In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Ring-a-Ding Ding

Music by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen

Originally Performed by Frank Sinatra

The title track was written specifically for Sinatra by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen. The song "Have You Met Miss Jones?" was recorded for the album, though left off the final track listing. Ring-a-Ding-Ding! reached No. 4; it was given favorable reviews by Stereo Review, and, although a similar album (Sinatra's Swingin' Session!!!) was released by Capitol a mere two months prior, Ring-A-Ding-Ding! managed to maintain a 35-week stay on the charts. In the UK, the album reached No. 8 and stayed for 9 weeks on the chart.

The album was reissued by Concord Records on June 7, 2011 to mark its 50th Anniversary. According to several reviewers[who?], compared to the original CD issues, or the previously issued LP's, this CD is a noteworthy improvement in sound. Some of the original top-heavy reverberation on Sinatra's voice has been decreased for a more natural effect. But what has plagued this album since its first CD issue is that the channels are reversed from any of the original LP and tape issues.[citation needed] From its first issue on CD, the brass is on the left and saxes on the right. But on open reel tape and the original LP issues, the brass is on the right with saxes on the left.

Release Date: 1961

Ring-a-Ding Ding

Forefront

This arrangements swings! This Sammy Cahn song was written specifically for Frank Sinatra and was a number 1 hit in 1961. This is a fun arrangement to perform and brings a smile to every audience.

Voicing: TTBB

Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Various Arrangers : Frank Sinatra in Close Harmony

Nobody sang it better than Frank but now we can sing together these wonderful songs recorded by the Chairman of the Board. Some of barbershop's top arrangers have skillfully created these close harmony arrangements that are sure to be fun to sing for groups of all abilities.

Songlist: I'm Gonna Live 'Til I Die, Come Fly with Me, Ring-a-Ding Ding, After You've Gone

The Rat Pack : The Very Best of the Rat Pack

Here are vocal/piano arrangements of all 18 tunes from this greatest hits CD.

Songlist: Ain't That A Kick In The Head, The Birth Of The Blues, Come Fly With Me, EEE-O-Eleven, Everybody Loves Somebody, I Get A Kick Out of You, I'm Gonna Live Till I Die, I've Got You Under My Skin, A Lot Of Livin' To Do, Luck Be A Lady, Me And My Shadow, Ring-A-Ding Ding, Sam's Song, Too Close For Comfort, Volare, Who's Got The Action, Witchcraft, You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You

Individual Folios

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Anthony Bartholomew : Ring-a-Ding Ding

This arrangements swings! This Sammy Cahn song was written specifically for Frank Sinatra and was a number 1 hit in 1961. This is a fun arrangement to perform and brings a smile to every audience.

Arranger: Anthony Bartholomew | Composers: Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen Performed By: Forefront