This is actually the first Nat King Cole song I remember hearing when I was a little kid. My mother had the 78 RPM single! She was a huge Nat King Cole fan. She loved all the great crooners.
I’m an ageing old punk but even I know class when I hear it . Pre 1976 THIS guy was my hero ! Great composer , arranger and pianist but especially, vocalist … sheer bliss listening to him 👍🏴
Sorry for your loss. My dad checked out recently at 98 a decorated war hero WWII he had tons of friends. Now, he can be with my mom again, oh well ya can’t have everything.
My dad who was from 1926 and passed away a long time ago, preferred his voice to all others. More than Sinatra (who was considered the best from his era). And a friend of his who passed away just now, and was from 1929, she had this song played at her funeral. Brings back memories.
Nat King Cole was one of the best. He was from the same generation as Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. But he didn’t have the long life they did. He was only 45 when he passed away from cancer. Like so many of that generation he was a heavy smoker. I remember when he had a short-lived variety show on TV. My parents loved him. His voice was like velvet. Thanks for the great reaction on him. 👏👏🇨🇦
They couldn’t get any sponsors because he was black and potential sponsors worried that, especially in the South, they would be boycotted. The network ran his show anyway with no sponsorship. 😢
Nat King Cole had a voice that could melt hearts. You mentioned that you haven't listened to his duet with Natalie Cole, please do it soon. Hearing her sing his classic "Unforgettable" with him(digitally) is award winning, literally!
He was my late Dad's favourite singer. His diction is perfect, you can hear every word. No hymns at my Dad's funeral, just his two favourite Nat King Cole songs.❤
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The legend was that Nat was the piano player for a band in a club. When their singer didn't show and Nat announced the singer wasn't here tonight but they would still be playing music , a guy at the front apparently shouted why don't you sing for us then. It's never been confirmed or denied ,but if true Oh to have been in the audience when that voice came out . Superb singer with a voice as smooth as silk and as sweet as honey. What makes him a great is that diction and phrasing in his voice , completely recognisable
My late aunt always said Nat was her favorite singer because "when he sang a song, it was as though he was singing it just for you." What a voice! It's hard to believe he's been gone since 1965. You need to listen to him singing Hoagy Carmichael's "Stardust." It's magical.
I just collapsed after a tough day of going to my vascular doctor, thinking that he would have to take either the toe or foot, but Thank God, it was only an infection. Now that I hear the smooth, calming voice of The Great Nat King Cole, I am totally relaxed. Great reaction Amber & Jay. By the way, I made the Uber driver laugh hysterically today. 😊
I love this era of music. Not only because of the songwriting skills, the musicality & the fantastic voices, but because you can hear every word they're singing. The clarity is unsurpassed, & 60 years on I can still sing along with NKC and remember every word.
A true superstar!! What a voice he had. On a really sad note, just wanted to say RIP Sinead O'Connor who has sadly passed away at just 56! Her version of Prince's Nothing Compares 2 U is legendary of course and on this channel. But others like Troy, Mandinka , Three Babies, Emporors New Clothes and so many more showed her songwriting talent. A voice of an angel taken from us too young, like her fellow countrywoman Deloris. So sad
This man’s voice was like velvet. I love his song “Day In, Day Out”. With the modern day remix. And his song “Unforgettable “, as a duet with daughter Natalie. I’d love to see y’all react to her more. One f my favs by her is “Annie Mae”.
He is one of the very Best singer of all time. Mona Lisa, Unforgettable, Too Young , Pretend . Rambin Rose , Nature boy , The Hazy Lazy Days of Summer.
@@mattfrank5811 You're right. I know there's quite a few more that can be on that list. There's Vic Damone, Andy Williams, Johnnie Hartman, Bobby Vinton, Jerry Vale, and many more. I would even include Harry Connick and Michael Buble.
Yeah he does have a very good singing voice. I was surprised that he seems to really appreciate that style of music. I was really impressed after hearing him on the SINATRA channel of Sirius radio.
On the top of that iconic mountain of singers! His voice is unforgettable you don’t have to know who it is you hear it you know who it is, and it’s beautiful In forever memorable❤
The arrangement and production on this recording are absolutely sublime, and then on top of that you have Nat King Cole's rich, elegant vocals and it all adds up to a musical masterpiece. Nat was one of the giants - right up there with Sinatra and Crosby.
His voice could do no wrong, imo. Exquisite! He has a lighthearted one that is nice to listen to, and it's especially for summer...."Lazy, Crazy, Hazy Days of Summer".
and the middle of winter too as i'm in Australia living in the mountains and it's so beautiful listening to him before dozing off to dream another dream.
There is actually a virtual duet with Natalie and Nat singing this song. It's amazing, as it the virtual duet of "Unforgettable!" They are both worth a listen, even if you don't do them as a reaction. God bless you both and keep putting smiles on our faces!
First off, great reaction guys. I was so sad to hear of the passing of Sinead O'Connor, another great talent gone too soon. And you have to listen to the duet between Nat King Cole and his daughter Natalie Cole singing, "Unforgettable." It was recorded years after his death, in fact, Natalie did an entire album of his music. But the video of "Unforgettable," was special. And we soon lost Natalie as well. I was telling my sister the other day, that with Tina passing, we only have a few bona fide STARS left. But with people like you guys wanting to listen, maybe we can keep their legacies alive.😢😢❤❤❤
Did you know that on Nov 5 ,1956, Nat King Cole became the first African American to have his own nationally televised TV show? It began as just a 15 minute show, but soon was lengthened to a full hour.😊😊😊
His final project was a western comedy called Cat Ballou. I'd highly recommend it for your movie channel. He was filming it and commuting to Las Vegas to perform live, all while suffering from N-stage lung cancer.
Nat King Cole went to the Philippines on tour (I grew up there) and while he was there he heard a song that the Filipinos absolutely LOVE, called "Dahil Sa Iyo" (Because of You). He heard it, he loved it, he learned it, and the VERY NEXT NIGHT he performed it on stage. They went absolutely wild for him because his performance was so beautiful, so heartfelt, so gentle and romantic. He earned his place in their hearts that night. What an amazing gentleman.
Cole did a remarkable job on Dahil Sa Iyo, but my wife smiles every time she hears it. The American accent just comes through at times. But you're right, he probably became the most loved American singer in the Philippines that night.
He always made it sound so smooth and effortless. One of the absolute bests. These classic American standard songs are so beautiful and each singer made it their own.
This was re-released and went to No1 in December 1987 in the UK. My Grandfather died that week, I will never forget the shock of my Grandmother who's lived for him. This song summed up their life perfectly, it was like he was saying goodbye to her. She died of a broken heat 9months later, couldn't live without him.
The type of song that is best enjoyed by closing your eyes and letting the music fill you. This song makes you long for a love like he describes in the song.
i love this song by the wonderful Nat King Cole, whenever i hear it, it sends me back to my Childhood here in the uk, he first recorded this in 1956, back then we had a Radio show on Sundays on the BBC called ,Two way family favorites, broadcast between the UK and the British armed forces stationed in Germany, families, wives and girlfriends here would send messages to them and request a song to be played for them, and then Soldiers in Germany would then send messages back to their own families, perhaps letting them know when they would be home on leave, (don't forget back then no mobile phones or internet to keep people in touch, and most people here did not have a telephone at home). And this song was one of the most requested songs back then.
One of the best voices ever. I can still remember when sitting at the kitchen table and the news came on and said that Nat King Cole passed away. Gone way too soon with a voice like that . Give a listen to " Ramblin Rose " and " That Sunday, That Summer " by Nat. Classics, both of them. Another superb artist from that era was Jackie Wilson, give a listen to " Too Be Loved " , and to Roy Hamilton " You Can Have Her " and to Earl Grant " The End ( of a rainbow) ". What voices, all sadly gone.
In my humble opinion NAT KING COLE was the greatest singer in that era and the style in which he sang even sinatra stated that nat was one of the best singers he had ever heard.
I had a couple of jazz appreciation classes in college, taught by someone who was a guitarist for big band leader Benny Goodman. I remember him saying the singer who had the best diction of all time was Nat King Cole. It's true -- you can make out every single word he sings. Perfect annunciation.
I grew up with Nat King Cole. One of my favorites. Cigarettes got him with throat cancer. What a loss. The duet with his daughter, Natalie, is one of his recording with her voice blended in. It was made long after his death.
Whenever I'm feeling stressed I play Nat King Cole. Never fails to calm me down...I get wrapped up in that beautiful voice and the world starts to look a lot brighter very soon. Many wonderful performers back in those times, but none better than Mr. Cole.
my mom played his vinyl constantly as soon as i wass aware of sound it seemed, he was one of the first musicians i was exposed to daily...loved him since then...piano master too.
Without question, Nat King Cole was one of the best male pop/jazz singers of the 20th Century. He and Frank Sinatra were two singers that literally made Capitol Records a giant in the record industry. Both made use of two of the best arrangers/orchestra conductors of the era--Nelson Riddle and Gordon Jenkins. This particular recording used Gordon Jenkins. For all of his vocal prowess, Cole started out as a jazz pianist, one of the best, at that. My dad, a professional jazz musician in his younger days, saw Nat King Cole perform with his piano trio before Cole even really started to sing, then later when he was singing with a full orchestra. Much as my dad loved Cole's singing, he always wished that Nat King Cole would have made more jazz piano performances in his later, and sadly cut short career ended by throat cancer. Nat King Cole was said to have smoked five packs of cigarettes a day, and never was without a cigarette unless he was singing or sleeping.
Nat King Cole was one of the very best, his voice so smooth, I have to mention in the same sentence Matt Monro, 'Walk Away' is just beautiful. Born Free and From Russia With Love probably his best known songs. A sad day as we say goodbye to Sinéad O'Connor, RIP. 🙏
In addition, here is a small list of Nat King Cole songs you both may like as well: 1. For Sentimental Reasons, 2. It's Only A Paper Moon, 3. Mona Lisa, and 4. Unforgettable the remake version his daughter Natalie Cole did combining her voice in a duet with her father.
I was very lucky to have had grandparents and parents and also siblings of completely different generations of music and this was my grandparents. The rat pack was everything to my grandma especially, she was a huge fan, and me and my siblings all grew up to all of their music. But nat king cole was my personal favorite and my grandma used to make me sing all his songs to her, my siblings too, while she accompanied with the piano beautifully. When she passed we sang unforgettable for her funeral and it will always be such a special song for us and nat king coles voice will never not make me cry because I just see my grandmas face. Currently crying 😭
This is actually the first Nat King Cole song I remember hearing when I was a little kid. My mother had the 78 RPM single! She was a huge Nat King Cole fan. She loved all the great crooners.
At Nat King Coles funeral, Mel Torme had this to say about Nat. "When Nat sang, GOD said aah, perfection"
Sounds right
I’m an ageing old punk but even I know class when I hear it . Pre 1976 THIS guy was my hero ! Great composer , arranger and pianist but especially, vocalist … sheer bliss listening to him
👍🏴
My Dad who recently passed away at 87 years old described his voice as "the smoothest whisky". Love your videos.
Your Dad is right on!!!! I am sorry for you and your family's loss.
I agree whole heartedly with your dad.
So sorry for the loss of your dad.
May he RIP
Sorry for your loss. My dad checked out recently at 98 a decorated war hero WWII he had tons of friends. Now, he can be with my mom again, oh well ya can’t have everything.
My dad who was from 1926 and passed away a long time ago, preferred his voice to all others. More than Sinatra (who was considered the best from his era). And a friend of his who passed away just now, and was from 1929, she had this song played at her funeral. Brings back memories.
Nat King Cole was one of the best. He was from the same generation as Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. But he didn’t have the long life they did. He was only 45 when he passed away from cancer. Like so many of that generation he was a heavy smoker. I remember when he had a short-lived variety show on TV. My parents loved him. His voice was like velvet. Thanks for the great reaction on him. 👏👏🇨🇦
They couldn’t get any sponsors because he was black and potential sponsors worried that, especially in the South, they would be boycotted. The network ran his show anyway with no sponsorship. 😢
@@podurk44 Yes, I heard that. Very, very sad that he was constrained because he was black. 😥
Thank god we, as a people, have moved away from the shortsightedness and bigotry of the past. Now let's continue until it's all gone.
@@RonaldSpring-bm6ct Amen !
Nat King Cole had a voice that could melt hearts. You mentioned that you haven't listened to his duet with Natalie Cole, please do it soon. Hearing her sing his classic "Unforgettable" with him(digitally) is award winning, literally!
Natalie Cole would be a good choice for Female Friday, too. Loved her and loved their duets.
My mother co-starred in a movie with Nat in 1948 called Killer Diller. She said he was a really nice man and it was an honor to meet him.
Great memory!
That's awesome 😊
One component of his style is his timing. He sometimes hits a note just a half a beat late. He makes you anticipate... ❤
He was my late Dad's favourite singer. His diction is perfect, you can hear every word.
No hymns at my Dad's funeral, just his two favourite Nat King Cole songs.❤
Great comment. I was just saying to someone that the singers of old use to enunciate every word perfectly. No mumbling!
My late father's favorite singer was Jim Reeves but he also liked Nat King Cole and Bing Crosby.
Probably THE BEST singer ever. Ever. My mother loved him. Undeniable.
Jay and Amber you should listen to Ray Peterson,s The Wonder of Yor or for yourpiano 6:25 Johnny Rivers Rocking Pneumonia and Boggie woogie. Flu. I think you’ll like them. Keep up the good work. I,m 75 nad love arching your reactions. Thanks
My mum too.
Totally agree with you.. For me Nat King Cole had the ultimate crooner voice.. It was so beautiful.
An absolute classic, you hear it once and it will be with you forever.
That is such an awesome description, how can you forget that beautiful voice🙋🏻♀️
@@jeanstrickland2445 Been stuck in my head for about 60 years. No One else could really do this song right after this.
Nat King Cole tunes always reminds me of Christmas time in Liverpool in the early 1970s....makes me think of all the family members no longer with us.
One of the nicest person,and one of the best singer of all times He was
Blessed by God!!
My mum loved NKC. She passed away November 2022, and listening to Nat always reminds me of her. I do miss her. 😢💔🎼🎙
The legend was that Nat was the piano player for a band in a club.
When their singer didn't show and Nat announced the singer wasn't here tonight but they would still be playing music , a guy at the front apparently shouted why don't you sing for us then.
It's never been confirmed or denied ,but if true
Oh to have been in the audience when that voice came out .
Superb singer with a voice as smooth as silk and as sweet as honey.
What makes him a great is that diction and phrasing in his voice , completely recognisable
My late aunt always said Nat was her favorite singer because "when he sang a song, it was as though he was singing it just for you." What a voice! It's hard to believe he's been gone since 1965. You need to listen to him singing Hoagy Carmichael's "Stardust." It's magical.
Yes, magical. Like floating among the stars on Nat's silky baritone.
My favorite.
Stardust and Autumn Leaves are my favourites. My late mum loved him and played his records all the time.
Well said. “It’s like he’s singing just to you.”
Agree, his version of Stardust is spellbinding
I just collapsed after a tough day of going to my vascular doctor, thinking that he would have to take either the toe or foot, but Thank God, it was only an infection. Now that I hear the smooth, calming voice of The Great Nat King Cole, I am totally relaxed. Great reaction Amber & Jay. By the way, I made the Uber driver laugh hysterically today. 😊
I love this era of music. Not only because of the songwriting skills, the musicality & the fantastic voices, but because you can hear every word they're singing. The clarity is unsurpassed, & 60 years on I can still sing along with NKC and remember every word.
Nat King Cole shows you don't have to do vocal gymnastics to sing a song!
A true superstar!! What a voice he had. On a really sad note, just wanted to say RIP Sinead O'Connor who has sadly passed away at just 56! Her version of Prince's Nothing Compares 2 U is legendary of course and on this channel. But others like Troy, Mandinka , Three Babies, Emporors New Clothes and so many more showed her songwriting talent. A voice of an angel taken from us too young, like her fellow countrywoman Deloris. So sad
I did not know Sinead O'Connor passed away
Sadly thanks for the news 😢
So sorry to hear this news. RIP dear, you brought such joy to so many.
Thanks for the Cranberry shout out.
I fell in love sight unseen when heard her desending figures that open Linger !!!!
What A Gift To The Music World he was. In our family, he's always been a must at Christmas; one would say he's Unforgettable.
Nat had the smoothest voice. Love his songs.
Nat was a jazz pianist before becoming a lead singer. And wow, what a singer! I still melt and feel so peaceful whenever I hear his voice! 🎹
That makes a lot of sense when you hear him sing. While you listen, replace his voice with piano, and it fits perfectly.
My Daddy used to dance me around the living room and sing along with Nat! My heart is full. RIP Dad 1981.
Nat had such incredible vocal control! How he...slowly...smoothly...de...liv...ers...ev...ery...note...
PERFECTLY! Maestro. And classy guy.
Natalie's duet with her Father to "Unforgettable", unforgettably amazing.
This man’s voice was like velvet. I love his song “Day In, Day Out”. With the modern day remix. And his song “Unforgettable “, as a duet with daughter Natalie. I’d love to see y’all react to her more. One f my favs by her is “Annie Mae”.
Yes please! Listen to the duet “unforgettable” it’s beautiful to hear him and his daughter ❤️Nat King and Natalie ❤️🩷
💖💖💖💖💖
I find it even more touching.
He is one of the very Best singer of all time. Mona Lisa, Unforgettable, Too Young , Pretend . Rambin Rose , Nature boy , The Hazy Lazy Days of Summer.
An absolute national treasure .❤
oh, and Stardust !?!!
When I Fall in Love and The Christmas Song are my absolute favorite Nat King Cole classics. Love his voice and delivery.
Nat King Cole will always be a treasure. ❤❤❤
PURE CLASS!!! Smoooth as SILK! The upper echelon of crooners. Frank, Dean, Nat, Tony, Perry, Bing and Johnnie Mathis.
I'd also add one people never talk about Vic Damone
@@mattfrank5811 You're right. I know there's quite a few more that can be on that list. There's Vic Damone, Andy Williams, Johnnie Hartman, Bobby Vinton, Jerry Vale, and many more. I would even include Harry Connick and Michael Buble.
@marcoaguilar2394 and Seth Macfarlane ( even if people don't always agree with him) he's a great singer who's keeping the music alive
Sam Cooke is the greatest of them all.
Yeah he does have a very good singing voice. I was surprised that he seems to really appreciate that style of music. I was really impressed after hearing him on the SINATRA channel of Sirius radio.
OMG so many great Nat songs! “ Unforgettable”, “ I Remember You”, “Smile”, “ Stardust”, etc etc. That velvet voice! ❤️
His voice is pure velvet and hearing him sing is like falling into a bed of marshmallows! Heavenly ❤
On the top of that iconic mountain of singers! His voice is unforgettable you don’t have to know who it is you hear it you know who it is, and it’s beautiful In forever memorable❤
The arrangement and production on this recording are absolutely sublime, and then on top of that you have Nat King Cole's rich, elegant vocals and it all adds up to a musical masterpiece. Nat was one of the giants - right up there with Sinatra and Crosby.
"Ramblin' Rose" was one of my mother's favorite songs, but ya gotta love "Nature Boy", "Smile" and "L.O.V.E." and a few thousand others
I LOVE Nat King Cole. Ty for the reaction.
The duet with his daughter Natalie cole unforgettable is most definitely something to watch !!
I think she did this song as a duet with him, too
Agreed👍
His voice could do no wrong, imo. Exquisite! He has a lighthearted one that is nice to listen to, and it's especially for summer...."Lazy, Crazy, Hazy Days of Summer".
Heard that as a kid. Looked forward to the radio playing it every summer.
and the middle of winter too as i'm in Australia living in the mountains and it's so beautiful listening to him before dozing off to dream another dream.
Yes, anytime is good!
There is actually a virtual duet with Natalie and Nat singing this song. It's amazing, as it the virtual duet of "Unforgettable!" They are both worth a listen, even if you don't do them as a reaction. God bless you both and keep putting smiles on our faces!
He was one of four brothers, all who sang.
His brother Freddie was a Jazz singer, who performed for 70 years. He died in 2020. Worth a listen.
One of the gentlest, sincere & intriguing voices ever
First off, great reaction guys. I was so sad to hear of the passing of Sinead O'Connor, another great talent gone too soon. And you have to listen to the duet between Nat King Cole and his daughter Natalie Cole singing, "Unforgettable." It was recorded years after his death, in fact, Natalie did an entire album of his music. But the video of "Unforgettable," was special. And we soon lost Natalie as well. I was telling my sister the other day, that with Tina passing, we only have a few bona fide STARS left. But with people like you guys wanting to listen, maybe we can keep their legacies alive.😢😢❤❤❤
Did you know that on Nov 5 ,1956, Nat King Cole became the first African American to have his own nationally televised TV show? It began as just a 15 minute show, but soon was lengthened to a full hour.😊😊😊
Seeing his live performance of this song is heavenly.
One of my all time favorite voices. My favorite song By him is a song called Nature Boy. Hauntingly beautiful ❤️❤️
It is a gorges song 😍
He has the most smooth voice. He was my Mum's favourite singer.
One of the greatest voices of all time!
His final project was a western comedy called Cat Ballou. I'd highly recommend it for your movie channel. He was filming it and commuting to Las Vegas to perform live, all while suffering from N-stage lung cancer.
Very good movie
Great movie!
Epic movie 😂
Yes, let’s make this happen people great movie.
I love that movie!
Nat King Cole went to the Philippines on tour (I grew up there) and while he was there he heard a song that the Filipinos absolutely LOVE, called "Dahil Sa Iyo" (Because of You). He heard it, he loved it, he learned it, and the VERY NEXT NIGHT he performed it on stage. They went absolutely wild for him because his performance was so beautiful, so heartfelt, so gentle and romantic. He earned his place in their hearts that night. What an amazing gentleman.
Cole did a remarkable job on Dahil Sa Iyo, but my wife smiles every time she hears it. The American accent just comes through at times. But you're right, he probably became the most loved American singer in the Philippines that night.
He always made it sound so smooth and effortless. One of the absolute bests. These classic American standard songs are so beautiful and each singer made it their own.
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This was re-released and went to No1 in December 1987 in the UK. My Grandfather died that week, I will never forget the shock of my Grandmother who's lived for him. This song summed up their life perfectly, it was like he was saying goodbye to her. She died of a broken heat 9months later, couldn't live without him.
This man’s voice was so beautiful and soothing I ever heard!
Nat King Cole always hits me in the feels! SO Romantic!
Great singer and Great song 💜🎶🎵✌
My favourite male voice of all time. I could listen to him sing all day and night.
Nat had such a great voice. Some of my faves from him: Mona Lisa, Unforgettable, Lazy Hazy days of Summer.
A voice like honey. There’s no one quite like Nat King Cole.
This man's voice was so smooth as to be truly amazing. Oh how I wished I could sing like that back in the day. Pure gold
Favorite singer singing my favorite song. He melts your heart. Also said to be one of the kindest human beings ever.
If velvet had a voice, it would sound like Nat King Cole.
The type of song that is best enjoyed by closing your eyes and letting the music fill you. This song makes you long for a love like he describes in the song.
Grew up with his music!! Autumn Leaves is a classic!!
It's so nice to hear Mr Cole's voice & the orchestra. Takes me back to the 50's. So elegant! 🥰🥰
i love this song by the wonderful Nat King Cole, whenever i hear it, it sends me back to my Childhood here in the uk, he first recorded this in 1956, back then we had a Radio show on Sundays on the BBC called ,Two way family favorites, broadcast between the UK and the British armed forces stationed in Germany, families, wives and girlfriends here would send messages to them and request a song to be played for them, and then Soldiers in Germany would then send messages back to their own families, perhaps letting them know when they would be home on leave, (don't forget back then no mobile phones or internet to keep people in touch, and most people here did not have a telephone at home). And this song was one of the most requested songs back then.
One of the best! I love Natalie Cole's duets with her father too. This duet and the Unforgettable duet bring tears to my eyes.
One of the best voices ever. I can still remember when sitting at the kitchen table and the news came on and said that Nat King Cole passed away. Gone way too soon with a voice like that . Give a listen to " Ramblin Rose " and " That Sunday, That Summer " by Nat. Classics, both of them. Another superb artist from that era was Jackie Wilson, give a listen to " Too Be Loved " , and to Roy Hamilton " You Can Have Her " and to Earl Grant " The End ( of a rainbow) ". What voices, all sadly gone.
Simply genius..... Thanks for this.
My Daddy RIP use to sing this song to my Momma as they danced around the room. One of my favorite memories ❤
Such a warm rich voice, unforgettable. Take care guys.
This guy had the smoothest voice EVER.
One of the greatest love songs of all time
I absolutely love Nat King Cole! His voice, music and the man, is just dripping in class! 💖 he’s my favorite of his era! 💖
it’s the purity and easy earnestness of his voice. Plus man he sure was a swinging jazz trio leader.
In my humble opinion NAT KING COLE was the greatest singer in that era and the style in which he sang even sinatra stated that nat was one of the best singers he had ever heard.
Amazing classic!!! 😊❤
I love listening to Nat King Cole. Beautiful songs Beautiful voice
I had a couple of jazz appreciation classes in college, taught by someone who was a guitarist for big band leader Benny Goodman. I remember him saying the singer who had the best diction of all time was Nat King Cole. It's true -- you can make out every single word he sings. Perfect annunciation.
Nat king Cole on the most beautiful voices in the world.
Beautiful rich voice ❤
I grew up with Nat King Cole. One of my favorites. Cigarettes got him with throat cancer. What a loss.
The duet with his daughter, Natalie, is one of his recording with her voice blended in. It was made long after his death.
Whenever I'm feeling stressed I play Nat King Cole. Never fails to calm me down...I get wrapped up in that beautiful voice and the world starts to look a lot brighter very soon. Many wonderful performers back in those times, but none better than Mr. Cole.
Still one of my favorite 5 voices in music. Just amazing talent with amazing songs.
I feel the same way about him! And I wasn't even born when he was alive!
my mom played his vinyl constantly as soon as i wass aware of sound it seemed, he was one of the first musicians i was exposed to daily...loved him since then...piano master too.
Without question, Nat King Cole was one of the best male pop/jazz singers of the 20th Century. He and Frank Sinatra were two singers that literally made Capitol Records a giant in the record industry. Both made use of two of the best arrangers/orchestra conductors of the era--Nelson Riddle and Gordon Jenkins. This particular recording used Gordon Jenkins. For all of his vocal prowess, Cole started out as a jazz pianist, one of the best, at that. My dad, a professional jazz musician in his younger days, saw Nat King Cole perform with his piano trio before Cole even really started to sing, then later when he was singing with a full orchestra. Much as my dad loved Cole's singing, he always wished that Nat King Cole would have made more jazz piano performances in his later, and sadly cut short career ended by throat cancer. Nat King Cole was said to have smoked five packs of cigarettes a day, and never was without a cigarette unless he was singing or sleeping.
This is a standard, a few groups recorded this song, but Mr Nat King Cole was the best.
One of my favorites since I was a little boy of 3 in 51. Nat's music is music for lovers.
My mom bless her never took to Nat King Coles voice but I totally love him. He had a voice you could not mistake.
This is my favorite Nat King Cole song! It’s such a beautiful song!
The voice of an angel
A master of his craft...Nat was the man...Everybody loved him.
Love Nat King Cole! Right up there with Tony Bennett.
Nat King Cole, just perfection...🥰❤
Nat King Cole was one of the very best, his voice so smooth, I have to mention in the same sentence Matt Monro, 'Walk Away' is just beautiful. Born Free and From Russia With Love probably his best known songs.
A sad day as we say goodbye to Sinéad O'Connor, RIP.
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In addition, here is a small list of Nat King Cole songs you both may like as well: 1. For Sentimental Reasons, 2. It's Only A Paper Moon, 3. Mona Lisa, and 4. Unforgettable the remake version his daughter Natalie Cole did combining her voice in a duet with her father.
Ahhhh,,,, Mona Lisa (now it's stuck in my head just from hearing the title) so unforgettable.
What a voice!!
I remember watching his show. I was 6/7 yrs. I loved his voice.
The man is a all time legend voice of gold
I was very lucky to have had grandparents and parents and also siblings of completely different generations of music and this was my grandparents. The rat pack was everything to my grandma especially, she was a huge fan, and me and my siblings all grew up to all of their music. But nat king cole was my personal favorite and my grandma used to make me sing all his songs to her, my siblings too, while she accompanied with the piano beautifully. When she passed we sang unforgettable for her funeral and it will always be such a special song for us and nat king coles voice will never not make me cry because I just see my grandmas face. Currently crying 😭