Nat “King” Cole

The Sweet Bird Of Youth
Nat King Cole

The sweet bird of youth soon flies away
And nothing can make him stay?
The sweet bird of youth soothes us his sound
To waste precious time is wrong

So come to my arms
We?re young but we?ll learn

That lips unkissed like moments missed
Can never return

How sad is the truth?try though we may
The sweet bird of youth flies away
The sweet bird of youth flies away

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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