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The Nat King Cole Story 1961
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The Nat King Cole Story

The album The Nat King Cole Story, released in 1961, is a compilation celebrating the musical career of Nat King Cole. This work not only features a selection of his most memorable hits, but reinterprets them with a renewed stereo sound. Cole, accompanied by arrangers and bands who had collaborated on his original recordings, gives new life to songs that were already classics. The production of this album reflects his evolution as an artist, highlighting his versatility as both a jazz pianist and a vocalist.

Year
1961
Songs
36
Duration
103 min 59 seg
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36 song|s

Song list

# Title Available ⏱
01

Straighten Up and Fly Right

Advanced

2:36 01

Answer Me, My Love

Intermediate

2:56 02

Sweet Lorraine

3:22 02

Smile

Advanced

2:53 03

Darling, Je Vous Aime Beaucoup - (remastered)

Intermediate

2:49 03

It's Only a Paper Moon

2:58 04

The Sand and the Sea - (remastered)

Intermediate

2:41
04

(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66

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2:56
05

(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons

Advanced

3:04 05

If I May

Intermediate

2:58 06

The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)

Advanced

3:11 06

A Blossom Fell

2:42 07

Nature Boy

Intermediate

2:54 07

To the Ends of the Earth - (remastered)

2:25 08

Lush Life

Advanced

3:46 08

Night Lights

2:49 09

Calypso Blues

Easy

3:25 09

Ballerina

2:42 10

Mona Lisa

Intermediate

3:28 10

Stardust

Intermediate

3:14 11

Send for Me

Intermediate

2:30 11

Orange Colored Sky - As Heard on “Fallout” (Series)

Advanced

2:34 12

St. Louis Blues

2:25 12

Too Young

Advanced

3:25 13

Unforgettable

Advanced

3:27 13

Looking Back

Intermediate

2:26 14

Somewhere Along the Way

Intermediate

3:00 14

Non Dimenticar

Intermediate

3:07 15

Walkin' My Baby Back Home

2:43 15

Paradise

Intermediate

3:11 16

Pretend

Advanced

2:46 16

Oh, Mary, Don't You Weep

1:56 17

Blue Gardenia

Intermediate

3:04 17

Ay, Cosita Linda

2:14 18

I Am in Love - (remastered)

2:34 18

Wild Is Love

2:48

About the album

The Nat King Cole Story, according to DoReSol

Among the most notable songs are "Unforgettable," which has become a symbol of his legacy, and "Mona Lisa," which captures the essence of his smooth and melodic style. "Straighten Up and Fly Right" is also included, showcasing his ability to blend upbeat rhythms with witty lyrics. Cole's intention in re-recording these songs was to offer his followers a fresh experience, maintaining the quality that had brought him to the top of the charts.

The impact of The Nat King Cole Story is notable, as it not only reaffirms his status in popular music but also allows for an appreciation of the richness of his work in a new sonic context. This album becomes a gateway for those who wish to explore his music, offering a deeper connection with the artist and his legacy.

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