Nat “King” Cole

Last night I had a dream of you
My heart began to cry
I saw you kissing someone new
But dreams can tell a lie

The moon was bright
He held you tight
I heard you softly sigh
Two silhouettes were swaying
What words were you saying?
No wonder I've been praying
That dreams can tell a lie!

For where there's smoke you'll find a fire
And in my dreams I saw the gleam of your desire!

Tonight we'll meet along the street
And all my fears will fly
Your loving arms will hold me
And as they enfold me
Your kiss will soon have told me
That dreams can tell a lie

For where there's smoke you'll find a fire
And in my dreams I saw the gleam of your desire!

Tonight we'll meet along the street
And all my fears will fly
Your loving arms will hold me
And as they enfold me
Your kiss will soon have told me
That dreams can tell a lie

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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