Dear Lonely Hearts
Nat King Cole · 1962
28 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A poignant blend of smooth jazz and heartfelt ballads that captures the essence of loneliness and longing.
Why this album works
'Dear Lonely Hearts' resonated with audiences and showcased Cole's emotional depth, contributing to his legacy as a masterful interpreter of romantic ballads. The album includes timeless tracks that continue to influence artists in the jazz genre, reflecting the era's sentiments about love and solitude.
- Best for
- steady reflective listening experience short tracks for quick engagement emotional resonance with loneliness
- Context
- Released in 1962, 'Dear Lonely Hearts' was Nat King Cole's follow-up to his successful album 'Love is the Thing' from 1957. At this point in his career, Cole had solidified his status as a leading figure in the jazz and pop genres, transitioning smoothly into creating more introspective and emotional works. This album showcases his evolution as an artist deeply connected to themes of love and loss.
- 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 Dear Lonely Hearts Standout 3:06
- 2 Miss You Standout 2:28
- 3 Why Should I Cry Over You? 2:22
- 4 Near You 2:14
- 5 Yearning (Just for You) 2:25
- 6 My First and Only Lover 2:22
- 7 All Over the World 2:22
- 8 Oh, How I Miss You Tonight 2:20
- 9 Lonesome and Sorry 2:19
- 10 All by Myself Standout 2:12
- 11 Who’s Next in Line? 2:15
- 12 It’s a Lonesome Old Town 1:59
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