side AJohnny Richards, Carolyn Leigh; Side BDavid Raksin, Arnold “Doc” Stanford
Musicians: Frank Sinatra (vocals), Robert Bain (guitar), Joe Comfort (bass), Alvin Stoller (drums), Bill Miller (piano) plus others in an orchestra conducted by Nelson Riddle
Recording sessions:  Capitol Studio, Hollywood, CA, Dec. 8. (Side B) and 9. (Side A), 1953
Highest chart positions:  US #2, UK #12

Sinatra started his recording career already back in 1939, but I think this is one of the oldest of his records in my collection. This was his 5th single with Capitol Records.

When this was released, Sinatra was filming a movie with Doris Day. This single became such a hit that they named that movie after it.

List price:  Very Good+ is $10, Near Mint is $20

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