Sunday 4 November 2012

Nat King Cole - The Best Thing For You Would Be Me

On this day 4 November 1958 - Nat "King" Cole (on vocals) with Dave Cavanaugh conducting the orchestra (lineup unlisted but includes brass, reeds, and rhythm players), records the tracks "The Best Thing For You Would Be Me".


















He also recorded  "Dedicated To You", "(I Would Do) Anything For You", and "This Is Always" in New York City, New York. Capitol Records will issue all the tracks on Cole's album "Tell Me All About Yourself" (1960) (W 1331).

Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965), known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American musician who first came to prominence as a leading jazz pianist. Although an accomplished pianist, he owes most of his popular musical fame to his soft baritone voice, which he used to perform in big band and jazz genres. He was one of the first black Americans to host a television variety show, and has maintained worldwide popularity since his death.  (Info various)

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