Amazon.com From the evocative cover painting to the impeccably chosen songs within, this 1965 album harkens back to Sinatra's great Capitol-era concept albums like In the Wee Small Hours and Frank Sinatra Sings for Only the Lonely. The theme revolves around a man approaching his 50s, looking back with a mixture of nostalgia, regret, and uncertainty; given Sinatra's age at the time (he was 49 when this was recorded) and the way he invests himself in the material, it's impossible to interpret the record as anything but autobiographical. Wistful numbers such as "Don't Wait Too Long," "It Was a Very Good Year," "September Song," and the title track all hit the emotional bull's-eye, but everything here is excellent. Unquestionably his finest Reprise-era achievement. --Dan Epstein Product description PLEASE NOTE that this CD is factory sealed, BUT there is a shallow crack that runs for about two inches in the front of the jewel case; the CD will be shipped via USPS First Class Mail, ISBN13: B000006OBP ISBN10: B000006OBP Material Type: audioCDAmazon.com From the evocative cover painting to the impeccably chosen songs within, this 1965 album harkens back to Sinatra's great Capitol-era concept albums like In the Wee Small Hours and Frank Sinatra Sings for Only the Lonely. The theme revolves around a man approaching his 50s, looking back with a mixture of nostalgia, regret, and uncertainty; given Sinatra's age at the time (he was 49 when this was recorded) and the way he invests himself in the material, it's impossible to interpret the record as anything but autobiographical. Wistful numbers such as "Don't Wait Too Long," "It Was a Very Good Year," "September Song," and the title track all hit the emotional bull's-eye, but everything here is excellent. Unquestionably his finest Reprise-era achievement. --Dan Epstein Product description PLEASE NOTE that this CD is factory sealed, BUT there is a shallow crack that runs for about two inches in the front of the jewel case; the CD will be shipped via USPS First Class Mail, ISBN13: B000006OBP ISBN10: B000006OBP Material Type: audioCD , ISBN13: B000006OBP ISBN10: B000006OBP Material Type: audioCD