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
The Best Is Yet To Come
Frank Sinatra & Count Basie Lyrics
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You came along and everything's startin' to hum
Still, it's a real good bet, the best is yet to come
Best is yet to come and babe, won't that be fine?
You think you've seen the sun, but you ain't seen it shine
Wait till the warm-up's underway
Wait till our lips have met
And wait till you see that sunshine day
The best is yet to come and babe, won't it be fine?
Best is yet to come, come the day you're mine
Come the day you're mine
I'm gonna teach you to fly
We've only tasted the wine
We're gonna drain the cup dry
Wait till your charms are right for these arms to surround
You think you've flown before, but baby, you ain't left the ground
Wait till you're locked in my embrace
Wait till I draw you near
Wait till you see that sunshine place
Ain't nothin' like it here
The best is yet to come and babe, won't it be fine?
The best is yet to come, come the day you're mine
Come the day you're mine
And you're gonna be mine
The song "The Best Is Yet To Come" by Frank Sinatra and Count Basie speaks about the excitement and anticipation that come with falling in love. The lyrics "Out of the tree of life I just picked me a plum" imply that the singer has found something sweet and desirable, which is the new person in their life. From the moment they met, the energy between them has amplified, signaling to the singer that the best is yet to come.
The lyrics suggest that the singer has experienced love and joy before, but they believe that with this new person, their love will soar to new heights. The lines "Wait till the warm-up's underway, Wait till our lips have met" indicate that they haven't even begun to scratch the surface of their deep connection. As their relationship unfolds, they will experience new and exhilarating emotions, which will bring them closer than ever. The sentiment is further reinforced by the lines "Wait till you see that sunshine day, You ain't seen nothing yet."
Overall, the song encourages listeners to embrace the unknown and have faith that the future holds better things. With the right person by their side, the best is yet to come. It's a beautiful message that resonates with anyone who has ever had hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of the tree of life I just picked me a plum
I have discovered something great in life, something sweet like a delicious plum.
You came along and everything's startin' to hum
Since you have been a part of my life, everything seems to be working well and in harmony.
Still, it's a real good bet, the best is yet to come
However good things may be now, it is guaranteed that even better things are still to come.
Best is yet to come and babe, won't that be fine?
The future holds the promise of greater things, and I eagerly anticipate it with excitement.
You think you've seen the sun, but you ain't seen it shine
You may have experienced some good things in life, but there is still so much more greatness to come.
Wait till the warm-up's underway
Wait until things really get going and our journey towards greater things begins.
Wait till our lips have met
Wait until we have experienced a deep, loving connection with each other.
And wait till you see that sunshine day
You have yet to witness a truly positive and joyful day that is yet to come.
You ain't seen nothin' yet
What you have seen and experienced so far is just the tip of the iceberg compared to what is yet to come.
Best is yet to come and babe, won't it be fine?
The best that is still left to come will be even better than what has come before, and it will be amazing.
Best is yet to come, come the day you're mine
When the day comes that we are together, that will be when the best is truly yet to come.
I'm gonna teach you to fly
I will help you to achieve great things that you may have never thought possible before.
We've only tasted the wine
We have only experienced a small part of what life has to offer, and there is much more to come.
We're gonna drain the cup dry
We will enjoy and savor every last drop of the goodness that life has to offer.
Wait till your charms are right for these arms to surround
When you are at your best, you will be irresistible to me, and I will hold you close in my embrace.
You think you've flown before, but baby, you ain't left the ground
You may have experienced some success or excitement in the past, but compared to what is yet to come, you have barely even started.
Wait till you're locked in my embrace
When we are together, I will hold you close and give you all the love and affection that you need.
Wait till I draw you near
When the time is right, I will pull you close and treasure every moment we spend together.
Wait till you see that sunshine place
You have yet to experience a truly beautiful and positive place that is just waiting for us to discover it together.
Ain't nothin' like it here
When we finally reach that place, we will realize that it is like nothing we have ever experienced before.
The best is yet to come and babe, won't it be fine?
The future holds so much promise and potential, and I cannot wait to see what is in store for us.
The best is yet to come, come the day you're mine
When that special day finally arrives, we will both realize that the best is truly yet to come.
And you're gonna be mine
I cannot wait until the day arrives when I can call you mine and we can start exploring what the future has in store for us.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: CAROLYN LEIGH, CY COLEMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@zezet0ni594
My favourite video of The Chairman of The Board.
With Count Basie on the piano, a superb arrangement from Quincy Jones, and a band showing how Swing, (Pure Swing!) should be played. Frank knew he was in the presence of supreme musicians in their own right. Marry that with a voice like Ole Blue Eyes and its the closest to perfection for me!
Frank had a great time doing that. You can tell. It's not only in his voice, it's in his overall performance. His moves, his face and in his eyes........
So glad we have this on video to watch....over and over 🎶🎤🎶🎤🎶
God Bless You Frank. You are, and will forever remain truly 'The Voice of a Century' 🎤 ❤ RIP 💋
@zezet0ni594
My favourite video of The Chairman of The Board.
With Count Basie on the piano, a superb arrangement from Quincy Jones, and a band showing how Swing, (Pure Swing!) should be played. Frank knew he was in the presence of supreme musicians in their own right. Marry that with a voice like Ole Blue Eyes and its the closest to perfection for me!
Frank had a great time doing that. You can tell. It's not only in his voice, it's in his overall performance. His moves, his face and in his eyes........
So glad we have this on video to watch....over and over 🎶🎤🎶🎤🎶
God Bless You Frank. You are, and will forever remain truly 'The Voice of a Century' 🎤 ❤ RIP 💋
@sheilamullard1535
Superb Sinatra with the incomparable Count Basie Orchestra!, Doesn't get any better than this!.
@t.p.mckenna
@Crown_ HowItFlashesSo Yup, she loves me cold, I'm afraid.
@Dinamometrica
👍🎵🎶 👏👏👏from italy 🇮🇹
@bettygrimm7088
So very true!!!!!!!
@louisphilippe5666
Sinatra, the hippest 65/66 year-old we'll ever be privileged to witness, alongside Basie and Ellington of course!
@knoxblabernie
It doesn't get better than this.
@thomasleary2814
If it did I don’t think I’d be able to stand it.
@literatuurfan1500
It's right🗽🗽🗽
@marinejobs
The best musical combination Franky, Quincy, and Basie with his orchestra.