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.
Why this album works
The album is significant for its commercial success, reaching high positions on the Billboard charts and contributing to Cole's rise as a beloved figure in American music. It also marked a shift in popular music towards more sophisticated arrangements, influencing future artists in both jazz and pop.
- Best for
- intimate moments of reflection steady pacing for relaxed listening smooth melodies for evening wind-down
- 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
- 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 Dreams Can Tell a Lie 2:59
- 2 I Just Found Out About Love 2:47
- 3 Too Young to Go Steady Standout 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 Standout 2:54
- 10 Love Me as Though There Were No Tomorrow Standout 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
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