Nat “King” Cole

Songwriter: Joe Bailey

Producer: Lee Gillette

How I'd love to love you
How I'd love to kiss you
How'd I'd love to have you
For my very own
Will you ever want me
The way I wanted you
Then say you'll always be with me
Till life is through
How I'd love to love you
There's no one above you
Let my arms enfold you
Through the cunning years
Though my lonely heart will always sing this song
Darling, how I'd love to love you from now on
Though my lonely heart will always sing this song
Darling, how I'd love to love you
How I'd love to love you
How I'd love to love you from now on

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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