![]() ![]() The songs, Linda, Sweet Lorraine, and Barbara, were intended for an album of songs with women’s names. ![]() On March 14, 1977, Riddle conducted his last three arrangements for Sinatra. Any listener who hears Riddle’s work with Frank and Ella is immediately transported in time because those compositions and arrangements live on as timeless classics. Nelson Riddle’s Orchestra also made numerous concert appearances throughout the 1970s, some of which were led and contracted by his good friend, Tommy Shepard. Ella and Nelson’s work on “Ella Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Song Book,” are some of the most celebrated interpretations of that body of work to this day. ![]() The first song they release together was the instant classic “I’ve Got the World on a String.” Riddle and Sinatra released many classic records that became staples of the Frank Sinatra collection, with such albums as “A Swingin’ Affair,” “Sings Only for the Lonely,” and “Strangers in the Night.” His arrangements for Ella Fitzgerald were just as popular and have equally stood the test of time. A 'must' for every musician interested in a greater understanding of arranging. ![]() Initially Sinatra was reluctant to work with Riddle, but soon realized how fresh and unique Riddle’s approach was. Arranged by Nelson Riddle: Book Arranged by Nelson Riddle By Nelson Riddle Book Item: 00-IF0127 34.99 Add to Cart Add to List Product Details Description The definitive study of arranging by America's premiere composer, arranger and conductor. NELSON RIDDLE’S arrangements backed some of the greatest popular artists of the 1950’s and 1960’s including Nat King Cole, Judy Garland, and Peggy Lee, but most notably Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. ![]()
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