Nat “King” Cole

-Artist: Nat King Cole
-Words by Sam M. Lewis and Music by J. Fred Coots
-Charted in 1934 by Hal Kemp (#3) and Isham Jones (#16)
-Charted in 1962 by Dinah Washington (#88)

For all we know we may never meet again
Before you go make this moment sweet again
We won't say Good night; until the last minute
I'll hold out my hand and my heart will be in it

For all we know this may only be a dream
We come and go like a ripple on a stream
So love me tonight; tomorrow was made for some
Tomorrow may never come for all we know

Instrumental interlude

So love me tonight; tomorrow was made for some
Tomorrow may never come for all we know

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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