Nat King Cole Documentary (1991)

[@charleswilliams8248]

His articulation of words, clear, concise an untouchable artist! None can compare with Mr. Nate King Cole black and beautiful! America 🇺🇸 wasn’t ready for his level of talent! He set a very high standard for singing and playing the piano, he was in a class by himself!

[@jerrybryant596]

bravo!!!!bravo!!

[@maryrowell1122]

I loved all his songs but I guess I liked Mona Lisa the best

[@theodorezuckerman7643]

America was ready. North America, Latin America, and Europe too. Only "Madison Avenue" wasn't ready. My "white" parents loved him and watched his television show religiously. I thought it odd that rhey did not like Louis Armstrong, who I personally found to be equally as engaging as Nat Cole.

[@paulyricca3881]

🚬👴🏻🥃 SOOO HOWS YOUR MOTHER DOIN?

[@oliverrobinson4128]

NAT...not Nate.

[@sofiathemoonwakingarmy9395]

I remember when I was young, my parents used to play this song at Thanksgiving, and back then, I didn't understand the importance of Nat King Cole until I was 11-years old. Now that I am older and a teenager, I play this song to remember those moments. This is the first song I play on Thanksgiving Day because it reminds me that Christmas is near. Thanks, Mom and Dad for playing this song! This is a very beautiful song and I am so glad that kids today can learn about Nat King Cole through this platform! God bless you, Mr. Nat King Cole, God bless you!

[@karlhungus5554]

Thanks for this wonderful documentary. Nat and his wife were such beautiful people, inside and out. Nat was a remarkable pianist, amazing singer, naturally funny, and highly intelligent. I love this man so much. Nat's wonderful voice elicits the comforting feel of being wrapped in a warm blanket and drinking hot chocolate. There were so many phenomenal artists in this video: Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Ben Webster, Quincy Jones, Harry Belafonte, Ray Brown (a world-class bassist and also married to Ella Fitzgerald for six years), Eartha Kitt, Sammy Davis, Jr., and more. So much talent for which I remain grateful, as I listen to them regularly.

[@godlygirls62]

As great a singer as he was, Nat's variety show was canceled shortly after it first aired because advertisers refused to sponsor the show. What a shame.

[@karlhungus5554]

@@godlygirls62 That was a terrible shame. This quote seems fitting: "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." Sadly, I don't expect it will ever change.

[@JimBluePiano]

Man, what a smooth set of pipes. Incredible voice, not to mention an incredibly talented piano player. A very musically gifted human being. We are fortunate to enjoy his music, even to this day.

[@bernardtannerjr.6010]

Nat Cole's voice was like Silk sliding on glass. I partially learned my correct diction from listening to Nat King Cole and Sam Cooke.

[@charlesplummer2941]

I would like an PICTURE OF THE MAN

[@Саня-в6ы]

​@bernardtannerjr.6010ВАУ Nat,Sam Grand Vocal 🙏👍👍👍💯❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💕💕💕💕💕

[@ahmad.tillery.1987]

"Unforgettable" is a timeless song so beautiful.

[@grit5124]

Nat King Cole was so so talented. His piano playing and singing were done effortlessly. Such a gracious man. He certainly left this world way too soon.

[@bjspeck4337]

When I went away to college, I set my clock radio with tape player to wake me to Nature Boy every morning. I didn't realize he was so young when he died, but I do remember that it broke my heart when I realized I wouldn't hear any new songs from him. I ached for his family knowing what a special man has passed. I was so young when he was on TV and he shaped my life and my feelings throughout the civil rights movement and still today, the injustices burn my soul. I thank him for that and will for the rest of my life. He made me a better person.

[@juanitadaleslusher9338]

Wow! How moving. Thanks!

[@maryjoperry8456]

8 yeah right

[@karencoleman6442]

Yes l agree, l will always remember Nat King Cole for his for his unforgettable music. I love him ever so dearly. Thank you Nat King Cole for you and your lovely daughter Natalie Cole and your music.

[@corriecrazy]

BJ Speck: Bless you.

[@bjspeck4337]

@@corriecrazy One of the kids I went to college with, stopped to help a woman on the side of the road with an overheated car. It turned out to be Mrs. Nat King Cole. You often never know the lives you touch but it makes a difference anyway. Thanks for letting me know.

[@John_Fugazzi]

Nat King Cole was so special. Listen to a lot of what was popular pop music in his time then listen to him. He was so elegant, like on another plane of understanding.

[@corriecrazy]

John Fugazzi: Yes, "elegant" sums him up. Great word choice!

[@jazzbo9903]

My aunt played Mr Nat King Cole’s music on her record player. I was young but I understood the pleasing sounds from that disc of wax. I’d put my ear to the speaker absorbing every drop. RIP, Sir.

[@altonwilliams7117]

That voice is unforgettable!🎶 great piano player too!🎹🎶

[@patrickryan1515]

In the summer of 1983 I took a yacht cruise on the Aegean Sea. Late one evening I curled up in one of the canvas sails, turned on my walkman and listened to Nat King Cole sing, "Stardust". The sky was so full of stars that night,and I was rather full inside thinking to myself what a privilege to be here in this wonderful part of the world listening to this wonderful singer and song on such a glorious night. Without Nat the experience would not have been half as gratifying. This 18 plus years after his demise, what a legacy he left us -- in so many ways. 5/2020

[@telam1744]

Yacht cruise, Aegean Sea, Nat King Cole's Stardust..., Got it! I will put this on my budget list.....

[@patrickryan1515]

@@telam1744 It was a good time for me, and I was simply sharing the memory of it . Why does it appear you have made your life so miserable that you can't be happy for someone's pleasant memory (of something that happened 48 years ago) and who is in a wheelchair today for the rest of his life.

[@corriecrazy]

@@telam1744 What's up with your unnecessary and nasty comment? Maybe you should listen to a little Nat King Cole music and chill out.

[@telam1744]

@@corriecrazy ? it was a compliment ...., get you head out of your..."

[@telam1744]

@@patrickryan1515 First of all, it was a compliment..., thus I was putting it on "MY" bucket list! (I will Budget for it!) Why do you all see the "Negative" in everything?

[@corawheeler9355]

"Mona Lisa" was a popular song when I was born. My father had the record and would sing to me. It's one of my earliest memories. Brings a tear to my eyes every time I hear Nat King Cole singing that lovely song.

[@maryrowell1122]

That was my favorite the 1st song of his I learned to play on the piano

[@paulyricca3881]

SO

[@paulyricca3881]

@@maryrowell1122 SO

[@mrs.berniemadoff3324]

"THE CHRISTMAS SONG" PLAYING XMAS DAY AND XMAS EVE. AND MAMA IN THE KITCHEN, SWEATING OVER THE STOVE, UP ALL NIGHT COOKING PIES AND CAKE. GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE, SWEET POTATO PIE, POUND CAKE, PEACH COBBLER, AND CHRISTMAS DINNER. MY MOTHER WAS THE BEST COOK IN THE WORLD. REST IN PEACE MAMA & DADDY....LOVE AND MISS U BOTH xoxo

[@edwardcochran5060]

YOUR CHILDHOOD MEMORIES ARE VERY REFLECTIVE OF MY VERY OWN. THE QUINTESSENTIAL BLESSING IN LIFE; THE FAMILY ONE IS BORN INTO! GOD BLESS US, EVERYONE... 🙏😇🙏

[@jeanannsherry9026]

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[@vicentetroyhunt4980]

My father played Nat King Cole Christmas song every year.

[@rebels42wynn83]

My grandmother was a huge fan of this very beautiful man. We both loved "THE CHRISTMAS SONG" . My personal favorite one is "UNFORGETTABLE" with his daughter , Natalie.

[@paulyricca3881]

🚬👳🏻‍♂️🥃SHUT UP AND GET A JOB

[@chrisdrummond8893]

My deceased mother turned me on to Nat King Cole, Sam Cooke, and Dean Martin. She taught to me an appreciation for beautiful music.

[@bernardtannerjr.6010]

Had Sam Cooke lived he maybe would have been the greatest of all time. As equally gifted as a producer, prolific song writer, talent scout, and entrepreneur as he was a one of a kind musical vocalist. These two men deserve a first rate film biography.

[@chrisdrummond8893]

Agreed, Bernard Tanner Jr.

[@amidahsalahuddin8247]

Peace and Blessings Thank you so much for sharing memories I grew up listening to Nat King Cole

[@johnnytaylor4828]

Thank you for the opportunity to see his history and life.

[@ivettepalacin8599]

I'm so grateful to hear Natalie, his sister, his wife Maria, Freddie, Quincy, Frank, and others. Nat was a beautiful guy and loaded with talent, a dear man. Carol his daughter appears to be his biological daughter; she strongly resembles him. Natalie had Nat's dad's hazel eyes. Nat was so well loved and recognized for his great talent by his peers. His wife Maria helped me to know Nat more. Wonderfully produced piece ❤

[@brucescott4261]

@ivettepalacin8599 ...Carol Cole was adopted.

[@scottscott232]

Thank you, Reelblack One. For every video I watch of yours, I'll thank you for it. I appreciate these bundles of pure gold. It would be nice to see our appreciating your uploads a little more. Over 1/4 of a million views, but only 3.6K thumbs up of appreciation.

[@stanleytimms8578]

Incredible documentary on a gifted musical icon. Though my mom was always a fan, I grew to love his music and play it often. Within a two month period of January-February of 65' we lost three of my icons in different genres, Lorraine Hansberry, Nat 'King' Cole and Malcolm X.

[@ritadaniels3881]

His beautiful voice will forever be remembered for our life time together right now here.

[@Rogercrichlowsilentshow]

Amazing... I need more of Nat King Cole. ❤️💯💣🎥💬☺️

[@loveyu2778]

Quincy said " Every time he fell in love for the 1st time" that was his favorite record..lol WOW..the person to person segment with Ed..Maria looked just like Natalie. Am I now the only one who feels like listening to Nat King Cole music... RIP special man..You broke barriers..Thank You..❤

[@bisabop976]

Oh God and they play stardust at the end! Thank you so much for Nat King Cole documentary 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿. ❤❤❤. May you rest in eternal peace peace my hero.

[@debbw6306]

Thank you for sharing this. Nat King Cole is my favorite male singer!

[@stuartk.nelson6001]

FANTASTIC DOCUMENTARY! PERIOD!

[@stephenvincent4989]

I saw him live in London in the 50’s once seen and heard never forgotten. A cliche but oh so true in Nat King Cole’s case a unique truly class act.

[@kloveliz]

My favorite singer of all time and I was a baby when he died. My Father had the Jet 1965 Memorial Issue. I found it when cleaning up a chest he had with things that were very important to him after he died. I have it and will cherish it always. The only other person that I will put up there with him are Prince, Ella, Whitney and the other Greats.

[@bernardtannerjr.6010]

And the great Sam Cooke.

[@philsarkol341]

wonderfull hommage to this truly unique artist...one of america's icons of the 20th century..Nat King Cole !!

[@m.waymire]

And a fine man

[@karlhenry9031]

What a classy intelligent wonderful man he was,R.I.P Mr. Nat King Cole!

[@joshuawashington7243]

Divine blessings upon you-all thank you divinely so much for sharing your beyond exceptional catalog. Divine only 💫🌄💫

[@giv4real]

Many thanks to you Reelblack One for bringing out all of your black entertainment. Nat King Cole is one of my favorite singers and this documentary is priceless. Thank You

[@colinhalliley111]

The year Nat passed , the Ice Capades did a beautiful tribute on ice . I was a young teenager and overwhelmed with having lost this icon.

[@shannonwittman950]

I'm happy to know from this terrific documentary that Nat King Cole was such a success with his work. Though anybody who had friends like Harry Belafonte, Frank Sinatra, Quincy Jones and Dean Martin must've had great connections. And how many record companies can refer to their head office as "The House that Nat built"? I grew up in a small pacific northwest town during the height of Nat's fame. Late 1950's - early 1960's. It seemed to me a wonderful American era. My grandfather had one of the only swimming pools around. Due to the chilly climate we could only use it about two months of the year. But in those two months my family took that backyard and pool to heart. There were the grownups around the barbecue doing burgers and ocean fish, the ladies sitting together in lawn chairs, everybody drinking beer while we kids plied our rubber ducky floatables through the currents of that pool ... while "Lazy, Hazy Days Of Summer" rang out through outdoor speakers over the scene. I thought that if this was how much fun it was to be a grownup, I had a lot to look forward to. Then I grew up and moved away to much larger towns ... where I discovered that life and the world was more dicey that I thought..

[@Taketimeout3]

Nat King Cole. Even those three words are so right. If I had to chose a greeting to other beings in the Universe it would be his voice I would want them to hear. Liquid , rich, clear and true. Of more worth than the most priceless diamond, more magnificent than the highest mountain. A wonder of nature. Thank you God for sharing him with us. I miss him. We all miss him.

[@vintagebrew1057]

Mona Lisa and When I fall in Love were my Mum's favourites. The old gals in the Gin factory used to call for out for my mum to sing Mona Lisa to them when a young woman. We used to say about Nat "A voice as rich and smooth as velvet" been a fan all my life. He was a special person.

[@scottyh8494]

A lovely man that had an amazing voice.

[@Riogi]

I grew up listening to the Nat King Cole records my father had. I used to rush home from school, get homework out of the way, and then listen to the smooth voice of one of the greatest singers the world has ever known. His diction was always perfect when he sang and every word was clearly understood.

[@princespraggins2337]

Very well said, his words" was clear and understood"; when I was 14 years old, he recorded a song, "They tried to tell us we were too young", to b in love, (1949)

[@corriecrazy]

@@princespraggins2337 I remember that one. I think my favourite was "Answer Me, My Love" from 1954. I was 8 years old and remember my parents had the 78 rpm record. Great memories. :)

[@Valgef]

Handsome, suave, well dressed and incredibly talented. 👌👍

[@valerie_d]

Natalie did an amazing duet of unforgettable with her father. Rip to both.

[@denisebarlow3388]

My dad used to sing just like him I miss you so much Daddy

[@johansimons2431]

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[@sherrybelle4776]

He was deceased when she made it, a voice over recording 🤔

[@mdcool3487]

Incredible duet just awesome.

[@gloriouslove9009]

His voice melts my heart ❤️

[@chuckynickolodean8420]

I love listening to Nat King Cole, his voice was like Velvet, What a Singer!!!

[@AHMAD-2324]

Autumn Leaves the most beautiful song IMO of All-time.

[@c.calliecoleman1531]

Just make you wonder how God can create someone so beautiful. His voice absolutely made him beautiful, but it was also the outside packaging that was beautiful, too. A voice smooth as velvet. Then had a daughter, Natalie, a twin of himself. God sure knows what He's doing when He matches folks up, because you can tell by the fruits they bear.

[@soulgirl66]

Thanks so ooo much for posting this! My local PBS station aired this documentary years ago during a pledge drive and I've been trying to find it since. The station edited a LOT of it. Many of these clips/interviews are new to me.

[@se2702]

I really enjoyed this documentary. Nat Cole and Ella Fitzgerald were two of the most beautiful people ever!

[@itismusic4life]

My memories go back to the late 50"s when I attended his concert in the iconic Amsterdam Concertgebouw. First heard him sing as a Teenager in Indonesia, on old shellac records. My fav was Mona Lisa because I was also in love with someone with that name. Hearing him life was MAGIC!!!

[@bridgetwhite9738]

Omg!!! You saw him in real life??

[@MiamiPush2theLimit]

He was so damn smooth and talented ❤️

[@mistylynn111]

Autumn Leaves is my favorite. Melts my heart like a glass of wine by an open fire.

[@deirdremarcrum7752]

This is incredible. KE-MO-KI-MO was our family song also. I have a 1940's glass record of the song by Nat, but sadly, it broke. I've saved it all these years hoping someone could repair it.

[@jasonbeard4713]

I have that 78 removed. It was included in the 1948 three record set "King Cole For Kids".

[@yvonnescully5037]

Nat King Cole is A LEGEND for as long as there's music or as long as a music industry exists!!... Pure LEGEND for all times ♥️🌹♥️🌹🙏🙏🙏

[@gailelizabethphillips6727]

Beautiful man with a beautiful anointed voice!!!! 🤩🤩🤩💖💜💗💕🌞🌞🌞 Grew up listening to him; Mommy & Daddy’s 🎵 music💖💖💖‼️

[@odenzyo8128]

I loved all the nat albums.

[@yalowboi4563]

I Love These Documentary love and Respect All The Way From 🇩🇴 #DominicanRepublic #RiP Nat King Cole 🙏🏽💯✌🏽

[@acenturyofblackmusic1655]

thank your reelblack for promoting good black culture.

[@angelaprince3482]

a wonderful voice. a real gent. and he brought a world of people together.

[@duyeasmith2487]

Unforgettable and Mona Lisa are also 2 of my favorite songs by Nat King Cole.

[@jasonbeard4713]

The Summit of vocalists. Mr Cole stands on top, never to be equalled, not even close. Unparalleled elegance and stature.

[@angelabolton4478]

Remarkable, remarkable musician. Can't even begin to explain how much. We never deserved that genius.

[@vaughnmiller5319]

Nat King Cole had the smoothest voice of all time. Straight up butter..

[@patriciabaker8795]

Who Didn't Love The King 10 2020

[@kirk5487]

Mr. Cole's in the house! RIP sir.

[@corriecrazy]

My late dad loved "Nature Boy". I can't listen to it without fond memories and tears.

[@Ozmulki]

I first heard Nat as a boy on Radio Ceylon on their All Asia broadcast in India. I love his ballads more than anything. He did some great standards in such great style. His Blue Moon has a lovely beat, Cappucina is one of my favourites, You Will never Grow Old is another favourite. It’s Just Another Street is such a wonderful community song. So many more that I love. I’m glad I have all of his stuff digitally.

[@ritadaniels3881]

Now this is my favorite song that I have ever heard in my life time yes sir he did it very well .

[@a4ur8]

Hey, Reelblack I wanted to thank you all so very much for posting this insightful documentary chronicling the life and career of the legendary Mr. Nat King Cole. I have been a fan of Nat's since Christmas Day 2004. I look forward to seeing what you post next.

[@silvioantoniopatinoportill3112]

Latin America loved and still loves Nat "King" Cole. Nobody sang so beautifully in spanish, with such a special accent.

[@g.y.u3649]

Thank you for posting this. I have his show on DVD but not a biography.

[@vickieadams6648]

I was hoping to find out MORE about who taught him how to play the piano, read music, education, and what his young life as a kid was like ( and I did). Did he face any racism (in particular)? I know at that time in history it was unavoidable, but if he had any "wakeup" calls? I know what Dorothy Dandridge experienced and if anything like that. That house was a serious mansion 👍! Especially for that period in history. His home was gorgeous. I'm glad his girls had an opportunity to get to know him as teens. They got to see him at an age when they were able to develop memories. Nat had class. He had that "it" factor. He wasn't trying, but he was as cool as heck. I'm not sure who was recording all of this during that time, but thank goodness someone had a recorder to document this history.

[@dddddadadad1796]

Pick up a book, u can find the answer there

[@j.smoov7220]

I love Nat King Cole... 2 of my favorite songs are (IMPOSSIBLE) and (THAT SUNDAY THAT SUMMER)

[@wandajohnson6722]

Can't nobody sing The Christmas Song like Nat King Cole I love all his songs my mother is to say I have a old soul

[@ritadaniels3881]

I remember during that time I was a little girl that just love to listen to classical music 🎶. I was in love with those kind of music 🎼 right here today now.

[@alisapolsky5643]

I grew up listening to this man love his music very much .

[@garyhunt8067]

Rambling Rose. Classic. Thanks for uploading.

[@vfranco22]

Ahhh, love💘 the Guy into eternity; he lives in our hearts. 💕

[@sajiste]

Know what, Shoutout to Reelblack I've seen so many awesome black musicians from your channel. Prince, James Brown, P-Funk, and many others. It's just all hitting me now.

[@meltonlerry7506]

I'm a 44 yr old man, I no longer smoke cigarettes, me quitting smoking was because of this wonderful Vocalist died at 45 of cancer of the lungs!..I'm one week of none smoking cigarettes, and I'll never pick up another one!🚭❌🚫🛑⛔

[@danielaharcarufkova]

Good for you! I am sure NKC smiles from heaven for each person giving up that awful habit.

[@neophytebokor7164]

Growing up around the ankles of my grandfather I found myself listening and loving music from this era. In fact, my first boyhood crush was for Eartha Kitt. #classicovershare. The 80's to the mid 90's seemed to weigh heavily in favor of light skin and curly hair. Whereas the majority of Nat's era seemed to be filled with dark complected artists that "got the girl." So, as a child, I would escape my reality by daydreaming that I was as smooth, eloquent and sophisticated as these artists and actors.

[@ritadaniels3881]

And I just to listen to his voice singing just like this right here now.

[@miyoshimoore7417]

Maxfactor sure made a wrong call by not sponsoring Nat King Cole.

[@ShingInAction]

This is a GEM.

[@CaptainSpalding72]

My favorites are, When I fall in Love, Mona Lisa, Here's that Rainy Day....

[@maureendefoe7462]

What a lovely man! ❤️

[@mariellegrass-singing4718]

Beautiful silky voice...easy on the ears ..

[@justpde]

Easy on the eyes too !!!!

[@migueltrujillo5932]

....and boy did he love Cuba and Cuban Music. He was The Greatest ever.

[@kewlgurrl]

I adore Nat King Cole.❤

[@milesandcoffee]

Elegance personified!

[@brianhagen8244]

I think that anyone who wants to learn how to sing a ballad should listen to his songs.

[@johnbarnett6924]

Unforgettable, was the one that peeked my interest, in his vocal style. TOURCH Songs....John

[@brucescott4261]

NAT "KING" COLE made Capitol Records. The house that Nat built. The latter was literally tall, dark and handsome.

[@UncleDuTheWatchman]

Just look at the roster of people they are interviewing...wow.

[@heathertea2704]

"Route 66" is my mother's fav. 🤗

[@sweetoneloves6811]

If I can hear a voice like Nat King Cole today???? I would have no reason to listen to anyone else's voice. PRICLESS

[@Badraebrad1992]

Given

[@andrewcharley1893]

The look on Nat king coles face when he realises it’s ‘ this is your life’.8:19 😂😂😂😂😂priceless!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ritadaniels3881]

Wow wow he died a terrible thing that he will never be forgotten. As a little girl I used to listen to this song almost every Saturday morning. I was living in Nimba yekepha very well life.

[@tyn833]

Unforgettable for sure my favorite favorite song

[@walte153]

He did so many great songs, but was there ever a sadder song than Nat's rendition of "Autumn Leaves?"

[@ellahabibi1854]

Amazing footage of such a talented and wonderful and extremely good looking man! At 31.38 point in the video is very upsetting to see the racism he suffered. He should have got alot more credit.

[@duyeasmith2487]

Natalie Cole was so beautiful.

[@kennyramsey897]

Nat king cole was a true entertainer and singer r i p nat blessings

[@duyeasmith2487]

The Christmas song that Quincy Jones mentioned is probably my favorite song also by Nat King Cole.