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I strongly disagree with the reviewer below who recommended buying the individual CDs instead. This set is perfect for both the novice listener and the serious Sinatraphile. For someone who doesn't own any Sinatra, this set is a perfect overview of his best period, and includes all of his classic hits such as "I've Got You Under My Skin", "Witchcraft", etc. But for the serious Sinatra collector (which I am), this set is indispensable, because it includes tracks that are ONLY available on this compilation. I own all of the individual Capitol albums (even "Close to You" and "Tone Poems in Color", which are sadly no longer available), and I wouldn't trade this collection for any of them! In addition to numerous singles that weren't on the studio albums (but are available on the "Singles" collection, which I also own), it includes a version of "Memories of You" that was recorded during the "Songs for Swinging Lovers" sessions, but not included on the album. This version is FAR superior to the one on the later "Point of No Return" album- it's a Riddle arrangement vs. Alex Stordahl, after all! It also has a smoking Billy May arrangement of "Here Goes" that has never before been released. But the ultimate treat for Sinatra fans is the never-before-heard test tape of "One For My Baby", the justly famous tune that appeared on "Only the Lonely". Frank walked into the studio the day before the session (undoubtedly after staying out all night) and ran through the song with pianist Bill Miller, and thank God someone recorded and saved it! This is the ultimate version of a saloon song classic that will immediately give you chills when you hear it. Sinatra's voice has never been more raw and exposed, and the result is nothing short of a miracle. It is a perfect illustration of why we still listen to Sinatra, and will for generations to come.