After Midnight
Nat King Cole · 1957
64 min · 18 tracks · jazz
Smooth jazz melodies intertwine with Cole's velvety vocals, creating an intimate late-night atmosphere.
Why this album works
'After Midnight' showcases Cole's mastery of jazz standards and helped to further establish his reputation as a leading vocalist of the era. The album received positive critical acclaim and contributed to the rise of jazz-influenced pop music during the late 1950s.
- Best for
- intimate late-night listening steady pacing for relaxation velvety vocals for cozy moments
- Context
- Released in 1957, 'After Midnight' is Nat King Cole's first album after the commercial success of his earlier LPs. At this point in his career, Cole was transitioning from a celebrated jazz pianist to a mainstream vocal star, solidifying his position in popular music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dave Brubeck· Bing Crosby· Dean Martin· Ella Fitzgerald· Andy Williams· Ray Charles· Tony Bennett· Chet Atkins
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Just You, Just Me Standout 3:02
- 2 Sweet Lorraine 4:36
- 3 Sometimes I'm Happy 4:10
- 4 Caravan Standout 2:45
- 5 It's Only a Paper Moon Standout 3:07
- 6 You're Looking at Me 4:14
- 7 The Lonely One 3:49
- 8 Don't Let It Go to Your Head 3:12
- 9 I Know That You Know 2:30
- 10 Blame It on My Youth 4:12
- 11 When I Grow Too Old to Dream 3:34
- 12 Route 66 3:43
- 13 I Was a Little Too Lonely 3:02
- 14 You Can Depend on Me 3:54
- 15 What Is There to Say 3:36
- 16 Two Loves Have I 2:47
- 17 Candy 3:55
- 18 You're Looking at Me (alternate take) 4:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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