The Nat King Cole Story
Nat King Cole · 1961
103 min · 36 tracks · jazz
A suave blend of jazz and pop, characterized by Nat King Cole's velvety voice and sophisticated arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- contemplative evening ambiance
- smooth transitions between tracks
- sentimental and reflective moods
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1961, 'The Nat King Cole Story' came at a pivotal moment in Cole's career, following his transition from a successful trio format to a solo artist. This album encapsulated his greatest hits and showcased his evolution as a performer, solidifying his status in the music industry just prior to his untimely passing in 1965.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Frank Sinatra· Ella Fitzgerald· Tony Bennett
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Straighten Up and Fly Right 2:36
- 2 Sweet Lorraine 3:22
- 3 It’s Only a Paper Moon 2:57
- 4 (Get Your Kicks on) Route 66 2:56
- 5 (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons 3:04
- 6 The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You) 3:11
- 7 Nature Boy 2:53
- 8 Lush Life 3:46
- 9 Calypso Blues 3:25
- 10 Mona Lisa 3:27
- 11 Orange Colored Sky 2:33
- 12 Too Young 3:24
- 13 Unforgettable 3:27
- 14 Somewhere Along the Way 3:00
- 15 Walkin’ My Baby Back Home 2:42
- 16 Pretend 2:45
- 17 Blue Gardenia 3:04
- 18 I Am in Love 2:33
Disc 2
- 1 Answer Me, My Love 2:55
- 2 Smile 2:53
- 3 Darling, je vous aime beaucoup 2:48
- 4 The Sand and the Sea 2:41
- 5 If I May 2:57
- 6 A Blossom Fell 2:41
- 7 To the Ends of the Earth 2:25
- 8 Night Lights 2:48
- 9 Ballerina 2:41
- 10 Stardust 3:14
- 11 Send for Me 2:30
- 12 St. Louis Blues 2:24
- 13 Looking Back 2:26
- 14 Non dimenticar 3:07
- 15 Paradise 3:11
- 16 Oh, Mary, Don’t You Weep 1:55
- 17 Ay, Cosita Linda 2:13
- 18 Wild Is Love 2:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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