Album: I Remember Tommy

Introduction
"I Remember Tommy" is a studio album by American singer Frank Sinatra, launched in 1961 by Reprise Records. The album pays tribute to Tommy Dorsey, a bandleader who played a significant function in Sinatra's early profession. Dorsey, a trombonist and bandleader, had worked with Sinatra to be the diva for his orchestra in 1940, and the 2 delighted in terrific success in their partnerships. After Dorsey's death in 1956, Sinatra chose to honor his memory and musical tradition with a tribute album in 1961.

Background and Production
Frank Sinatra had a special bond with Tommy Dorsey, who held a significant location in his life and career. Sinatra frequently credited Dorsey for teaching him valuable lessons in singing and interpreting tunes, forming his unique design as a vocalist. With "I Remember Tommy", he wanted to pay homage to the guy who had actually played a considerable function in his increase to fame.

The album was arranged and conducted by Sy Oliver, who had been one of Dorsey's primary arrangers during the 1940s. The tracks on the album, for that reason, were not totally new Sinatra performances but rather modifications of the Dorsey musical arrangements, upgraded to much better fit Sinatra's smooth vocals.

The recording sessions occurred at United Recorders in Hollywood on August 19, 27, 28 and September 7, 1961. Sinatra's orchestra included leading musicians, remaining as close to the initial Dorsey sound as possible.

Track listing
"I Remember Tommy" consists of 11 tracks, all carefully chosen to show Dorsey's musical influence on Sinatra's profession. The tracklist consists of the following tunes:

1. "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You" (Ned Washington, George Bassman).
2. "Imagination" (Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen).
3. "There Are Such Things" (Stanley Adams, Abel Baer, George W. Meyer).
4. "East of the Sun (and West of the Moon)" (Brooks Bowman).
5. "Daybreak" (Harold Adamson, Ferde Grofé).
6. "Without a Song" (Edward Eliscu, Rose, Youmans).
7. "I'll Be Seeing You" (Sammy Fain, Irving Kahal).
8. "Take Me" (Rube Bloom, Mack David).
9. "It's Always You" (Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen).
10. "Polka Dots and Moonbeams" (Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen).
11. "It Started All Over Again" (Carl T. Fischer, Bill Carey).

Reception and Legacy
"I Remember Tommy" got favorable evaluations from music critics and listeners alike, highlighting Sinatra's exceptional vocal skills brought to life with familiar Dorsey-inspired plans. The album peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 200 chart, showcasing its industrial success.

Today, "I Remember Tommy" is remembered as an essential entry in Sinatra's substantial discography, offering an essential insight into his developmental years and his deep connection with Tommy Dorsey's music. The album uses a classic journey down memory lane for fans of the timeless big-band era, showcasing Sinatra's classic ability to reinterpret requirements and make them his own. The touching and genuine tribute stands as a testament to Sinatra's adoration for Dorsey, showing their distinct bond and shared musical history.