Love Is the Thing cover

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