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Music CD - Nat King Cole, Nat King Cole: The Very Best of Nat King Cole
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Music CD: The Very Best of Nat King Cole
Artist: Nat King Cole, Nat King Cole
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Manufacturer: Capitol
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1. Stardust
2. Sweet Lorraine
3. (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66
4. Straighten Up And Fly Right
5. (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons
6. What'll I Do?
7. Morning Star (previously unreleased film version from St. Louis Blues)
8. Penthouse Serenade (instrumental)
9. Candy
10. Walkin’ My Baby Back Home
11. Unforgettable
12. Mona Lisa
13. Nature Boy
14. Somewhere Along The Way
15. Smile
16. A Blossom Fell
17. Can’t I?
18. Let There Be Love
19. Almost Like Being In Love
20. Ballerina
21. I’m Gonna Sit Right Down (And Write Myself A Letter)
22. Let’s Face The Music And Dance
23. Autumn Leaves (French version)
24. When I Fall In Love
25. That Sunday, That Summer
26. Looking Back
27. L-O-V-E (multi-lingual version)
28. I Wish You Love (live at The Sands Hotel, Las Vegas 1/14/60)
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0094635932423
Label: Capitol
Manufacturer: Capitol
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Capitol
Release Date: 2006-05-02
Studio: Capitol
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Summary: fine single CD retrospective--as far as it goes, that is
Comment: The Very Best Of Nat King Cole is a single CD compilation of what are truly just some of the best from Nat King Cole. No single CD could EVER contain all of Nat's best work; he did so much beyond perfection that the title of this CD is a stretch of the imagination. However, what we do get here is very high quality controlled words and music; and that does impress me nonetheless.
"Stardust" starts the track set off with a beautiful love song sung by Nat in his best form. The lush musical arrangement also enhances the beauty of the number; but it's truly Nat's vocals that make this rendition of "Stardust" an instant Nat King Cole classic. "Sweet Lorraine" is a favorite of mine; Nat does this up right with his excellent diction and he imparts to his listeners every subtle nuance of every word he sings. "(Get Your Kicks) On Route 66" sparkles like gold when Nat sings it; this works so well in Nat's capable hands. "Route 66" is a very playful song; I really like this number with its excellent piano accompaniment.
"What'll I Do?" always tugs at my heartstrings; and when Nat sings this I really am impressed. Wow, how Nat does this with great sensitivity. The relatively simplistic musical arrangement keeps the focus on Nat's singing--which is where we want it!
"Unforgettable" is, of course, completely sublime! "Mona Lisa" also gets the royal treatment by Nat. Nat sings "Mona Lisa" with all his heart and the strings do a fine job on "Mona Lisa," too. "Smile" also tugs at my heartstrings; "Smile" is a stunning ballad and Nat sings this perfectly. I could listen to Nat singing "Smile" over and over again--and I have!
"I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter" is another one of my very favorite tunes; the upbeat flavor belies the sadness of the lyrics. Nat does this up right without making this tune schmaltzy or silly sounding--it's very invigorating to hear Nat sing "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter." Moreover, "That Sunday, That Summer" is easily a highlight of this album; it doesn't get the attention it deserves but hopefully when people hear Nat sing this they will recognize the incredible beauty of this ballad.
"L-O-V-E" features Nat singing in French--and other languages--to symbolically make the statement that love is special anywhere in this world of ours. The CD ends strong with "I Wish You Love." The piano arrangement is perfect; and this live track shows off the excellent rapport that Nat always enjoyed with his adoring audiences.
Sure, there are many more songs that could be in a several CD set entitled The Very Best Of Nat King Cole. No single CD, as we have here, could truly do Nat justice. However, as a single CD goes, this one does give us quite a bit to be happy about. Diehard fans of Nat King Cole can find CD sets for sale on this website as of this writing.
Four stars.
Customer Rating:
Summary: A Collection Of "Unforgettable" Music By One Of Music's True Legends.
Comment: Each of the defining singers of the 20th Century had a distinct trait that made their music special. Frank Sinatra was attitude. Tony Bennett was charm. Dean Martin was cool. Bobby Darin was perseverence. And Nat King Cole was smooth as silk. With his raw, crystal clear baritone and marvelous phrasing techniques along with a general sense of class and respect that radiated beyond his music, plus a great ear for great songs that gave him a string of pop hits lasting from the early 1940s' to his untimely death from lung cancer in 1965 (he was 45 years old), Nat King Cole was a legend who left us much too soon.
This 28 song collection of Nat classics is a solid sampler for beginning Nat fans. While it is true that many more advanced Nat fans such as myself will carp about the omissions of such classics as "Ramblin' Rose," "Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days Of Summer" and "Too Young," there's enough Nat classics to satisfy novice fans, including the timeless "Unforgettable," his defintive take on "Stardust," the mystical "Nature Boy," his touching cover of "When I Fall In Love," the uplifting "Smile" and his irresistible Swan Song, "L-O-V-E" (presented here in a special multi-lingual version) are all present, and sound marvelous thanks to excellent sound remastering by Ron McMaster.
In addition, some lesser known tracks have been included. The unreleased "Morning Star" (featuring a beautiful performance by Nat), his frantic take on "Let's Face The Music And Dance," his bouncy take on "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter" and his masterful 1960 live rendition of "I Wish You Love" as well as many other ignored gems have been included to create a truly intriguing and unique look at Nat and his genius.
This is an exciting and entirely worthwhile collection for those who want to experiecne the genius of Nat King Cole and why he is considered one of the world's finest and most talented singers. (Dig them piano skills, too!)
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Summary: Nat is the King
Comment: What a pleasant winter surprise! This one I could and have
lisened to for hours. My young adult children love it as well.
Customer Rating:
Summary: MUST HAVE!
Comment: This CD is all Heros and no Zeros.
Did Nat King Cole ever record a bad song?
I LOVE THIS CD!
Customer Rating:
Summary: puts me in a good mood
Comment: This is a great collection of his hits. It makes you feel like you're walking in a romantic comedy starring Meg Ryan. Love it, love it!
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Editorial Reviews:
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Commemorating the 40th anniversary of Nat King Cole's death in 1965, this compilation is the CD companion of an excellent DVD/documentary. Produced with the blessing of his estate, this disc is a thorough survey of his timeless genius--all recorded on the Capitol label. It captures his sumptuous and soothing tenor voice crooning on the pop tunes he made famous, like the ethereal "Nature Boy," the melancholy "Mona Lisa," and the bouncy "Straighten Up and Fly Right," and "Route 66." It also features Cole's often-overlooked skills as an Earl Hines-style pianist. "Quizas, Quizas, Quizas (Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps)," and "Darling, Je Vous Aime Beaucoup," attest to his international appeal, and see if you can keep a dry eye when you listen to Natalie Cole's posthumous, digitally-enhanced duet with her father on "Unforgettable." From strings to big bands, Nat King Cole is never out of style. --Eugene Holley, Jr. Watch Free Clips about Nat "King" Cole 
The World of Nat "King" Cole (high bandwidth) (300k stream) |
The World of Nat "King" Cole (low bandwidth) (56k stream) |
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