The World We Knew

by Frank Sinatra

The World We Knew cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: September 1967
  • Label: Reprise
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 28:09
  • Community rating: 3.43/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Attempting to bridge the generational divide of the late 1960s, 'The World We Knew' saw Frank Sinatra incorporating contemporary pop flourishes into his standard big band repertoire. The album prominently features the chart-topping duet 'Somethin' Stupid' with his daughter Nancy, alongside fuzz-guitar-driven arrangements on tracks like the title cut. It represents Sinatra's ongoing effort to maintain commercial relevance amidst the rock era.

Genres

Descriptors: orchestral, ballad, male-vocals, lounge, melodic

Tracklist

  1. The World We Knew (Over And Over) (2:47)
  2. Somethin' Stupid (2:42)
  3. This Is My Love (3:33)
  4. Born Free (2:02)
  5. Don't Sleep In The Subway (2:19)
  6. This Town (3:02)
  7. This Is My Song (2:27)
  8. You Are There (3:28)
  9. Drinking Again (3:10)
  10. Some Enchanted Evening (2:35)

Credits

  • Eclipse - primary artist
  • Deanna - vocals

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