The Best Of – NAT KING COLE*****

Mona Lisa/L-O-V-E/Answer Me/Sweet Lorraine/Too Young/Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days Of Summer/I Don’t Want To Be Hurt Anymore/(Get Your Kicks On)Route 66/Dear Lonely Hearts/Ramblin’ Rose/Portrait Of Jennie/ Walkin’ My Baby Back Home/Let There Be Love/Unforgettable/When I Fall In Love

The Best Of Nat King Cole was an excellent introduction to one of the greatest easy listening vocalists from the early post war era who died three years earlier. (UK:5)

"The smoky, smooth pop vocals of Nat King Cole make us tend to forget that, at heart, he was essentially a jazz performer. His piano proficiency, vocal phrasings, and utter coolness all hark back to his jazz roots, even in his decidedly pop repertoire or arrangements. Nat King Cole will always be an unforgettable titan of 50s vocal styling."

"Overall, this is a great Nat King Cole LP which I highly recommend especially for newcomers to his artistry and for people who want a brief overview of his genius."

"It's a good overview of this truly great singer, something really good to buy if you're just checking him out, to see if his velvet voice and lush sound are for you."

"His smooth crooning and romantic lyrics are just what I need when I have had one of those days. Almost all of his very best songs are on this album. Do yourself a favour and pick this one up."

"Nat King Cole's music will touch your soul like no other. The compilation of songs on this album will bring such smiles and warmth into your life. The crystal clarity and beautiful harmony of his voice will make you feel as though he's standing next to you in person singing into your ear."

"Nat King Cole simply put could not make a bad song. Whether it was in the tenderness of his flawless voice or in the sweet sounds of his piano, his tones have never been matched and I can hardly think of any performer in the past century matching the music on his level. From the heartfelt ballads to the finger-snapping swingers all of these songs are great."

"A stupendous collection of music spanning the career of one of the greatest vocalists of all time. A definite must for anyone who has remotely heard of NKC."