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This Is Nat King Cole

Nat King Cole · 1957

47 min · 16 tracks · jazz

Smooth vocal melodies intertwine with lush orchestration, creating an intimate and timeless jazz experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate moments of reflection
  • steady pacing for relaxed listening
  • smooth melodies for evening wind-down
  • uplifting tunes for nostalgic vibes
  • easy background for social gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer complex sonic experimentation

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1957, 'This Is Nat King Cole' came during a period when Cole was transitioning from a successful career as a jazz pianist to a mainstream pop icon. This album followed his landmark 1956 release, 'After Midnight,' and solidified his status as one of the leading voices of the era, showcasing his ability to cross genres effortlessly.
Stylistic neighbors
Frank Sinatra· Ella Fitzgerald· Tony Bennett

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Dreams Can Tell a Lie 2:59
  • 2 I Just Found Out About Love 2:47
  • 3 Too Young to Go Steady 2:55
  • 4 Forgive My Heart 3:02
  • 5 Annabelle 3:24
  • 6 Nothing Ever Changes My Love for You 2:40
  • 7 To the Ends of the Earth 2:20
  • 8 I’m Gonna Laugh You Right Out of My Life 3:18
  • 9 Someone You Love 2:54
  • 10 Love Me as Though There Were No Tomorrow 2:36
  • 11 That’s All 3:00
  • 12 Never Let Me Go 2:58
  • 13 Small Towns Are Smile Towns 2:46
  • 14 Don’t Hurt the Girl 3:22
  • 15 My Flaming Heart 2:48
  • 16 United 3:17

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata