Johnson, Jackie Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. L B7 eaving me a song that will not d E ie. G9 You wande G red down G7+ the lane G and C9 far away. E-9, E, E7 H Am igh up in the Cm sky the l G ittle s G/F tars cli Em mb, A F lways rem F7 inding me that w D ere Fdimi a - p D7 art. Other celebrity contributors include Quincy Jones and Leslie Uggams.Ĭole's estate has also provided never-before-seen letters and telegrams from President John F. G9 And now G the pur G7+ ple dus G k of twili C9 ght time S B7 teals across the meadows of my h E eart. Housed in a luxury clamshell case with a soft cashmere lining, this hardcover, 272 page book is limited to a printing of only 1,000 copies-each individually numbered-and includes a limited edition 11x14 inch photographic print, selected from the Capitol Records photo archive, produced exclusively for this volume.įeaturing over 200 photographs-many never before seen or published and digitally restored from their original negatives and transparencies-the book will also include rare images from the Capitol Records photo archive.Ĭreated in collaboration with the family of Nat King Cole, this lavish volume includes a foreword by Cole’s daughters, Casey and Timolin, and an introduction by Johnny Mathis. That said, Cole never abandoned his orchestral sound and Nelson Riddle and Gordon Jenkins both supplied arrangements, lending their lush sophistication to studio-ready versions of "C'est Si Bon," "When Rock and Roll Come to Trinidad," "It's All in the Game," and "I Thought About Marie." Elsewhere, Cole spars good-naturedly with Eckstine on "Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries," and exuberantly acknowledges the influence of rock & roll with a very Fats Domino version of "With You on My Mind." The Australia concert is also a must-hear for fans, and finds Cole backed by a large ensemble giving passionate readings of "When I Fall in Love," "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter," and "Mona Lisa." Ultimately, while Cole will primarily be remembered for his classic studio recordings, Stardust: The Rare Television Performances reinforces just how excellent a live performer he was.Honoring the legendary entertainer and his extraordinary legacy as a singer, jazz musician, style icon, and civil rights advocate. &0183 &32 'Stardust' Nat King Cole: There are many 20th century artists who have reason to thank the composer and performer Hoagy Carmichael for not going into law. Consequently, longtime favorites like "Button Up Your Overcoat" and "Sweet Lorraine," played here with Peterson's trio and saxophonist Coleman Hawkins, reveal a fresh, in-the-moment approach. Released 20 March 2006 on Bear Family (catalog no. While his '50s albums were often commercial entities centered around his knack for pop melodicism, his show allowed him the freedom to explore his jazz roots. Stardust - The Complete Capitol Recordings 1955 - 1959, a Compilation of songs by Nat 'King' Cole. Blessed with a warm, supple voice and adept piano chops, Cole was already an icon by the time his show premiered. Nonetheless, while it lasted, the show gave the vocalist/pianist a well-earned platform by which to showcase his immense abilities and magnetic charm. Sadly, due to the racism of the time, the show failed to win sponsors and was canceled after a 13-month run. A musical variety show, The Nat King Cole Show ran from 1956 to 1958 and found Cole performing on his own and with a bevy of name artists, many featured here, including pianist Oscar Peterson, vocalist Betty Hutton, vocalist Billy Eckstine, and others. Also included is an equally as rare live concert Cole gave in Sydney, Australia in 1963.
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A superb two-disc collection, the 2015 Nat King Cole anthology Stardust: The Rare Television Performances brings together some of the legendary artist's more obscure performances from his underappreciated '50s TV program.
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