Try to listen to Mr. Coles first recording of a “Christmas Song”. If I remember he recorded three versions. The first was recorded in 1945 with his trio and a “String Choir”.
My Uncle drove Nat from the airport to the Fountainbleu Hotel in Miami in 1954. Uncle Jack was thrilled to do so, and brought a Marine buddy with him. Both were on active duty, and were doing their First Sergeant a favor. They were also White. When they got to the hotel, they were informed by the Concierge that "No Ni22ers" were allowed to enter by the front door. Jack and his friend were ready to whip the Concierge's butt, but Nat intervened. He said, "I don't need the trouble, cool it!
Nat "King" Cole was a supremely talented performer. For those unfamiliar with him, check out his performances on youtube and get a load of this great, great artist.
I actually met Mr.Cole on the streets of Los Angeles in the early fifties with my father, who Knew Mr. Cole from show business. Very nice man, and of course a very great singer. God bless Mr.Cole, would love 2 be able 2 sing with you someday .^_^
Bob Anderson - Wow, what an amazing story and wonderful memory. I think I can say on behalf of millions of NKC fans how envious we are - but happy you lived this! :-)
My Mom loved to listen to singers, being one herself....Nat King Cole's music was always welcome in our house, and it was a great loss when he passed RIP Nat and sleep well.
Imagine sitting in a small intimate night club watching and listening to Nat or Ella or any number of entertainers. They were so much more accessible to the public back then. None of the major stars of today would even consider doing that now. Instead your packed into huge auditoriums with thousands of others and the only way to get a good look at them is to bring binoculars or just sit and watch the huge screens on either side of the stage.
ParkerAllen2 said it all: wish we could've heard Mr. Cole speak after such a wonderful game; we already know the elegance of his singing voice. And Arlene- yet again- rocks!!
Growing up in a white ethnic family, the only prejudice my parents voiced was against Italians! So when my mom asked what I wanted for a graduation present, I said, "I'd like your Nat King Cole albums". It was a six album set. (From the "Longines Symphonette Society") 48 years later I still have them and they still sound MINT!
@@bimplizkityo Animosity passed down from my grandparents who fled (former) Yugoslavia. Italy took land during war & never gave it back. My generation didn't conform to their grudge.
I am an old rock and roller from the 60s and 70s but I have to say Nat King Cole along with Andy Williams have the greatest voices in history. (My humble opinion) :-)
Nat is one of my favorites. Even as a child I bought his 45's. I hated when he got cancer in his 40's. But he put out a lot just the same. There was "Ramblin Rose " and "Angel Smile " and "My True Carie Love " and "Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer " and "Cat Ballou " and so many classics. Great to have realized he was that good so soon in my life. That made the journey easier.
Rosie Clooney said she’d hear a song on the radio, sung by Nat…and want to run home and record it. When she’d get to it, she said she realized that it wasn’t the song, because there really wasn’t much there…IT WAS ALL NAT! RIP…
Guy, this was the early fifties. Nat had only been in the business about six or seven years at that point, as he said not yet in a leading role. Most of his individual fame came in the fifties, not earlier.
The ignorant white advertisers in 1956-1957 refused to keep sponsoring Mr. Cole's tv show. I remember as a child watching his program. I thought he was very attractive and classy. So glad for TH-cam and the worker bees that post these wonderful bits of history. We should all be judged by our character, not the color of our skin. A fan from Las Vegas, NV July 20, 2019
that was the era of great song lyricism in America...great singers from A to Z--its all gone with the wind. Diana Krall and Michael Feinstein bring back flickers of it. And there was Bobby Short in NYC at the Algonquin Hotel--but that great one is gone too
I'm glad as the show matured they started spending a few moments chatting with the mystery guest after they were guessed. I would have liked to hear Nat answer a few questions.
@cheyenne86 every christmas since I've been a 5 year old I've listened to Nat amongst others. Every christmas is 10x better with Nat, Bing and Dean... Bless all these good artists
I'm glad the show's producers eventually realized the entertainment value in chatting with the mystery guest after their identity had been guessed. Pity to have Cole right there and not get a chance to have him talk a little after the masks had come off.
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One of the greats. Miss him. My mom’s favorite, Ramblin’ Rose.
People of often forget to mention Nat King Cole was one of the greatest genius jazz pianists of all time. Listen to the trio recordings Mind-blowing.
As soon as he said anything, they would have recognized him, his voice was molten chocolate. One of my favourite singers.
Whoever slanders this man has no class. This guys voice is literally unforgettable and he along with Bing are the voices of Christmas.
I see what you did there.
Whoever slanders this man is a racist, pure and simple.
Try to listen to Mr. Coles first recording of a “Christmas Song”. If I remember he recorded three versions. The first was recorded in 1945 with his trio and a “String Choir”.
He really was the King. My opinion the greatest american singer.
mine too
Nat King Cole was all class. Love his voice
What a voice, what a singer, what a man!
Nat King Cole...voice as smooth as silk.
My Uncle drove Nat from the airport to the Fountainbleu Hotel in Miami in 1954. Uncle Jack was thrilled to do so, and brought a Marine buddy with him. Both were on active duty, and were doing their First Sergeant a favor. They were also White.
When they got to the hotel, they were informed by the Concierge that "No Ni22ers" were allowed to enter by the front door. Jack and his friend were ready to whip the Concierge's butt, but Nat intervened. He said, "I don't need the trouble, cool it!
This comment is underrated. What a wonderful story to tell.
Thanks for sharing :)
He has such a beautiful smile! Kind person, and awesome talent, of course.
Damn fine man and one hell of a singer
Smoothest voice in showbiz ever
The man had star power flowing from him. Pure class and style.
not only a great singer -one of the greatest jazz piano players and member of one of the greatest jazz trios.
I love his voice more than any other singer's voice.❤❤❤
Miss you Nat King Cole. Unforgettable you are. R.I.P.
Nat "King" Cole was a supremely talented performer.
For those unfamiliar with him, check out his performances on youtube and get a load of this great, great artist.
what a great smile he had..a class act
I actually met Mr.Cole on the streets of Los Angeles in the early fifties with my father, who Knew Mr. Cole from show business. Very nice man, and of course a very great singer. God bless Mr.Cole, would love 2 be able 2 sing with you someday .^_^
Wow, that's uncalled for.
Bob Anderson - Wow, what an amazing story and wonderful memory. I think I can say on behalf of millions of NKC fans how envious we are - but happy you lived this! :-)
Are you still with us?
My Mom loved to listen to singers, being one herself....Nat King Cole's music was always welcome in our house, and it was a great loss when he passed RIP Nat and sleep well.
LEGEND!!!
ABOVE them all - my favorite singer. ♥♥♥♥
He had perfect pitch. I love his voice.
Yes, a very great voice that has given pleasure to billions of persons.
A Great talent, his voice today passes all racial barriers, a legend in American music.
This guys voice was powerful and awesome. His daughter sounds pretty good too )
I wish there had been time to engage him in conversation!
Mr. Route 66 himself. Top shelf!.
He had such a beautiful voice. It could bring tears to my eyes!
the sweetest man who ever lived was Nat King Cole
My favorite male singer! A great gentleman! Nat King Cole!
This is priceless! One marvellous voice with such a great sense of humour!
A living legend forever.
My most favorite male singer, the "unforgettable" Nat King Cole!
Come on. Life changes. Let's appreciate music without having to compare the past with the present. We still love some Cole!
Too bad I was just a kid when he died I would have LOVED to seem him perform in person..WHAT A VOICE..sighhhhhhhhhhh
THE GREATEST VOICE EVER !
Nat was a fantastic soloist i doubt if anyone could ever have style or a smooth creamy voice as his rip, Mr. Cole
Does anyone else think Arlene has an incredibly sweet voice?
classy, cool, and sweet.
Imagine sitting in a small intimate night club watching and listening to Nat or Ella or any number of entertainers. They were so much more accessible to the public back then. None of the major stars of today would even consider doing that now. Instead your packed into huge auditoriums with thousands of others and the only way to get a good look at them is to bring binoculars or just sit and watch the huge screens on either side of the stage.
PatrickLHawkins More $'s that way! Kapeesh?
What a fun show. :D
He was a most gifted vocalist!
"A masculine married whistle." LOL Dorothy was the cutest.
I love these wml shows. Nat is great.
ParkerAllen2 said it all: wish we could've heard Mr. Cole speak after such a wonderful game; we already know the elegance of his singing voice. And Arlene- yet again- rocks!!
Growing up in a white ethnic family, the only prejudice my parents voiced was against Italians! So when my mom asked what I wanted for a graduation present, I said, "I'd like your Nat King Cole albums". It was a six album set. (From the "Longines Symphonette Society") 48 years later I still have them and they still sound MINT!
thats awesome omg ahahah why the italians tho😹
@@bimplizkityo Animosity passed down from my grandparents who fled (former) Yugoslavia. Italy took land during war & never gave it back. My generation didn't conform to their grudge.
I love his voice!!
I am an old rock and roller from the 60s and 70s but I have to say Nat King Cole along with Andy Williams have the greatest voices in history. (My humble opinion) :-)
Everyone had such beautiful penmanship!
Nat King Cole is an amazing singer. His Christmas songs are especially good.
Wonderful, wonderful performer.
Go listen to his records. He was smooth as silk.
Nat is one of my favorites. Even as a child I bought his 45's. I hated when he got cancer in his 40's. But he put out a lot just the same. There was "Ramblin Rose " and "Angel Smile " and "My True Carie Love " and "Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer " and "Cat Ballou " and so many classics. Great to have realized he was that good so soon in my life. That made the journey easier.
I have all his records (CDs) What a great singer!
Nat truly is the King
Nice to see nat king cole on this show,
what a voice he had.
The ladies on the panel are so intuitive. They are almost always breaking down who the person is.
he's so cute!
What a guy, and what a voice. Ah, that there could be talent and class like this again...
Best male voice...EVER
It's pretty wild that we have video of these icons on a game show.
I enjoy when the celebrities enjoy themselves. Cole did, as did Ronald Reagan and Johnny Ray.
Betcha that Cole's appearance was UNFORGETTABLE! ;D
Rosie Clooney said she’d hear a song on the radio, sung by Nat…and want to run home and record it.
When she’d get to it, she said she realized that it wasn’t the song, because there really wasn’t much there…IT WAS ALL NAT!
RIP…
Priceless!!
This multi-talented man left this planet way too soon. His style and class is seriously missed.
This man is AWESOME
He had a wonderful talent!
I found myself whistling along with him.
A gifted and talented performer. Cigarettes got him! He was class, a real "Jackie Robinson" of the entertainment industry.
Nat Cole's voice was like fine wine.
What a gentleman!
Nat should have gotten bigger applause. A class act and awesome talent.
Guy, this was the early fifties. Nat had only been in the business about six or seven years at that point, as he said not yet in a leading role. Most of his individual fame came in the fifties, not earlier.
A real gentleman.
Best wishes on your book! I look forward to reading it. I am a big fan of Nat King Cole.
Without doubt the Greatest Black Singer who ever lived , the One and Only Nat King Cole
Nat King Cole seems like he would have a big sense of humor lol
THIS MAN IS GOD!!!! And that voice would melt butter, shame he only uttered one word!!! LOVE IT!!! swoon
He was 👍Great
Had such a crush on him when I was young
Cat Ballou...
Nat and Stubby Kaye forever!
This was such a huge deal for him to be on this show.
wow thats a great smiling face
i recon he was the 20th c greatest singer adored him
The ignorant white advertisers in 1956-1957 refused to keep sponsoring Mr. Cole's tv show. I remember as a child watching his program. I thought he was very attractive and classy. So glad for TH-cam and the worker bees that post these wonderful bits of history. We should all be judged by our character, not the color of our skin. A fan from Las Vegas, NV July 20, 2019
awesome voice~
I just love him :)
Sometimes I wonder why I spend the lonely night dreaming of him...
definitely looks like the type of guy I'd wanna have over for a beer and a few good laughs.
my father's favorite singer..
that s my boy NAT
How cool to be those people. Guessing which star they are soon gonna meet :)
In the early days of the show they got to ask more than one question at a time with the mystery guest.
Just great !
that was the era of great song lyricism in America...great singers from A to Z--its all gone with the wind. Diana Krall and Michael Feinstein bring back flickers of it. And there was Bobby Short in NYC at the Algonquin Hotel--but that great one is gone too
I enjoyed that, very good.
HAHA He's pretty cool :]
I'm glad as the show matured they started spending a few moments chatting with the mystery guest after they were guessed. I would have liked to hear Nat answer a few questions.
awwwwwwww ... i love nat king cole ... i do i do
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@cheyenne86 every christmas since I've been a 5 year old I've listened to Nat amongst others. Every christmas is 10x better with Nat, Bing and Dean...
Bless all these good artists
I'm glad the show's producers eventually realized the entertainment value in chatting with the mystery guest after their identity had been guessed. Pity to have Cole right there and not get a chance to have him talk a little after the masks had come off.