Fly Me To The Moon 2008 — Remastered

: Orchestrated by Quincy Jones , the song was famously transformed from its original cabaret waltz (3/4 time) into a driving 4/4 swing .

: The track features the powerful backing of Count Basie and His Orchestra , bringing a classic big band swing energy. Fly Me To The Moon 2008 Remastered

: The 2008 remastering process was designed to enhance the clarity of Sinatra's smooth baritone and the sharp brass hits of the Basie band for modern digital and vinyl platforms. Historical Legacy : Orchestrated by Quincy Jones , the song

: This specific version of the song is inextricably linked to NASA's Apollo missions. It was the first music ever played on the lunar surface when Buzz Aldrin played it on a portable cassette player during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. Historical Legacy : This specific version of the

: While Sinatra's version is the most famous, the song was originally titled "In Other Words" and written by Bart Howard in 1954.

The track is the definitive high-fidelity version of Frank Sinatra's iconic 1964 recording , originally featured on the album It Might as Well Be Swing . This remaster was specifically released as part of the compilation album "Nothing But the Best," which celebrated the 10th anniversary of Sinatra's passing and his legendary career. Musical Highlights