100 Hits Legends: Rat Pack

When Sinatra, Martin and Davis WERE the Rat Pack, they recorded for Frank's own label, REPRISE. The 1946-57 tracks on DMG's RAT PACK: 100 HITS LEGENDS all predate Reprise. They're from an era when the original Humphrey Bogart Rat Pack was known by its members (Frank included) as "the Clan." Sammy's DECCA waxings are here, as are Dean's CAPITOL sides and selections from Frank's COLUMBIA and CAPITOL catalog.MISC.Sammy scats on his version of "Love Me or Leave Me." The Sinatra "One For My Baby" isn't the familiar CAPITOL recording, but his earlier COLUMBIA side. Notes have Sinatra's "Our Love is Here to Stay" as Morty Stevens & orch. from '54. It's a '56 Nelson Riddle track. On "Because of You," Sammy imitates vocalists Tony Bennett, Mel Torme, the Ink Spots' Bill Kenny, Billy Eckstine, Vaughn Monroe, Frankie Laine and actors James Cagney, Jimmy Stewart, Cary Grant, Lionel Barrymore, Edw. G. Robinson; (himself), Jerry Lewis & Dean Martin. "Smile, Darn Ya, Smile" has Sammy tap dancing. It's from one of his five 1949 CAPITOL sessions.An 8-page booklet provides orchestras for each track and years of release. Sound clarity of these antique recordings is exceptional; all are in pure, unfiltered mono..FOR A DETAILED PLAYLIST, SEE COMMENT #1, LOCATED BELOW.

I was very pleased to have another copy of this collection. I have missed listening to it in my car. My other copy was damaged. I will recommend this seller. This was prompt service. Will buy from seller again, when I have a chance.

Arrived on time, exactly what I ordered

lots of songs to hear...like my other CD's better but this one is ok.

If you like Frank, Dean and Sammy, you'll love this CD. Very good selection of songs, great sound quality and a super value. Fast service and free shipping. Would recommend the purchase of this CD to anyone that likes this type of music. THANK YOU........

this one just recently came so I have not listened to it yet. I purchased this for my mother who has dementia but can still remember the songs from decades ago and sing along with them. so far all the other CD's I have purchased for her have had good sound quality, so no complaints.

Every single song is good beginning to End awesome collection bought one as a gift, my late fathers best friend & Rat pack buddy tear filled eyes said he absolutely LOVED IT. DADDY I MISS YOU BUT I LISTEN TO THIS AND THERE YOU ARE!

It DID arrive on time, as agreed, but gosh it was a LONG time. It however is a good value for the price! 😀

Love all the songs. I arrived quickly and great value for my money. Highly recommended!

Wonderful seller and I will be back for more. Wonderful music, I love it.

Heard this cd whilst away on holiday in a village pub, thoroughly enjoyed it so asked what the cd was and came home and ordered it online. very pleased when it arrived and have enjoyed listening to it ever since.

EXCELLENT

Probably the best selection of tracks you've never heard of before by these artists, but the important ones are there. the rest are an education, but well worth the buy if you like these wise-guys!