This is Sinatra and Count Basie's second collaboration after 1963's Sinatra-Basie.
This album also marks Sinatra's first time working with arranger/conductor Quincy Jones.
1. "Fly Me to the Moon" (Bart Howard) – 2:30
2. "I Wish You Love" (Léo Chauliac/Charles Trenet, Albert Beach) – 2:56
3. "I Believe in You" (Frank Loesser) – 2:21
4. "More (Theme From Mondo Cane)" (Riz Ortolani, Nino Oliviero, Marcello Ciorciolini, Norman Newell) – 3:05
5. "I Can't Stop Loving You" (Don Gibson) – 3:00
6. "Hello, Dolly!" (Jerry Herman) – 2:45
7. "I Wanna Be Around" (Johnny Mercer, Sadie Vimmerstedt) – 2:25
8. "The Best is Yet to Come" (Cy Coleman, Carolyn Leigh) – 3:10
9. "The Good Life" (Sacha Distel, Jack Reardon) – 3:10
10. "Wives and Lovers" (Burt Bacharach, Hal David) – 2:50
Pennies From Heaven
Frank Sinatra & Count Basie Lyrics
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It rains pennies from heaven
Don't you know each cloud contains
Pennies from heaven
You'll find your fortune
Fallin' all over town
Be sure that your umbrella is upside down
Trade them for a package of sunshine and flowers
You must have showers
So when you hear it thunder
Don't run under a tree
There'll be pennies from heaven
For you and me
Trade them for a package of sunshine and flowers
If you want the things you love
You must have showers
So when you hear it thunder
Don't run under a tree
There'll be pennies from heaven
For you and me
The song "Pennies From Heaven" is a classic tune originally composed by Arthur Johnston and written by Johnny Burke in 1936. The lyrics present an interesting analogy where the idea of fortune or good luck is compared to pennies falling from the sky, and the suggestion is that one can find their fortune in even the most unexpected places. The first verse refers to the fact that every time it rains, it rains pennies from heaven, and that every cloud contains these pennies, thus indicating that we should not be too quick to dismiss something as common as rain. The idea is that even in mundane occurrences like rain, there is something to be gained.
The chorus urges us to be prepared to catch these pennies by making sure to have our umbrellas upside down. It then goes on to suggest that the pennies can be traded for a package of sunshine and flowers, representing the things that we love. However, in order to get what we love, we must first experience and embrace the rain or negative experiences in life. Thunder is used to represent such experiences, and the chorus advises us not to run under a tree in order to avoid thunder but rather to face it head-on. By doing so, we will eventually be rewarded with those "pennies from heaven."
Line by Line Meaning
Every time it rains
Whenever it rains
It rains pennies from heaven
Money comes from nowhere when it rains
Don't you know each cloud contains
Do you not realize that each cloud carries
Pennies from heaven
Free money
You'll find your fortune
You will discover your wealth
Fallin' all over town
Scattered throughout the city
Be sure that your umbrella is upside down
Make sure your umbrella is turned upside down to catch the pennies
Trade them for a package of sunshine and flowers
Exchange the money for happiness and beauty
If you want the things you love
If you want what brings you joy
You must have showers
You must experience some difficulties
So when you hear it thunder
When you hear thunder
Don't run under a tree
Do not hide under a tree
There'll be pennies from heaven
Money will appear from nowhere
For you and me
For both of us
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, PROSADIS, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jack Reardon, Jean Broussolle, Alexandre Sacha Distel
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jack Ambridge
Sinatra always has the best bands and arrangers backing him up, especially Basie the were made for each other. This is one of my favourites
David Garrick
You can see how Frank is enjoying himself here and it so adds to the performance.
Helena Seiler
Absolutely ! I had the same impression !!
MrAitraining
Frank loved basie
ozzie321
Hardest swinging band in the business. Frank Sinatra loved them. You can tell how much he's enjoying it.
theoldmet
Give some some props to the drummer too. Gregg (something) I think his name is. He could swing pretty good.
plang527
He loved performing with Count Basie. I think it was his finest work with Basie.
Mark Francis Sinatra Vinette
Two legends. Frank and Bill Basie together. Can't get better than this.
Rey Thomas
He is having SO much fun! He loved being with the Basie band. Absolutely loved it!
W F
Sinatra & Basie, it doesn't get any better.