Description
Elegant, timeless and instantly recognisable, Nat King Cole remains one of the most beloved voices in popular music history. With his smooth baritone delivery, effortless sophistication and remarkable ability to bring emotion to every lyric, Cole became one of the defining artists of the twentieth century, leaving behind a catalogue of songs that continue to enchant listeners around the world.
The Very Best Of Nat King Cole gathers 20 of his most treasured recordings, showcasing the warmth and charm that made him a global superstar. From the early swing classic Straighten Up And Fly Right and the iconic Route 66 to unforgettable ballads including Mona Lisa, Too Young, Smile and Unforgettable, this collection highlights the extraordinary versatility of an artist whose music transcends generations.
Featuring romantic favourites such as (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons, Walking My Baby Back Home and Darling, Je Vous Aime Beaucoup, alongside the perennial holiday classic The Christmas Song, these recordings capture the magic, intimacy and refinement that defined Nat King Cole's remarkable career.
Part of an exciting new CD series celebrating the greatest singers, songwriters and voices of all time, The Very Best Of Nat King Cole is an essential collection from one of music's true legends. A perfect introduction for new listeners and a cherished addition for lifelong fans, these are the songs that helped create one of the most enduring legacies in popular music.
01 STRAIGHTEN UP AND FLY RIGHT
02 ROUTE 66
03 NATURE BOY
04 MONA LISA
05 TOO YOUNG
06 PRETEND
07 A BLOSSOM FELL
08 SMILE
09 UNFORGETABLE
10 ANSWER ME MY LOVE
11 DARLING JE VOUS AIME BEAUCOUP
12 (I LOVE YOU) FOR SENTIMENTAL REASONS
13 WALKING MY BABY BACK HOME
14 HAJJI BABA
15 FAITH CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS
16 A PORTRAIT OF JENNIE
17 IF I GIVE MY HEART TO YOU
18 SWEET LORRAINE
19 EMBRACABLE YOU
20 THE CHRISTMAS SONG