Nat “King” Cole

(h. woods, g. kahn)

It's just a little street
Where old friends meet
I'd love to wander back
Someday

To you, it may be old
And sort of tumbled down
But it means a lot to folks
In my hometown

Although I'm rich or poor
I still feel sure
I'm welcome as the flowers in may

It's just a little street
Where old friends meet
And treat you in the same old way

~interlude~

Although I'm rich or poor
I still feel sure
I'm welcome as the flowers in may

It's just a little street
Where old friends meet
And treat you in the same old way

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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