The Very Best of Nat “King” Cole

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1▼CD: Nat "King" Cole
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1Unforgettable
celesta and piano:
Buddy Cole (on 1951-08-17)
cello:
Cy Bernard (on 1951-08-17) and Eleanor Slatkin (on 1951-08-17)
congas:
Joe Costanzo (on 1951-08-17)
double bass:
Joe Comfort (on 1951-08-17)
drums (drum set):
Nick Fatool (on 1951-08-17)
guitar:
Bob Bain (on 1951-08-17)
harp:
Ann Mason Stockton (on 1951-08-17)
viola:
Paul Robyn (on 1951-08-17) and Dave Sterkin (on 1951-08-17)
violin:
Alex Beller (on 1951-08-17), Harry Bluestone (on 1951-08-17), Walter Edelstein (on 1951-08-17), Henry Hill (on 1951-08-17), Dan Lube (on 1951-08-17), Erno Neufeld (on 1951-08-17), Mischa Russell (on 1951-08-17) and Marshall Sosson (on 1951-08-17)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1951-08-17)
orchestra:
Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra (on 1951-08-17)
conductor:
Nelson Riddle (on 1951-08-17)
arranger:
Nelson Riddle
recorded at:
Capitol Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1951-08-17)
recording of:
Unforgettable (on 1951-08-17)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Gordon
publisher:
Bourne Co. and Bourne Music Ltd.
Nat King Cole3:10
2Making Whoopee
engineered in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1947-08-07)
double bass:
Johnny Miller (on 1947-08-07)
guitar:
Oscar Moore (on 1947-08-07)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1947-08-07)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1947-08-07)
recording of:
Makin’ Whoopee!
lyricist:
Gus Kahn
composer:
Walter Donaldson
translator:
Harrie Geelen
publisher:
Beth Dryer Music, Donaldson Publishing Co., EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Gilbert Keyes Music Company, Keith Prowse Music Publishing Co. Ltd., Tobago Music Co. and WB Music Corp.
Nat King Cole2:31
3Nature Boy
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1947-08-22)
additional guitar:
Oscar Moore (on 1947-08-22)
double bass:
Johnny Miller (on 1947-08-22)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1947-08-22)
violin:
Harry Bluestone (on 1947-08-22)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1947-08-22)
orchestra:
Frank De Vol Orchestra (on 1947-08-22)
recording of:
Nature Boy (on 1947-08-22)
lyricist and composer:
eden ahbez (in 1947)
publisher:
Burke-Van Heusen, Inc., Crestview Music Corp., David J. Janowiak d/b/a Golden World, Edwin H. Morris & Company and Warner Chappell Music Ltd.
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部
Nat King Cole2:38
4Dream a Little Dream of Me
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1947-10-28)
double bass:
Johnny Miller (on 1947-10-28)
guitar:
Irving Ashby (on 1947-10-28)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1947-10-28)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1947-10-28)
recording of:
Dream a Little Dream of Me
lyricist:
Gus Kahn (in 1931)
composer:
Fabian André (in 1931) and Wilbur Schwandt (in 1931)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Essex Music, Inc., Étienne Marrix Music, Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd., Gilbert Keyes Music Company, Infoswan Publications, One Less Car Music, Words & Music, Inc. and ティー・アール・オー・エセックス・ジャパン A事業部
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
Nat King Cole2:53
5Lush Life
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1949-03-09)
double bass:
Joe Comfort (on 1949-03-09)
guitar:
Irving Ashby (on 1949-03-09)
membranophone:
Jack Costanzo (on 1949-03-09)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1949-03-09)
orchestra:
Pete Rugolo (on 1949-03-09)
recording of:
Lush Life
lyricist and composer:
Billy Strayhorn (from 1933 until 1938)
publisher:
Billy Strayhorn Songs, Inc., Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd., Chrysalis One Music, Reservoir Media Music, ミュージック・セールス and Tempo Music, Inc. (from 1949 to present)
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
Nat King Cole3:18
6Boulevard of Broken Dreams
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1949-07-26)
double bass:
Joe Comfort (on 1949-07-26)
guitar:
Irving Ashby (on 1949-07-26)
membranophone:
Jack Costanzo (on 1949-07-26)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1949-07-26)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1949-07-26)
recording of:
Boulevard of Broken Dreams
lyricist:
Al Dubin (in 1933)
composer:
Harry Warren (in 1933)
publisher:
B. Feldman & Co. Ltd., Warner Bros. Music, Warner/Chappell Music, Hong Kong Limited and 香港商百代音樂股份有限公司台灣分公司
part of:
42nd Street (full musical)
Nat King Cole2:29
7Exactly Like You
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1949-07-26)
bongos and congas and membranophone:
Jack Costanzo (on 1949-07-26)
double bass:
Joe Comfort (on 1949-07-26)
guitar:
Irving Ashby (on 1949-07-26)
instruments:
The Nat King Cole Trio (in 1949)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1949-07-26)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1949-07-26)
recording of:
Exactly Like You (on 1949-07-26)
lyricist:
Dorothy Fields (in 1930)
writer:
Fritz Löhner-Beda
composer:
Jimmy McHugh (in 1930)
Nat King Cole2:43
8Laugh! Cool Clown
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1949-03-22)
double bass:
Joe Comfort (on 1949-03-22)
guitar:
Irving Ashby (on 1949-03-22)
membranophone:
Jack Costanzo (on 1949-03-22)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1949-03-22)
recording of:
Laugh! Cool Clown
composer:
Ruggero Leoncavallo
arranger:
Nat King Cole
is based on:
Pagliacci: Atto I. “Recitar!” … “Vesti la giubba” (Canio)
Nat King Cole3:20
9Calypso Blues
bongos and congas and membranophone:
Jack Costanzo (on 1949-09-09)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1949-09-09)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1949-09-09)
recorded at:
Capitol Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1949-09-09)
recording of:
Calypso Blues (on 1949-09-09)
lyricist:
Don George
composer:
Nat King Cole
Nat King Cole3:03
10My Baby Just Cares for Me
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1949-11-07)
bongos and congas and membranophone:
Jack Costanzo (on 1949-11-07)
double bass:
Joe Comfort (on 1949-11-07)
guitar:
Irving Ashby (on 1949-11-07)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1949-11-07)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1949-11-07) and Woody Herman (on 1949-11-07)
performer:
The Nat King Cole Trio (on 1949-11-07)
cover recording of:
My Baby Just Cares for Me (on 1949-11-07)
lyricist and composer:
Walter Donaldson and Gus Kahn
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp., Chappell Music Co. Inc., Donaldson Publishing Co., Donaldson, Douglas & Gumble Inc., EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd., Gus Kahn Music Co., The Songwriters Guild and Tobago Music Co.
Nat King Cole with Woody Herman2:49
11Hey, Not Now (I'll Tell You When)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1950-05-11)
double bass:
Joe Comfort (on 1950-05-11)
guitar:
Irving Ashby (on 1950-05-11)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1950-05-11)
vocals:
Maria Cole (on 1950-05-11) and Nat King Cole (on 1950-05-11)
orchestra:
Pete Rugolo and His Orchestra (on 1950-05-11)
arranger:
Pete Rugolo
cover recording of:
Hey, Not Now! (I'll Tell You When) (on 1950-05-11)
writer:
Roy Alfred
Nat King Cole with Maria Cole3:04
12Mona Lisa
producer:
Lee Gillette
bass:
Joe Comfort (on 1950-03-11)
bongos:
Jack Costanzo (on 1950-03-11)
cello:
Cy Bernard (on 1950-03-11) and Eleanor Slatkin (on 1950-03-11)
drums (drum set):
Lee Young (on 1950-03-11)
guitar:
Irving Ashby (on 1950-03-11)
piano:
Buddy Cole (on 1950-03-11)
viola:
Allan Harshman (on 1950-03-11) and Dave Sterkin (on 1950-03-11)
violin:
Sam Cytron (on 1950-03-11), David Frisina (on 1950-03-11), Murray Kellner (on 1950-03-11), Mark Levant (on 1950-03-11), Dan Lube (on 1950-03-11), Lou Raderman (on 1950-03-11), Paul Shure (on 1950-03-11) and Felix Slatkin (on 1950-03-11)
choir vocals:
[unknown] (on 1950-03-11)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1950-03-11)
orchestra:
Les Baxter and His Orchestra (on 1950-03-11)
conductor:
Les Baxter (on 1950-03-11)
arranger:
Nelson Riddle (on 1950-03-11)
cover recording of:
Mona Lisa (on 1950-03-11)
lyricist:
Raymond B. Evans
writer:
Livingston & Evans
composer:
Jay Livingston
publisher:
Famous Chappell and Famous Music Corporation
sub-publisher:
BMG Unisong Music Publishers BV
part of:
The 23rd Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1950 winner)
Nat King Cole3:17
13Orange Colored Sky
bass and double bass:
Joe Comfort (on 1950-08-16)
bongos and congas:
Jack Costanzo (on 1950-08-16)
guitar:
Irving Ashby (on 1950-08-16)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1950-08-16)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1950-08-16)
orchestra:
Stan Kenton and His Orchestra (on 1950-08-16)
arranger:
Pete Rugolo
recorded at:
Capitol Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1950-08-16)
recording of:
Orange Colored Sky (on 1950-08-16)
writer:
Milton DeLugg and William Stein
publisher:
Amy Dee Music Corp.
Nat King Cole2:35
14That’s My Girl
double bass:
Joe Comfort (on 1951-02-01)
guitar:
Irving Ashby (on 1951-02-01)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1951-02-01)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1951-02-01)
conductor:
Pete Rugolo (on 1951-02-01)
arranger:
Pete Rugolo
recorded at:
Capitol Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1951-02-01)
cover recording of:
That's My Girl (on 1951-02-01)
writer:
Ray Ellington and Barbara Tobias
Nat King Cole2:23
15Walkin’
alto saxophone:
Skeets Herfurt (on 1951-09-04) and Wilbur Schwartz (on 1951-09-04)
baritone saxophone:
Chuck Gentry (on 1951-09-04)
bass:
Phil Stephens (on 1951-09-04)
bongos and congas:
Jack Costanzo (on 1951-09-04)
drums (drum set):
Alvin Stoller (on 1951-09-04)
guitar:
Barney Kessel (on 1951-09-04)
piano:
Jimmy Rowles (on 1951-09-04)
tenor saxophone:
Fred Fallensby (on 1951-09-04) and Ted Nash (on 1951-09-04)
trombone:
Ed Kusby (on 1951-09-04), Murray McEachern (on 1951-09-04), Pullman “Tommy” Pederson (on 1951-09-04) and Jimmy Priddy (on 1951-09-04)
trumpet:
Johnny Best (on 1951-09-04), Conrad Gozzo (on 1951-09-04), Manny Klein (on 1951-09-04) and Ray Linn (on 1951-09-04)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1951-09-04)
conductor:
Billy May (on 1951-09-04)
arranger:
Billy May
recorded at:
Capitol Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1951-09-04)
recording of:
Walkin'
lyricist and composer:
Mary Lou Williams (in 1951)
Nat King Cole2:52
16Laura
double bass:
Charlie Harris (on 1952-07-18)
drums (drum set) and membranophone:
Norris "Bunny" Shawker (on 1952-07-18)
guitar:
John Collins (on 1952-07-18)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1952-07-18)
recorded at:
Capitol Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1952-07-18)
instrumental cover recording of:
Laura (1945 song) (on 1952-07-18)
lyricist:
Johnny Mercer (in 1945)
composer:
David Raksin (in 1944)
publisher:
EMI Robbins Catalog Inc., EMI United Partnership Ltd., Robbins Music Corp., Twentieth Century Music Corp. and United Partnership Ltd.
version of:
Laura (original 1944 film theme)
Nat King Cole2:43
17It’s Crazy
alto saxophone:
Gus Bivona (on 1952-01-11) and Alex Gershonoff (on 1952-01-11)
baritone saxophone:
Chuck Gentry (on 1952-01-11)
bongos and congas:
Jack Costanzo (on 1952-01-11)
double bass:
Charlie Harris (on 1952-01-11)
drums (drum set):
Shelly Manne (on 1952-01-11)
guitar:
John Collins (on 1952-01-11)
piano:
Buddy Cole (on 1952-01-11) and Nat King Cole (on 1952-01-11)
tenor saxophone:
Bob Cooper (on 1952-01-11) and Don Lodice (on 1952-01-11)
trombone:
Walter Benson (on 1952-01-11), Jimmy Priddy (on 1952-01-11) and Si Zentner (on 1952-01-11)
trumpet:
Conrad Gozzo (on 1952-01-11), Uan Rasey (on 1952-01-11), Shorty Rogers (on 1952-01-11) and Joseph Triscari (on 1952-01-11)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1952-01-11)
orchestra:
Pete Rugolo and His Orchestra (on 1952-01-11)
conductor:
Pete Rugolo (on 1952-01-11)
arranger:
Pete Rugolo
recorded at:
Capitol Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1952-01-11)
recording of:
It’s Crazy (on 1952-01-11)
lyricist:
Dorothy Fields
composer:
Richard Rodgers
publisher:
Chappell S.A. and Crestview Music Corp.
Nat King Cole2:25
18Summer Is a Comin’ in
alto saxophone:
Gus Bivona (on 1952-01-11) and Alex Gershonoff (on 1952-01-11)
baritone saxophone:
Chuck Gentry (on 1952-01-11)
double bass:
Charlie Harris (on 1952-01-11)
drums (drum set):
Shelly Manne (on 1952-01-11)
guitar:
John Collins (on 1952-01-11)
piano:
Buddy Cole (on 1952-01-11) and Nat King Cole (on 1952-01-11)
tenor saxophone:
Bob Cooper (on 1952-01-11) and Don Lodice (on 1952-01-11)
trombone:
Walter Benson (on 1952-01-11), Jimmy Priddy (on 1952-01-11) and Si Zentner (on 1952-01-11)
trumpet:
Conrad Gozzo (on 1952-01-11), Uan Rasey (on 1952-01-11), Shorty Rogers (on 1952-01-11) and Joseph Triscari (on 1952-01-11)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1952-01-11)
orchestra:
Pete Rugolo and His Orchestra (on 1952-01-11)
conductor:
Pete Rugolo (on 1952-01-11)
arranger:
Pete Rugolo
recorded at:
Capitol Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1952-01-11)
recording of:
Summer Is A Comin’ In (on 1952-01-11)
lyricist:
Marshall Barer
composer:
Alec Wilder
Nat King Cole3:12
19Angel Eyes
alto saxophone:
Willie Smith (on 1953-01-14)
bass:
Jack Agee (on 1953-01-14) and Ralph Peña (on 1953-01-14)
bongos and congas:
Jack Costanzo (on 1953-01-14)
clarinet and saxophone:
Bob Dawes (on 1953-01-14) and Charles Deremo (on 1953-01-14)
drums (drum set):
John Markham (on 1953-01-14)
guitar:
John Collins (on 1953-01-14)
piano:
Cliff Fishback (on 1953-01-14)
tenor saxophone:
Richard Clay (on 1953-01-14) and Ted Nash (on 1953-01-14)
trombone:
Karl DeKarske (on 1953-01-14), Dick Nash (on 1953-01-14), Robert Reisiger (on 1953-01-14) and Si Zentner (on 1953-01-14)
trumpet:
Tony Facciuto (on 1953-01-14), Conrad Gozzo (on 1953-01-14), Jack H. Laubach (on 1953-01-14), Robert McKinzie (on 1953-01-14) and Andy Peele (on 1953-01-14)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1953-01-14)
orchestra:
Billy May & His Orchestra (on 1953-01-14)
conductor:
Billy May (on 1953-01-14)
arranger:
Billy May
recorded at:
Capitol Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1953-01-14)
cover recording of:
Angel Eyes (1946 jazz standard) (on 1953-01-14)
lyricist:
Earl Brent (in 1946)
composer:
Matt Dennis (in 1946)
publisher:
Bradshaw Music, Inc., Dorsey Bros Music Ltd., Music Sales Corporation, Onyx Music Corporation and ミュージック・セールス
Nat King Cole3:14
20Lover, Come Back to Me
alto saxophone:
Willie Smith (on 1953-01-14)
bass:
Jack Agee (on 1953-01-14) and Ralph Peña (on 1953-01-14)
bongos and congas:
Jack Costanzo (on 1953-01-14)
clarinet and saxophone:
Bob Dawes (on 1953-01-14) and Charles Deremo (on 1953-01-14)
drums (drum set):
John Markham (on 1953-01-14)
guitar:
John Collins (on 1953-01-14)
piano:
Cliff Fishback (on 1953-01-14)
tenor saxophone:
Richard Clay (on 1953-01-14) and Ted Nash (on 1953-01-14)
trombone:
Karl DeKarske (on 1953-01-14), Dick Nash (on 1953-01-14), Robert Reisiger (on 1953-01-14) and Si Zentner (on 1953-01-14)
trumpet:
Tony Facciuto (on 1953-01-14), Conrad Gozzo (on 1953-01-14), Jack H. Laubach (on 1953-01-14), Robert McKinzie (on 1953-01-14) and Andy Peele (on 1953-01-14)
choir vocals:
[unknown] (on 1953-01-14)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1953-01-14)
orchestra:
Billy May & His Orchestra (on 1953-01-14)
conductor:
Billy May (on 1953-01-14)
arranger:
Billy May
recorded at:
Capitol Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1953-01-14)
cover recording of:
Lover, Come Back to Me (from "The New Moon") (on 1953-01-14)
lyricist:
Oscar Hammerstein II (in 1928)
writer:
Sigmund Romberg
composer:
Sigmund Romberg (in 1928)
publisher:
Bambalina Music Publishing Company, Redwood Music, Warner Bros., Inc. (Warner Bros. Music Division), Warner/Chappell and Warner Bros., Inc. (in 1928)
sub-publisher:
ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部, ヤマハミュージックパブリッシング (until 2017-03-31) and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (from 2017-04-01 to present)
part of:
The New Moon: Act II
Nat King Cole2:31
21The Christmas Song
bass trombone:
George Roberts (on 1953-08-24)
cello:
Cy Bernard (on 1953-08-24), Armand Kaproff (on 1953-08-24) and Eleanor Slatkin (on 1953-08-24)
double bass:
Charlie Harris (on 1953-08-24)
drums (drum set):
Lee Young (on 1953-08-24)
flute:
Jules Kinsler (on 1953-08-24), Ted Nash (on 1953-08-24) and Harry Steinfeld (on 1953-08-24)
French horn:
Vincent DeRosa (on 1953-08-24) and John Graas (on 1953-08-24)
guitar:
John Collins (on 1953-08-24)
harp:
Ann Mason Stockton (on 1953-08-24)
piano:
Buddy Cole (on 1953-08-24) and Nat King Cole (on 1953-08-24)
trombone:
Milt Bernhart (on 1953-08-24) and Joe Howard (on 1953-08-24)
viola:
Lou Kievman (on 1953-08-24), Stanley Spiegelman (on 1953-08-24) and Dave Sterkin (on 1953-08-24)
violin:
Victor Bay (on 1953-08-24), Alex Beller (on 1953-08-24), Harry Bluestone (on 1953-08-24), Walter Edelstein (on 1953-08-24), Henry Hill (on 1953-08-24), Paul Nero (on 1953-08-24), Mischa Russell (on 1953-08-24), Paul Shure (on 1953-08-24), Felix Slatkin (on 1953-08-24) and Gerald Vinci (on 1953-08-24)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1953-08-24)
orchestra:
Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra (on 1953-08-24)
conductor:
Nelson Riddle (on 1953-08-24)
arranger:
Nelson Riddle
recorded at:
Capitol Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1953-08-24)
cover recording of:
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) (on 1953-08-24)
lyricist:
Mel Tormé and Robert Wells (from 1944 until 1945)
composer:
Mel Tormé (from 1944 until 1945)
publisher:
Chappell/Morris Ltd., MPL Music Publishing Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd., Sony/ATV Tunes LLC, Warner Chappell, Warner Chappell Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Warner/Chappell Music Australia Pty. Ltd. and Edwin H. Morris & Co., Inc. (from 1946 to present)
Nat King Cole3:15
22Just You, Just Me
alto saxophone:
Willie Smith (on 1956-09-14)
double bass:
Charlie Harris (on 1956-09-14)
drums (drum set):
Lee Young (on 1956-09-14)
guitar:
John Collins (on 1956-09-14)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1956-09-14)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1956-09-14)
recorded at:
Capitol Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1956-08 until 1956-09) and Capitol Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-09-14)
cover recording of:
Just You, Just Me (on 1956-09-14)
lyricist:
Raymond Klages (in 1929)
composer:
Jesse Greer (in 1929)
publisher:
EMI United Partnership Ltd., Robbins Music and Robbins Music Corporation
part of:
New York, New York (1977 musical film soundtrack)
recording of:
Just You, Just Me
lyricist:
Raymond Klages (in 1929)
composer:
Jesse Greer (in 1929)
publisher:
EMI United Partnership Ltd., Robbins Music and Robbins Music Corporation
part of:
New York, New York (1977 musical film soundtrack)
Nat King Cole3:02
23Caravan
recording of:
Caravan
lyricist:
Irving Mills (in 1937)
composer:
Duke Ellington (in 1936) and Juan Tizol (in 1936)
publisher:
American Academy of Music, Inc., Duke Ellington Music, EMI Mills Music Inc., Famous Music Corporation, Mills Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Harmony and Lafleur Music Ltd. (from 1995-12-12 to present)
Nat King Cole2:43
24I Want To Be Happy
alto saxophone:
Wilbur Schwartz (on 1955-08-27) and Willie Smith (on 1955-08-27)
baritone saxophone:
Chuck Gentry (on 1955-08-27)
bass:
Charlie Harris (on 1955-08-27)
bass trombone:
George Roberts (on 1955-08-27)
drums (drum set):
Lee Young (on 1955-08-27)
guitar:
John Collins (on 1955-08-27)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1955-08-27) and Bill Miller (on 1955-08-27)
tenor saxophone:
Ted Nash (on 1955-08-27) and Buck Skalak (on 1955-08-27)
trombone:
Murray McEachern (on 1955-08-27) and Dick Noel (on 1955-08-27)
trumpet:
Frank Beach (on 1955-08-27), Manny Klein (on 1955-08-27), Ray Linn (on 1955-08-27) and Vito N. Mangano (on 1955-08-27)
valve trombone:
Juan Tizol (on 1955-08-27)
orchestra:
Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra (on 1955-08-27)
conductor:
Nelson Riddle (on 1955-08-27)
arranger:
Nelson Riddle
recorded at:
Capitol Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1955-08-27) and Capitol Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1955-08-27)
instrumental cover recording of:
I Want to Be Happy (No, No, Nanette) (on 1955-08-27)
lyricist:
Irving Caesar and Otto Harbach
composer:
Vincent Youmans
part of:
No, No, Nanette
Nat King Cole1:44
2▼CD: Nat "King" Cole Trio
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1Route 66
double bass:
Johnny Miller (on 1946-03-15)
guitar:
Oscar Moore (on 1946-03-15)
instruments:
The Nat King Cole Trio (in 1946)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1946-03-15)
lead vocals:
King Cole
vocals:
Nat King Cole (in 1946, on 1946-03-15)
performer:
The Nat King Cole Trio (on 1946-03-15)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, LLC (in 2000)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1946-03-15)
recording of:
(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66 (on 1946-03-15)
lyricist and composer:
Bobby Troup
publisher:
Chappell Morris Ltd., E. H. Morris, LondonTown Music, Inc., Troup-London, LLC, ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス, ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 and Burke-Van Heusen, Inc. (on 1946-04-22)
The Nat King Cole Trio3:02
2(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons
double bass:
Johnny Miller (on 1946-08-22)
guitar:
Oscar Moore (on 1946-08-22)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1946-08-22)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1946-08-22)
performer:
The Nat King Cole Trio (on 1946-08-22)
recorded at:
WMCA Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1946-08-22)
cover recording of:
(I Love You) for Sentimental Reasons (on 1946-08-22)
lyricist:
Ivory “Deek” Watson
composer:
William “Pat” Best
publisher:
MCA Duchess Music Corporation and Peter Maurice Music Co. Ltd.
The Nat King Cole Trio2:53
3Straighten Up and Fly Right
double bass and double bass [bass]:
Johnny Miller (on 1943-11-30)
guitar:
Oscar Moore (on 1943-11-30)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1943-11-30)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1943-11-30), Johnny Miller (on 1943-11-30) and Oscar Moore (on 1943-11-30)
performer:
The Nat King Cole Trio (on 1943-11-30)
recorded at:
C. P. MacGregor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1943-11-30)
recording of:
Straighten Up and Fly Right (on 1943-11-30)
writer:
Nat King Cole and Irving Mills
publisher:
American Academy of Music, Inc., EMI Mills Music and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング CMP外国事業部 (from 2021-07-01 to present)
sub-publisher:
Mills Music, ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス and コンソーシアム音楽出版 C・F事業部 (until 2021-06-30)
The Nat King Cole Trio2:27
4Scotchin’ With the Soda
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-03-14)
double bass:
Wesley Prince (on 1941-03-14)
guitar:
Oscar Moore (on 1941-03-14)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1941-03-14)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1941-03-14) and Oscar Moore (on 1941-03-14)
recording of:
Scotchin’ With the Soda (on 1941-03-14)
writer:
W. Jack Riley
The Nat King Cole Trio2:35
5That Ain’t Right
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1941-10-22)
bass and double bass:
Wesley Prince (on 1941-10-22)
guitar:
Oscar Moore (on 1941-10-22)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1941-10-22)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1941-10-22) and Oscar Moore (on 1941-10-22)
recording of:
That Ain't Right (on 1941-10-22)
lyricist and composer:
Nat King Cole and Irving Mills
The Nat King Cole Trio3:19
6Call the Police
double bass:
Wesley Prince (on 1941-10-22)
guitar:
Oscar Moore (on 1941-10-22)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1941-10-22)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1941-10-22) and Oscar Moore (on 1941-10-22)
The Nat King Cole Trio3:14
7Hit That Jive Jack
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1941-10-22)
double bass:
Wesley Prince (on 1941-10-22)
guitar:
Oscar Moore (on 1941-10-22)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1941-10-22)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1941-10-22) and Oscar Moore (on 1941-10-22)
performer:
The Nat King Cole Trio (on 1941-10-22)
recording of:
Hit That Jive Jack (on 1941-10-22)
writer:
John Alston and Skeets Tolbert
The Nat King Cole Trio2:58
8Jumpin’ at Capitol
double bass:
Red Callender (on 1943-11-30) and Johnny Miller (on 1943-11-30)
guitar:
Oscar Moore (on 1943-11-30)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1943-11-30)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1943-11-30)
recorded at:
C. P. MacGregor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1943-11-30)
recording of:
Jumpin’ at Capitol (on 1943-11-30)
composer:
Nadine Robinson
The Nat King Cole Trio2:27
9Gee, Baby Ain’t I Good to You
double bass:
Johnny Miller (on 1943-11-30)
guitar:
Oscar Moore (on 1943-11-30)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1943-11-30)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1943-11-30)
recorded at:
C. P. MacGregor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1943-11-30)
cover recording of:
Gee, Baby Ain’t I Good to You (on 1943-11-30)
lyricist:
Andy Razaf
composer:
Don Redman
publisher:
Michael H. Goldsen Inc. and Razaf Music
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
The Nat King Cole Trio2:56
10Sweet Lorraine
double bass:
Johnny Miller (on 1943-12-15)
guitar:
Oscar Moore (on 1943-12-15)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1943-12-15)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1943-12-15), Johnny Miller (on 1943-12-15) and Oscar Moore (on 1943-12-15)
recorded at:
C. P. MacGregor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1943-12-15)
cover recording of:
Sweet Lorraine (on 1943-12-15)
lyricist:
Mitchell Parish (in 1928)
composer:
Cliff Burwell (in 1928)
publisher:
EMI Mills Music Inc., Everbright Music Co. and Mills Music, Inc.
The Nat King Cole Trio3:10
11Embraceable You
double bass:
Johnny Miller (on 1943-12-15)
guitar:
Oscar Moore (on 1943-12-15)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1943-12-15)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1943-12-15), Johnny Miller (on 1943-12-15) and Oscar Moore (on 1943-12-15)
recorded at:
C. P. MacGregor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1943-12-15)
instrumental cover recording of:
Embraceable You (on 1943-12-15)
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1928)
composer:
George Gershwin (in 1928)
publisher:
Ira Gershwin Music, New World Music, New World Music Corp., Warner Bros. Music Corp., Warner/Chappell Music Ltd., WB Music Corp. (until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 until 2024-01-01)
part of:
Crazy for You (1992 musical)
part of:
Girl Crazy (1930 Musical)
part of:
When the Boys Meet the Girls (1965 film)
The Nat King Cole Trio3:23
12It’s Only a Paper Moon
double bass:
Johnny Miller (on 1943-12-15)
guitar:
Oscar Moore (on 1943-12-15)
instruments:
The Nat King Cole Trio (in 1943)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1943-12-15)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (in 1943, on 1943-12-15), Johnny Miller (on 1943-12-15) and Oscar Moore (on 1943-12-15)
recorded at:
C. P. MacGregor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1943-12-15)
cover recording of:
It’s Only a Paper Moon (on 1943-12-15)
lyricist:
E.Y. Harburg (in 1933) and Billy Rose (in 1933)
composer:
Harold Arlen (in 1933)
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp., Chappell & Co., Chappell Music Ltd., Gloccamorria Music, Next Decade Entertainment, S.A. Music Co., SA Music, Shapiro Bernstein & Co. Ltd. and Warner Bros. Music
The Nat King Cole Trio2:56
13I Just Can’t See for Lookin’
double bass:
Red Callender (on 1943-12-15) and Johnny Miller (on 1943-12-15)
guitar:
Oscar Moore (on 1943-12-15)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1943-12-15)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1943-12-15), Johnny Miller (on 1943-12-15) and Oscar Moore (on 1943-12-15)
recorded at:
C. P. MacGregor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1943-12-15)
recording of:
I Just Can’t See for Lookin’ (on 1943-12-15)
writer:
Nadine Robinson and Dok Stanford
The Nat King Cole Trio3:08
14Besame Mucho
double bass:
Johnny Miller (on 1944-05-02)
guitar:
Oscar Moore (on 1944-05-02)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1944-05-02)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1944-05-02)
cover recording of:
Bésame mucho (English lyric version by Sunny Skylar) (on 1944-05-02)
composer:
Consuelo Velázquez
translator:
Sunny Skylar
publisher:
Latin American Music, Peer International Corporation and Promotora Hispano Americana De Musica S.A.
translated version of:
Bésame mucho (Kiss Me Much, Bésame, bésame mucho como si fuera esta noche la última vez)
The Nat King Cole Trio2:53
15Bring Another Drink
double bass:
Johnny Miller (on 1944-11-28)
guitar:
Oscar Moore (on 1944-11-28)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1944-11-28)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1944-11-28)
recorded at:
C. P. MacGregor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1944-11-28)
recording of:
Bring Another Drink (on 1944-11-28)
writer:
Bob Bell and Roy Branker
The Nat King Cole Trio2:21
16What Is This Thing Called Love?
recording of:
What Is This Thing Called Love? (Wake Up and Dream musical revue)
lyricist and composer:
Cole Porter (in 1929)
publisher:
Harms, Inc., Warner Bros., Inc. and Warner/Chappell
part of:
Wake Up and Dream (1929 revue)
The Nat King Cole Trio2:58
17I’m a Shy Guy
recording of:
I’m a Shy Guy
lyricist and composer:
Nat King Cole
The Nat King Cole Trio2:55
18You’re Nobody ’til Somebody Loves You
recording of:
You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You
writer:
James Cavanaugh, Russ Morgan and Larry Stock
publisher:
Capitol Records, Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc. and Southern Music Publishing Co., Inc.
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
The Nat King Cole Trio2:51
19The Frim Fram Sauce
recording of:
The Frim‐Fram Sauce
lyricist:
Redd Evans (in 1945)
composer:
Joe Ricardel (in 1945)
publisher:
Music Sales Corporation
The Nat King Cole Trio3:18
20I’m in the Mood for Love
recording of:
I’m in the Mood for Love
lyricist:
Dorothy Fields
composer:
Jimmy McHugh
publisher:
Margenia Music, MCI Music Publishing Ltd., EMI Robbins Catalog Inc. (in 1935, in 1963) and EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (in 2016)
The Nat King Cole Trio3:12
21Chant of the Blues
The Nat King Cole Trio3:49
22Baby All the Time
recording of:
Baby Baby All the Time
lyricist and composer:
Bobby Troup
The Nat King Cole Trio3:01
23How Deep Is the Ocean
recording of:
How Deep Is the Ocean?
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (in 1932)
publisher:
Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd. and Irving Berlin Music Corp.
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部
The Nat King Cole Trio2:55
24Sweet Georgia Brown
recording of:
Sweet Georgia Brown
lyricist:
Kenneth Casey (in 1925)
composer:
Ben Bernie (in 1925) and Maceo Pinkard (in 1925)
publisher:
Remick Music Corp. and Warner Bros. Music
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