1946 HITS ARCHIVE: The Christmas Song - Nat King Cole (his original hit)

Here's the original 1946 recording of "The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)" with the King Cole Trio and a string choir under the direction of Charles Grean.


Nat, of course, does the vocal.


Released on Capitol #311.

1943 HITS ARCHIVE: All For You - Nat King Cole (King Cole Trio) (#1 R&B ...

Here's another selection from the King Cole Trio as Nat sings "All For You."

This 1943 Rhythm and Blues hit was released on Capitol #139.

1943 King Cole Trio - Gee, Baby, Ain’t I Good To You (#1 R&B hit)

Time for the King Cole Trio with "Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good To You."

Nat "King" Cole does the vocal while playing the piano; Oscar Moore plays the guitar while Johnny Miller plays the bass.

Recorded in Los Angeles on November 30, 1943 and released on Capitol # 169.

1945 Nat King Cole (Trio) - The Frim Fram Sauce

Here's "The Frim Fram Sauce" as recorded by The King Cole Trio with Nat "King" Cole on the piano and vocal.

Recorded on October 11, 1945 and released on Capitol #224.