What Now My Love (With Aretha Franklin
Frank Sinatra · Other Songs - Frank Sinatra
How can I live through another day
Watching my dreams turn to ashes
And my hopes turn to bits of clay
Once I could see, once I could feel
Now I am numb, I've become unreal
I walk the night, without a goal
Stripped of my heart and my soul
What now my love, now that it's over
I feel the world falling all around me
Here come the stars, tumbling around me
There's the sky, where that sea should be
What now my love, now that you're gone
I'd be a fool to go on and on
No one would care, no one would cry
If I should live if I should live or die
What now my love, now there is nothing
Only my last, my last good-bye
What Now My Love (With Aretha Franklin)
Frank Sinatra's collaboration with Aretha Franklin on 'What Now My Love' represents a rare and significant crossover in the late 1960s, blending Sinatra's signature crooner style with Franklin's powerful soulful delivery. Recorded during a period when both artists were expanding their musical horizons beyond their primary genres, the track exemplifies the era's growing fusion of jazz, pop, and R&B. The recording captures a tender yet dynamic interplay between the two vocalists, showcasing Sinatra's ability to adapt his phrasing to complement Franklin's emotive intensity. This duet stands as a testament to the collaborative spirit of the time, featuring two legends who respected each other's artistry while creating a unique sonic landscape that appealed to diverse audiences. The song remains a cherished example of cross-genre partnership in American music history.