Love Is the Thing
Nat King Cole · 1957
46 min · 15 tracks · jazz
A lush orchestral backdrop complements Nat King Cole's velvet voice, creating an atmosphere of romantic elegance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- romantic evenings for two
- steady pacing for relaxation
- velvet voice and lush orchestration
- intimate moments of reflection
- background ambiance at dinner
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1957, Nat King Cole was transitioning from his roots in jazz to mainstream pop, with 'Love Is the Thing' being his first album released under Capitol Records after becoming a household name. This album followed his successful crossover hits and showcased his ability to interpret love songs with emotional depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Frank Sinatra· Ella Fitzgerald· Tony Bennett
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 When I Fall in Love 3:11
- 2 Stardust 3:17
- 3 Stay as Sweet as You Are 3:00
- 4 Where Can I Go Without You? 2:59
- 5 Maybe It’s Because I Love You Too Much 2:50
- 6 If Love Ain’t There 3:12
- 7 Love Letters 2:48
- 8 Someone to Tell It To 3:19
- 9 Ain’t Misbehavin’ 3:18
- 10 The End of a Love Affair 3:12
- 11 I Thought About Marie 3:09
- 12 At Last 3:01
- 13 It’s All in the Game 3:09
- 14 When Sunny Gets Blue 2:48
- 15 Love Is the Thing 3:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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