Frank Sinatra 'Summer Wind'

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"Summer Wind" written by Heinz Meier and Johnny Mercer was recorded by Frank Sinatra with Nelson Riddle arranging and conducting on May 16, 1966 and reached number 25 on the Billboard pop singles chart and number 1 on the Easy Listening chart. It was included in his Reprise album, Strangers in the Night, which won Grammys for Record of the Year and Best Male Vocal Performance for the title track. This one is for Bobbie. I do not own the right to the song, audio, or images contained in this video. The sound recording is administered by UMG. No copyright infringement is intended. This purpose of this upload is for viewer enjoyment and education not for monetary gain.

[rae]

In all of my long life (18 years of it in broadcasting) I've never heard a singer, a song, an orchestra and an arrangement so perfectly performed as this one. Talk about fitting like a glove... simply unbeatable perfection.

[LM]

My Mom played Frank's music all the time & this song was her favorite. I like this song, I heard it enough

[RvHauler]

Now I know why I like this song so much, I was 20 yrs. old on May 16, 1966 !

[boomerang]

Something really beautiful and sad about this, especially the opening. Makes me wanna cry sometimes but what can I say. It's perfectly performed. :)

[catman]

You're welcome, B. I still have my original vinyl copy, but have not played it for quite a while since I have it on CD.

[catman]

It shows that Frank still had the fine voice when this was recorded (1966). Compare this to the later version with Julio Iglesias on the Duets album (1993).

[kingbee]

Frank Sinatra and Nelson Riddle...what else IS there?