Panic! at The Disco’s Brendon Urie salutes the inspiration for his band’s fifth disc, Death of a Bachelor. See his full playlist below to find out which Frank Sinatra tunes got Us swingin’.
“Witchcraft”: “The first time I heard it, a cartoon sword was singing it in Who Framed Roger Rabbit. I have loved it ever since.”
“The Curse of an Aching Heart”: “This one comes out of the gate with guns blazing. I dig the intense pace combined with Sinatra’s casual tone.”
“Nice ’n’ Easy”: “It’s a supermellow tune. This is my go-to song when I’m singing in the shower. You’re picturing it right now, huh?”
“That’s Life”: “It reminds you that s–t happens and you just gotta get back up and try, try again. And that organ is awesome.”
“It Was a Very Good Year”: “The melodies are haunting; the imagery is vivid and relatable. It makes me incredibly fond of the past, yet excited for the future.”
“The Good Life”: “I fell in love with this song years ago and decided I’d try a 30-second cover of it with just vocals. I liked how it came out, so maybe I’ll just cover this one for real someday.”
“My Way”: “Arguably the most masterful Sinatra song. Equal parts proud, nostalgic and content.”
