Nat “King” Cole

I want a little girl, call my own
She must be someone who's all alone now
Say, I want a little girl
To fall in love with me, oh yeah

I want a little girl, but she may not look
Just like a picture in a story book
If she can cook chicken, yeah
She'll suit me to a T

And she don't have to wave her hair
Or even wear fancy clothes
I wouldn't even care
She don't wear nylon hose, oh no

I want a little girl
To love a lot
You know that I'd give
Her everything I got
I want a little girl
To fall in love with me

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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