Here's to the Band

Frank Sinatra

About Here's to the Band

"Here's to the Band" is a 1983 popular song written by Sharman Howe, Alfred Nittoli, and Artie Schroeck. It was released as a single by Frank Sinatra. The song was written by three fans of Sinatra's work and arranged by his conductor Joe Parnello. The lyrics are autobiographical, describing his journey from "neighborhood saloons to Carnegie Hall", and praising the musicians that he has worked with over his career. Several artists went on to cover the song in both live and studio recordings, such as Sammy Davis Jr and Liza Minnelli.  


Year:
1995
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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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Frank Sinatra

Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra, /sɨˈnɑːtrə/, (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer and film actor of Italian origin. more »

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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.
Album Association
The song was included in Frank Sinatra's album "L.A. Is My Lady", which was released in 1984.
Collaboration
The album "L.A. Is My Lady" was the final solo studio album recorded by Sinatra, featuring collaborations with notable producer Quincy Jones.
Song Duration
The length of the song "Here's to the Band" is approximately 4 minutes and 10 seconds.
Tribute Dedication
The song is a tribute to the big band music that Sinatra loved, as well as the musicians he had worked with throughout his career.
Chart Performance
Despite the album's moderate success, "Here's to the Band" did not make a significant impact on the music charts.
Composers
The 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.
Cover Versions
Many artists have covered "Here's to the Band", including Tony Bennett in his 2006 album "Duets: An American Classic".
Live Performances
During 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.
Recognition
In 1985, the song was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocals.
Recording Studio
"Here's to the Band" was recorded at The Hit Factory, New York City, New York.
Unique Contrast
The 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.
Instrumentation
The 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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