Capitol Records

Capitol Records is an American record company founded in 1942. Its releases include Frank Sinatra’s influential 1950s and 1960s recordings.

Johnny Mercer: Johnny Mercer was an American lyricist, songwriter, and singer who co-founded Capitol Records. Mercer helped establish Capitol in 1942 alongside Buddy DeSylva and Glenn Wallichs.
In the Wee Small Hours: In the Wee Small Hours is a 1955 Frank Sinatra album arranged by Nelson Riddle. Its unified mood and sequence made it a landmark of the Capitol-Sinatra partnership.
Frank Sinatra: Frank Sinatra was an American singer and actor whose phrasing and recordings shaped popular music. His Capitol recordings from 1953 to 1962 define the label’s best-known artistic partnership.
Concept album: A concept album is a record whose songs are organized around a unifying theme, story, or idea. Sinatra’s Capitol albums helped make thematic sequencing a prominent popular-music form.
EMI: EMI was a British music and electronics company that owned Capitol Records from 1955 until 2012. EMI’s ownership connected Capitol to an international record and publishing group.
Glenn Wallichs: Glenn Wallichs was an American music retailer and record executive who co-founded Capitol Records. His Los Angeles record store and industry knowledge helped launch Capitol.
Songs for Swingin' Lovers!: Songs for Swingin' Lovers! is a 1956 Frank Sinatra album arranged by Nelson Riddle. The album shows Capitol’s contrasting, exuberant approach to Sinatra’s songbook.
Nelson Riddle: Nelson Riddle was an American arranger, composer, and bandleader known for orchestral arrangements in popular music. His arrangements framed many of Sinatra’s most celebrated Capitol performances.
Album sequencing: Album sequencing is the arrangement of tracks into a deliberate order on an album. Capitol-era Sinatra albums use track order to sustain a dramatic mood.
Universal Music Group: Universal Music Group is a multinational music company that owns and distributes recorded-music catalogs. It acquired EMI’s recorded-music operations, including Capitol, in 2012.

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