Frank Sinatra returned from his brief retirement in 1973 with the appropriately titled
Ol' Blue Eyes Is Back. Released amid a whirlwind of publicity, the album was a commercial success, earning gold status and nearly climbing its way into the Top Ten. Produced by
Don Costa, the album is highlighted by "Send in the Clowns" and the moving "There Used to Be a Ballpark," both featuring sublime, subtle arrangements from
Gordon Jenkins and outstanding singing by
Sinatra. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine