Wild Is Love cover

Wild Is Love

Nat King Cole · 1960

35 min · 14 tracks · jazz

A lush blend of jazz and orchestral arrangements, embodying the romantic essence of early 1960s pop standards.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic flow throughout
  • romantic ambiance for evenings
  • short tracks for easy listening
  • gentle background for gatherings
  • nostalgic vibes of love

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy experiences
  • prefer longer immersive albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1960, 'Wild Is Love' followed Nat King Cole's commercial peak with his 1956 album 'Love Is the Thing'. At this point in his career, Cole was transitioning from a celebrated jazz pianist to a mainstream pop icon, showcasing his smooth vocal style and broadening appeal through orchestrated ballads.
Stylistic neighbors
Frank Sinatra· Ella Fitzgerald· Tony Bennett

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Introduction 0:46
  • 2 Wild Is Love 2:02
  • 3 Hundreds and Thousands of Girls 2:36
  • 4 It's a Beautiful Evening 3:15
  • 5 Tell Her in the Morning 3:00
  • 6 Are You Disenchanted? 3:26
  • 7 Pick-Up 2:36
  • 8 Beggar for the Blues 3:25
  • 9 World of No Return 2:50
  • 10 In Love Again 2:48
  • 11 Stay With It 2:18
  • 12 Wouldn't You Know (Her Name Is Mary) 2:30
  • 13 He Who Hesitates 3:17
  • 14 Wild Is Love Finale 0:44

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata