Frank Sinatra - I'm A Fool To Want You (Capitol 1957)

[Florencione]

And oh yeah, I agree that Sinatra's voice became gradually less pretty as he aged, but smehow this version has a more raw, powerfull sound than the 51 version. I prefer this one.

Maybe kind of a weird thing to say.. But this would be an epic funeral song... But you should have been an epic guy to pull this off..

[Florencione]

This is the slowest Sinatra song that is not over sentimental and boring. I really love it. What a voice this man had. This made me cry a bit...

[DralnuduLouvre]

Yes a fool, but who wouldn't want someone lovely as Ava Gardner?

[annasalwierz]

classic masterpiece



[garyalvinrandorf]

NOTHING OR NO NO ONE SHOULD BE ABLE TO BLOCK THE LISTENING BY ANYONE, WITH EVEN A PINCH OF HEARING, OF THIS SOUL STIRRING MASTERPIECE.

[leeenfieldsmle]

I hope that he and Ava are once again together. I think she haunted him to his grave.This is a magnificent and heart wrenching tribute to love lost.

[saintcruzin]

I really love Gordon Jenkins arrangement but it's true the '51 version is raw with emotion!

[lottifer0]

@saintcruzin watch?v=dCqeIocN3iY

[croonlover]

it was hard to say goodbye to ava gardner!

[calideson]

I love this song, but I prefer the '51 version

[lifekeyson]

his phrasing, delivery reflect his love and respect for Opera. Even aspects of the arrangement relfect an aria. his favorite opera composer was Puccini

[miagi732]

the '51 version is just amazingly better than this one.. some please help find it or bring it back!

[rodrma]

@miagi732 I think I know of the one you speak of. It was Sinatras' finest version. I haven't heard it in years and yet I can tell in an instant.

[rodrma]

@miagi732 I found it! Google this:

sinatra 1951 i'm a fool to want you

and pick the one with Korean (?) writing and pictures of Ava Gardner in it at dailymotion

The best version ever. Hope you find it. (if you haven't already)

[yaakovha1948]

@miagi732 If I am not mistaken,the '51 version has been taken off u-tube by the copyrights owners :(

[lottifer0]

@yaakovha1948 watch?v=dCqeIocN3iY :)

[Chooto]

Anyone know where I can hear the 1951 version?

[soph2149]

I've never had my heart broken before, but after listening to Sinatra sing this I feel as if I have :( What a beautiful man he was.

[theARMORYchannel]

this is from the album 'WERE ARE YOU" the whole albums amazing!!!

[theARMORYchannel]

thats how a song should be sung!! WITH YOUR HEART!! SINATRA'S KING!

Sinatra also wrote this song for Ave Gardner

[lifekeyson]

does anyone know name of the arranger on this recording date and this song? thank you

[Bartholomule01]

@lifekeyson

This I beleive was arranged by Gordon Jenkins in 1957

[theARMORYchannel]

@lifekeyson Nelson Riddle

[aleontealex]

9.720 views...that is...sad....even sadder than the song...justin bbr gets 2 zillion for bumpin' his head in anything that's that high....

[altooname]

This was recorded in one take in the 30th Street studio, on March 27. Sinatra is included as one of the lyricists because after studying the lyric sheet (as was his custom), as he performed it he subtly changed Jack Wolf's original lyrics, making the song truly autobiographical concerning his tempestuous relationship with Ava Gardner. Legend has it, after his one take, he fled the studio, unable to continue. I think it's one of his finest recordings. Stunning artistry.

[altooname]

This was recorded in one take in the 30th Street studio, on March 27. Sinatra is included as one of the lyricists because after studying the lyric sheet (as was his custom), as he performed it he subtly changed Jack Wolf's original lyrics, making the song truly autobiographical concerning his tempestuous relationship with Ava Gardner. Legend has it, after his one take, he fled the studio, unable to continue. I think it's one of his finest recordings.

[kiskipuich1]

@altooname how did yoiu get all that info?

thanks

[altooname]

@kiskipuich1 There's a 2010 book on Sinatra by James Kaplan, "Frank - The Voice" which looks at his life from before WW II and a few years past his comeback which began with the film "From Here To Eternity". A terrific read and I just checked Amazon= about $20 (list $35).

[kiskipuich1]

@altooname

thanks a llot! i will check it!

[daianeyahoo]

This lyrics is marvelous. Description of love. He is, not was, always will be "the man".

[DennisGuerrerio]

This song is just another example of why Frank was the greatest interpreter of lyrics - ever!

[theARMORYchannel]

@DennisGuerrerio yes he was!! nobody can touch him!! he had it all!!

[NAV10893]

Frank Sinatra is simply the definition for marvelous. He is "The Voice".

My favorite song of his without a question.

[DET832]

One of Snatra's best !!!!!!

[mahirudi]

love this songggg so much

thanks for sharing it.

[jplaura02]

Frank at his best! Simply the greatest male singer of all time!

[BigBob5909]

One of Sinatra's best. You can feel the emotion over his tempestous relationship with Ava Gardner.

[mjkkk]

@BigBob5909 Listen the 51 version So much better so much more emotion!

[Chooto]

@mjkkk Nice tip but do you know where I can hear the 51 version? Thx

[AnaJil]

Fabulous lyrics! Even the title is very intriguing and... very touching... if not to mention incomparable voice of Sinatra, his heartfelt singing, and melancholic melody... Immortal song, thanks so much Ford for sharing! ♫♪♥♫♪

[ThePeterbd]

Adoro esta música. Excelent interpretation. Great Sinatra. Thanks Ford4312

[BlueAquaMarina]

How so beautiful song!! Thank you!!

[Rai06f]

Thank you very much for great Frank Sinatra...

[BlueAquaMarina]

Great song!! Thank you so much my dear!!