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Nat 'King' Cole

The man they called 'King' 
   On Chicago's South Side
With a voice smooth as silk
   Pearly teeth smiling wide

Hit after hit, from 'Mona Lisa'
   To 'Unforgettable'
Not a number one hit among them
   ~ Whites wary of his ghetto pull

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Rico Leffanta

December 3, 2018 at 7:53 PM

Ah, but back in the radio days, who knew what colour he was? I certainly did not. It was only with TV that we were able to see artists (and that was really shocking - e.g., like discovering that Israel Kamakawiwo'ole did not look anything like Johnny Mathis!). There was never a day I did not prefer listening to Nat, rather than Frank Sinatra, so thanks for the reminder! Aloha! Rico

Gershon Wolf

December 4, 2018 at 11:17 AM

Appreciate the support, Rico. And with such an interesting comment. I thought that I was the only one who knew how to spell Kamakawiwo'ole correctly. Season's best, Gershon

Tom Cunningham

December 3, 2018 at 2:50 AM

Well written Tribute, well said. Tom.

Sand Blown

December 2, 2018 at 11:52 PM

fantastic singer...a regular on all the family entertainment variety shows.

Gershon Wolf

December 3, 2018 at 7:20 PM

Smooth as silk, he was... :) gw

M. L. Kiser

December 2, 2018 at 9:46 PM

I do remember him; a very nice voice and he had some fabulous recordings. Love Natalie's recording with him on it, "Unforgettable"; such a great piece of dedication to him. I was very young but I remember we had his albums in the house. I've no doubt that he was a wonderful man. Great tribute to him.

Gershon Wolf

December 3, 2018 at 7:19 PM

Yes, that recording with Natalie is phenomenal, isn't it?! Thanks for checking in on this one. Season's Best, gw