Nat “King” Cole

Songwriter: Victor Schertzinger Johnny Mercer

Producer: Lee Gillette

Was it in Tahiti?
Were we on the Nile?
Long, long ago
Say an hour or so
I recall that I saw your smile

I remember you
You're the one who made
My dreams come true
A few kisses ago

I remember you
You're the one who said
"I love you, too," I do
Didn't you know?

I remember, too
A distant bell
And stars that fell like rain
Out of the blue

When my life is through
And the angels ask me to recall
The thrill of them all
Then I shall tell them
I remember 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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