Nat King Cole Not Now Music The Very Best of - Nat King Cole CD Jazz
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CD Capitol Release date: 14/Feb/2008
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Details / Tracklist:
Disc 01
01. "Unforgettable"
02. "Mona Lisa"
03. "Too young"
04. "Orange Colored Sky"
05. "Somewhere along the way"
06. "Because you're mine"
07. "Pretend"
08. "Smile"
09. "Faith can move mountains"
10. "Lush life"
11. "Darling, je vous aime beaucoup"
12. "A blossom fell"
13. "Don't Let Your Eyes Go Shopping (For Your Heart)"
14. "Nature boy"
15. "Autumn leaves"
16. "To the ends of the earth"
17. "Too Young (To Go Steady)"
18. "Funny (Not much)"
19. "Return to paradise"
20. "Make her mine"
21. "Can't I"
22. "Love me as though there were no tomorrow"
23. "Dreams can tell a lie"
24. "Mother nature and father time"
25. "The Christmas song (Merry Christmas to you)"
Disc 02
01. "Sweet Lorraine"
02. "(Get your kicks on) Route 66"
03. "(I love you) For sentimental reasons"
04. "It's only a paper moon"
05. "Straighten up and fly right"
06. "Gee baby, ain't I good to you"
07. "The frim fram sauce"
08. "You call it madness (but I call it love)"
09. "Don't blame me"
10. "Exactly like you"
11. "Put 'em In A Box, Tie 'em With A Ribbon"
12. "Lost April"
13. "Meet me at no special place"
14. "Harmony"
15. "Jet"
16. "Red sails in the sunset"
17. "I almost lost my mind"
18. "Lillette"
19. "For You, My Love"
20. "What'll I do?"
21. "Little girl"
22. "Those things money can't buy"
23. "Angel eyes"
24. "Almost like being in love"
25. "This can't be love"
Description:
This magnificent collection compiles some of Nat King Cole's best songs, including 'Nature Boy', 'Mona Lisa', 'Too Young' among others. -
Issued in double slim jewel case with cardboard slipcase.
"The Very Best of Nat King Cole" on CD is a lovingly curated collection that captures the timeless charm and velvet-smooth voice of Nat King Cole, one of the most influential vocalists and pianists in popular music. This compilation brings together many of his most beloved recordings, showcasing his effortless blend of jazz, traditional pop, and romantic ballads. With warm, orchestrated arrangements and Cole's unmistakable phrasing, the album creates an intimate atmosphere that's perfect for relaxed evenings, dinner parties, or simply losing yourself in classic songs that defined an era. Each track highlights his unique ability to convey deep emotion with elegance and restraint, making this CD an ideal introduction for new listeners and an essential keepsake for long-time fans. The clear, well-balanced sound and thoughtful track selection underline why these songs have remained standards for decades. As a physical CD, it also appeals to collectors who value tangible music experiences, complete with cover art and liner notes that celebrate this legendary entertainer.
Nat King Cole (1919-1965) began his career as a jazz pianist and soon became a pioneering figure in vocal jazz and popular music. First known for his work with the King Cole Trio, he gradually moved into the spotlight as a singer, defined by his warm baritone and exquisite diction. Over the course of his career, he recorded a string of enduring hits that helped shape the "American songbook" and influenced generations of singers across genres. He was also a trailblazer as an African American star in mainstream entertainment, hosting one of the earliest network television shows led by a Black artist. His recordings are still celebrated for their musical sophistication, emotional depth, and timeless style. Although this CD focuses on the music itself rather than his life story, every song is a reminder of why Nat King Cole remains a benchmark for vocal excellence.
The CD is released under the Capitol label, a historic and highly respected name in the music industry. Capitol, known for its iconic round tower in Hollywood, has been home to numerous legendary artists and has built a reputation for high recording standards and carefully produced releases. Over the decades, the label has played a key role in bringing jazz, pop, and many other genres to a worldwide audience. With "The Very Best of Nat King Cole," Capitol continues its tradition of presenting classic catalog titles in a way that honors both the artist and the original recordings, making this compilation a trustworthy choice for anyone looking to discover or rediscover Nat King Cole's finest work.
CD 1
1. Unforgettable
2. Mona Lisa
3. Too Young
4. Orange-Coloured Sky
5. Somewhere Along The Way
6. Because You’re Mine
7. Pretend
8. Smile
9. Faith Can Move Mountains
10. Lush Life
11. Darling, Je vous aime beaucoup
12. A Blossom Fell
13. Don’t Let Your Eyes Go Shopping For Your Heart
14. Nature Boy
15. Autumn Leaves
16. To The Ends Of The Earth
17. Too Young To Go Steady
18. Funny (Not Much)
19. Return To Paradise
20. Make Her Mine
21. Can’t I
22. Love Me As Though There Were No Tomorrow
23. Dreams Can Tell A Lie
24. Mother Nature And Father Time
25. The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)
CD 2
1. Sweet Lorraine
2. (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66
3. (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons
4. It’s Only A Paper Moon
5. Straighten Up And Fly Right
6. Gee Baby, Ain’t I Good To You
7. The Frim Fram Sauce
8. You Call It Madness (But I Call It Love)
9. Don’t Blame Me
10. Exactly Like You
11. Put ‘Em In A Box, Tie It With A Ribbon
12. Lost April
13. Meet Me At No Special Place (And I’ll Be There At No Particular Time)
14. Harmony
15. Jet
16. Red Sails In The Sunset
17. I Almost Lost My Mind
18. Lillette
19. For You My Love
20. What’ll I Do?
21. Little Girl
22. Those Things Money Can’t Buy
23. Angel Eyes
24. Almost Like Being In Love
25. This Can’t Be Love