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Frank Sinatra's first recording session with Reprise Records, recording "Ring-a-Ding-Ding" and "Let's Fall in Love"

Ring-a-Ding-Ding! is the twentieth studio album by Frank Sinatra, released on May 7, 1961.

Ring-a-Ding-Ding! is the twentieth studio album by Frank Sinatra, released on May 7, 1961. It was the inaugural record on Sinatra's Reprise label and, as the initial concept was "an album without ballads", it consisted only of uptempo swing numbers.

The title track was written specifically for Sinatra by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen. The song "Have You Met Miss Jones?" was recorded for the album, though left off the final track listing. Ring-a-Ding-Ding! reached No. 4; it was given favorable reviews by Stereo Review, and, although a similar album (Sinatra's Swingin' Session!!!) was released by Capitol a mere two months prior, Ring-A-Ding-Ding! managed to maintain a 35-week stay on the charts. In the UK, the album reached No.

Historical Significance

Ring-a-Ding-Ding! is the twentieth studio album by Frank Sinatra, released on May 7, 1961.

Key People

Frank Sinatra

Musician

American singer and actor

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on December 19, 1960?
Ring-a-Ding-Ding! is the twentieth studio album by Frank Sinatra, released on May 7, 1961. It was the inaugural record on Sinatra's Reprise label and, as the initial concept was "an album without ballads", it consisted only of uptempo swing numbers. The title track was written specifically for Sinatra by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen.
Why is Frank Sinatra's first recording session with Reprise Records, recording "Ring... significant?
Ring-a-Ding-Ding! is the twentieth studio album by Frank Sinatra, released on May 7, 1961.
Who was involved in Frank Sinatra's first recording session with Reprise Records, recording "Ring...?
Key figures include Frank Sinatra (Musician).

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