Cole, Nat King 1919-1965
Overview
| Works: | 4,094 works in 7,880 publications in 8 languages and 53,941 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Popular music Biography Drama Jazz Film adaptations Christmas music Comedy films Western films Film noir Songs |
| Roles: | Performer, Author, Singer, Instrumentalist, Actor, Composer, Arranger, Vocalist, Originator, Other, Interviewee, Lyricist, Narrator, Bibliographic antecedent, Speaker, Conductor, Dedicatee, Host, Translator, Honoree, Contributor, Artist, int, Musician, Proofreader, Set designer |
| Classifications: | ML420.C63, B |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Nat King Cole
- Nat King Cole by Daniel Mark Epstein( Book )
- Unforgettable : the life and mystique of Nat King Cole by Leslie Gourse( Book )
- Straighten up and fly right : a chronology and discography of Nat "King" Cole by Klaus Teubig( )
- Nat King Cole; an intimate biography by Maria Cole( Book )
- You can't steal a gift : Dizzy, Clark, Milt, and Nat by Gene Lees( Book )
- Nat King Cole by James Haskins( Book )
- Nat King Cole : Swing Era - Soundies and Telescriptions( Visual )
- Nat King Cole : the Legendary Nat King Cole( Visual )
- Contemporary Black biography, Profiles from the international Black community by Gale Research Inc( )
- Natalie & Nat King Cole by Skip Press( Book )
- Nat King Cole : loved in return by Nat King Cole( Visual )
- Contemporary musicians : profiles of the people in music by Suzanne M Bourgoin( )
- Unforgettable : Nat "King" Cole( Visual )
- Nat King Cole : a personal and professional biography by James Haskins( Book )
- Nat King Cole by Marianne Ruuth( Book )
- Nat King Cole : an unforgettable life of music by Daphne Simpkins( Book )
- Nat King Cole : unforgettable musician by Elaine Hobson Miller( Book )
- The unforgettable Nat King Cole by Irving Gordon( )
- Songs in the style of Nat "King" Cole( )
- A nightingale sang ... Tribute to Nat King Cole( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Nat King Cole
The Christmas song by
Nat King Cole(
Recording
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53 editions published between 1958 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 1,120 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Caroling, Caroling; O, Little Town of Bethlehem; I saw Three Ships; hark, The Herald Angels Sing; Adeste Fidelesl O holy night; Deck the hall; A cradle in Bethlehem; Joy to the World; Silent Night; THe first noel; the christmas song
53 editions published between 1958 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 1,120 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Caroling, Caroling; O, Little Town of Bethlehem; I saw Three Ships; hark, The Herald Angels Sing; Adeste Fidelesl O holy night; Deck the hall; A cradle in Bethlehem; Joy to the World; Silent Night; THe first noel; the christmas song
Unforgettable with love by
Natalie Cole(
Recording
)
19 editions published between 1991 and 2001 in 4 languages and held by 1,105 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Natalie Cole steps back in time and sings popular songs from the '40s and '50s, including songs made famous by her father, Nat King Cole. The album includes her duet with her father on the title track Unforgettable
19 editions published between 1991 and 2001 in 4 languages and held by 1,105 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Natalie Cole steps back in time and sings popular songs from the '40s and '50s, including songs made famous by her father, Nat King Cole. The album includes her duet with her father on the title track Unforgettable
Nat King Cole by
Nat King Cole(
Recording
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177 editions published between 1958 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 853 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
177 editions published between 1958 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 853 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Legends, icons & rebels : music that changed the world by
Robbie Robertson(
Recording
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2 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 773 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tribute to more than two dozen legendary music artists who significantly influenced the landscape of music for generations to come, from Ray Charles and Bob Dylan to Chuck Berry and Johnny Cash
2 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 773 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tribute to more than two dozen legendary music artists who significantly influenced the landscape of music for generations to come, from Ray Charles and Bob Dylan to Chuck Berry and Johnny Cash
Cat Ballou by
Elliot Silverstein(
Visual
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21 editions published between 1965 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 752 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Frankie Ballou refuses to sell his land to a greedy railroad company, they commission a noseless and ruthless killer to gun him down. When her father is killed, Catherine 'Cat' Ballou, decides to seek revenge against the railroad herself
21 editions published between 1965 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 752 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Frankie Ballou refuses to sell his land to a greedy railroad company, they commission a noseless and ruthless killer to gun him down. When her father is killed, Catherine 'Cat' Ballou, decides to seek revenge against the railroad herself
Sleepless in Seattle : original motion picture soundtrack by
Nora Ephron(
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6 editions published in 1993 in English and German and held by 664 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published in 1993 in English and German and held by 664 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Unforgettable by
Nat King Cole(
Recording
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94 editions published between 1951 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 537 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Learn to play a solo to "Unforgettable" in a jazz melody-chord style without reading music
94 editions published between 1951 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 537 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Learn to play a solo to "Unforgettable" in a jazz melody-chord style without reading music
Now that's what I call Christmas!(
Recording
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3 editions published in 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 514 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 514 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Now that's what I call Christmas(
Recording
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4 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 514 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of thirty-six Christmas songs performed by a variety of artists, including Nat King Cole's "The Christmas Song," Gene Autry's "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer," Mannheim Steamroller's "Away in a Manger," and Boyz II Men's "Silent Night."
4 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 514 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of thirty-six Christmas songs performed by a variety of artists, including Nat King Cole's "The Christmas Song," Gene Autry's "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer," Mannheim Steamroller's "Away in a Manger," and Boyz II Men's "Silent Night."
Still unforgettable by
Natalie Cole(
Recording
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5 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in English and held by 507 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Following Unforgettable ... With Love, Natalie Cole's much-anticipated 2008 release continues her exploration of American pop standards with classic tracks such as The Best Is Yet to Come and a memorable duet with her late father, Walkin' My Baby Back Home
5 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in English and held by 507 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Following Unforgettable ... With Love, Natalie Cole's much-anticipated 2008 release continues her exploration of American pop standards with classic tracks such as The Best Is Yet to Come and a memorable duet with her late father, Walkin' My Baby Back Home
Music from the HBO film Boycott(
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1 edition published in 2001 in English and held by 502 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
King (Darwin Hobbs and Karen Clark-Sheard) -- Gotta serve somebody (Beverly Crawford and The Potter's House Mass Choir) -- Walkin' my baby back home (Nat King Cole) -- Swing low, sweet cadillac (Dizzy Gillespie) -- Revolution (Kirk Franklin) -- Rain (Montrel Darrett) -- Smokey Jack (Smokey Jack Blues Band) -- Blind man (Darwin Hobbs and Molly Johnson) -- What a time (The Tri-City Singers featuring Arnetta Murrill-Crooms) -- Issues (Montrel Darrett) -- Ella's song (Sweet Honey in the Rock, Aaron Neville and Lamar Campbell and Spirit of Praise) -- Jesus children of America (BeBe Winans, Stevie Wonder, Marvin L. Winans) -- BONUS: United we stand (Brent Jones and the T.P. Mobb with the Katinas)
1 edition published in 2001 in English and held by 502 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
King (Darwin Hobbs and Karen Clark-Sheard) -- Gotta serve somebody (Beverly Crawford and The Potter's House Mass Choir) -- Walkin' my baby back home (Nat King Cole) -- Swing low, sweet cadillac (Dizzy Gillespie) -- Revolution (Kirk Franklin) -- Rain (Montrel Darrett) -- Smokey Jack (Smokey Jack Blues Band) -- Blind man (Darwin Hobbs and Molly Johnson) -- What a time (The Tri-City Singers featuring Arnetta Murrill-Crooms) -- Issues (Montrel Darrett) -- Ella's song (Sweet Honey in the Rock, Aaron Neville and Lamar Campbell and Spirit of Praise) -- Jesus children of America (BeBe Winans, Stevie Wonder, Marvin L. Winans) -- BONUS: United we stand (Brent Jones and the T.P. Mobb with the Katinas)
The greatest hits by
Nat King Cole(
Recording
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19 editions published between 1994 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 476 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
19 editions published between 1994 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 476 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The very best of Nat King Cole by
Nat King Cole(
Recording
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20 editions published between 1996 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 471 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With his smooth voice and elegant style, Nat King Cole became one of music's biggest stars. This 28-song collection includes many of his greatest hits along with one unreleased track
20 editions published between 1996 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 471 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With his smooth voice and elegant style, Nat King Cole became one of music's biggest stars. This 28-song collection includes many of his greatest hits along with one unreleased track
Kiss me deadly(
Visual
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2 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 470 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While driving down a lonely road late one evening, Hammer picks up a beautiful blonde hitchhiker, dressed in nothing but a raincoat. At first, Hammer assumes that the incoherent girl is an escaped lunatic; his mind is changed for him when he and the girl are abducted by two thugs. The men torture the girl to death as the semiconscious Hammer watches helplessly. He himself escapes extermination when the murderers' car topples off a cliff and he is thrown clear. Seeking vengeance, Hammer tries to discover the secret behind the girl's murder
2 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 470 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While driving down a lonely road late one evening, Hammer picks up a beautiful blonde hitchhiker, dressed in nothing but a raincoat. At first, Hammer assumes that the incoherent girl is an escaped lunatic; his mind is changed for him when he and the girl are abducted by two thugs. The men torture the girl to death as the semiconscious Hammer watches helplessly. He himself escapes extermination when the murderers' car topples off a cliff and he is thrown clear. Seeking vengeance, Hammer tries to discover the secret behind the girl's murder
Straighten up and fly right : rhythm and blues from the close of the swing era to the dawn of rock'n'roll(
Recording
)
5 editions published between 1943 and 2007 in English and Undetermined and held by 454 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published between 1943 and 2007 in English and Undetermined and held by 454 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Swingin' uptown : Renaissance in Harlem(
Visual
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2 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and held by 431 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the 1920s, African-American literature, art, music, dance, and social commentary flourished in Harlem, in uptown New York City. This cultural movement, which redefined African-American expression, became known as the Harlem Renaissance. Music became the centerpiece that this movement was built around, launching an artistic awakening rather than a social revolt. Featuring commentary from historians and the performers themselves, this program traces the roots of the music, its social impact on society and its eventual acceptance in mainstream culture
2 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and held by 431 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the 1920s, African-American literature, art, music, dance, and social commentary flourished in Harlem, in uptown New York City. This cultural movement, which redefined African-American expression, became known as the Harlem Renaissance. Music became the centerpiece that this movement was built around, launching an artistic awakening rather than a social revolt. Featuring commentary from historians and the performers themselves, this program traces the roots of the music, its social impact on society and its eventual acceptance in mainstream culture
Now that's what I call Christmas(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 431 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 431 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Blue Gardenia by
Fritz Lang(
Visual
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8 editions published between 1998 and 2007 in English and held by 420 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Norah Larkin is a working girl who wakes up a murderess after passing out in the apartment of brutish playboy Harry Prebble. Branded "The Blue Gardenia" by a sensational columnist, Norah dodges dragnets, informants and the cruel hand of fate as she struggles to conceal her involvement with Prebble, and to remember the details of her ill-fated night. As her hopes for justice fade, she decides to gamble her future on the journalist who transformed her into such a notorious figure
8 editions published between 1998 and 2007 in English and held by 420 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Norah Larkin is a working girl who wakes up a murderess after passing out in the apartment of brutish playboy Harry Prebble. Branded "The Blue Gardenia" by a sensational columnist, Norah dodges dragnets, informants and the cruel hand of fate as she struggles to conceal her involvement with Prebble, and to remember the details of her ill-fated night. As her hopes for justice fade, she decides to gamble her future on the journalist who transformed her into such a notorious figure
The world of Nat King Cole by
Nat King Cole(
Recording
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20 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in 5 languages and held by 357 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Best-of-Zusammenstellung des Sängers mit der weichen, sentimentalen, intimen Stimme anlässlich seines 40. Todestages im Februar 2005
20 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in 5 languages and held by 357 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Best-of-Zusammenstellung des Sängers mit der weichen, sentimentalen, intimen Stimme anlässlich seines 40. Todestages im Februar 2005
A wonderful world by
Susan Boyle(
Recording
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2 editions published in 2016 in English and held by 357 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Susan Boyle's seventh album in as many years features renditions of well-known tracks, including Madonna's Like a Prayer; Robbie Williams's Angels; a duet with Michael Bolton on Somewhere Out There; Paul McCartney's Mull of Kintyre; and a virtual duet with Nat King Cole, When I Fall in Love. Her albums have sold over 23 million copies and topped the charts in over 30 countries
2 editions published in 2016 in English and held by 357 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Susan Boyle's seventh album in as many years features renditions of well-known tracks, including Madonna's Like a Prayer; Robbie Williams's Angels; a duet with Michael Bolton on Somewhere Out There; Paul McCartney's Mull of Kintyre; and a virtual duet with Nat King Cole, When I Fall in Love. Her albums have sold over 23 million copies and topped the charts in over 30 countries
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Related Identities
- King Cole Trio Other Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- Crosby, Bing 1903-1977 Other Singer Performer Lyricist Speaker Author
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- Sinatra, Frank 1915-1998 Other Singer Performer Speaker Author
- Martin, Dean 1917-1995 Other Singer Performer Author
- Beach Boys Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- Carmichael, Ralph 1927- Singer Conductor Performer Arranger
- Riddle, Nelson Interviewee Arranger Performer Singer Conductor Author Instrumentalist
- Horne, Lena Singer Performer Author Actor
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African American musicians African Americans Africans Big band music Blacks Blues (Music) California--Los Angeles Carols Carols, English Chanslor, Roy, Christmas music Cole, Natalie, Cole, Nat King, Fathers--Death Film adaptations Gillespie, Dizzy, Hammer, Mike--(Fictitious character) Harlem Renaissance Hinton, Milt Hymns, English Jazz Jazz musicians Jazz vocals Love songs Man-woman relationships Motion picture music Murder for hire Murder--Investigation Music Musicians Music--Performance New York (State)--New York New York (State)--New York--Harlem Popular music Private investigators Race relations Radioactive substances Revenge Rhythm and blues music Rock music Rock musicians Sensationalism in journalism Singers Songs with piano Soul music Spillane, Mickey, Terry, Clark United States Women--Crimes against Women murderers
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Adams Coles, Nathaniel 1919-1965
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King
King Cole
King Cole at the Piano with Rhythm
King Cole, Nat 1919-1965
Lord Calvert.
Lord Calvert 1919-1965
Nat
Nat Kig Cole
Nat "King"
Nat King Cloe
Nat King Cole
Nat King Cole afroamerykański muzyk jazzowy i piosenkarz
Nat King Cole americký zpěvák, pianista a skladatel, otec Natalie Coleové
Nat King Cole Amerikaans singer-songwriter (1919-1965)
Nat King Cole amerikanischer Jazz-Pianist und Sänger
Nat King Cole Amerikansk musiker.
Nat King Cole amerikansk sanger og jazzpianist
Nat King Cole cantante e pianista statunitense
Nat King Cole Cantante y pianista estadounidense
Nat King Cole jazz musician
Nat King Cole pemeran laki-laki asal Amerika Serikat
Nathanael "Rex" Cole
Nets Kings Kols
Νατ Κινγκ Κόουλ
Νατ Κινγκ Κόουλ Αμερικανός τραγουδιστής
Кол Нат Кинг
Коул Нат Кинг
Коул, Нат Кинг 1917-1965
Нат Кинг Кол
Нет Кінг Коул
Нэт Кинг Коул
Нэт Кинг Коул Американский джазовый пианист, певец
Նաթ Քինգ Քոլ
נט קינג קול
נט קינג קול שחקן אמריקאי
קול, נט קינג
نت كينغ كول
نت کینق کول
نت کینگ کول nat king cole
நாட் கிங் கோல்
แนท คิง โคล
ნატ კინგ კოული
냇 킹 콜
냇 킹 콜 미국의 재즈 가수, 피아니스트
ナット・キング・コール アメリカ合衆国のジャズ・ピアニスト、歌手
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