Here's to the Band
Frank Sinatra
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Hear that music playing, listen to what it's saying Throughout the years I've made a lot of friends Many became famous, most of them go nameless But I dedicate this song to all of them I've sung with the best and I've had it all I've gone from neighborhood saloons to Carnegie Hall I've been down and out and I've been in demand But I wouldn't have made it without them, here's to the band! Those magical notes, those musical pearls I've sung with all the Counts, the Dukes, the Kings, and the Earls And the experience, I have to say, was grand But I wouldn't have made it without them, here's to the band! Strings soaring, horns boring Drums pounding in my ear To start at the ground and reach for the top To have such a wonderful career, I just gotta stop Stop and turn around to thank everyone that sits on the stand? Cause I wouldn't have made it without them, here's to the band! Here's to those ladies and the gentlemen Here's to the AF of MI wouldn't have made it without them, here's to the band! Here's to the band!
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Written by: ARTHUR BRUCE SCHROECK, SHARMAN A. HOWE, ALFRED G. NITTOLI
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Here's to the Band" by Frank Sinatra is typically classified as pop, traditional pop, or vocal jazz.
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Album AssociationThe song was included in Frank Sinatra's album "L.A. Is My Lady", which was released in 1984.
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CollaborationThe album "L.A. Is My Lady" was the final solo studio album recorded by Sinatra, featuring collaborations with notable producer Quincy Jones.
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Song DurationThe length of the song "Here's to the Band" is approximately 4 minutes and 10 seconds.
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Tribute DedicationThe song is a tribute to the big band music that Sinatra loved, as well as the musicians he had worked with throughout his career.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the album's moderate success, "Here's to the Band" did not make a significant impact on the music charts.
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ComposersThe song was composed by Alfredo Scotti, Artie Schroeck, and Sharman Howe. Alfredo Scotti was an Italian-American musician who played bass for Sinatra in the 1980s.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "Here's to the Band", including Tony Bennett in his 2006 album "Duets: An American Classic".
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Live PerformancesDuring his lifetime, Sinatra often included "Here's to the Band" in his live performances, using it as a way to acknowledge the talented musicians who accompanied him on stage.
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RecognitionIn 1985, the song was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocals.
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Recording Studio"Here's to the Band" was recorded at The Hit Factory, New York City, New York.
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Unique ContrastThe song is unique for its contrasting sections - composed of a measured ballad section, defining the 'tune', and a big band swing part, which Sinatra 'talks' over while naming and thanking many band leaders.
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InstrumentationThe orchestration in "Here's to the Band" includes a wide array of instruments such as trumpets, trombones, saxophones, flutes, and a rhythm section. This instrumental arrangement creates an authentic big band sound, true to Sinatra's musical style.
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