Most people don't know that either, although Sinatra was also a fan of Duke Ellington, who was miles ahead of everyone by doing conceptual pieces in concert. When the "Long playing" format came to be in the late 1940's, it was possible for record buyers to listen to a full concept on two sides, rather than "3 minutes on each side of a 78". The original idea was to simply bring the live arrangements into your home, so you could hear a full 15 to 20 minute piece.

But in terms of pop music, Sinatra is considered to be the first to do so.


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