Where Did Everyone Go?
Nat King Cole · 1963
37 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A lush tapestry of orchestration and heartfelt vocals weaving melancholy and nostalgia into every note.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its introspective themes and was well-received by critics, demonstrating Cole’s enduring appeal as a vocalist. It includes significant tracks like 'Where Did Everyone Go?', which became emblematic of his emotional delivery and storytelling ability, solidifying his influence in the jazz genre.
- Best for
- steady reflective listening experience melancholic nostalgia for love heartfelt vocals with orchestration
- Context
- When 'Where Did Everyone Go?' was released in January 1963, Nat King Cole was already an established star, transitioning from his earlier success with jazz ensembles to a focus on solo vocal performances. This album followed his previous work 'Love Is the Thing' (1957) and marked a continuation of his exploration of sophisticated ballads in popular music.
- 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 Where Did Everyone Go? Standout 4:34
- 2 Say It Isn’t So 3:04
- 3 If Love Ain’t There 3:08
- 4 (Ah the Apple Trees) When the World Was Young Standout 3:59
- 5 Am I Blue? Standout 2:58
- 6 Someone to Tell It To 3:14
- 7 The End of a Love Affair 3:08
- 8 I Keep Goin’ Back to Joe’s 2:37
- 9 Laughing on the Outside (Crying on the Inside) 2:45
- 10 No, I Don’t Want Her 3:02
- 11 Spring Is Here 2:32
- 12 That’s All There Is 2:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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