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.
Why this album works
'Wild Is Love' is significant for its orchestral arrangements that helped define the sound of adult contemporary music in the early 1960s. The album features Cole's signature smooth vocals and reached chart positions that solidified his status in popular music, illustrating his adaptability during a time when rock 'n' roll began to dominate the airwaves.
- Best for
- steady melodic flow throughout romantic ambiance for evenings short tracks for easy listening
- 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
- 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 Introduction 0:46
- 2 Wild Is Love Standout 2:02
- 3 Hundreds and Thousands of Girls Standout 2:36
- 4 It's a Beautiful Evening 3:15
- 5 Tell Her in the Morning 3:00
- 6 Are You Disenchanted? Standout 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
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