Nat “King” Cole

Songwriter: Bobby Williams Claude Hopkins Billy Hill

Producer: Lee Gillette

I can't give you anything but love, baby
That's the only thing I've plenty of, baby
Dream a while, scheme a while
You're sure to find happiness and I guess
All those things you've always pined for
Gee, I'd like to see you looking swell, baby
Diamond bracelets, Woolworth doesn't sell, baby
Till that lucky day, you know darn well, baby
I can't give you anything but love
Gee, I'd like to see you looking swell, baby
Diamond bracelets, Woolworth doesn't sell, baby
Till that lucky day, you know darn well, baby
I can't give you anything, I can't give you anything
I can't give you anything but love
Gee, I'd like to see you looking swell, baby
Diamond bracelets, Woolworth doesn't sell, baby
Till that lucky day, you know darn well, baby
I can't give you anything, I can't give you anything
I can't give you anything but love

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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