Nat “King” Cole

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(I miss you)
(Since you went away dear)
Miss you
More than I can say dear

Daytime
Night-time nothing I do
Can make me forget
That I still love you

(Miss you)
In my dreams I kiss you
Whispering
Darling how I miss you

Tell me
Do you ever miss me?
As I...
Miss... you...

(Kiss you)
In my dreams I kiss you
Whispering
Darling how I miss you

Tell me
Do you ever miss me?
As I...
Miss... you...

Nathaniel Adams Coles (17 March 1919 – 15 February 1965) was born in Montgomery, Alabama and used the stage name Nat “King” Cole throughout his career as a jazz pianist and later as a singer.

Cole’s first mainstream hit was “Straighten Up and Fly Right” in 1943. Bo Diddley, who performed similar folk-based material said that song was a big influence on him.

In the late 40s, Cole began recording more pop-oriented material. His stature as a pop singer was cemented by hits like “Route 66”, “Mona Lisa” and “Unforgettable”. In the 50s, virtually every home had a copy of his Christmas album.

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