The Christmas Song – Nat King Cole Lyrics
23 Nov 2009


Album: The Nat King Cole Story
Genre: Christmas Song
Writers: Bob Wells, Mel Tormé
Released: 1946

 

One of the most remarkables Christmas singles is The Christmas Song also known like Merry Christmas to You or Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire. The one was first recorded by The Nat King Cole Trio in 1946. Once it was released, The Christmas Song became in a hit as R&B as Pop Chart in the United States. In fact, Nat King Cole was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for this song in 1974. Other singers who have released it as a cover are: Bob Dylan, Ashanti, Barbra Streisand, Aretha Fanklin, Chris Brown, Mary J Blige, Martina McBride, Celine Dion, Trey Songz, Ella Fitzgerald, Sheryl Crow, Sarah Connor, Donna Summer and Whitney Houston. Nat King Cole was active from 1935 to 1965. During his career he was recognized for his soft baritone voice. However he was a heavy smoker and that was the reason of his death (lung cancer) on 15th February, 1965.

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Unforgettable – Nat King Cole Lyrics
4 Nov 2008


Album: Penthouse Serenade
Genre: Traditional Pop
Released: 1951

This song was included into Cole’s album titled Penthouse Serenade which was released on September, 1952. Unforgettable had another popular version recorded with his daughter Natalie which won three Grammy Awards in 1992 as: Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance, Song of the Year and Record of the Year. This single has been singed by other artists like: Aretha Franklin (1964), Lou Rawls (1976), Marlena Shaw (1986), Peter Nero (1997), Kenny Rogers (1998), Jackie Chan (2002) and Bradley Joseph (2006). Nat King Cole died at age 45 years old by cause of lung cancer on 15th February, 1965.
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