Nat King Cole – 20 Golden Greats

Nat King Cole – 20 Golden Greats

“20 Golden Greats” is a superb collection of recordings from legendary American singer, pianist and jazz musician “Nat King Cole”, bringing together 20 of his most beloved songs. Renowned for his warm, velvety voice, impeccable phrasing and effortless delivery, Cole became one of the defining vocalists of the mid-20th century, successfully bridging jazz, traditional pop and the Great American Songbook.

The collection opens with the early jazz favourite “Sweet Lorraine” and the upbeat “Straighten Up And Fly Right”, before moving into some of Cole’s most recognisable romantic recordings. “Nature Boy”, “Mona Lisa”, “Too Young”, “Love Letters” and “Smile” showcase the sophisticated ballad style that made him an international star, while “Around The World” and “For All We Know” continue the collection's elegant selection of classic standards.

The second half features many of Nat King Cole's signature songs, including “When I Fall In Love”, “The Very Thought Of You”, “On The Street Where You Live” and the timeless “Unforgettable”. “It's All In The Game”, “Ramblin' Rose”, “Portrait Of Jennie”, “Let There Be Love” and “Somewhere Along The Way” provide further examples of Cole's distinctive vocal style, before the collection closes with the wonderfully relaxed “Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days Of Summer”.

An excellent introduction to one of the greatest voices in popular music, “20 Golden Greats” is ideal for fans of Nat King Cole, vocal jazz, romantic standards, traditional pop and classic easy listening.

Tracklist

1. Sweet Lorraine
2. Straighten Up And Fly Right
3. Nature Boy
4. Dance Ballerina Dance
5. Mona Lisa
6. Too Young
7. Love Letters
8. Smile
9. Around The World
10. For All We Know
11. When I Fall In Love
12. The Very Thought Of You
13. On The Street Where You Live
14. Unforgettable
15. It's All In The Game
16. Ramblin' Rose
17. Portrait Of Jennie
18. Let There Be Love
19. Somewhere Along The Way
20. Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days Of Summer