Penthouse Serenade
Nat King Cole · 1952
51 min · 19 tracks · jazz
A lush collection of romantic ballads featuring smooth melodies and Nat King Cole's velvety vocals.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it marked one of Cole's early ventures into mainstream vocal music, showcasing his ability to blend jazz with pop sensibilities. It includes tracks like 'Unforgettable,' which would later become a staple in American music and earn him lasting acclaim.
- Best for
- smooth melodies for romantic evenings steady pacing for relaxed listening for intimate gatherings
- Context
- In 1952, Nat King Cole was transitioning from a successful jazz pianist to a prominent vocalist. 'Penthouse Serenade' arrived shortly after his breakthrough album, 'The Christmas Song,' solidifying his appeal in popular music and paving the way for a series of chart-topping hits throughout the decade.
- 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 Penthouse Serenade (When We're Alone) 3:08
- 2 Somebody Loves Me Standout 3:05
- 3 Laura 2:45
- 4 Once in a Blue Moon (Based on Rubenstein's Melody in F) 2:57
- 5 Polka Dots and Moonbeams Standout 3:05
- 6 Down by the Old Mill Stream 2:21
- 7 If I Should Lose You 3:13
- 8 Rose Room 2:48
- 9 I Surrender Dear 3:00
- 10 It Could Happen to You 2:48
- 11 Don't Blame Me 3:05
- 12 Little Girl 1:51
- 13 Surrender Dear (alternate take) 3:03
- 14 Walkin' My Baby Back Home 2:13
- 15 Too Marvelous for Words 1:56
- 16 Too Young 2:35
- 17 That's My Girl 1:47
- 18 It's Only a Paper Moon 2:11
- 19 Unforgettable Standout 3:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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