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Frank Sinatra — The Summer Wind
Album: The Very Good Years
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Released: 1966
Length: 2:51
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The summer wind, came blowin' in, from across the sea
It lingered there, to touch your hair, and walk with me
All summer long, we sang a song, and then we strolled that golden sand
Two sweethearts, and the summer wind

Like painted kites, those days and nights, they went flyin' by
The world was new, beneath a blue, umbrella sky
Then softer than, a piper man, one day it called to you
I lost you, I lost you to the summer wind

The autumn wind, and the winter winds, they have come and gone
And still the days, those lonely days, they go on and on
And guess who sighs his lullabies, through nights that never end
My fickle friend, the summer wind
The summer wind warm summer wind
Mmm the summer wind
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 ray_killeen wrote:

My grandfather doing his Sinatra impression on his state of the art 1970’s stereo console. Hat, dance and attitude, makes this a 10 4 me. 




Thank You for sharing it!   
Posted 2 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
My grandfather doing his Sinatra impression on his state of the art 1970’s stereo console. Hat, dance and attitude, makes this a 10 4 me. 
Posted 3 months ago by ray_killeen    [ Reply ]
Martin Prince.
Posted 3 months ago by chenry88    [ Reply ]
 easmann wrote:

Anybody who’s had the kind of impact and influence on popular music as this guy has had deserves at least one tune on Radio Paradise. This is a nice choice. Love him or hate him, the talent is real. I’d say one tune will do.




I partially agree with you. He is GREAT!  Except that RP has 6 of his tunes in their playlist. I love ALL of them!  Thanx RP!  
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Anybody who’s had the kind of impact and influence on popular music as this guy has had deserves at least one tune on Radio Paradise. This is a nice choice. Love him or hate him, the talent is real. I’d say one tune will do.
Posted 2 years ago by easmann    [ Reply ]
Class. Pure class. 9.
Posted 2 years ago by SnapDragon66    [ Reply ]
I think this is the 1st time I've ever heard Frank Sinatra. I can see why he is a legend, this song is incredible.
Posted 2 years ago by TrevorWGoodchild    [ Reply ]
OMG! He's [gasp young! Nice song!
Posted 2 years ago by BlackBetty    [ Reply ]
Ol' Blue Eyes really could hit some notes just right - impressive considering he didn't read music, something inside him just knew what to do.  Not being a huge fan though means I have a lot of his catalog to get into still, maybe a few more Sinatra tunes will make it to RP?!  Long Live RP!! 
Posted 2 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 smartn1 wrote:


I'm with you. I appreciate it a lot more now, but there's a lounge lizard quality to his voice that I can't like wholeheartedly. It's pleasant, but give me Bing Crosby any day (who apparently was a jerk, but boy could he sing)


I don't get him either.  Never have.  He's too WWII alpha male for me.  My champion from that era is Tony Bennett, long may he live.  He has soul and feelings and humanity.
Posted 2 years ago by naomin    [ Reply ]
 the_jake wrote:
 The breakin' wind, came blowin' in, from across my cheeks.
 

Alex, I'll take Songs Not To Sing In Philippine Karaoke Bars for $200.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Way_killings

Posted 3 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 stalfnzo wrote:

I know that I'm in the minority here, but I just don't get Sinatra. To me it always seems like he's searching for the correct note. I wonder how far he'd have gone without Mafia support.



I'm with you. I appreciate it a lot more now, but there's a lounge lizard quality to his voice that I can't like wholeheartedly. It's pleasant, but give me Bing Crosby any day (who apparently was a jerk, but boy could he sing)
Posted 3 years ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
Great observation Bill.  Probably my favorite Sinatra tune.  Perfect summer vibe for sailing east coast waters.
Posted 3 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
My favorite Sinatra song. A solid 10. 
Posted 3 years ago by carrigman    [ Reply ]
BillG--that's when you turned into your dad
Posted 3 years ago by LaurieinTucson    [ Reply ]
I had a friend in college who used to feature Sinatra on our college radio station. This was in the late 70s/early 80s when New Wave and Punk ruled the scene around NYU. I didn't get it then.---I get it now. Thanks Bill. 
Posted 3 years ago by Ropes    [ Reply ]
The breakin' wind, came blowin' in, from across my cheeks.
It lingered there, it curled your hair, and followed me.
All summer long, we smelt that bomb, as we strolled that golden sand.
Two sweethearts and the breakin' wind.
Posted 6 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
Frank....Horns.....Strings....Organ....Pretty fly for a white guy!
Posted 6 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
There's eclectic, then there's cheesier than the Wensleydale Creamery. I'd never have expected to see Old Mafioso on the RP playlist. Still, I do listen to the station to be continually surprised.
Posted 8 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
I GOT CHUNKS OF GUYS LIKE YOU IN MY STOOL!
Posted 8 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
It is Cold with a Raw wind today in the Northeast and I'm thinking this song was a cruel April Fool's joke.
Posted 9 years ago by ColdMiser    [ Reply ]
Agreed! Despite the terrible sound from the organ.
Posted 9 years ago by grazie    [ Reply ]
 stalfnzo wrote:
I know that I'm in the minority here, but I just don't get Sinatra. To me it always seems like he's searching for the correct note. I wonder how far he'd have gone without Mafia support.

 
ha-ha. Yes, I grew up thinking that he was a low-life. And I used to hate his music, too. And that 'Rat Pack' thing - Ick. The thing is that over the years, I have seen that his music endures, and I have grown to like a lot of it.
Posted 9 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
Absolute classic.
Posted 9 years ago by grazie    [ Reply ]
Old GREAT classic!
Posted 10 years ago by omersegev    [ Reply ]
Never understood his appeal. His voice sounds so hard compared to, say, Dean Martin.
Posted 10 years ago by MrsTom    [ Reply ]
I hate that when you open the fridge and all you've got for breakfast is chocolate mousse.
Posted 10 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
Sure, why not throw a little Chairman of the Board into the mix?
Posted 10 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
this may sound like blasphemy, but Lyle Lovett does a really nice version of this.
 
Posted 10 years ago by jim1964    [ Reply ]

My mom & dad danced to Frank in the living room.   My favorite is "It was a Very Good Year."  {#Clap}   This is a10.


Posted 10 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
I must BE getting old
I like Frank once in a awhile now 
Posted 10 years ago by oldman    [ Reply ]
I know that I'm in the minority here, but I just don't get Sinatra. To me it always seems like he's searching for the correct note. I wonder how far he'd have gone without Mafia support.
Posted 10 years ago by stalfnzo    [ Reply ]
Well, that's something completely different. 
Not bad, don't like most of Blue Eye's stuff but this one's not too bad.
 
Posted 10 years ago by FrankDebbieCote    [ Reply ]
I like Frank as much as the next guy but I have to say I think the Bobby Darin version of this song is much better,
Posted 10 years ago by leonswiatek    [ Reply ]
Only 11 tracks from " Old blue eyes"  in the library Bill?!  More please {#Notworthy}{#Sunny}
Posted 10 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
Good song for the beginning of Memorial Day weekend!
Posted 10 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
Moments like this when "the voice" pops up on my headphones are what make RP great!!
BTW, from a really windy 1st day of Spring in Sweden ;-)
Posted 10 years ago by hugogdt    [ Reply ]
I really need this atrocious winter to end.  Sigh...
Posted 10 years ago by Zeito    [ Reply ]
Yea, I am looking forward to summer.
Posted 10 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
{#Sleep}
Posted 10 years ago by ddog    [ Reply ]
Looooove the jazz backing.
Posted 10 years ago by aaronm    [ Reply ]
{#Yes}
Posted 10 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite Sinatra songs
Posted 10 years ago by jim1964    [ Reply ]
I smell salt air and sunscreen!
Posted 10 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
God!  I love his music

 
Posted 11 years ago by portperry99    [ Reply ]
why can't we hear more of the man simply known as "the voice"?  or, if you prefer, "the chairman of the board"? 
??  bill, are you listening?
Posted 14 years ago by gjr    [ Reply ]