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"Watertown" is probably the least-known and the poorest selling album of Frank Sinatra's career. Released in 1969, this album is the most concept-like of any of his recordings. A complete story from beginning to end, it's a tale of an everyman whose wife has left him and their two children. The sound of Sinatra's voice here, not the golden instrument it once was, is perfect for this story in that he sounds more like this guy-next-door rather than the "Chaiman of the Board". This was remastered from the original vinyl Reprise album. The sound of the original recording, whether on vinyl or CD, has always sounded rather dull and lifeless. I have attempted to brighten up the overall sound and to bring his voice out more front and center. This project was composed by Bob Gaudio and Jake Holmes, and arranged by Charles Callelo, Joe Scott, and Gaudio. This recording is most enjoyable when listened to in one sitting.