BEAUTIFUL!| FIRST TIME HEARING Nat King Cole - The Autumn Leaves REACTION

[@harrytuttle1446]

Nat King Cole had the most distinctive voice ever. He was truly amazing.

[@calme-dx2dp]

If you ever heard his brother Freddy Cole, their voices are virtually indistinguishable from each other.

[@harrytuttle1446]

@ I’ve heard his brother, but he doesn’t sound the same. Nothing against him, but there is a big difference between the two.

[@michaelcoffey1991]

@harrytuttle1446 Agree it is like Velvet to the ear and to the soul

[@malcolmbrown7683]

A fantastic pianist as well.

[@Mickraut-xe5im]

Everyone should know this man's songs. One of our greatest voices. An American treasure.

[@richardconnolly4835]

His voice is like being enveloped by a velvet blanket.

[@SusanJohnston]

His Christmas album is awesome!😊😊

[@richardconnolly4835]

Know it well. My fave is The Christmas Song (Chestnuts roasting...).

[@karenh.]

This song takes me right back to my childhood. He had such a beautiful silky smooth voice, and every time I hear him sing my heart just melts. 💖💖

[@TracyfromNC]

Best description, my heart melts!!!

[@hickokhaley]

I remember watching his show on TV. I love his voice.

[@TheToscanaMan]

Nat was a favorite of my wife and i. Also, we met in autumn. Since she passed over ten years ago this song always tugs at my heart in a sad but beautiful way. 💕

[@kristinholsapple2587]

What a beautiful memory to cherish!!!! Thanks for sharing it 😊

[@raymondohlsen5054]

I so love Nat King Cole. His voice was so smooth and soothing. Just brilliant.

[@COLINWARD-v3y]

Nat King Cole has the most beautiful voice, expressive and smooth as velvet. Does a great job with this song. 'Unforgettable' is another great one , as is 'When I fall in Love'. Good to see your reaction.

[@Gloren50]

Nat King Cole has always been one of my favorite singers. My favorite songs are this one, L-O-V-E, For Sentimental Reasons, Nature Boy, Unforgettable, Smile, and Mona Lisa.

[@andywindes4968]

My friend was in Cole’s orchestra in the 50’s and early 60’s. He said Cole was the only singer he ever knew who could start singing “cold,” no warm up, no instrumental introduction, and instantly have “perfect pitch.”

[@iangrant3615]

I love this song so much!

[@RichieRich64]

Nat King Cole was pure class! One of the greatest voices of the 20th century. I'm 60 and his voice is a very early memory of mine in our home. Nat and Bing are thee voices of Christmas time! I can't imagine a world without that beautiful voice!

[@kristinholsapple2587]

Omg yes!!!! I'm 56 . When it comes to Christmas music I only listen to the old Christmas music , Nat,Bing,Andy W, Frank, Dean Johnny Matthis etc etc ...I mean I like all Christmas music (except country) but these are my go to

[@Patreides9]

"Mona Lisa", "Stardust"... His voice is quite special.

[@Poseidon6363]

Gorgeous voice and song

[@jackiecastillo9567]

He had one of the most amazing voices...one of my all time favorite singers!!

[@stephenpreble2446]

And his daughter's rendition is amazing, also.

[@tylerhackner9731]

One of the best voices ever

[@floridaboy6051]

You know a song is great when you hear it again decades after the first time and can still remember all the words.

[@kokostevens1071]

Yes!! For me it was the violins, I started humming with the melody like I heard it 100 times yesterday. 😊

[@brianhillard5570]

One of the Greatest i love everything he did

[@magneto7930]

A voice of silk!

[@glynnborders762]

The first Black TV show was The Nat King Cole Show. I remember watching him as a little kid. I was always mezmerized. I still am.

[@mikerichter8511]

Ames and Andy was first

[@JimD56]

@@mikerichter8511 He was the first African-American entertainer to host his own variety show.

[@MLJ7956]

​@@JimD56 - shame that it was short lived because he was unable to get a national sponsor. He definitely deserved better. 😞

[@rph111745]

Used to wtch it all the time, when I was a kid, back in 1953.

[@edwardsaulnier892]

This song was originally a French song called 'Les Feuilles Mortes' sung by Yves Montant in 1945, written by Jacques Prevert. Roger Williams. with his piano, did an instrumental recording of 'Autumn Leaves' in 1955. The English lyrics were by Johnny Mercer. However, Nat King Cole sings it so smoothly in English.

[@kristinholsapple2587]

I love hearing back stories , thank you for sharing!

[@davidahart2113]

Roger Williams' version was the one I heard in my house growing up. It was one of my mom's favorite songs. The Nat King Cole version is quite good, too.

[@mikecaetano]

Nat King Cole also recorded a version 'Les Feuilles Mortes', complete with accordions to give it a Parisian feel.

[@valerieh84]

The music is by Michel Legrand who later wrote for Barbra Streisand.

[@cjones32853]

Nat King Cole, “Perfidia” is beautiful.

[@nicolaemarian7009]

..."Autumn Leaves" is the English-language version of the French song "Les Feuilles mortes" ("The Dead Leaves") composed by Joseph Kosma in 1945. The original lyrics were written by Jacques Prévert in French, and the English lyrics were by Johnny Mercer. An instrumental recording by pianist Roger Williams was a number one best-seller in the US Billboard charts of 1955. The most successful commercial recording of "Les Feuilles mortes" was by Yves Montand (Columbia) in 1949, which sold a million copies within 5 years.Cora Vaucaire [fr] recorded it (1947 or 1948), as did Juliette Gréco who first recorded a version in 1949. In 1950, Johnny Mercer wrote the English lyric and gave it the title "Autumn Leaves". The English lyrics are significantly shorter than the French version, consisting of only two verses. In the French original, the crucial line "C'est une chanson" starts at the 13th bar, while in English the line "the autumn leaves" starts at bar 1.[3] Mercer was a founder and partner in Capitol Records at the time, and he selected Capitol recording artist Jo Stafford to make the first English-language recording in July, 1950. .......kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZi9i5WLp9hpqLc.....

[@deb_is_here1425]

It's probably THE most Gorgeous voice ever!!!!

[@vickihines-martin6058]

he was so articulate - you could understand every word as well as every note. excellent!

[@mateomelendez3733]

Mr. Cole was EXCEPTIONAL!

[@trytellingthetruth.2068]

A chilly wind blowing outside, a fire burning warmly, and parents preparing food along with the sound of children's laughter heard around the house. All of this, and Nat singing this classic in the background.

[@SueProst]

Nat King Cole and Karen Carpenter have that unique smooth voice. Absolutely beautiful.

[@larrybrickey1133]

One of the smoothest voices ever.

[@otisroseboro5613]

Nat King Cole Is The Best 💯,May He R.I.P

[@GaryCain-qf5vi]

Beautiful can't top his singing, Peace ❤ 😊Gary

[@susanlightbourn4637]

Such a beautiful song ..always makes me teary😢

[@Sec998]

So glad you got to listen to "Autumn Leaves" It's one of my favorite songs of his. I'm a Gen Xer that did not grow up with Nat King Cole but I've got into his music in the last decade or so. His voice is unmistakable and he was one of the best Jazz pianists ever.

[@davidgagne3569]

This is such a great version of this song.

[@virginiacox-westwood551]

I love the way you both melted with the violins.

[@HawklordLI]

I'm a 73 rock n' roller, that being said, when I was a kid my Mom often played Nat King Cole records (I remember her crying when he died), I always found his voice soothing even as a kid.....

[@belindablount9430]

You two are so comforting. You are part of my day everyday. Thank you for bringing good music and memories ❤️

[@Sober2003]

The clarity and depth of his beautiful voice such richness in his tone!❤ Love

[@vince100dotcom]

My favorite male singer, his voice was liquid gold.

[@jkpole]

Pure MAGIC

[@pjg58x]

This song is an English version of a French song from the 1940s. It has been recorded by numerous artists including Frank Sinatra, Doris Day and Bing Crosby. Nat King Cole’s version was recorded in 1955. It became a jazz standard and was recorded by many jazz artists. Roger Williams piano version was a huge hit. Even Eric Clapton recorded the song.

[@karenlarsen8176]

When I was young I heard Nat King Cole singing on the radio. This song, “Autumn Leaves”, and “Pretend” led me to ask for piano lessons. My mom said yes. Thanks for playing this.

[@kristinholsapple2587]

Did you keep up with them through the years? I wish I kept up with my guitar

[@anthonyblakely399]

Beautiful Beautiful....I have played this song inn Autumn for 10 years now. 10 years. I play music to fit the seasons......and this is one of the songs I play.

[@coolguy123278]

He is one of my faves! Love his music ❤️

[@sourisvoleur4854]

My favorite crooner. What a voice. If you want to hear something fun, Nat does rock and roll in "Send for Me".

[@thomastimlin1724]

Well sort of rock and roll, it's just rhythm and blues or swing music, like boogie woogie you could do 25 years before rock and roll.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

@@thomastimlin1724 One could argue that. I think the triplets on the piano make more sense in a r&r idiom. Also on this video the man himself refers to it as rock and roll: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nV6ZiaaZd7tseLM

[@JoTracy]

This one if my favourite songs ever A beautiful song that always reminds me of my mum and dad.

[@O_Towne_Bear]

The best of his generation and one of the Mount Rushmore of Voices all time.

[@TerriKnight-x3s]

❤️. Nat King Cole. My father played him and the old greats when I was young and makes me a fan of them. Thanks

[@edwardarmsworth9463]

Unforgettable Nat King Cole, that voice is like velvet. ❤❤

[@wheredidthetimego8087]

Love his songs and his voice ❤️

[@deborahwhittington2157]

I watched him on black & white tv, with my parents!! What a talented man!!😘

[@stevehatton-bw3bo]

Such a beautiful voice! It doesn’t hurt that he has an orchestra accompanying him; it adds so much richness! Many crooners sang with an orchestra, kind of a natural transition from the Big Band Era.👍👍

[@SusanJohnston]

His Christmas album is so beautiful! Smooth as silk and soft and wonderful to listen to the entire album!❤❤❤❤❤

[@THEHIRAM138]

That voice is the essence of smooth cool! One of the greatest of them all!! Love it 😊

[@kowindsurf1590]

lovely

[@db4982]

This brings back sweet childhood memories of dad playing songs like this and teaching me to dance while I stood on top of his feet. Your weather sounds a lot like mine. I like a windy day until the power goes out or a tree topples over, like it did last week. Luckily it didn't hit anything, so it's all good.

[@doncarloregio39]

Jeez! That voice and that orchestration are so warm and true.. I need that sound so often!!

[@sammcbride2149]

Classic.

[@dewman0269]

I grew up with Nat king Cole's voice in my childhood because he was my mother's favorite singer... I remember the day he died because my mother cried for 3 days and she had Nat king Cole's albums right till the day she died... He was the first gentleman of color to have his own TV show in 1957... I always have to hear his Christmas songs every year even though I'm 68 years old It's not Christmas until I hear Nat king Cole sing... Great reaction guys... I would love to hear more of Nat king Cole... Keep being awesome !!!...

[@charcasc7462]

This song also served as the theme song to the 1956 movie Autumn Leaves starring Joan Crawford as a spinster typist who finds love with a younger man played by Cliff Robertson who turns out to have mental health issues she has to deal with. Good melodrama.

[@wotgM316]

Yes! Pretty realistic and groundbreaking portrayal of schizophrenia for that time.

[@stellarpod]

Next, you must listen to Eva Cassidy's version of this wonderful song. As always, thank you for sharing. Steve

[@Othawaii]

They've already done it. My favourite version :)

[@marksimpson1991]

Perhaps the greatest singer ever. My Mother thought so. Timeless, classic, and all soul.

[@blackprix]

Nat King Cole, the voice you’ll never forget oh my goodness I remember watching is half hour shows on TV… Loved loved love him. This is also one of the most beautiful songs ever covered by many great artists including Nat King Cole.

[@JoTracy]

My parents used to dance close together to this song, and I'll never forget how they looked at each other Even after 7 children, such a great love they had ❤ so romantic 😍 💕

[@littleogeechee223]

Goodness, no better voice ever!

[@Jacob33FilmGuy]

Great reaction guys you guys should definitely react to the duet of Unforgettable and When I Fall In Love with his amazing daughter Natalie Cole keep up the great work guys loving the content

[@kayprice7800]

Yes, please!

[@antav9371]

Now that the season is here do "Silent Night" and "Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer" both by the Temptations.

[@Friend_Of_The_Muse]

The Amazng Cab Calloway had Nat in his band as a piano player. Cab said to Nat "You have a great voice but you need to enunciate better." To me it sounds like Nat took his advice. He sings every word clearly and precisely much like Cab himself did in his day.

[@ardellaculp8363]

Aah! I’ve spent hours listening to Nat King Cole. I still love every minute of each song!

[@helgar791]

Frank was always the coolest guy in the room that everyone wanted to be like. Nat was that loving uncle that tucks you in at night. When Nat sang it was always to you and you only. It's a shame you haven't done his "Stardust" which IMO is the definitive version. But any Nat is good Nat. Rest in music King.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love Natalie Cole's "I've Got Love on My Mind" !!!

[@db-gb5xi]

They'd also like Sophistocated Lady, Annie Maei, Our Love, and bossa nova sound of La Costa.

[@shf4592]

The “Unforgettable” duet with her late father, Nat King Cole

[@pamelaesparza1586]

My favorite song by him is Nature Boy it is absolutely beautiful ❤️❤️

[@pillarofflowers8088]

my first love used to sing this song to me. beautiful. and, Nat King Cole's voice is heaven!

[@TheFingerFrame]

Love that you stretch out and do such an oldie! NKC had such a lovely voice.

[@byronlemky8889]

Nat King Cole!

[@Maya-bu2rf]

The "king"!

[@carolmartin4413]

My parents generation but remember watching him on tv..he had a lovely distinctive voice, played piano well, great arrangements, beautiful songs...even at 6-7 I understood that.

[@gloriacardona6267]

This song always makes me think of my late sister. She was a wonderful pianist and played the piano version of this song every bit as well as Roger Williams. Thank you for the reaction and the memories...love you both!

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

:) My Dad's favorite singer.

[@robdee9341]

Mine too and what a beautiful voice.

[@hockemeyer1]

Nat King Cole has been my favorite male singer since 1952 when I first heard him at 4 years old. His voice always takes me back tp that time when musician had to have genuine talent. So many back then besides Nat there was Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Rosemary Clooney, Ethel Waters, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Etta James, Sammy Davis jr., Johnny Mathis, The Drifters, The Three Flames . I miss great music.

[@sashipman51]

Nat King Cole was first known as a great jazz pianist by jazz aficionados before he became known to masses for his singing

[@russgilbertson8689]

Nat King Cole is one of the greatest singer of all time. So many great songs. He has so many classic songs, The list is so long, He has a Greatest Hits CD is a must for everyone that love Great Singers. , When I fall in Love, Mona Lisa , The Christmas song. Lazy hazy days of summer , Unforgettable, Too Young, so many, Love by Millions.

[@RobertJOnes-v3p]

Nat "King" Cole "I Love You (for Sentimental Reasons)" My Favorite Song of His is a Must Listen (in my opinion) ❤

[@disonsprodigy5909]

One of my favorite NKC songs!

[@JayMac-kj9kt]

Every song He sings is my favorite!!!! I grew up with His voice in my house all day long along with the crooners of the 50s and 60s... if the radio or record player wasn`t on Mom was singing. Peace and brother love to you and all.

[@polyglot12]

He used to go to high school with my mother - he was one grade ahead of her. He did one album in Spanish and it's really worth listening to. Particularly 'Quizas, Quizas, Quizas' and 'Te Quiero Dijiste'. Really, really worth a listen. This one you're listening to now is just beautiful.

[@KCmidwest-wm9jd]

I like that the two of you love strings. That's why they are in the instrumentals of most popular song recordings. Good strings make me weep - like the run that starts with violins and blends into the cellos.

[@stebstebanesier6205]

Sitting here crying like a baby because this song reminds of mom and dad sooo much. This time of year I really miss them both, alot.

[@deanarjones9114]

Eva Cassidy does a beautiful haunting cover. Autumn has forever been my favorite season. It’s been bittersweet since my son passed in Oct 18 years ago.

[@richardpowell1220]

I'm pretty sure they reacted to Eva Cassidy's version already. I actually like Eva's version a little better, just because Nat King Cole's ornate old fashioned arrangements are a little too over-the-top for my modern ears. But there are dozens if not hundreds of covers of this beautiful song. A true classic.

[@micheallandry]

Amber and Jordan- You are doing a terrific job with your reactions. I would love for you to react to the song “Pieces of Dreams “ by Johnny Mathis .The Live version from the Tonight show. He was Barbra Streisand’s favorite singer when she was younger. She has said of him:” Thereare good singers; Thereare a number of truly great singers; and then there is Johnny Mathis”. He is the third best-selling recording artist of the past century behind Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley. This is a phenomenal performance by Johnny.I am certain you will enjoy it.A Must See!! You will be floored by it.Please react to it. It is absolutely spectacular!!He received two standing ovations that night!!

[@waltw4537]

Again, there's Mom gliding around my childhood kitchen, humming along. There's an instrumental version.. Ferrante and Tishure, maybe. Spelling. Thanks.

[@stevetournay6103]

Teicher. Ferrante and Teicher...piano duo.

[@petermachare5711]

Nat King Cole was also a first rate jazz pianist and his early recordings were instrumentals.

[@piedmontish]

Fabulous Voice, stage presence and class! One of the earliest music memories of my childhood. People may not know or forgot that he was a terrific pianist! I think that may have been his initial Entry into music, as an accompanist on the piano and then people realized, When they heard his voice, “holy cow, can this guy sing!“

[@gauchemurleau]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!! NKCs' TV show 1956-1957 was the sound track of my preschool years. Such audio richness. For more crooners check out Billy Eckstine maybe "Tenderly" for a start as it is such an old time standard and features his voice; one for your headset.

[@Marsha8of9]

Nat was my dad's favorite singer and would listen to him nonstop, the last year of his life. The Very Thought of You should be your next listen, followed by Star Dust, Almost Like Being in Love, I Love You for Sentimental Reasons and A Nightingale sang in Berkley Park.... among many others.

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

Music in 40's & 50's had full orchestras behind them...adding so much more to enhance the singing.❤❤❤❤

[@jollybobo6379]

The first 5 yrs or so of his musical journey, he only played the piano, exceptionally well. One day in session, he startled everyone by singing, and the rest was history

[@lauriebarrett6789]

Engelbert Humperdinck - "The Last Waltz", "Ten Guitars".

[@robinwehmeyer6667]

Nat King Cole.....iconic!!! I was introduced to him when i was very young...6 or 7. So amazing!! Another group that was around that time that are awesome... The Mills Brothers. Check them out!! ❤❤

[@db-gb5xi]

Considering one of Jay's favorites is the Bee Gees, who were influenced by them, it would be nice. They were a jazz quartet started in the 20s. Had a radio show in the 30s. Were guests on Dean Martin’s variety show in the 60s-70s (another Jay and Amber favorite). They can check out their songs like Paper Doll, You Always Hurt The One You Love, Glow Worm, Till Then, Bye-Bye Blackbird, up the lazy river

[@robinwehmeyer6667]

@db-gb5xi I love all of their songs. You have named many of my favorites ❤️

[@tanyananocchio3149]

A majestic voice ,Its great to see younger people experience it.

[@lydiaporto8700]

That was beautiful!!!! I remember the song. I started singing myself. Do you know that Eva Cassidy also sang the same song? She too sings it beautifully. Maybe Amber could play it on a Friday for Female Friday. I hope so.

[@kolorform]

Nat's is a great rendition of this song, in classic crooner style. For a different take on this song please listen to the Eva Cassidy cover, which is just stunning.