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 Good Life
Frank Sinatra & Count Basie Lyrics
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Yes, the good life, lest you hide all the sadness you feel,
You won't really fall in love 'cause you can't take the chance,
So be honest with yourself, don't try to fake romance.
Yes, the good life, to be free and explore the unknown,
Like the heartache when you learn you must face them alone,
Please remember I still want you and in case you wonder why,
Well, just wake up, kiss that good life goodbye.
Please remember I still want you and in case you wonder why,
Well, just wake up, kiss that good life goodbye.
The lyrics to Frank Sinatra & Count Basie's song "The Good Life" describe the idea of living an ideal life filled with fun and freedom, but with a hidden sadness and the inability to truly fall in love. The song suggests that being honest with oneself is important and that trying to fake romance is futile. The idea of exploring the unknown is introduced, but it is followed by the realization that heartache and facing hardships alone are inevitable. The final verse, "Please remember I still want you and in case you wonder why, Well, just wake up, kiss that good life goodbye," is a plea to the listener to acknowledge the emotions they are hiding and to abandon the facade of the good life to pursue a real relationship.
The song is a commentary on the notion of the good life, which is often seen as an ideal state of being. It poses the question of whether a life filled with superficial pleasures can truly bring happiness or whether true contentment is found in accepting and experiencing all aspects of life, even the difficult ones. The lyrics also speak to the fear of vulnerability and the risk of being hurt in love, suggesting that it is better to be honest with oneself than to pretend to be living the good life.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the good life, full of fun, seems to be the ideal,
Living a good life filled with enjoyment is seen as the perfect way of life by many people.
Yes, the good life, lest you hide all the sadness you feel,
However, many hide their sadness and pain to keep up the facade of living a good life.
You won't really fall in love 'cause you can't take the chance,
The fear of being hurt prevents some people from truly falling in love and taking that leap of faith.
So be honest with yourself, don't try to fake romance.
It's important to be honest with yourself and not fake any romantic connections or feelings.
Yes, the good life, to be free and explore the unknown,
Living a good life means having the freedom to explore and experience new things.
Like the heartache when you learn you must face them alone,
However, with that freedom comes the risk of experiencing heartache and loneliness when facing those new experiences alone.
Please remember I still want you and in case you wonder why,
Regardless of all of this, there is still someone who loves and wants you.
Well, just wake up, kiss that good life goodbye.
But if you continuously prioritize the idea of living a good life over true connections and love, you will end up losing that love and happiness.
Lyrics © PROSADIS
Written by: Jack Reardon, Jean Broussolle, Alexandre Sacha Distel
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