Nat “King” Cole

Songwriter: Paul Weston and His Orchestra Sammy Cahn

The stars would cry in the blue if you said no
Their tears would fall like the dew if you said no
The fragrance of the flowers would fade if you turned away
And the warmth of the summer day would leave me so cold

So hold me close in your arms and don't say no
And never ask me to leave, how could I go?
The countless stars in the heavens are trembling above
So don't say no, I beg of you, don't say no to my love

The countless stars in the heavens are trembling above
So don't say no, I beg of you, don't say no to my 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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