A Man Alone (album)

A Man Alone: The Words and Music of McKuen is a 1969 studio album by American singer Frank Sinatra, arranged by Don Costa.^[2]

In a tribute to the poet, all songs on this album were written by Rod McKuen. "Love's Been Good to Me" reached No. 8 on the British charts, and was also notably recorded by Johnny Cash.

All songs written by Rod McKuen

1. "A Man Alone" – 3:47
2. "Night" (Spoken) – 2:25
3. "I've Been to Town" – 3:13
4. "From Promise to Promise" (Spoken) – 1:31
5. "The Single Man" – 3:01
6. "The Beautiful Strangers" – 2:41
7. "Lonesome Cities" – 3:18
8. "Love's Been Good to Me" – 3:27
9. "Empty Is" (Spoken) – 2:46
10. "Out Beyond the Window" (Spoken) – 2:45
11. "Some Traveling Music" (Spoken) – 2:36
12. "A Man Alone (Reprise)" – 1:30

• Frank Sinatra – Vocals
• Don Costa – Arranger, Conductor

Billboard called the album "excellent", stating, "The chairman of the board wrings somberness out of McKuen's musical poetry with results that achieve a lyrical beauty of its own. Even when he's just talking to musical background, Sinatra creates a mood that is moving and sincere. The pathos he engenders is perfect fuel for the lyrics."^[1]