Nat “King” Cole with orchestra conducted by Billy May ‎– Just One Of Those Things

This release contains Nat “King” Cole’s complete 1957 original album Just One of Those Things, with orchestra conducted by Billy May. It is considered his best swing album ever as a singer. Numerous bonus tracks showcasing Cole with both the Billy May and Nelson Riddle orchestra have been added.

Nat “King” Cole (voc) on all tracks.
With Orchestra conducted by Billy May.

Featuring: Willie Smith (as), Buddy Collette, Ted Nash (ts), Harry “Sweets” Edison, Pete Candoli, Conrad Gozzo (tp), Si Zentner, Murray McEachern, George Roberts (tb), Red Callender (tu), Jimmy Rowles (p), Barney Kessel, John Collins (g), Charlie Harris (b), Lee Young (d), Jack Costanzo (perc), among others.

Los Angeles, July 10-August 7, 1957.

13-27] Bonus Tracks:
Nat “King” Cole (voc, p) with orchestra conducted by Billy May and Nelson Riddle.
Los Angeles & Hollywood, 1951-1958.

Tracks: 1. When Your Lover Has Gone, 2. A Cottage For Sale, 3. Who’s Sorry Now, 4. Once In A While, 5. These Foolish Things, 6. Just For The Fun Of It, 7. Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, 8. I Understand, 9. Just One Of Those Things, 10. The Song Is Ended, 11. I Should Care, 12. The Party’s Over, 13. Tangerine, 14: St. Louis Blues, 15. Angel Eyes, 16. Lover, Come Back To Me, 17. Can’t I. 18. Teach Me Tonight, 19. Walkin’ My Baby Back Home, 20. What Does It Take, 21. Walkin’, 22. I’m Hurtin’, 23. Papa Loves Mambo, 24. Too Marvelous For Words, 25. It’s Only A Paper Moon, 26. I’d Rather Have The Blues (Aka Blues From Kiss Me Deadly), 27. Never Let Me Go.

Total time: 75:14

Includes12-Page Booklet

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