Watertown (Deluxe Edition)

~ Release by Frank Sinatra (see all versions of this release, 7 available)

Annotation

Released in 1970, Watertown is a lost masterpiece. It was a turning point for Frank Sinatra: a concept album from the man who pioneered the concept album, written by Bob Gaudio, of Four Seasons fame, and Jake Holmes, who previously had written the Four Seasons’ own concept album. Despite a top 5 AC chart showing for the single “I Would Be In Love (anyway),” the album was poorly received at the time, but has gone through a re-evaluation in recent years and is now considered one of Sinatra’s finest recordings. All tracks have been newly mixed from the original session tapes, with the CD and digital deluxe editions including previously unreleased bonus material featuring session outtakes and “Lady Day,” a tribute to Billie Holiday, not included on the original album.

Annotation last modified on 2022-06-09 11:07 UTC.

Tracklist

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#TitleRatingLength
1Watertown
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1969-08-26)
recording engineer:
Frank Laico (on 1969-08-26)
producer:
Bob Gaudio
conductor:
Charles Calello (on 1969-08-26)
performer:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1969-08-26)
arranger:
Charles Calello
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1969-08-26)
recording of:
Watertown (on 1969-08-26)
lyricist and composer:
Bob Gaudio and Jake Holmes
publisher:
De Valbo Music Co., Devalbo Inc, Sergeant Music Co. and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
3:37
2Goodbye (She Quietly Says)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1969-08-27)
recording engineer:
Frank Laico (on 1969-08-27)
producer:
Bob Gaudio
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1969-08-27)
conductor:
Joe Scott (keyboardist) (on 1969-08-27)
arranger:
Joe Scott (keyboardist)
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1969-08-27)
recording of:
Goodbye (She Quietly Says) (from 1969-07-14 until 1969-08-27)
lyricist and composer:
Bob Gaudio and Jake Holmes
publisher:
De Valbo Music Co. and Sergeant Music Co.
recording of:
Goodbye (on 1969-08-27)
lyricist and composer:
Gordon Jenkins
publisher:
Devalbo Inc, La Salle Music Publishers, Inc., LaSalle Music, MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Peermusic (UK) Limited, Southern Music Publishing Co., Inc. ((ASCAP) tradename Peermusic), Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
3:12
3For A While
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1969-10-31)
recording engineer:
Frank Laico (on 1969-10-31)
producer:
Bob Gaudio
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1969-10-31)
conductor:
Charles Calello (on 1969-10-31)
arranger:
Charles Calello
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1969-10-31)
recording of:
For a While (Frank Sinatra song) (on 1969-10-31)
lyricist and composer:
Bob Gaudio and Jake Holmes
publisher:
De Valbo Music Co., Devalbo Inc, Sergeant Music Co. and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
3:16
4Michael & Peter
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1969-10-31)
recording engineer:
Frank Laico (on 1969-10-31)
producer:
Bob Gaudio
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1969-10-31)
conductor:
Charles Calello (on 1969-10-31)
arranger:
Charles Calello
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1969-10-31)
recording of:
Michael and Peter (on 1969-10-31)
lyricist and composer:
Bob Gaudio and Jake Holmes
publisher:
De Valbo Music Co., Devalbo Inc, Sergeant Music Co. and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
5:14
5I Would Be In Love (Anyway)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1969-08-25)
recording engineer:
Frank Laico (on 1969-08-25)
producer:
Bob Gaudio
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1969-08-25)
conductor:
Joe Scott (keyboardist) (on 1969-08-25)
arranger:
Joe Scott (keyboardist)
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1969-08-25)
recording of:
I Would Be in Love (Anyway) (on 1969-08-25)
lyricist and composer:
Bob Gaudio and Jake Holmes
publisher:
De Valbo Music Co., Seasons Music Co., Sergeant Music Co. and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
2:32
6Elizabeth
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1969-10-31)
recording engineer:
Frank Laico (on 1969-10-31)
producer:
Bob Gaudio
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1969-10-31)
conductor:
Charles Calello (on 1969-10-31)
arranger:
Charles Calello
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1969-10-31)
recording of:
Elizabeth (Frank Sinatra song) (on 1969-10-31)
lyricist and composer:
Bob Gaudio and Jake Holmes
publisher:
De Valbo Music Co., Devalbo Inc, Sergeant Music Co. and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
3:40
7What A Funny Girl (You Used To Be)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1969-08-27)
recording engineer:
Frank Laico (on 1969-08-27)
producer:
Bob Gaudio
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1969-08-27)
arranger:
Charles Calello
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1969-08-27)
recording of:
What a Funny Girl (You Used to Be) (on 1969-08-27)
lyricist and composer:
Bob Gaudio and Jake Holmes
publisher:
De Valbo Music Co., Devalbo Inc, Sergeant Music Co. and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
3:04
8What's Now Is Now
recording engineer:
Frank Laico (from 1969-07-16 until 1969-08-26)
producer:
Bob Gaudio
conductor:
Joe Scott (keyboardist)
arranger:
Joe Scott (keyboardist)
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1969-07-16 until 1969-08-26)
cover recording of:
What’s Now Is Now (from 1969-07-16 until 1969-08-26)
lyricist and composer:
Bob Gaudio and Jake Holmes
publisher:
De Valbo Music Co., Devalbo Inc, Sergeant Music Co. and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
4:06
9She Says
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1969-08-25)
recording engineer:
Frank Laico (on 1969-08-25)
producer:
Bob Gaudio
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1969-08-25)
conductor:
Joe Scott (keyboardist) (on 1969-08-25)
arranger:
Joe Scott (keyboardist)
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1969-08-25)
recording of:
She Says (Frank Sinatra song) (on 1969-08-25)
lyricist and composer:
Bob Gaudio and Jake Holmes
publisher:
De Valbo Music Co., Devalbo Inc, Sergeant Music Co. and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
1:54
10The Train
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1969-08-25)
recording engineer:
Frank Laico (on 1969-08-25)
producer:
Bob Gaudio
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1969-08-25)
conductor:
Joe Scott (keyboardist) (on 1969-08-25)
arranger:
Joe Scott (keyboardist)
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1969-08-25)
recording of:
The Train (Frank Sinatra song) (on 1969-08-25)
lyricist and composer:
Bob Gaudio and Jake Holmes
publisher:
De Valbo Music Co., Devalbo Inc, Sergeant Music Co. and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
3:32
11Lady Day
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1969-08-25)
recording engineer:
Frank Laico (on 1969-08-25)
producer:
Bob Gaudio
mixer:
Lee Herschberg
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1969-08-25)
arranger:
Charles Calello
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1969-08-25)
recording of:
Lady Day (Frank Sinatra song) (on 1969-08-25)
lyricist and composer:
Bob Gaudio and Jake Holmes
publisher:
De Valbo Music Co., Devalbo Inc, Sergeant Music Co. and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
2:46
12Lady Day (11/7/69)
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1969-11-07)
producer:
Don Costa (US pop music arranger & producer)
vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”) (on 1969-11-07)
arranger:
Don Costa (US pop music arranger & producer)
recording of:
Lady Day (Frank Sinatra song) (on 1969-11-07)
lyricist and composer:
Bob Gaudio and Jake Holmes
publisher:
De Valbo Music Co., Devalbo Inc, Sergeant Music Co. and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
3:42
13Watertown (Session Take)
3:44
14Goodbye (She Quietly Says) (Session Take)
3:23
15The Train (Session Take)
3:49
16Lady Day (Session Take) (11/7/69)
3:51
171970 Reprise Radio Promo #1
1:00
181970 Reprise Radio Promo #2
0:59