NAT "KING" COLE - Year by Year - Part 3

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  1. Clark Kauffman

    Clark Kauffman Forum Resident

    Yes, I bought one of these three volumes of material from the "Nat King Cole Show." I wanted it for some unique Cole Christmas songs... At any rate, the sound quality was about what you'd expect: almost identical to the sound quality on the official DVDs of highlights from the TV show. In other words, not good at all, but listenable. The editing and sequencing were OK.
     
  2. dale 88

    dale 88 Errand Boy for Rhythm

    Location:
    west of sun valley
    I was looking for a 1957 Crosby radio show that had Cole on it -- because of the caption on this photo which says 1957.
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    Then later I viewed this mid-Forties shot of Nat guest starring on Bing's radio show.

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    I thought to myself - ha, it is so cool that 10 or 11 years later they both decided to wear the same clothes as they did on the 1940's show. Nat has the same shirt, Bing has the same watch, belt, and shirt. Bing's shirt even has the same wrinkle/fold in the collar. :winkgrin::winkgrin:

    That so-called 1957 shot is in the Shout Factory set, Swingin' With Bing, but is obviously labeled incorrectly and is from the 1940's.

    As far as I know, Nat did not appear on Crosby's radio show after 1951. Crosby by the mid-fifties was doing short, edited, pre-recorded shows.
     
  3. dale 88

    dale 88 Errand Boy for Rhythm

    Location:
    west of sun valley
    I find it interesting to know where Nat performed on tour etc. A couple of years ago I posted this page from a souvenir program from Nat's tour of 1953, which showed the ticket holder had written the date of the concert in Miami, the names of the songs Nat performed, and something that looked like Denner Key. Not knowing Florida place names I forgot about it until I was reading a novel this year which mentioned Dinner Key.

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    Dinner Key Auditorium was/is an indoor arena in Miami, Florida. It originally had been built as a hangar at the Pan American World Airways seaplane base at Dinner Key. Dinner Key served as a base for Pan American World Airways' flying boats during the 1930s and 1940s. It was one of the world's largest airports and the main hub for air traffic between North and South America.
    It was still being used as an auditorium when Jim Morrison (and the Doors) 'appeared' there.

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    One of Pan Am's seaplanes at Dinner Key:
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    Later it was known as the Coconut Grove Convention Center (also known as the Coconut Grove Expo Center).

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  4. Ian Bradley

    Ian Bradley Forum Resident

    A very interesting piece today on Nat and That Sunday, That Summer at Jazz Wax.
     
  5. coleman

    coleman Forum Resident

    Location:
    Florida
    When I first read your post and saw "Denner Key," I immediately thought Dinner Key Auditorium. Then I realized that it had been years since I've heard of anything being held there (I'm from South Florida). I never made the connection that they changed the name.
     
  6. coleman

    coleman Forum Resident

    Location:
    Florida
    Seeing the list of singles in Dale's last post got me wondering how many pre-1955 tracks we're missing. Bear Family did a great job of releasing most everything recorded from 1955 on, but I'm sure there's still some pre-1955 stuff that hasn't seen the light of day. It looks like most of the albums have been released and comps like Lush Life have helped to fill in the gaps, but do we have a list of what was commercially recorded during those early solo years, on what discs they can be found, and what has yet to be released?
     
  7. Clark Kauffman

    Clark Kauffman Forum Resident

    Here's a newly revised list I came up with about two years ago (with lots of help from Jordan and other forum membes) to cover the early solo years, 1950-54.

    Keep in mind that you can now pick up some of the harder-to-find 'stray tracks' on iTunes. So, for example, you don't have to buy the 2-CD "Billy May Sessions" set just to get the song "What Does It Take?" Also, what I show as the CD(s) where you can locate each song are, for the most part, only the most readily available/decent sounding sources.

    Mona Lisa
    Recorded: March 11, 1950
    Released: Capitol 1010
    Available on: ‘The Capitol Collectors’ Series’ CD; Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Unforgettable’

    Always You
    Recorded: March 11, 1950
    Released: Capitol 1401
    Available on: Capitol’s ‘Classic Singles’ box set

    The Magic Tree
    Recorded: March 11, 1950
    Released: Capitol 1365
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Unforgettable’

    The Greatest Inventor Of Them All
    Recorded: March 11, 1950
    Released: Capitol 1010
    Available on: ‘The Complete Capitol Recordings Of The King Cole Trio’ (Mosaic box)

    Who’s Who
    Recorded: March 11, 1950
    Released: ‘The Unreleased Nat King Cole’ UK LP
    Available on: Proper Records’ ‘Unforgettable’ 2-CD set

    Get Out And Get Under The Moon [with Maria Cole]
    Recorded: May 11, 1950
    Released: Capitol 1176
    Available on: Capitol CD ‘Lush Life’

    Hey, Not Now! (I’ll Tell You When) [with Maria Cole]
    Recorded: May 11, 1950
    Released: Capitol 1176
    Available: Capitol CD ‘Lush Life’

    It’s A Man Every Time [with Maria Cole]
    Recorded: May 11, 1950
    Released: First issued in 2003 on the Capitol CD ‘Lush Life’
    Available on: Capitol CD ‘Lush Life’

    Tunnel Of Love
    Recorded: May 11, 1950
    Released: Capitol 1133
    Available on: Capitol CD ‘Lush Life’

    The Way I'm Loving You
    Recorded: May 11, 1950
    Released: First issued in 2003 on the Capitol CD ‘Lush Life’
    Available: Capitol CD ‘Lush Life’

    Time Out For Tears
    Recorded: May 19, 1950
    Released: Capitol 1270
    Available on: Capitol CD ‘Lush Life’; Proper Records’ ‘Unforgettable’ 2-CD set

    My Brother
    Recorded: May 19, 1950
    Released: Capitol 1565
    Available on: Capitol CD ‘Lush Life’

    Home (When Shadows Fall)
    Recorded: May 19, 1950
    Released: Capitol 1133
    Available on: Capitol CD ‘Lush Life’

    Ev’ry Day [with Maria Cole]
    Recorded: May 19, 1950
    Released: First issued on the box set ‘Capitol Masters’ (aka ‘Nat King Cole’)
    Available on: ‘Capitol Masters’ box set (aka 'Nat King Cole'); Capitol CD ‘Lush Life’

    Orange Colored Sky
    Recorded: Aug. 16, 1950
    Released: Capitol 1184
    Available on: ‘Capitol Masters’ box set (aka ‘Nat King Cole’); Proper Records’ ‘Cool Cole’ box

    Jam-Bo
    Recorded: Aug. 16, 1950
    Released: Capitol 1184
    Available on: Proper Records’ ‘Unforgettable’ 2-CD set

    Make-Believe Land
    Recorded: Aug. 25, 1950
    Released: Capitol 1747
    Available on: Music For Pleasure’s ‘This Is Nat King Cole,’ a UK 2-CD set

    Get To Gettin’
    Recorded: Aug. 25, 1950
    Released: Capitol 1270
    Available on: Capitol CD ‘Lush Life’

    Frosty The Snowman
    Recorded: Aug. 25, 1950
    Released: Capitol 1203
    Available on: Capitol CDs ‘Cole, Christmas & Kids’ and ‘Christmas For Kids: From 1 To 92’

    Little Christmas Tree
    Recorded: Aug. 25, 1950
    Released: Capitol 1203
    Available on: Capitol CDs ‘Cole, Christmas & Kids’ and ‘Christmas For Kids: From 1 To 92’

    Song Of Delilah
    Recorded: Aug. 25, 1950
    Released: Capitol 1501
    Available on: Memoir CD ‘Here’s To My Lady’ and the 1993 Capitol CD ‘Nat King Cole At The Movies.’

    Jet
    Recorded: Dec. 11, 1950
    Released: Capitol 1365
    Available on: ‘Capitol Masters’ box set

    Paint Yourself A Rainbow
    Recorded: Dec. 11, 1950
    Released: Capitol CL 13744
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Unforgettable’

    Destination Moon
    Recorded: Dec. 11, 1950
    Released: Capitol 1401
    Available on: Proper Records’ ‘Unforgettable’ 2-CD set

    That’s My Girl
    Recorded: Feb. 1, 1951
    Released: Capitol 1449
    Available on: Proper Records’ ‘Unforgettable’ 2-CD set; Capitol CD ’Lush Life’

    Too Young
    Recorded: Feb. 6, 1951
    Released: Capitol 1449
    Available on: ‘Capitol Collectors’ Series’ CD; Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Unforgettable’

    Early American
    Recorded: Feb. 6, 1951
    Released: Capitol 1565
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days Of Summer’

    Because Of Rain
    Recorded: Feb. 6, 1951
    Released: Capitol 1501
    Available on: Memoir CD ‘Here’s To My Lady’; Capitol’s ‘The Classic Singles’ box

    Wish I Were Somebody Else
    Recorded: Feb. 12, 1951
    Released: ‘10th Anniversary’ LP
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘10th Anniversary’; Capitol CD ’Lush Life’

    You Can’t Make Me Love You
    Recorded: Feb. 12, 1951
    Released: ‘The Complete Capitol Recordings Of The King Cole Trio’ (Mosaic box)
    Available on: Capitol CD ’Lush Life’

    Red Sails In The Sunset
    Recorded: Feb. 12, 1951
    Released: Capitol 1468
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Unforgettable’; Capitol CD ’Lush Life’

    I’ll Always Remember You
    Recorded: Feb. 12, 1951
    Released: Capitol 1747
    Available on: Capitol CD ‘Lush Life’

    Poor Jenny Is A-Weepin’
    Recorded: Feb. 12, 1951
    Released: ‘The Complete Capitol Recordings Of The King Cole Trio’ (Mosaic box)
    Available on: Capitol CD ‘Lush Life’

    The Day Isn’t Long Enough
    Recorded: March 9, 1951
    Released: Music For Pleasure’s ‘This Is Nat King Cole,’ a UK 2-CD set
    Available on: Music For Pleasure’s ‘This Is Nat King Cole,’ a UK 2-CD set

    Little Child
    Recorded: March 9, 1951
    Released: Capitol 1468
    Available on: ‘Tenderly,’ a single CD from the label The Entertainers; Longines Symphonette Society 6-LP set called ‘Unforgettable.’

    A Robin And A Rainbow And A Red, Red Rose
    Recorded: March 9, 1951
    Released: ‘The Complete Capitol Recordings Of The King Cole Trio’ (Mosaic box)
    Available on: ‘The Complete Capitol Recordings Of The King Cole Trio’ (Mosaic box)

    The Lighthouse In The Sky
    Recorded: March 9, 1951
    Released: ‘The Complete Capitol Recordings Of The King Cole Trio’ (Mosaic box)
    Available on: ‘The Complete Capitol Recordings Of The King Cole Trio’ (Mosaic box)

    Pigtails And Freckles
    Recorded: March 9, 1951
    Released: ‘The Complete Capitol Recordings Of The King Cole Trio’ (Mosaic box)
    Available on: ‘The Complete Capitol Recordings Of The King Cole Trio’ (Mosaic box)

    Unforgettable
    Recorded: Aug. 17, 1951
    Released: Capitol 1808
    Available on: ‘Capitol Collectors’ Series’ CD (with chatter); Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Unforgettable’

    My First And My Last Love
    Recorded: Aug. 17, 1951
    Released: Capitol 1808
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Unforgettable’

    Lovelight
    Recorded: Aug. 17, 1951
    Released: ‘10th Anniversary’ LP
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘10th Anniversary’

    Walkin’ My Baby Back Home
    Recorded: Sept. 4, 1951
    Released: Capitol 2130
    Available on: ‘Capitol Collectors’ Series’ CD; Collectors’ Choice CD of ’Top Pops’

    What Does It Take?
    Recorded: Sept. 4, 1951
    Released: Capitol 2069
    Available on: Capitol’s ‘The Billy May Sessions’ 2-CD set

    Walkin’
    Recorded: Sept. 4, 1951
    Released: Capitol 1863
    Available on: Capitol’s ‘The Billy May Sessions’ 2-CD set

    I’m Hurtin’
    Recorded: Sept. 4, 1951
    Released: Capitol 1863
    Available on: Capitol’s ‘The Billy May Sessions’ 2-CD set

    I Still See Elisa
    Recorded: Sept. 14, 1951
    Released: Capitol 1815
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘My Fair Lady’

    Miss Me
    Recorded: Sept. 14, 1951
    Released: Capitol 1893
    Available on: UK CD of ‘Sincerely/The Beautiful Ballads’

    A Weaver Of Dreams
    Recorded: Sept. 14, 1951
    Released: Capitol 1925
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Top Pops’

    Wine, Women And Song
    Recorded: Sept. 14, 1951
    Released: Capitol 1925
    Available on: Memoir CD ‘Here’s To My Lady’

    Here’s To My Lady
    Recorded: Sept. 14, 1951
    Released: Capitol 1893
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘My Fair Lady’; Memoir CD ‘Here’s To My Lady’

    OK For TV
    Recorded: Sept. 14, 1951
    Released: Capitol 1815
    Available on: ‘Songs From Stage & Screen’ CD; Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘My Fair Lady’; Memoir CD of Here’s To My Lady’

    The Ruby And The Pearl
    Recorded: Sept. 14, 1951
    Released: Capitol 2230
    Available on: ‘Capitol Masters’ box (aka ’Nat King Cole’); Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Top Pops’

    The Story Of My Wife
    Recorded: Sept. 14, 1951
    Released: ‘10th Anniversary’ LP
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘10th Anniversary’

    Walkin’ My Baby Back Home [King Cole Trio version]
    Recorded: Jan. 2, 1952
    Released: First issued as a bonus track on ‘Penthouse Serenade’ CD
    Available on: ‘Penthouse Serenade’ CD

    Too Marvelous For Words [King Cole Trio version]
    Recorded: Jan. 2, 1952
    Released: First issued as a bonus track on ‘Penthouse Serenade’ CD
    Available on: ‘Penthouse Serenade’ CD

    Too Young [King Cole Trio version]
    Recorded: Jan. 2, 1952
    Released: First issued as a bonus track on ‘Penthouse Serenade’ CD
    Available on: ‘Penthouse Serenade’ CD

    That's My Girl [King Cole Trio version]
    Recorded: Jan. 2, 1952
    Released: First issued as a bonus track on ‘Penthouse Serenade’ CD
    Available on: ‘Penthouse Serenade’ CD

    It's Only A Paper Moon [King Cole Trio version]
    Recorded: Jan. 2, 1952
    Released: First issued as a bonus track on ‘Penthouse Serenade’ CD
    Available on: ‘Penthouse Serenade’ CD

    Unforgettable [King Cole Trio version]
    Recorded: Jan. 2, 1952
    Released: First issued as a bonus track on ‘Penthouse Serenade’ CD
    Available on: ‘Penthouse Serenade’ CD

    You Will Never Grow Old
    Recorded: Jan. 10, 1952
    Released: Capitol 2069
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Top Pops’

    Somewhere Along The Way
    Recorded: Jan. 10, 1952
    Released: Capitol 2069
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Top Pops’ and numerous other CDs

    You Weren't There
    Recorded: Jan. 10, 1952
    Released: Capitol 1968
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Unforgettable’

    Too Soon [January 1952 version; this song was re-recorded Aug. 12, 1952]
    Recorded: Jan. 10, 1952
    Released: ?
    Available on: ?

    Easter Sunday Morning
    Recorded: Jan. 10, 1952
    Released: Capitol 1994
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Every Time I Feel The Spirit’

    It’s Crazy
    Recorded: Jan. 11, 1952
    Released: Capitol 2897
    Available on: Capitol CD ’Lush Life’

    You Stepped Out Of A Dream
    Recorded: Jan. 11, 1952
    Released: ‘Nat King Cole Sings For Two In Love’ LP
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Nat King Cole Sings For Two In Love’

    Where Were You
    Recorded: Jan. 11, 1952
    Released: ‘10th Anniversary’ LP
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘10th Anniversary’; Proper Records’ ‘Unforgettable’ 2-CD set

    Summer Is A-Comin’ In
    Recorded: Jan. 11, 1952
    Released: Capitol 1994
    Available on: Capitol CD ’Lush Life’; Proper Records’ ‘Unforgettable’ 2-CD set; Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days Of Summer’

    Funny (Not Much)
    Recorded: Jan. 11, 1952
    Released: Capitol 2130
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ’Top Pops;’ Capitol CD ‘Lush Life’

    Rough Ridin’
    Recorded: March 31, 1952
    Released: ‘10th Anniversary’ LP
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘10th Anniversary’

    Can’t I? [March 1952 version; this song was re-recorded Jan. 14, 1953]
    Recorded: March 31, 1952
    Released: ?
    Available on: ?

    My Flaming Heart [‘Small Town Girl’ soundtrack version]
    Recorded: July 1, 1952
    Released: Film soundtrack
    Available on: Unavailable on vinyl or CD

    I Just Love You [‘Small Town Girl’ soundtrack version]
    Recorded: July 1, 1952
    Released: Film soundtrack
    Available on: Unavailable on vinyl or CD

    Penthouse Serenade
    Recorded: July 18, 1952
    Released: ‘Penthouse Serenade’ LP
    Available on: ‘Penthouse Serenade’ CD (both Capitol and Collectors’ Choice)

    Rose Room
    Recorded: July 18, 1952
    Released: ‘Penthouse Serenade’ LP
    Available on: ‘Penthouse Serenade’ CD (both Capitol and Collectors’ Choice)

    Down By The Old Mill Stream
    Recorded: July 18, 1952
    Released: ‘Penthouse Serenade’ LP
    Available on: ‘Penthouse Serenade’ CD (both Capitol and Collectors’ Choice)

    Laura
    Recorded: July 18, 1952
    Released: ‘Penthouse Serenade’ LP
    Available on: ‘Penthouse Serenade’ CD (both Capitol and Collectors’ Choice)

    Polka Dots And Moonbeams
    Recorded: July 18, 1952
    Released: ‘Penthouse Serenade’ LP
    Available on: ‘Penthouse Serenade’ CD (both Capitol and Collectors’ Choice)

    Somebody Loves Me
    Recorded: July 18, 1952
    Released: ‘Penthouse Serenade’ LP
    Available on: ‘Penthouse Serenade’ CD (both Capitol and Collectors’ Choice)

    Once In A Blue Moon
    Recorded: July 18, 1952
    Released: ‘Penthouse Serenade’ LP
    Available on: ‘Penthouse Serenade’ CD (both Capitol and Collectors’ Choice)

    If I Should Lose You
    Recorded: July 18, 1952
    Released: ‘Penthouse Serenade’ LP
    Available on: ‘Penthouse Serenade’ CD (both Capitol and Collectors’ Choice)

    Don’t Let Your Eyes Go Shopping (For Your Heart)
    Recorded: July 24, 1952
    Released: Capitol 2346
    Available on: ‘Classic Singles’ box set

    Strange
    Recorded: July 28, 1952
    Released: Capitol 2309
    Available on: ‘Classic Singles’ box set

    How (Do I Go About It?)
    Recorded: July 28, 1952
    Released: Capitol 2309
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Top Pops’

    I’m Never Satisfied
    Recorded: July 31, 1952
    Released: Capitol 2212
    Available on: ‘Classic Singles’ box set; Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Top Pops’

    Because You’re Mine
    Recorded: July 31, 1952
    Released: Capitol 2212
    Available on: ‘Classic Singles’ box set; Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Top Pops’

    Sleeping Beauty [July 1952 version; this song was re-recorded on Aug. 24, 1953]
    Recorded: July 31, 1952
    Released: Promo LP given to donors of the Nat King Cole Foundation
    Available on: Promo LP given to donors of the Nat King Cole Foundation

    Sweet William
    Recorded: July 31, 1952
    Released: Promo LP given to donors of the Nat King Cole Foundation
    Available on: Promo LP given to donors of the Nat King Cole Foundation

    Faith Can Move Mountains
    Recorded: Aug. 12, 1952
    Released: Capitol 2230
    Available on: ‘Classic Singles’ box set; Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Top Pops’

    Small Towns Are Smile Towns
    Recorded: Aug. 12, 1952
    Released: UK-only single
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘This Is Nat King Cole’

    My Flaming Heart [Capitol version]
    Recorded: Aug. 12, 1952
    Released: Capitol 2459
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘This Is Nat King Cole’

    Too Soon [Aug. 1952 version; this song was previously recorded on Jan. 10, 1952]
    Recorded: Aug. 12, 1952
    Released: ‘10th Anniversary’ LP
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘10th Anniversary’

    Pretend
    Recorded: Dec. 30, 1952
    Released: Capitol 2346
    Available on: ‘Capitol Collectors’ Series’ CD; Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Unforgettable’

    A Fool Was I
    Recorded: Dec. 30, 1952
    Released: Capitol 2540
    Available on: ‘Classic Singles’ box set; Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Top Pops’

    When I’m Alone
    Recorded: Dec. 30, 1952
    Released: ‘The Unreleased Nat King Cole’ UK LP
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Top Pops’

    Mother Nature And Father Time
    Recorded: Dec. 30, 1952
    Released: ‘10th Anniversary’ LP (also as a single in the UK)
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘10th Anniversary’

    Can’t I? [Jan. 1953 version; this song was previously recorded on March 31, 1952]
    Recorded: Jan. 14, 1953
    Released: Capitol 2389
    Available on: ‘Classic Singles’ box set; ‘The Very Best Of Nat King Cole’ CD

    Angel Eyes
    Recorded: Jan. 14, 1953
    Released: Capitol 2498
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Ballads Of The Day’ and numerous other CDs

    Lover, Come Back To Me
    Recorded: Jan. 14, 1953
    Released: Capitol 2610
    Available on: ‘Capitol Masters’ box set (aka ‘Nat King Cole’); ‘Classic Singles’ box set

    Blue Gardenia
    Recorded: Jan. 20, 1953
    Released: Capitol 2389
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Ballads Of The Day’

    If Love Is Good To Me
    Recorded: Jan. 20, 1953
    Released: Capitol 2540
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Ballads Of The Day’

    That’s All
    Recorded: Jan. 20, 1953
    Released: Capitol 2610
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘This Is Nat King Cole’

    Annabelle
    Recorded: Jan. 20, 1953
    Released: ?
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘This Is Nat King Cole’

    The Magic Window
    Recorded: Jan. 20, 1953
    Released: Unreleased
    Available on: Unreleased

    Love Is Here To Stay
    Recorded: Jan. 27, 1953
    Released: ‘Nat King Cole Sings For Two In Love’ LP
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Nat King Cole Sings For Two In Love’

    A Handful Of Stars
    Recorded: Jan. 27, 1953
    Released: ‘Nat King Cole Sings For Two In Love’ LP
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Nat King Cole Sings For Two In Love’

    A Little Street Where Old Friends Meet
    Recorded: Jan. 27, 1953
    Released: ‘Nat King Cole Sings For Two In Love’ LP
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Nat King Cole Sings For Two In Love’

    There Goes My Heart
    Recorded: Jan. 27, 1953
    Released: ‘Nat King Cole Sings For Two In Love’ LP
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Nat King Cole Sings For Two In Love’

    Dinner For One Please, James
    Recorded: Jan. 27, 1953
    Released: ‘Nat King Cole Sings For Two In Love’ LP
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Nat King Cole Sings For Two In Love’

    Tenderly
    Recorded: Jan. 27, 1953
    Released: ‘Nat King Cole Sings For Two In Love’ LP
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Nat King Cole Sings For Two In Love’

    Almost Like Being In Love
    Recorded: Jan. 28, 1953
    Released: ‘Nat King Cole Sings For Two In Love’ LP
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Nat King Cole Sings For Two In Love’

    This Can’t Be Love
    Recorded: Jan. 28, 1953
    Released: ‘Nat King Cole Sings For Two In Love’ LP
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Nat King Cole Sings For Two In Love’

    Don’t Hurt The Girl
    Recorded: Jan. 28, 1953
    Released: First issued on ‘The Complete Capitol Recordings Of The King Cole Trio’ (Mosaic box)
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘This Is Nat King Cole’

    I Am In Love
    Recorded: March 31, 1953
    Released: Capitol 2459
    Available on: ‘Classic Singles’ box set

    Return To Paradise
    Recorded: March 31, 1953
    Released: Capitol 2498
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Ballads Of The Day’

    Make Her Mine
    Recorded: March 31, 1953
    Released: Capitol 2803
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Unforgettable’

    Why Can't We Try Again?
    Recorded: March 31, 1953
    Released: First released on the 21-track expanded, CD edition of ‘Ballads Of The Day (Capitol 99776)
    Available on: Expanded CD edition of ‘Ballads Of The Day (Capitol 99776)

    The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot
    Recorded: Aug. 18, 1953
    Released: Capitol 2616
    Available on: ‘Cole, Christmas & Kids’ and ‘Christmas For Kids: From One To Ninety-Two’

    Mrs. Santa Claus
    Recorded: Aug. 18, 1953
    Released: Capitol 2616
    Available on: ‘Cole, Christmas & Kids’ and ‘Christmas For Kids: From One To Ninety-Two’

    You’re Wrong, All Wrong
    Recorded: Aug. 18, 1953
    Released: Unreleased
    Available on: Unreleased

    For A Moment Of Your Love
    Recorded: Aug. 24, 1953
    Released: First released on the 1987 UK LP ‘The Unreleased Nat King Cole’
    Available on: Expanded CD edition of ‘Ballads Of The Day (Capitol 99776); also available on the 1988 UK 12” EP and 4-track CD titled ‘Unforgettable,’ which also featured ‘Silent Night.’

    I Envy
    Recorded: Aug. 24, 1953
    Released: Capitol 2803
    Available on: 21-track, expanded CD edition of ‘Ballads Of The Day.’

    Sleeping Beauty [Aug. 1953 version; this song was previously recorded July 31, 1952]
    Recorded: Aug. 24, 1953
    Released: ‘10th Anniversary’ LP
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘10th Anniversary’

    The Christmas Song [re-make with Nelson Riddle]
    Recorded: Aug. 24, 1953
    Released: Capitol 2953
    Available on: Capitol CD of ‘The Christmas Song’ album; ‘Cole, Christmas & Kids’

    Why
    Recorded: Aug. 24, 1953
    Released: Capitol 2687
    Available on: ‘Classic Singles’ box set; expanded CD edition of ‘Ballads Of The Day (Capitol 99776)

    Darling Je Vous Aime Beaucoup
    Recorded: Aug. 24, 1953
    Released: Capitol 3027
    Available on: ‘Collectors’ Series’ CD from Capitol; Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Ballads Of The Day’

    Little Fingers
    Recorded: Aug. 24, 1953
    Released: Unreleased
    Available on: Unreleased

    Answer Me, My Love
    Recorded: Dec. 3, 1953
    Released: Capitol 2687
    Available on: ‘Collectors’ Series’ CD from Capitol; Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Unforgettable’

    Ain’t She Sweet (with Natalie and Carole Cole)
    Recorded: Feb. 3, 1954
    Released: First released in the 1960s on the Pickwick LP ’Love Is A Many Splendored Thing’
    Available on: Pickwick LP ’Love Is A Many Splendored Thing’

    What To Do
    Recorded: Feb. 3, 1954
    Released: ?
    Available on: ?

    Alone Too Long
    Recorded: Feb. 9, 1954
    Released: Capitol 2754
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Ballads Of The Day’

    It Happens To Be Me
    Recorded: Feb. 9, 1954
    Released: Capitol 2754
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Ballads Of The Day’

    Unbelievable
    Recorded: Feb. 9, 1954
    Released: Capitol 2949
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Ballads Of The Day’

    Marilyn
    Recorded: Feb. 9, 1954
    Released: First released on the 21-track expanded, CD edition of ‘Ballads Of The Day (Capitol 99776)
    Available on: Expanded CD edition of ‘Ballads Of The Day (Capitol 99776)

    Smile
    Recorded: July 27, 1954
    Released: Capitol 2897
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Ballads Of The Day’

    Hajji Baba [Capitol version]
    Recorded: July 27, 1954
    Released: Capitol 2949
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Unforgettable’

    I'll Never Settle For Less
    Recorded: Aug. 24, 1954
    Released: First released on the 21-track expanded, CD edition of ‘Ballads Of The Day (Capitol 99776)
    Available on: Expanded CD edition of ‘Ballads Of The Day (Capitol 99776)

    My One Sin
    Recorded: Aug. 24, 1954
    Released: Capitol 3136
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Ballads Of The Day’

    United
    Recorded: Aug. 24, 1954
    Released: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘This Is Nat King Cole’ (overdubbed version previously released)
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘This Is Nat King Cole’

    I'll Always Be Remembering
    Recorded: Aug. 24, 1954
    Released: First released on the 21-track expanded, CD edition of ‘Ballads Of The Day (Capitol 99776)
    Available on: Expanded CD edition of ‘Ballads Of The Day (Capitol 99776)

    Hajji Baba [‘The Adventures of Hajji Baba’ film soundtrack version]
    Recorded: July 27, 1954
    Released: Film soundtrack only
    Available on: Unavailable on vinyl or CD

    Open Up The Doghouse [with Dean Martin]
    Recorded: Sept. 7, 1954
    Released: Capitol 2985
    Available on: ‘Capitol Masters’ box set (aka ‘Nat King Cole’)

    Long, Long Ago [with Dean Martin]
    Recorded: Sept. 7, 1954
    Released: Capitol 2985
    Available on: Several Dean Martin CDs, including ‘Singles’

    Papa Loves Mambo
    Recorded: Oct. 18, 1954
    Released: Capitol 1423
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Top Pops’

    Hold My Hand
    Recorded: Oct. 18, 1954
    Released: ‘Top Pops’ LP
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Top Pops’

    Teach Me Tonight
    Recorded: Oct. 18, 1954
    Released: Capitol 1423
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Top Pops’

    If I Give My Heart To You
    Recorded: Oct. 18, 1954
    Released: ‘Top Pops’ LP
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Top Pops’

    A Blossom Fell
    Recorded: Dec. 20, 1954
    Released: Capitol 3095
    Available on: ‘Collectors’ Series’ CD from Capitol; Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Ballads Of The Day’

    If I May
    Recorded: Dec. 20, 1954
    Released: Capitol 3095
    Available on: ‘Capitol Masters’ box set (aka ‘Nat King Cole’); ‘Greatest Hits’

    The Sand And The Sea
    Recorded: Dec. 20, 1954
    Released: Capitol 3027
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘Ballads Of The Day’

    Forgive My Heart
    Recorded: Dec. 20, 1954
    Released: Capitol 3234
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘This Is Nat King Cole’

    I’m Gonna Laugh You Right Out Of My Life
    Recorded: Dec. 20, 1954
    Released: Capitol 3305
    Available on: Collectors’ Choice CD of ‘This Is Nat King Cole’
     
  8. jtaylor

    jtaylor Senior Member

    Location:
    RVA

    Thank you for the link, Ian.

    Dick is a really nice guy, always very gracious with his time. As one of Nathaniel's (as he calls him) closest friends he is just about the best source of information these days when it comes to Mr. Cole. Dick's version of how that song came to Nat differs from the story Joe Sherman tells in the Bear Family liners, and while I have my doubts about some of the details of Mr. Sherman's version, I don't think the chronology supports Dick's contention that Joe gave Nat the song while playing the Latin here in Philadelphia (or Cherry Hill, to be exact).

    Me too, Dale. Thanks for the post.

    Over the last few years I've been trying to put together as best I can a list of his public appearances, working backwards. Lots of things are missing - and will likely stay that way - but some years are fairly complete.
     
  9. coleman

    coleman Forum Resident

    Location:
    Florida
    Thanks for the list, Dale! This is exactly what I was looking for. Turns out I have most everything there with only a few holes. Great to know exactly what I'm missing.
     
  10. dale 88

    dale 88 Errand Boy for Rhythm

    Location:
    west of sun valley
    Hi coleman
    Did you mean Clark for his 1950-1954 list?

    Glad to see the update from Clark's original posting in PART 1.:thumbsup:
     
  11. coleman

    coleman Forum Resident

    Location:
    Florida
    Absolutely! My bad. Thanks, Clark!!
     
  12. wildroot indigo

    wildroot indigo Forum Resident

    Thanks very much for that: great resource. Hopefully all these tracks will have a comprehensive release one day.

    Also, thanks Dale (and Clark) for this--post #753--and other researches, much appreciated.
     
  13. Clark Kauffman

    Clark Kauffman Forum Resident

    No problem!

    Lately, I've been listening to my own Cole compilation that covers the years 1950 through 1954, and I go to wondering about "Ain't She Sweet," recorded by Nat and two of his daughters, Natalie and Carole, in 1954. As far as I know, this charming track was first released in the 1970s on the LP "Love Is A Many Splendored Thing," which appeared on the budget label Pickwick (see below).

    Anyone know why this song was recorded? I don't know if it was intended just for the family's enjoyment, or if there was some thought in 1954 that it might make a good release. It has a nice, full-band arrangement, courtesy of Nelson Riddle, I think. I've seen some Natalie Cole discographies that claim "Ain't She Sweet" was actually released as a single in 1961 -- but I've never seen such a disc, and Maria Cole's 1971 bio of Nat included a discography that said "Ain't She Sweet" was, at that time, still unreleased.

    Some people, and this YouTube posting, actually credit the song to Nat King Cole and Shirley Temple!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaULcWDu7xs
     

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  14. salleno

    salleno Forum Resident

    Location:
    So. Cal.
    Thanks for that list Clark!

    I have most of them but I am missing far more than I would like.
     
  15. jtaylor

    jtaylor Senior Member

    Location:
    RVA
    Those Pickwick albums from the late 60s were pretty decent, not just the standard fare track listings you might expect. And in addition to "Ain't She Sweet" the initial issue of things like "Tangerine" and "What is There to Say" would first be heard via a Pickwick LP. I think this Pickwick LP is from 67 or 68 and probably was not listed as released in Maria's book since that discography listed only Capitol issues, if I'm remembering correctly.

    I've seen documentation which suggests that "Open Up the Doghouse" and "Long, Long Ago," Cole's duets with Dean Martin recorded later that year, were intended to be done at this session with Sinatra, but fell through for reasons not entirely known. Riddle likely did the arrangements that May conducted at the September session.

    Below is a picture of Cole recording "Ain't She Sweet" with Carole and Natalie. A very bored-looking Carlos Gastel seems to be checking the time:
     

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  16. Clark Kauffman

    Clark Kauffman Forum Resident

    Great photo!
    When you the Martin-Cole duets were intended to be done with Sinatra, do you mean as Cole-Sinatra duets or as Martin-Sinatra duets?
     
  17. coleman

    coleman Forum Resident

    Location:
    Florida
    So I started going down Clark's list to make note of the tracks I'm missing and I noticed that I have two different versions of Always You. It seems that one that was released on CD has the backing choir. The other version does not have the backing choir and runs 12 seconds shorter. I actually like choir-less version better, but unfortunately, the copy I have is not the best quality. I also have a different version of Home (When Shadows Fall) from the one that appears on Lush Life. The version that I have has no backing vocals and is 11 seconds shorter. As with Always You, the copy I have is of poorer quality. I assume both of these are different takes.

    Does anyone know anything about these two different versions? Should we update the list?
     
  18. coleman

    coleman Forum Resident

    Location:
    Florida
    With regard to the below track, is this the same as on the Mosaic set or did Cole rerecord this on a solo outing?

    Who’s Who
    Recorded: March 11, 1950
    Released: ‘The Unreleased Nat King Cole’ UK LP
    Available on: Proper Records’ ‘Unforgettable’ 2-CD set


    Surprisingly, I have most everything in the list. If you remove the ones that are totally unavailable and the three or four that I can quickly fill in from the Classic Singles box, I'm missing only 13. Once I pick up the expanded Ballads of the Day disc, I'll be down to only seven missing, but obtainable, tracks. Not bad. Hopefully the ones that are totally unavailable will one day make their way onto a comp.
     
  19. dale 88

    dale 88 Errand Boy for Rhythm

    Location:
    west of sun valley
    I believe the Mosaic Who's Who is the same. Mosaic included several sides from that time period where they believed the Trio was involved in the recording.
     
  20. dale 88

    dale 88 Errand Boy for Rhythm

    Location:
    west of sun valley
    I think the 1950-1954 LIST is supposed to be just the Capitol recordings.

    In your examples, the songs could be from another non-Capitol source. I believe Home appears on a Snader Telescription. Anyway that is one possibility.

    For example, recently I wondered what I had run across when I found another version of Because of Rain (1951). The mp3 on the internet claimed it was the Capitol 45 release. I knew that wasn't likely since the Capitol version has a celeste solo , while this mp3 had a piano solo obviously by Nat himself. It turns out someone had taken the sound from the Snader Telescription and transferred it to mp3.

    When I watched my DVD of the Snader Telescription then I could also hear why the rhythm sounded a bit clunky on the mp3. There was Jack Constanzo playing the conga drum as part of the trio. The Nelson Riddle dubbed Snader arrangement was a different timing also, shorter I believe.
     
  21. coleman

    coleman Forum Resident

    Location:
    Florida
    Actually, both tracks were found on the internet and both were presented as Capitol 45 releases. I don't have the Snader DVD's, but I just compared Always You to the youtube upload of the video and, sure enough, that's what it was. Someone ripped out the audio and presented it as the 45. Unfortunately, I can't find an upload of Home to compare it to, but I can only assume the same thing is going on.
     
  22. jtaylor

    jtaylor Senior Member

    Location:
    RVA
    Sinatra-Cole. I've been told that Hank Sanicola made some demands with regard to publishing royalties that could not be overcome.
     
  23. dale 88

    dale 88 Errand Boy for Rhythm

    Location:
    west of sun valley
    Let me make one little correction about the two Cole-Crosby photos that I referred to in post #806

    The photo with the wrong date of 1957 is from the booklet for the MCA set Bing His Legendary Years. That is where I saw it although I think it is now out on the internet with the wrong date -- forever.

    The photo of the Trio playing with Crosby leaning on the piano is from the Shout Factory set Swingin' With Bing.
     
  24. dale 88

    dale 88 Errand Boy for Rhythm

    Location:
    west of sun valley
    This supposedly is a unique photo. Do any of you know if this has ever been seen or published before?

    When I decided to get it a couple of years ago the owner described it as a "vintage photo (7"x 9") of Nat King Cole

    performing at a Variety Club event in Las Vegas in 1952.

    The yearly event was known as the "Night of Stars." This

    is a never seen before photo ..."

    On the back it is credited to the The Desert Sea News Bureau which was established in 1949. It changed its name or possible merged with the Las Vegas News Bureau in the early 50's when its founder, Steve Hannagan, died.

    VARIETY CLUB OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC TENT 39 still exists.

    [​IMG]
     
  25. dale 88

    dale 88 Errand Boy for Rhythm

    Location:
    west of sun valley
    Early to middle 1950's television appearances for Nat are pretty elusive to pinpoint aren't they?

    On the recently posted lists of Cole TV appearances, it only lists one for the Sid Caesar's Your Show of Shows on September 12, 1953.

    Cole with Imogene Coca and Sid Caesar:
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    Cole with Max Liebman, producer of Your Show of Shows, dated October 1, 1953:
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    This little fifties PR booklet for Cole says there may have been a lot more appearances on Your Show of Shows:
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    It says "He's a frequent visitor in your living room via "Your Show of Shows." He's contracted for eight appearances on the popular Saturday night program and will expand his appearances within the coming months."
     
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