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Born: March 17, 1919 in Montgomery, AL
Years Active: 30 's, 40 's, 50 's, 60 's
Died: February 15, 1965 in Santa Monica, CA
Genre: Vocal

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For a mild-mannered man whose music was always easy on the ear, Nat King Cole managed to be a figure of considerable controversy during his 30 years as a professional musician. From the late '40s to the mid-'60s, he was a massively successful pop singer who ranked with such contemporaries as Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, and Dean Martin. He shared wit... Continue Bio >>

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The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)

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Discography:
Trouble with You
Sings the Great Songs
King Cole Trio [Jazz Trip]
Christmas with Nat King Cole and Fred Waring & The Pennsylv
Beautiful
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Filmography:
2004 Harlem Renaissance: The Music & Rhythms That Started a Cultural Revolution
1999 The Snader Telescriptions: Nat "King" Cole
1998 Music Classics, Vol. 7
1998 Music Classics, Vol. 8
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Member Of: Lester Young Trio More >> Similar Artists: Billy Eckstine Mel Tormé Johnny Hartman Frank Sinatra Natalie Cole More >>

Influenced By: Billy Kyle Teddy Wilson Louis Jordan Earl Hines Art Tatum More >> Followers: Marvin Gaye Tony DeSare Brook Benton Chuck Berry Ray Charles More >>

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