I Don't Want to Be Hurt Anymore
Nat King Cole · 1964
30 min · 12 tracks · jazz
Intimate ballads drenched in melancholy, featuring lush orchestration and Nat King Cole's warm, velvety voice.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its exploration of poignant themes related to love and loss, resonating with listeners during a period when adult contemporary music was gaining traction. It received positive critical reception, solidifying Cole's legacy as a significant figure in jazz and pop music.
- Best for
- intimate moments of reflection steady emotional progression throughout melancholy melodies for solitude
- Context
- By 1964, Nat King Cole was transitioning into the latter part of his career, following the commercial success of his earlier albums. 'I Don't Want to Be Hurt Anymore' came after a series of hit records and showcased Cole's continued evolution as an artist, moving deeper into themes of heartache and emotional vulnerability.
- 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 I Don’t Want to Be Hurt Anymore Standout 2:29
- 2 You’re Crying on My Shoulder 2:22
- 3 Only Yesterday 3:00
- 4 I’m Alone Because I Love You 1:37
- 5 Don’t You Remember? 1:58
- 6 You’re My Everything Standout 2:50
- 7 I Don’t Want to See Tomorrow 2:37
- 8 Brush Those Tears From Your Eyes 2:47
- 9 Was That the Human Thing to Do? 2:46
- 10 Go, If You’re Going 2:26
- 11 Road to Nowhere Standout 3:08
- 12 I’m All Cried Out 2:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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