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Love Songs Music Artist : Nat King Cole Music Label : Capitol Release Date : 2003-02-11 Artistopia's Price :$12.68
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Christmas Song Music Artist : Nat King Cole Music Label : Capitol Release Date : 2009-08-25 Artistopia's Price :$9.49
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2009 Holiday release. Digitally remastered, expanded and repackaged edition of the classic Nat King Cole Christmas album featuring bonus tracks and new cover art. Of all the songs played during the holiday season, 'The Christmas Song' is the most popular. And out of the numerous versions of the song recorded over the years, none come close to Nat King Cole's flawless recording. This album contains that holiday chestnut plus other classic Christmas tunes sung like only Nat could sing them. Features 20 magical Christmas songs for all to enjoy!
Nat "King" Cole endured more than his share of scorn and rebuke from all manner of fans and critics. He wasn't jazzy enough to satisfy many, not white enough to please the pop cultural obsession with Anglo- and Euro-American stardom. In answer to all of this, Cole simply proceeded, crooning beautifully even after he'd walked away from the piano and become primarily a vocal sensation. This 1956 collection is famous as Cole's riposte to the critique that he wasn't jazzy. The session brings several Swing Era stars on board: violinist Stuff Smith, trumpeter Harry "Sweets" Edison, trombonist Juan Tizol, and alto saxophonist Willie Smith. The horns and violin fronted a semistandard jazz setup of guitar, drums, and percussion, along with Cole's own considerable chops on piano. As an improviser, Cole heavily influenced a generation of ivory ticklers, including Oscar Peterson and others, and here he shows himself a stellar pianist. His runs bespeak Cole's utter perfection on the keyboard. This is a crucial document. --Andrew Bartlett
1. Unforgettable 3:12
2. (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66 3:02
3. Orange Colored Sky 2:34
4. Mona Lisa 3:16
5. Walkin' My Baby Back Home 2:40
6. Straighten Up And Fly Right 2:26
7. Send For Me 2:38
8. Looking Back 2:27
9. You Call It Madness (But I Call It Love)
10. (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons 2:54
11. Nature Boy 2:39
12. Ramblin' Rose 2:50
13. Pretend 2:44
14. Too Young 3:13
15. Somewhere Along The Way 2:54
16. Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days Of Summer 2:25
17. Smile 2:54
18. Darling, Je Vous Aime Beaucoup 2:51
19. Answer Me, My Love 2:38
20. A Blossom Fell 2:33
21. If I May 3:04
22. Unforgettable (duet w/Natalie Cole) 3:31
Nat King Cole Story Music Artist : Nat King Cole Music Label : Analogue Productions Release Date : 2011-10-11 Artistopia's Price :$60.84
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