Softly as I Leave You reflects the influence of overproduced '60s music on the greatest vocalist in American music. As always, Sinatra sings beautifully throughout, but some of the material here is not up to the performance. "Here's to the Losers" and "Come Blow Your Horn" are fun, and the title track is something of a classic."Suddenly" is just a silly song with worse lyrics, though; even the Chairman can't save this one from obscurity. "Pass Me By" is worse.Any Sinatra album is a treat (except maybe Duets I&II), and 'Softly' has some moments, but for Sinatra at his later best consider September of My Years and Basie and Sinatra at the Sands.Recommended, but with reservations!