Nat King Cole- Nature Boy- Reaction

[@robertschneider1977]

Nat king cole had one of the smoothest voices every. Check out more. He does a great version of fly me to the moon, mona lisa, route 66, love is a many splendored thing.

[@rhondadross]

Robert Schneider Mona Lisa has lost her smile 😊

[@deelzebub1213]

My father's best friend was once driving in the South and stopped when he saw a Cadillac with a flat tire. He changed the spare for the African American woman with a small child. He refused money but agreed to give her his address so she could send a thank you card. A week later, the Sears delivery van showed up with the best tv they sold and a letter that said "Thank you for helping my wife and daughter. Love, Nat King Cole."

[@kevincorcoran6493]

That's an awesome story! What was your dads friends reaction?

[@deelzebub1213]

Complete shock. He was a Nat fan.

[@kevincorcoran6493]

Again a great story, asking for nothing and getting something priceless in return. Anyone could buy a TV but who can say it came personally from Nat. I hope after it broke the family held onto it.

[@m3li55a5]

What a cool story

[@i.m.7710]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!

[@jimigrunge]

AH! The man with the velvet voice. One of the best natural singers of all time. And no one can sing Christmas songs like him either

[@candyalmetrabaxter7871]

Amen to that.....Nat King of them all Cole

[@tomschmitz5745]

ONLY he and karen carpenter (the female velvet voice) should be allowed to sing christmas songs!....

[@nemo227]

And he played piano as well as he sang. He could have featured either profession.

[@Marilynhon]

Nat King Cole’s voice was golden. He was CLASS

[@taragreenetarotastro]

One of my fave songs of all time. Nat King Cole was a huge star in the 60's. A voice like velvet

[@valskelton9848]

"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return"... 1948!

[@petersurdo4984]

1948? 948. 48. 8.

[@forogafold]

It was the first song Cole recorded which became a huge hit in 1948. Story behind the song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ68dWl6r7GJoLM

[@briand1972bd]

Nat King Cole... YES! I've been trying to turn younger people at work onto him for a long time. It's always shocking to me when I hear people say, "Who is that? I've never heard of him."

[@jamestibbit4407]

I'm 25 and i love all the old stuff people tell me i should have been around in the 40s and 50s

[@fuzzipariah]

My mother was a big Sinatra and Cole fan. We had all his albums. Nature Boy is not his best work imo. Find "Unforgettable".

[@briand1972bd]

@@fuzzipariah I have trouble picking out a favorite because I like so many of the songs that he recorded, but Unforgettable is definitely near the very top of the listd

[@briand1972bd]

@@jamestibbit4407 I'm 46, but I definitely know the feeling because I've been listening to EVERYTHING from the '20s on up since I was a teen. I definitely mean everything, including Cajun French and Zydeco music. I was never allowed to be in charge of the music for parties as a teenager because nobody knew what kind of music I would put on next! LOL

[@fuzzipariah]

@@briand1972bd someone reminded me of Stardust...oh, that was wonderful.

[@michaellomax843]

Beautiful. Nat's voice of velvet. And that guitar was sublime. Yes, you must listen to more of his songs. Classic...

[@nadinemarie3811]

You need to check out Nat King Cole, Unforgettable

[@BelindaTN]

Yes, a beautiful song. Remember when his daughter Natalie sung that song and they magically blended it with her dad's, so appear like they were singing together? Equally as beautiful.

[@julieford8788]

That’s the song I played for my daughter when she was young. She’s 28 now and loves it still. 💙

[@sharipetkovsek5502]

My favorite by Nat

[@rbmjr1us]

Stardust

[@traciebenzing1972]

YES! Love that song!

[@ziggymarlowe5654]

This was late 1940s ro early 50s. He had the smoothest voice I've ever heard. I'd recommend 'Smile" and 'Unforgettable'. You really can't go wrong with any of his songs.

[@forogafold]

It was the first song Cole recorded and became a huge hit in 1948. Story behind the song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ68dWl6r7GJoLM

[@freckled100]

Nat King Cole's voice was legendary. Try "Unforgettable" or his version of Hoagy Carmichael's "Stardust."

[@lindaclingingsmith1900]

Wow, he was a national treasure! I'm glad someone introduced you two. Also the father of Natalie Cole, she was fantastic also. Enjoy your new discovery!

[@Majoofi]

Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Sam Cooke, Paul Robeson, Mahalia Jackson, Mavis Staples, Otis Redding.

[@MickTheQuickk]

Don't forget Ray Charles.

[@patriciastoj126]

Sam Cooke. So awesome. Gone too soon.

[@bryanbond3886]

Nat king cole has a beautiful voice.

[@maajorkv]

Some of his greatest songs are "Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days Of Summer", "That Sunday, That Summer", "That's All", "When I Fall In Love", "Stardust", "The Very Thought Of You", "Ramblin' Rose" & "I Remember You".

[@andrewpetik2034]

Great list of songs!

[@corvus1374]

Unforgettable is probably his most beautiful song.

[@mrbunzer]

Try Stardust. It's hard to believe people today wouldn't know one of the greatest singers and performers of all time. Cole had his own TV show and everybody watched and listened to him.

[@marcoaguilar2394]

I personally believe his rendition of "Stardust" to be the best version ever. Truly a unique voice and performer. Smooth as silk. People gotta appreciate great music.

[@bro.bsbibleun-boxingreview2149]

mrbunzer Yes! Please!

[@lauraboden6903]

Yeah! Nat King Cole! Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful voice. Everything Nat King Cole is worth listening to!

[@stephaniewhite7512]

I can hardly wait! My momma raised me right with Nat King Cole, Mahalia Jackson, Fats Domino, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and many more. A single mom, white and southern, before food stamps, scraping by just to eat and have lights, music was her way of giving us something special. Christmas IS NAT KING COLE! ;-) happily waiting for this one.

[@paulbarlow9981]

I didn't know of this song until seeing Moulin Rouge, but I absolutely adore this performance. Everything is just so chilled and relaxed, and yet with a potent message that the world needs to remember.

[@willmorrison1022]

One of the greatest voices in music history. And the thing is, he was WELL known as a piano player for years before he sang on a record. His trio was an absolute barn burner. He was an amazing player. He was also the first black man to have his own TV show in America. A real pioneer and trend setter. VERY classy man. His version of "That's All" is an absolute classic. Glad to see you have gotten hip to one of the greatest musicians of all time.

[@tiaelina1090]

That is such a beautiful song, Nat King Cole had such a silky smooth voice and his daughter Natalie Cole has inherited his talent.

[@forogafold]

Story behind the song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ68dWl6r7GJoLM

[@hillbillydelux]

Nat king Cole autumn leaves

[@mrw4165]

mustache mike also check out Eva Cassidy version of live performance with a great piano run . Magical

[@johnpaul5474]

"Autumn Leaves," Canonball Adderly and Miles Davis.

[@marygoodwin2333]

One of the most beautiful songs ever x

[@marygoodwin2333]

@@mrw4165 songbird is one of my fa ourites 👌

[@mw7584]

Doris Day has a great version too!

[@polyprinz]

A legend and gentleman, who will never be forgotten!

[@pbasswil]

NKC become a massive star, and even had his own TV show, based on that silky baritone voice - plus his very gracious manner. But before he ever sang a note, he was a MONSTER jazz pianist! He had taste, swing, effortless technique, and endless musicality. I mean, he was an inspiration to none other than Oscar Peterson.

[@papawjohn9588]

He was a giant in jazz and pop. I believe he was one of the first black men to have a sponsored TV program. I wonder if that's where this clip comes from. Should date back to early 50s. It's Nov 19, 2018 and a radio station is playing all Christmas music. He recorded quite a few of them, and many are favorites. He died young, but left a giant legacy.

[@forogafold]

Nature Boy was the first song Cole recorded which became a huge hit in 1948. Story behind the song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ68dWl6r7GJoLM

[@williamjamesrapp7356]

I Love all of the eclectic variety of songs you have posted and reacted to. NAT KING COLE -- OMG He is an all time Classic He had some GREAT CHRISTMAS music YOU CAN NOT have heard CHRISTMAS music without having heard NAT KING COLE CHEST NUTS ROASTING ON AN OPEN FIRE

[@charleshonig7080]

Ty, this is The Nat King Cole Trio, late 1940"s- early 50's. He started out with his Jazz Trio and then went on his own to become the best Ballad Singer of alltime" Check out Nat's classic song Unforgettable.

[@coralraeartandthings]

Omg Im so happy to see Bat King Cole in your chanel I love Nat King Cole. When I was 11 years old someone gave me an album of Nat. It was 1972. Kind of strange for an 11 year old in the early 70s to be listening to Nat King Cole but it opened up my taste in music... I love love love his sound of his voice. In the 80’s Vegas girl trip made everyone listen to Nat! And Patsy Cline. From then on it was Nat And Patsy for our road trips....

[@kimberlybrown-dias9370]

Thank you so much! Nat King Cole is my absolute favorite singer, ever!

[@johnandrews3151]

Unforgettable was one of NKC's best known hits. Many years later, Natalie Cole recorded a duet version along side her father's voice and took the song to No. 1 again! Nat "King" Cole was a legend in his own time and had his own successful television show when tv was still black & white! That's where the video you watched came from. Great reaction. You will enjoy more of his music. A cut above what was around at the time. Really classy!

[@DJDOGG31]

Nat King Cole was a great piano player and he had an amazing voice! He has a jazz background also. One of the best musicians to ever grace this earth.

[@dgray2228]

The late Natalie Cole was his daughter.........so sad to have lost 2 great vocalist.

Love her allso.

[@texadan314]

I loved her version of St Louis Blues on Lightning In A Bottle. I always wished after that she would cut a Blues album. But, alas, it was not to be.

[@musicmaker4him901]

You’ll have to find the video of his daughter Natalie singing a duet with a recording of him. It’s so beautiful!

[@mrw4165]

Musicmaker 4HIM I saw her live in Florida, with an original video of Dad, she sang live and at the end their hands reached out to touch. Beautiful.

[@i.m.7710]

I only know this song from the movie Moulin Rouge. Beautiful!!!! What incredible musicians. My dad had Nat King Cole records at his cool bachelor pad...Los Angeles, hot summer, swimming pool. Whenever I see conked hair, I remember Malcolm X's experience from his autobiography. You'll have to read it.

[@markwestaway7207]

Oh yeah Ty, love Nat King Cole. I get the same joy from hearing his voice as hearing Karen Carpenter. The King Cole Trio were a leading jazz/swing group in the 40s. Apparently Nat was a reluctant vocalist initially. I concur with the other people who have flagged Stardust as a must listen. It's utterly dreamlike. When I Fall in Love and Unforgettable are also beautiful.

[@sagittarian1955]

Nat King Cole's daughter, Natalie, is also a singer. He died at an early age, but there is a video of her, singing with him, he is either on film or a hologram (I forget which). The song is "Unforgettable". Great song!

[@walterkirk9210]

@Modern Renaissance Man. Hi Ti. I loved the reaction! I have heard the studio version many times, but you just allowed me to see this studio performance for the first time. Nat was indeed an amazingly talented man! I have yet to hear him sing a song that I didn't like, but this is one of my favorite songs of his and one of my favorite songs of all times! His piano playing was also amazing! The whole trio was smoking!!!

[@Poochwalker]

My dad loved NKC and I play his music to this day. Loved this one. He is so calm and smooth. This was around 1947/1948. Just a little before I was born. Still great today.

[@oliverrobinson4128]

Nat King Cole and his daughter Natalie are two timeless legends. This I think was some time in the 1940s...he was the first black man to have his own show on a major US network (NBC) in 1956. One of the smoothest voices you'll ever hear...please do a reaction to Nat King Cole's "The Very Thought Of You".

[@askenderiii2374]

NKC is still one of my favorite interpreters ! I learnt to like him through my parents. Such a joy to see all those different moods passing through your face .... so heartwarming !! Thanks !

[@candyalmetrabaxter7871]

My daddy used to say 'Nat King of them all Cole".....the man with the timeless Christmas voice.....every time he hear his voice it always sounds like Christmas......listen to his Christmas music. Even though daddy is no longer with us and he is with our Sweet Jusus......we would always remember his fantastic love for this kind of music.

[@65motowngirl]

This haunting song was played in a strange 50’s movie “ The Boy With The Green Hair.” I was in grade school at the time and we had a movie day in the auditorium once a week. The Boy With The Green Hair movie did not impress me as much as the song. I never forgot it.

[@grannyannie47]

He was one of my favorite singers. What an amazing talent.

[@SuperVonKiller]

Nat King Cole-Unforgettable, Mona Lisa

[@Squee_Dow]

I can't imagine being so young that you have _heard_ the name Nat King Cole but you know none of his music! I'm glad someone turned you on to him. This song, "Nature Boy," is one of the most hauntingly beautiful songs of any era. NKC was mostly featured as a singer, but he had huge skills as a musician. I didn't realize this until I heard an interview with Glen Campbell who did a mountain of session work for some of the top musicians in the early to mid 60s, not the least of which was Nat King Cole. He said that most people don't know the depths of this man's talent, that he was an extremely accomplished pianist. If a musician of the caliber of Glen Campbell sings your praises, you're good!

[@blanchegerena128]

Love his music. Favorites: Mona Lisa, Ramblin' Rose, and others.

[@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344]

Nat King Cole is legend. One of my favorites. His voice is singular...immaculate.

[@65motowngirl]

This was sometime in the 50’s, It was the theme song for a movie titled “The Boy With The Green Hair”

[@EvaFariou]

His angelic voice.... Oh.... Heaven.....!☝💖

[@battlegirldeb]

First time I heard this song it was when his daughter Natalie Cole put out her first Jazz album with a lot of her father song . Now it one of my favorites.

[@charlesfoster575]

Nat King Cole had so much class that people today don’t even know how to complement him…those black men are still good examples for anyone who want to elevate from the gutter of what our culture is becoming. 🕎❤️✝️

[@dianarosenbaum8619]

I loved "Rambling Rose".

[@cameronhamilton9171]

Yeah, Ramblin Rose is my favourite of his.

[@Tam19399]

The man with the velvet voice.

[@Pelesfyre]

Love love this song! Not many ppl know this. Definitely is timeless.

[@jazzpianoman01]

One of the greatest artists of all time and master jazz pianist and agree, timeless.

[@tamiw.166]

We're so mesmerized by that voice, we forget he was also a piano virtuoso. Everything he sang was iconic. His daughter, Natalie, had her own successful career, and recorded a remastered duet with him several years after his death ("Unforgettable") - one of his biggest hits in his time. Please, listen to that.

[@ziggymarlowe5654]

Released in 1948. Before I was born, but my father had a 45 that I wore out before I was 10. Most beautiful voice! His 'Autumn Leaves' is timeless.

[@MrHowie18]

first black man to host his own T.V program!

[@tammyhuet6400]

I love Nat King Cole. Such a soothing voice.

[@seaney53]

My father saw saw Nat King Cole on the Liverpool Empire back in 1950,just one guy and his piano. Superb.

[@carollandrum9223]

I love him and this song. As a child in the 60's my aunt had a 45 record of The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot by Nat King Cole. I would listen to it over and over and cry because I was so sad for the boy. One of the best voices ever. Also, would you please react to David Phelps singing Oh Holy Night with The Gaither Family. It will make your hair stand up!

[@7Sandie]

All his music is timeless!!! MOREEEEE Please!!

[@solitarybee3714]

Ty Smith, I love your reactions and your open-minded approach to music from the past! And please take my word for it, there are many examples of timeless performances out there to be re-discovered. Thank you so much.

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

"very shy and sad of eye.." Oh, when was this? black and white t.v. = early 1960's. What show? Maybe Jackie Gleason, Ed Sullivan, some variety show. It was recorded in 1947. The piano/bass/guitar arrangement was pretty classic in the 50's. This guy was my Dad's most FAVORITE singer of all time. Nat King Cole IS timeless. :)

[@helgar791]

A song written by the worlds first hippie. Eden Ahbez, the songs writer pestered Nat with hundreds of songs and finally Nat gave in to this one. Perhaps my favorite by him. Just beautiful. "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return". Nat was the first black man who ever had his own TV show in 1957. It lasted all of 47 episodes and was cancelled, not from lack of viewers, but because he couldn't get sponsors. Nat was also one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. He and Frank remain my favorites.

[@bubhub64]

Nat King Cole sings the definative version of "The Christmas Song." Singers of his ilk like the Sinatra's, the Fitzgerald's, the Crosby's are from a bygone era of class and sophistication in the entertainment business that we will probably never see again. Thanks for this video of the legendary Nat King Cole.

[@debramann7478]

ONE OF THE GREATEST SINGERS, SOOOO SMOOTH!!!!

[@merrileekeshiro5420]

That voice, I love Nat King Cole, there will never be another.

[@brianharron8006]

I'm a 67 year old white dude from Canada and Nat King Cole's 'Autumn Leaves' is one of my all time favorites.Nat was the first Afro-American to have his own musical variety show on nework T.V. Please play more.

[@pianojonathan]

When you are so great at singing that your brilliant piano playing is almost overlooked in this world! He he! Soo good at both, one of the all time greats, man :)

[@lisamarieva3514]

I first heard this song in a movie called Untamed Heart with Marisa Tomei and Christian Slater. This song just grabbed my attention and I have been a fan of Nat King Cole ever since. It is so hauntingly beautiful.

[@m3li55a5]

I’ve never heard this song before, but I love Nat King Cole’s beautiful voice ❤️

[@limpet9]

It`s shocking that you were unaware of Nat. He`s an absolute legend in my house over here in the UK. Not only one of the best singers but also one of the greatest jazz pianists. As you say, timeless.

[@jude9411]

one of the most beautiful voices ever

[@warbaby5490]

Loved Nat's voice! My favorite song was "Pretend". I won a "Name That Tune" radio show by knowing it!

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Stunning voice and great pianist too. I love this song. Nat’s version is just breathtaking.

[@gregkleinfall1901]

Nat King Cole was the epitome of class. I could listen to him for hours. His tone and skill were phenomenal and smooth as velvet. Just the sound of his voice could soothe a troubled soul. If you like his voice, you need to listen to his song "Unforgettable". On February 15th 1965, we lost a National treasure. That was the day he lost his battle with cancer. His daughter, Natalie Cole, was a great singer in her own right. She performed a virtual duet of "Unforgettable" with him. Unfortunately, she is also no longer with us. Johnny Mathis, who sings with a similar style, was heavily influence by Nat King Cole. While I enjoy Johnny immensely, no one will every be as good as the original Mr Cole.

[@marytreder8095]

Well, I'm 77 years old, and this song scared me when I was a child, but I love it, and know every word.

[@teresafinch7790]

It's odd, I'm 65, it scared me too, as a child. His songs were on the radio a lot, and I loved the rest of them.

[@pikeevans8559]

Nat King Cole...probably the best pop singer ever.

[@joycebarker2288]

Love Nat.King Cole.soothing...

[@dawnb7972]

I used to listen to him all day. It's been awhile. Have to start playing him again.

[@garethwilliams3819]

One of the most beautiful singing voices of all time

[@imweakfordeaky]

Beautiful... I love Nat King Cole.

[@rockitflash]

Nat King Cole is a very important figure in Black history.In the days before television in 1946,he was the first black man to host his own radio program.In 1956,in the early days of television,The Nat King Cole Show on NBC was the first show hosted by an African American.

[@cynthiap7741]

Love his voice. Amazing.

[@ronaldwilliams4426]

There is a song that he sung called "Unforgettable". The song was re-mastered and his daughter sang along with him virtually. It's wonderful

[@josephblumenberg6574]

Ahhh... Nat King Cole... such a great voice!

[@robertbeckler5058]

When I was a young man I new every song this guy laid out. Sang them to my daughter. This was an easy one. Top 5 performer in my world.

[@annabellelee4535]

I've always loved Nat King Cole and his daughter Natalie Cole. Oh, I just remembered listening to him on a record my parents had in the 1960s. I was very young and really had a crush on his picture on the album and I thought his name was Nat, King Cole. I wondered what country he was king of!! LOL, thanks for the memories.

[@jessiem3169]

Him singing "Smile" will always be one of my favorites. It's so calming and somehow both happy and sad.

[@buckfan1969]

One of the greatest male singers of all time, imho. Died of cancer at age 45 and is missed by those who knew him. On his TV show he once had Billy Preston (the 5th Beatle for many) when Preston was about 11 years old and they did a duet. It's on YT and you won't regret watching, particularly if you remember Billy Preston.

[@stanleyberger8654]

Nat King Cole,his voice and phrasing,one of a kind.

[@clydeb7713]

Nat King Cole was a pioneer. Known for his velvet voice. In 1956, Nat was the first African American to host a TV variety show This was unheard of ar the time Whites welcolmed him into their living rooms. Remember this was way before Dr. Kings movement of equality. I always liked the song Sentimental Reasons.

[@elsiedangelo9588]

One of his many great song. Close your eyes and listen to his song.

[@SillyMe2718]

I remember watching Nate King Cole on TV, and Mama, was always playing his music, and Daddy played country. Daddy also loved swing music... Dorsey Band ..String of Pearls. I believe the Baby Boomers heard the best music......we grew up listening to it all!

[@pluevo8277]

Incomparable voice

[@friarjeff1602]

I remember seeing him sing "Mona Lisa" on one of the variety shows of the day. The audience would not let him stop until he had sung the song 3 times. I never saw anything like it. They had to totally re-vamp the show, shuffle things around to make room for him to stay on the stage. He was a monster talent and you ought to hear him cut loose on the piano. Died too young of cancer.

[@michaelmiller-hr6vz]

So hauntingly beautiful. Lost him too soon. This was very early 60’s

[@terryweber4734]

I love this song! My mother used to sing this to me instead of lullabies.