CORPORATE LINE: In 1942, Nat King Cole was one of the first artists to sign with Capitol Records. Cole recorded over 150 charting singles on the Pop, R&B and Country charts, a staggering record that remains unbroken by any other artist ever signed to the label, which led to Capitol becoming known as “The House That Nat Built.” At the time of his death in 1965, it was reported that Capitol Records had sold over nine million Nat King Cole records. Cole’s catalog continues to sell in excess of one million albums per year around the world.
The World Of Nat King Cole CD will be presented in several region-specific versions, with some variations in the tracklists, to feature Cole’s most enduring hits in different countries around the world. Cole’s global success was bolstered by his open embrace of the world’s cultures and languages, and many of the songs he recorded with lyrics in different languages, including his single “L-O-V-E” sung in Spanish, Italian, French, German, and Japanese, became major international hits.
THE SONGS:
“Smile” – Wonderful. It’ll make you smile irregardless of your mood.
“Unforgettable” – We don’t have to tell anyone that this is an amazing song.
“(Get Your Kicks On) Route 66” – Can’t imagine that everybody hasn’t heard this song in one form or another and if you haven’t heard Nat King Cole’s version you’re missing out.
“Too Young” – Cole’s voice booms with a confidence that is unmistakable.
“Straighten Up And Fly Right” – Although a superb song the mix isn’t quite on par with “Smile.”
“Orange Colored Sky” – Anyone that loves the sound of the big band will enjoy this.
“Mona Lisa – A timeless love song.
“L-O-V-E” – Another hit that everyone has certainly heard before.
“Stardust” – Brilliant.
FRANKLY: Cole had a way of making ever word he sang sound effortless like getting in and out of satin sheets. The World of Nat King Cole is a fantastic starting place for anyone that wants to listen to what a wonderful world music was before money ruled art. The World of Nat King Cole is twenty-eight songs and each is a hit. Try to get that kind of bang for you buck with new releases today!
+ Charlie Craine
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