The Chronological Classics: Nat “King” Cole 1949–1950

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Tracklist

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1Nalani
recording of:
(Here Is My Heart) Nalani (on 1949-09-09)
writer:
Gerda Maline Beilenson and Alvin Kaleolani Isaacs
The King Cole Trio2:59
2The Horse Told Me
recording of:
The Horse Told Me (on 1949-09-09)
writer:
Johnny Burke (American lyricist, 1908–1964) and Jimmy Van Heusen
The King Cole Trio3:02
3Don’t Shove, I’m Leaving
recording of:
Don’t Shove, I’m Leaving (on 1949-09-09)
writer:
Peggy Murdock and Cliff Parman
The King Cole Trio2:46
4Calypso Blues
bongos and congas and membranophone:
Jack Costanzo (on 1949-09-09)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1949-09-09)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1949-09-09)
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (1949–1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1949-09-09)
recording of:
Calypso Blues (on 1949-09-09)
lyricist:
Don George (US songwriter/composer, 1909–1987)
composer:
Nat King Cole
The King Cole Trio3:01
5Mule Train
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1949-11-07) and Woody Herman (on 1949-11-07)
cover recording of:
Mule Train (on 1949-11-07)
composer:
Fred Glickman, Hy Heath and Johnny Lange
publisher:
Chappell (Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.) and W. Disney Mus. (music publisher, do not use as release label)
part of:
The 23rd Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
Nat “King” Cole2:56
6My Baby Just Cares for Me
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1949-11-07)
bongos and congas and membranophone:
Jack Costanzo (on 1949-11-07)
double bass:
Joe Comfort (on 1949-11-07)
guitar:
Irving Ashby (on 1949-11-07)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1949-11-07)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1949-11-07) and Woody Herman (on 1949-11-07)
performer:
The Nat King Cole Trio (on 1949-11-07)
cover recording of:
My Baby Just Cares for Me (on 1949-11-07)
lyricist and composer:
Walter Donaldson and Gus Kahn
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp., Chappell Music Co. Inc., Donaldson Publishing Co., Donaldson, Douglas & Gumble Inc., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd., Gus Kahn Music Co., The Songwriters Guild and Tobago Music Co.
Nat “King” Cole2:48
7For You My Love
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1949-11-07) and Nellie Lutcher (on 1949-11-07)
recording of:
For You My Love (on 1949-11-07)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Gayten (US R&B)
Nat “King” Cole2:26
8Can I Come in for a Second?
double bass:
Joe Comfort (on 1950-01-05)
drums (drum set):
Earl Hyde (drummer) (on 1950-01-05)
guitar:
Irving Ashby (on 1950-01-05)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1950-01-05)
tenor saxophone:
Charlie Barnet (saxophonist, bandleader) (on 1950-01-05)
trumpet:
Ernie Royal (on 1950-01-05)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1950-01-05) and Nellie Lutcher (on 1950-01-05)
orchestra:
Nat King Cole Combo (on 1950-01-05)
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (1949–1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1950-01-05)
recording of:
Can I Come In for a Second? (on 1950-01-05)
lyricist and composer:
Sammy Cahn
Nat “King” Cole2:51
9Baby, Won’t You Say You Love Me?
recording of:
Baby, Won’t You Say You Love Me? (on 1950-01-05)
writer:
Mack Gordon and Josef Myrow
The King Cole Trio3:00
10I Almost Lost My Mind
recording of:
I Almost Lost My Mind (on 1950-02-09)
lyricist and composer:
Ivory Joe Hunter (American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
Hill and Range (publisher) and St. Louis Music Corp.
The King Cole Trio3:02
11A Little Bit Independent
cover recording of:
A Little Bit Independent (on 1950-02-09)
lyricist:
Edgar Leslie
composer:
Joe Burke (American composer)
The King Cole Trio3:10
12I’ll Never Say “Never Again” Again
recording of:
I’ll Never Say “Never Again” Again (on 1950-02-09)
lyricist and composer:
Harry Woods (American 1920/30s songwriter)
The King Cole Trio2:50
13Twisted Stockings
recording of:
Twisted Stockings (on 1950-02-09)
lyricist and composer:
Joe Greene (US songwriter Joseph Perkins Greene, 1915-1986)
The King Cole Trio2:51
14Always You
recording of:
Always You (on 1950-03-11)
writer:
Will Jason and Sid Robin (US lyricist & composer)
composer:
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Russian romantic composer)
is based on:
Romance in F minor, op. 5 (for piano)
Nat “King” Cole2:59
15The Magic Tree
Nat “King” Cole3:05
16Mona Lisa
producer:
Lee Gillette
bass:
Joe Comfort (on 1950-03-11)
bongos:
Jack Costanzo (on 1950-03-11)
cello:
Cy Bernard (on 1950-03-11) and Eleanor Slatkin (US cellist, b. Aller) (on 1950-03-11)
drums (drum set):
Lee Young (40s-60s US jazz drummer, then producer/A&R) (on 1950-03-11)
guitar:
Irving Ashby (on 1950-03-11)
piano:
Buddy Cole (on 1950-03-11)
viola:
Allan Harshman (violist) (on 1950-03-11) and Dave Sterkin (on 1950-03-11)
violin:
Sam Cytron (on 1950-03-11), David Frisina (on 1950-03-11), Murray Kellner (on 1950-03-11), Mark Levant (on 1950-03-11), Dan Lube (on 1950-03-11), Lou Raderman (on 1950-03-11), Paul Shure (on 1950-03-11) and Felix Slatkin (on 1950-03-11)
choir vocals:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1950-03-11)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1950-03-11)
orchestra:
Les Baxter and His Orchestra (on 1950-03-11)
conductor:
Les Baxter (on 1950-03-11)
arranger:
Nelson Riddle (on 1950-03-11)
cover recording of:
Mona Lisa (on 1950-03-11)
lyricist:
Raymond B. Evans (American songwriter)
writer:
Livingston & Evans (songwriting duo)
composer:
Jay Livingston
publisher:
Famous Chappell and Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody)
sub-publisher:
BMG Unisong Music Publishers BV
part of:
The 23rd Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1950 winner)
Nat “King” Cole43:16
17The Greatest Inventor of Them All
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1950-03-11)
bongos and congas:
Jack Costanzo (on 1950-03-11)
double bass:
Joe Comfort (on 1950-03-11)
drums (drum set):
Lee Young (40s-60s US jazz drummer, then producer/A&R) (on 1950-03-11)
guitar:
Irving Ashby (on 1950-03-11)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1950-03-11)
vocals:
Les Baxter Chorus (on 1950-03-11) and Nat King Cole (on 1950-03-11)
recording of:
The Greatest Inventor of Them All (on 1950-03-11)
writer:
Ruby Raskin and Dok Stanford
Nat “King” Cole2:18
18Who’s Who
recording of:
Who’s Who (on 1950-03-11)
writer:
William Dunham and Marvin Fisher
Nat “King” Cole3:02
19Get Out and Get Under the Moon
vocals:
Maria Cole (on 1950-05-12) and Nat King Cole (on 1950-05-12)
recording of:
Get Out and Get Under the Moon (on 1950-05-12)
lyricist:
William Jerome and Charles Tobias (Tin Pan Alley songwriter)
composer:
Larry Shay
publisher:
Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher) and 日音 Synch事業部 (NICHION, INC. Synch Division)
Nat “King” Cole2:48
20Hey, Not Now
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1950-05-11)
double bass:
Joe Comfort (on 1950-05-11)
guitar:
Irving Ashby (on 1950-05-11)
piano:
Nat King Cole (on 1950-05-11)
vocals:
Maria Cole (on 1950-05-11) and Nat King Cole (on 1950-05-11)
orchestra:
Pete Rugolo and His Orchestra (on 1950-05-11)
arranger:
Pete Rugolo
cover recording of:
Hey, Not Now! (I'll Tell You When) (on 1950-05-11)
writer:
Roy Alfred (Tin Pan Alley lyricist and composer)
Nat “King” Cole3:03
21Tunnel of Love
recording of:
Tunnel of Love (on 1950-05-12)
writer:
Frank Loesser
Nat “King” Cole2:59
22It’s a Man Every Time
vocals:
Maria Cole (on 1950-05-12) and Nat King Cole (on 1950-05-12)
Nat “King” Cole2:51
23Time Out for Tears
recording of:
Time Out for Tears (on 1950-05-19)
writer:
Irving Berman and Abe Schiff
Nat “King” Cole3:11

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part of:The Chronological Classics (number: 1305) (order: 814)