Nat King Cole - Documentary (1998)

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[@pi9090ki]

I love the music of Nat King Cole sinds i was a little boy. Now i'm 74 and still playing his music. What a man! I saw this documentary in the year 2000 on Dutch TV and luckely now again after 24 years. Thanks for sharing it.

[@matarisambia8771]

** WHAT A VOICE, WHAT A TALENT, WHAT A CHARACTER.**

[@fabri3746]

Nat King Cole was raised by a very dignified family that set his great values as a human being. A great American!!!

[@bluemarvel4601]

There hasn't been a movie made about Nat King Cole yet? Let's get it done.

[@lisaellis9749]

Blue Marvel Yes! let's get it done!

[@lindamarsh6711]

I’ve seen one about him. Don’t know when it was made but it was on television about 10 or 12 years ago.

[@terrybacchus9983]

I have always said that “Brian McKnight” would be perfect to play the role of “Nat King Cole.”

[@nupatriarch1681]

No. Please no. He stands alone. No need yo have another racially charged bio flick.

[@user-qr9uh1fd8g]

This is a beautiful movie about the genius of Mr. Cole!

[@TheNanze]

I love his voice! I am 51 years old and discovered his voice when I heard it on the radio in my teens 🥰

[@user-qr9uh1fd8g]

Beautiful Mr Cole ! His daughter so beautiful,too! Lovely and talented Family ❤️❤️

[@gothikgem2707]

RIP Nat King Cole... a beautiful man with a beautiful voice so full of emotion which always finds a place in my heart. Nature Boy and Autumn Leaves are both very special to me. His velvet voice will live on for ever ♡♡

[@kinster02]

He will never be forgotten as long as they keep playing his Christmas song every year.

[@anastasia10017]

what a dignified man. and what a voice.

[@tankhalffull]

We lost this amazing man at 45..., there will never be another Nat King Cole..

[@Juliaflo]

More than 50 years later, his beautiful daughter Natalie Maria joined him in heaven.

[@tyn833]

I was 2 years old but he was my father's favorite and I watch this often because he's my favorite too

[@jillsmcfarland2001]

@@Juliaflo needles

[@Juliaflo]

@@jillsmcfarland2001 No lung cancer due to smoking.

[@MariaPerez-zm6hj]

I love his 5:17 voice and style. And love to listen to him singing in Spanish, simple beautiful. 🎶❤

[@nancynayar-xy8zn]

My all time favourite singer… what a voice! What a piano player! What a classy man!❤

[@anotheryou218]

I have a gut reaction to his voice, which just doesn't happen with anyone else, no matter how much I like them or how talented they are. He'll always be in a class of his own, for me.

[@cordellsenior9935]

Me three.

[@cherifew3485]

I second that emotion!

[@dbeans63]

Agreed!

[@karyannfontaine8757]

My parents were fans of Nat King Cole. I was born in 1950 and was only 2 years old when I fell in love with his voice. I still have many of his records and I still love his music.. I loved when his daughter Natalie sang with him. It was very moving. He died too young. Thank you very much for this documentary..

[@jennetteslade3444]

What a class act, he is the epitome of talent and what a gifted voice...

[@rheamalana2499]

Thankful my dad exposed me to his music as a child 💗💗

[@RON5513]

MY FAVORITE SINGER OF ALL TIMES, I TRULY MISS NAT.

[@ptrck99]

My father introduced me to Nat when I was a kid. One of the best things my father ever did for me, I must say. His songs in Spanish are also beautiful. Certainly he left a mark in the world: class and talent. Greetings from Montevideo, Uruguay.

[@GrandMom-kh5wq]

O One of a kind

[@marysmith27]

A lovely voice and superb musician. So bad he's no longer aound. His voice s so soothing.

[@stj971]

What a tragedy he died so young

[@jpp144]

Beautiful voice. Beautiful man. Wish I could have told him how soothing I find his songs.

[@MrAnthonyVance]

Add me to the list of those who love Nat King Cole! He was and continues to be ... a treasure to listen to ... no one ever sang a love song quite like Nat King Cole ... he could touch emotions you did not know you had! Beautiful video on Mr. Cole. Thank you!

[@jcee6886]

Gotta love that voice. I had no idea he was such a virtuoso on the keys.

[@mrbrubbs10]

Out of all singers I love Donny, Stevie, Peabo, Luther etc...Nat King Cole will always be my absolute favorite, the smoothness and clarity cannot be matched!!

[@RanBlakePiano]

No ray Charles ?

[@joestephan1111]

I grew up with his music and still remember the day he died. A voice and talent like that are gifts from God.

[@catspaw3092]

Every time I hear his song Unforgettable I tear up even years later when Natalie sings the song with her late father I still tear up this man was joy to have. Despite being treated like shit he persevered & earned the respect of everyone around him Nat you are really missed.

[@barryinglett7034]

Catspaw I hope it doesn’t offend you for me to say that I feel the original version with only Nat singing is among the best performances of all time while the version made by Natalie is only Okay and not up there with his songs! I have nothing against Natalie and love her music also but I prefer the original hit to the remake.🤷🏻‍♂️❤️🐻

[@fredroper398]

there will never be another nat king cole again very relaxing voice Smile

[@californiagirl1579]

Yesssss Never

[@elizabethpeta2694]

My mum had a Nat King Cole LP. At the age of 3 years he was my favourite! He still is, and I am now 66. Thanks Nat. ❤

[@brian1776]

Some times I think I was born in the era. Love this type of music.. His singing was calming

[@Zennie371]

The Best Singer Ever! In 2019 Nat would of captured the hearts of everyone! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 I love his Christmas Song!

[@laksiwmthdb9947]

Yes indeed! What a voice he had... wonderful singer. Inhame his music in my shows too

[@brucescott4261]

@Zennie371 ...Nat*

[@ronfrancis50]

Greatest singer this world ever seen..love you Sir.

[@mmitchemful]

The Greatest Thing you'll ever Learn, is Just to Love and Be Loved in Return.. Pause, let that stay. If you' can hear his velvet voice in your mind's ear, and more hear him in Your Heart. RIP

[@jaminiscott9204]

I love Nat King Cole, I listen to Nat everytime when am alone for the last 40 years

[@booklover2404]

He was cool calm and classic. Gracious under pressure and the supreme gentleman.

[@marjoryrainey9360]

Wow what a life! What a Person! What a musician!

[@storeytwinb]

Our family has always loved Nat King Cole and his beautiful music. My husband and I had our children in the ‘80’s and early’90’s. All of our children fell in love with Nat’s songs.

[@prencesst1971]

Those Eyes & That Smile...Wow😍

[@socorrokennedy7218]

i love his music he was so goreous and what a voice R.P NAT KING COLE.

[@fla-bushcraftprepper941]

Nat King Cole is the kind of person who used what he was given to do what he was supposed to do. 🎵 🎶🎵 🎵 🎶🎵 🎶 Thank You God 👏

[@davidwilliamson8861]

He handled the racism correctly, look how many barriers he broke, and how well loved he became,. Thanks NAT

[@stoneysoraclechannel7839]

Theres no right or wrong way to respond to racism

[@barryinglett7034]

Stoney M. It would make you just as bad as the so called”Racist”person that is being so to(As you put it Racism)return a response that is equally negative and”Racist”! There is more than enough evil in this world and we are better off to love each other as one family which is what we are for we are all the children of our lord God!🙏🐻

[@thecapone45]

Stoney M. I disagree. There is. The right way is to not give hatred back. I’m Latino and I’ve received a lot of racism in my past. The wrong way to respond would be to hate those same people. Just my two cents.

[@monicanapier4211]

@@thecapone45 there is no right or wrong way to deal with racism. Nats way was more palatable and acceptable to white audiences. MLK though history looks back on him fondly was wildly disruptive to the status quo. Point is it's not up to the majority group to decide how the minority groups should respond to oppression and second class citizenship.

[@stj971]

@@stoneysoraclechannel7839 Wrong

He was one of the best singer that ever lived and one of my favorite singer

[@christialrosejacobs441]

My mom use to sing me Ramblin Rose , love Nat King Cole still today at the age of 63yrs old. Good memories 😊

[@omarmontgomery6014]

I been a nat King Cole fan as long I can remember I got box set with all his songs and nat is full with talent and left this world a way too soon

[@superkat460]

Nat was incredibly loved. Wow! We were so proud of this gift from God. Nat's voice was ahead of his time. So sad blacks and racist people were jealous of his genius. and success.

[@naturalkinkycurlymarie7496]

Blacks loved Nat King Cole so I don' know what you're talking about. He received BackLash at the time of One Alabama Incident because certain groups of blacks felt that he should have been angrier & protested when a group of white guys beat him up on stage. But like Martin Luther King Jr, Nat King Cole did not lose his temper Or express anger when dealing with things. The backlash ended soon as things died down. He quietly sued many white establishments that were Racist towards him. He was a very shy quiet man so he didn't protest to those American Racists. He was loved by Blacks even after he took his last breath. #RIP

[@02bher1]

They had something you can not buy; CLASS and talent. You either have it or you do not. He had it and will always be my favorite singer until the day I die. The thing that saddens me most; the racism that exists even today and that makes me sick.

[@72vince27]

Smoothest voice I’ve heard in music

[@reallrain]

Most this time of year look to the old crooners to make their Christmas. King Nat Cole can make any season! This man has been putting me in my feels for decades!!!!

[@prencesst1971]

& let’s not forget ‘’That Voice’’....🙏🏽

[@jeaninethomas8008]

I agree with miss kitt very handsome man. I love the way he looked. His voice makes me happy it's so soothing

[@shirleygirling8390]

I have a CD of Nat King Cole “When I fall in Love” and play it a lot 😊🎼🎹🎸🎺🥁🎷🎹🎼🌏🙋‍♀️🎭🕊

[@ivybrooks6087]

I remember his TV show,all of the family and friends would gather at our house to watch .All of the greatest entertainer's of the time made appearances on his show.

[@mkii1964]

His voice has always touched my soul……. Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift with us Nat!

[@faith6363fully]

So much Talent!! the GREAT Nat ''KING'' Cole

[@leetate977]

I know the plight of the dark skinned man very well. When I was a young boy in the 70s, my grandmother and other adults would tell me I looked like this man, but I took it in a negative way because I knew from my own experience since I was 6 years old that this was not a good look, according to my people at least. Even my own mother told me at 12 years old to stop looking at pretty girls because they would only want someone who looked like me if I was some rich ball player. So I'm glad I finally found this documentary. It's the first time after all these years that I actually listened to him and took a good look at him. He wasn't a bad looking man at all. It's funny that my personality is much like his in that I don't like confrontation and I try to see the positive in this ugly world. But I must say he had way more swag than I.....lol

[@erniepianezza8940]

Lee Tate Beautiful Lee, many hugs 😊

[@leetate977]

@@erniepianezza8940 Thanks my friend.....

[@erniepianezza8940]

Lee Tate you're MORE than WELCOME Lee!! Peace :-)

[@HappyLike___]

@larzuga1 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@raeannaroylance]

Nothing but smooth, cool class His voice always gets me in the feels

[@WasabiWisp]

An absolute godsend. May you rest in peace, Nat. You are missed. ❤

[@skygazer6898]

Not only a very gifted and classy singer but a man full of class. To be able to perform at a hotel but to not be able to sleep there? Jeez! I just don't get the ignorance of people.

[@sexyscorpio8087]

Skygazer ABSOLUTELY!! SAD. 😢

[@rokkfel4999]

Ita something were overcoming...slowly we are but still are but with people who think as you do will we see the world without ignorance(heh...wanted to give ya more hope)

[@allenwood3805]

And had to use the rear hotel door and not the front

[@allenwood3805]

@Toni Sumblin Bullshit, Sinatra was a poster child of the establishment and made millions from it.Sinatra was not a saint. Josephine Baker didn't swim she just wet her toes and they drained and cleaned the entire pool.

[@stj971]

Like it or not those were the times. Life isn't fair to many of us.

[@christiaanleroux7204]

I got these tears in my eyes, of being born too late. I wish i could have seen and heard him in real life.

[@charmerci]

Best. Singer. Ever.

[@raeannaroylance]

charmerci none better❤️

[@gunofapreacherman1340]

I like Sam Cooke more. And Aretha Franklin. But yes, Nat King Cole is beyond exceptional.

[@samuelforesta]

@@gunofapreacherman1340 But Sam Cooke literally was trying to imitate Nat King Cole. Lol.

[@cherifew3485]

@@gunofapreacherman1340 You are not even old enough to remember this great man when he was alive. he was singing before Sam Cooke and Aretha Frankllin

[@tankhalffull]

Simply love anything and everything Nat.., thanks for posting...

[@fcontitwo]

✨🎶 Nats music , is the Blessing !!!✨🎵😎

[@skygazer6898]

Stay as sweet as you are...........what a beautiful song

[@joerhoden4919]

Nat King Cole is the greatest male singer of all time. Keely Smith is the best female singer ,who we lost on December 16,2017. Nat didn't need those cigarettes to improve his voice. God gave him the talent. All Nat needed to do to keep that velvet voice strong was to keep singing!!!!!!!! If he had survived lung cancer,Nat would have returned to full time playing. This was his original calling card. He already had one lung removed,which finished his singing career. But what a Jazz pianist Mr. Cole was!!!!!!!! Nat Cole is truly "unforgettable" and all of us should listen to him "day in,day out". God bless everyone,Happy New Year and ROLL TIDE! RIchard Rhoden from Muscle Shoals,Alabama

[@peterwalsh9300]

Matt. Monro Joe Rhoden b

[@joerhoden4919]

Peter, thanks for your reply. Matt Monro is excellent. I plan to sing "Real Live Girl" at our weekly karaoke at a local family restaurant. Not a great singer but am improving. If Nat and Matt had an actual showdown,it would probably come down to one or the other hitting a bad note after 100 plus songs. Like 2 championship teams or fighters duking it out down to the wire. I'd cast my lot with Nat. Again,Mr. Monro is marvelous. Richard Rhoden

[@DianneReevesFan]

Wow! I did not know that he had a lung removed. I didn't even know there were performing those procedures back then. Sounds draconian.

[@brucescott4261]

DianneReevesFan ...Nat's left lung was removed on January 25th, 1965. It was a successful operation. However, shortly afterwards, it was discovered that the disease had spread throughout his vital organs, liver and his spine. He died in his sleep on February 15th, 1965 at 5:30 a.m. Pacific time. I took his death terribly hard. I was almost twelve years old old at the time.

[@DianneReevesFan]

I am so sorry that you had to experience his passing, especially at such a young age. I'm a grown, life-long Natalie Cole fan, and I still cried like a baby when she passed a few years ago.

[@brucescott4261]

The late, great NATHANIEL ADAMS COLES aka NAT "KING" COLE (March 17th, 1919 - February 15th, 1965). There is no replacement for his unsurpassed artistry, PERIOD!!!

[@Ms.1000-q5g]

sure rite

[@barryinglett7034]

Without Question the best! I couldn’t agree more,Bruce Scott!❤️🐻

[@sweetazzpiew8490]

Wow!! My late dad introduced me to Nate King Cole..Mr. Cole was way before my time, but I would sit with my dad who was a singer and so am I, and I learned the words to his beautiful songs!! My dad would say "sing it Gwenie"..Now that I think about it, my father reminds me of Nate, well groomed, well dressed, awesome singer, oh and that swagger 😊, Mr. Cole deserved the recognition that he received, Rest Well Mr. Nate King Cole 👑❤️

[@brucescott4261]

@sweetazzpiew8490 ...Nat*

[@BarekHalfhand]

An absolute legend... I am so watching "St Louis Blues" after this.

[@alanwitton5039]

A great talent very sadly missed

[@lisaellis9749]

Beautiful, beautiful, lovely, elegant, and haunting voice.

[@sinful411]

Nat King was awesome

[@bmw3842]

Without Nat King Cole there would be no Capital Records Building .That is why it is called the house that Nat built .From his record sales alone .

[@brucescott4261]

@bmw3842 ...Capitol*

[@barbaraabblitt4363]

They called black music the devils how can that be ? when you sing of hardship heartache & gospel & have a voice like velvet! I tear up when I hear his voice! wow ! allan.

[@jeremiahwoodsi4202]

I concur who's Allen sorry to be intrusive

[@TheWoodland12]

Barbara Abblitt as mavis staples would say the devil don’t have no music.

[@benlevy48]

The only thing he became was that a devil 👹, because he was never gifted to create in the 1st place. God created man thus giving him the ability to be creative & give us Nat King Cole along with different music genres & artists. When you're a religious legalistic Pharisee everything is diabolical even eating meat.😂

[@Agenteyes007]

I am young and it is crazy to see how much love and creativity Nat bought to America and people still try to destroy him because of color. America is a great place but hate has positioned its core.

[@iprofox3758]

Its poisoned core has created a hateful place.

[@abocas]

When I was growing up we listened to NKC a lot. And I mean a lot. My parents had his records. Played them on every occasion. When NKC was on the radio my father would turn up the volume. I grew up in Europe, in Denmark. My parents are white ....well, now it is just my mother. We listened to Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Mahalia Jackson, Frank Sinatra, I didn't think about those artists mostly being black. Neither did my parents. They and I never understood how color would make a difference. So .... I suppose that it is no surprise that I would later marry a Kenyan musician. And we are still married :-)

[@jcee6886]

I recently watched the late Natalie Cole sing a Christmas song with Andrea Bocelli.. She just oozed class.. Not surprising when you consider who her parents were.

[@cynthiasimpson572]

Nat truly was the "Man with the Golden Voice! A number one class act gifted with song and music from a child. His song and music is as loved today as it was yesterday. Love to one of our most beloved and greatest crooners and jazz artist & contemporary artist of our time. ❤🥰 Just gone from us to soon! Class Act! Known as the House that Nat built. 😊❤ Amazingly talented!!!

[@xyzllii]

How lovely that they found the Irish ' the warmest people they ever met.' when on tour.

[@laksiwmthdb9947]

I love this man. What a talent... a legend. Unique, beautiful, Devine.... irreplaceable

[@Mochab001]

Pure Class! Thank You for posting.

[@sac1303]

A truly talented man. RIP, NKC. Thanks for sharing.

[@BackSeatHump]

This is a story I never want to forget.

[@clarktrent8952]

Nat King Cole was my ah *musical* comfort food, and to this day, he makes me smile in my heart

[@jessicapratt4098]

Thanks for this video! This took me back to my childhood. I used to watch this biography series as a kid. Love Nat for his talent, how he carried himself and what he stood for. Gone too soon.

[@user-qr9uh1fd8g]

The most beautiful voice! Blessed!

[@bobbye.h.m4037]

everything he is doing on perform is perfect

[@markgregorio377]

Nat King Cole lives forever amd his music lives now!

[@user-fx7md3td4b]

❤❤Thanks for this

[@gwenrichmond3388]

Great man....RIP

[@ElijahLukeMusic]

Uncle Nat ... Classy man

[@toddpatrickkarman]

Awesome quality

[@GAB8407]

The loving family member/friend, the finest of black men, the most timeless of vocal talents. . .THAT'S Nat.

[@zephembers]

Thank you for this. This was lovely

[@alfredogiglio9192]

Era un mito,purtroppo i miti scompaiono presto.Grande talento e uomo perbene, un vero signore.Non nascerà mai più un altro Nat King Cole.❤❤❤

[@antonioyang8090]

A black Bro. With an unforgettable voice and songs that will still haunts the generations to come.

[@ivybrooks6087]

Christmas not Christmas until I hear him sing " The Christmas Song"

[@ousmanediallo-ne6mf]

I am pretty sure that by asking Sinatra, and Bing who was the best male vocalist those days they would have said Nat!!!rip king!!!👍🏿🙏🏿👌🏿

[@dcasper8514]

ousmane diallo. Frank also.said the same of Vic Damone...

[@minnesotavaughn6930]

We're soul mates. Thank you so much for this vid!

[@jeevesandwooster6281]

I cant imagine anyone not loving Nat.I always have.

[@californiagirl1579]

I love ❤ Nat king cole no matter what i Respect his talent and his love for music 🎶 always may God forever rest his soul 👑♥️🕊 his voice was so calming and sultry soul

[@blondestar8851]

Mr. Cole will forever be unforgivable ❤️✨

[@cgardel56]

He is truly unforgettable. RIP Maestro.

[@iellyberry9222]

Always love Nat King Cole! Thanks for sharing this❤

[@silviageorge7600]

Unforgettable , indeed !