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Nat King Cole: Nat King Cole At The Sands
ByAs usual, the music includes Cole's graceful piano fills and brief keyboard solos. "Where or When" is presented as a piano feature, as are two bonus tracks (at the end), which were recorded in a studio several months earlier. The big surprise of the reissue comes in the form of another bonus trackthis one recorded that same morning at the Sands in Las Vegas: "Mr. Cole Won't Rock 'n' Roll." At the very end he adds, "I could if I wanted, though." Nat King Cole could do it all. This 8-minute medley includes a rock 'n' roll version of "Nature Boy" with altered lyrics that speak of "an enchanted cat" who said, "Come dwell in Heartbreak Hotel," and "I think, uh, Elvis was his name." The song is quite a gem, and adds immeasurably to the original recording.
The orchestra includes strings, but performs largely with a big band sound. Hence, the session swings. The emphasis for this well-preserved classic concert performance is on Cole's unforgettable vocal persona.
Track Listing
Ballerina; Funny (Not Much); The Continental; I Wish You Love; You Leave Me Breathless; Thou Swell; My Kinda Love; The Surrey With the Fringe on Top; Where or When; Miss Otis Regrets (She?s Unable to Lunch Today); Joe Turner Blues; Mr. Cole Won?t Rock ?n? Roll; In a Mellow Tone; Whatcha? Gonna Do.
Personnel
Nat King Cole
piano and vocalsNat King Cole- vocals, piano on ?Where or When,? ?In a Mellow Tone? and ?Whatcha? Gonna Do;? John Collins- guitar; Charlie Harris- bass; Lee Young- drums; Orchestra conducted by Antonio Morelli.
Album information
Title: Nat King Cole At The Sands | Year Released: 2002 | Record Label: Capitol Records