Cole Español

~ Release by Nat King Cole (see all versions of this release, 3 available)

Annotation

Cole Espanol is the legendary musician’s 1958 classic. The unforgettable recording showcases Cole’s rich musicality, memorable vocals and unmatched versatility. With the orchestration recorded in Havana, Cuba, this remarkable gem includes the standouts “Tu, Me Delirio,” “Quizas, Quizas, Quizas,” “Maria Elena” and much more. Cole’s undeniable star power shines throughout.

Tracklist

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#TitleLength
1Cachito
bass:
Joe Comfort (on 1958-06-09)
drums (drum set):
Lee Young (on 1958-06-09)
guitar:
John Collins (on 1958-06-09), Charles Gonzales (on 1958-06-09), Fred Hernandez (on 1958-06-09) and Joe Nieto (on 1958-06-09)
percussion:
Chico Guerrero (on 1958-06-09), Joe Guerrero (on 1958-06-09), Armando Mesa (on 1958-06-09) and Carlos Vidal (on 1958-06-09)
piano:
René Touzet (on 1958-06-09)
trumpet:
Manny Klein (on 1958-06-09), Rudy Loera (on 1958-06-09), Henry Miranda (on 1958-06-09) and Alberto Rojo (on 1958-06-09)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1958-06-09)
conductor:
Armando Romeu, Jr.
recorded at:
Capitol Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1958-06-09)
cover recording of:
Cachito (on 1958-06-09)
lyricist and composer:
Consuelo Velázquez (in 1957)
2:50
2Maria Elena
background vocals [chorus vocals]:
The Facundo Rivero Four (on 1958-02-17)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1958-02-17)
orchestra:
Orquesta Cubana de Música Moderna (on 1958-02-17)
cover recording of:
Maria Elena (Spanish original) (on 1958-02-17)
lyricist and composer:
Lorenzo Barcelata
2:42
3Quizás, Quizás, Quizás (Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps)
background vocals [chorus vocal]:
The Facundo Rivero Four (on 1958-02-20)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1958-02-20)
orchestra:
Orquesta Cubana de Música Moderna (on 1958-02-20)
recorded at:
Panart Studios in La Habana, Cuba (on 1958-02-20)
cover recording of:
Quizás, quizás, quizás (on 1958-02-20)
lyricist and composer:
Osvaldo Farrés
publisher:
Peer International Corporation
2:45
4Las Mañanitas (With Mariachis)
2:57
5Acércate Más (Come Closer To Me)
cover recording of:
Come Closer to Me (Acércate más) (in 1958)
composer:
Osvaldo Farrés
translator:
Al Stewart
publisher:
Peer International Corporation
arrangement of:
Acércate Más
2:48
6El Bodeguero (Grocer's Cha-Cha)
recording of:
El bodeguero (in 1958)
writer:
Richard Egües
2:24
7Arrivederci Roma
2:46
8Noche de ronda
recording of:
Noche de ronda (in 1958)
lyricist and composer:
María Teresa Lara
2:33
9Tu, Me Delirio
2:36
10Te Quiero, Dijiste (Magic Is The Moonlight)
recording of:
Te quiero dijiste (Magic Is the Moonlight, aka "Muñequita Linda", "Mucho, mucho, mucho") (in 1958)
lyricist and composer:
María Grever
2:40
11Adelita (With Mariachis)
recording of:
Adelita (in 1958)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional]
2:09

Credits

Release group

included in:Milestones of a Legend
Wikidata:Q5142639 [info]