The Unforgettable Nat King Cole

From: Philadelphia Tribune, The | Date: December 2, 1994| Author: Alexia Hudson | Copyright information


Philadelphia Tribune, The

12-02-1994

The Unforgettable Nat King Cole.

By Alexia Hudson

Tribune Staff

A lush, delicate voice that could convey force and haunting romanticism is the essence of his trademark sound.

With tunes like "Mona Lisa," "(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons," "Too Young," and the classic signature tune "Unforgettable," Nat "King" Cole voice echoes the past in ways that stir the soul.

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