It's the Birthday of Nat King Cole

The Very Best of Nat King Cole

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Nat "King" Cole was born on March 17, 1919 and he passed away on February 15, 1965 was a leading jazz pianist and singer.



According to Wikipedia;

He was one of the first black Americans to host a television variety show, and has maintained worldwide popularity since his death; he is widely considered one of the most important musical personalities in United States history.

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Unforgettable

Oh go on - smile! This has to be one of the most liquid, languorous songs ever. It is one of those songs you just unconsciously sing along to - in my respect out loud. I have to do that or be left with it in my mind all day.

(On a more sombre note Nat died in 1965 when Natalie must have been only 14-15. One of my sisters-in-law recently died of lung cancer through smoking so I relate. )

Chilled Out

I remember buying a collaboration with Tony Bennett and KD Lang - wonderful.

Nat King Cole - Mona Lisa

I have this Massive Attack Album - very chilled out!

Of course being of an age I like U2

Carlos Santana & Mahavishnu John McLaughlin-A Love Supreme does it for me!

100 Greatest Romantic Albums of All Time - 1 - 10

You would think with a pretentious title like that, I better be able to deliver the goods. Well I like many of the mp3 albums on this list, and will go so far as to say that I even love some of them.

Love is a strong word, but that is what this list of albums is all about. I thought with Valentines day coming up that it would be nice to post some romantic music.

I stole this list from the ChordStrike Blog because I like it so much and I wanted to share it with you all.

Well here goes;

1. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get it On

2. Nat King Cole - Sings For Two In Love

3. Al Green - Still in Love with You

4. Portishead - Dummy

5. Barry White - Plays for Someone You Love

6. Sade - Lovers Rock

7. Miles Davis - Kind of Blue

8. Joao Gilberto - Getz/Gilberto

9. The Carpenters - Close To You

10. Serge Gainsbourg - L'Historie De Melody Nelson