Nat “King” Cole

(Pete Johnson, Joe Turner)

It was early one Monday mornin'
And I was on my way to school
It was early one Monday mornin'
When I was on my way to school
That was the mornin'
When I broke my mother's rule

I've been in love with you, baby
Before I learned to call your name
I've been in love with you, baby
Before I learned to call your name
Now you're in love with someone else
I know that's gonna drive me insane!

~interlude~

Ooh wee baby
You sure look good to me
Ooh wee baby
You sure look good to me
Please tell me, pretty mama
Who can your great new lover be?

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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