List Price : $29.98 Price : $329.54
Amazon.com essential recording
This 24-karat-gold audiophile version of a Nat "King" Cole classic does the smooth balladeer justice the way few other recordings can. A concept album filled with "timeless songs of love" and recorded in 1958, The Very Thought of You packs a wallop. Cole sings the title cut plus "But Beautiful," "I Wish I Knew the Way to Your Heart," and "The More I See You" backed by soft, lilting string arrangements. But the real instrument here, and the only one that really matters, is Cole's convincing-yet-cool vocal chords. DCC even includes two tunes recorded for, but left off of, the original LP--"Don't Blame Me" and "There Is No Greater Love"--making this set all the more tempting. All of these are tunes are worthy of Valentine's Day, but hide the chocolates, because they just might melt. --Jason Verlinde
The Very Thought Of You Reviews
The Very Thought Of You Reviews
| 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:  Listening to Nat IS "Paradise", By The Fancy One "blackprincess" (Westchester County, NY) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Very Thought of You (Audio CD) I am so glad that I finally gave in and bought this. This CD is so beautiful, relaxing and sexy. Every one of these songs are guaranteed to make you want to cuddle up with that someone special. The songs I particularly liked were, of course, "The Very Thought of You", "But Beautiful", the gorgeous "Impossible" (which was written by comedian Steve Allen!), "I Found A Million Dollar Baby", "I Wish I Knew The Way To Your Heart", "There Is No Greater Love", "The More I See You", "My Heart Tells Me", "This Is All I Ask" and the steamy "Paradise". On the latter tune, Nat makes you as sort of a witness to a seduction! Each action is described in Nat's dreamy baritone. Then you hear Nat humming, like he's in reverie, thinking about it...then he sings, "Then she takes me...to Paradise." Better than any of the so-called music "to get your groove on to" out today and probably... Read more 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful: "unassuming warmth & graciousness ~ Nat King Cole", By This review is from: Very Thought of You (Audio CD) Capitol Records presents "The Very Thought of You", featuring the voice from heaven ~ sample one of the finest collections ever recorded by an artist who was always on top of the charts. No other singer in the business had the warmth that this man gave during a performance. Along with Frank Sinatra, Cole built the Capitol Towers and brought them fame and fortune. Cole in my estimation did more for Capitol Records than any other recording artist of that time (and that my friend is saying something), but it is the true gospel. Entire collection is a stand out in my book...America never had a more widely beloved ambassador (except for Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong), hope this is a glimpse into the future of better things coming our way if the recording industry ever wakes up to the listeners and fans of good music. Nat had a tenderness in his voice, completely flawless...he could never deliver a bad tune...his style and signature of making a song his own has never... Read more 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: But Beautiful, By Kim K. (Bayonne, New Jersey) - See all my reviews This review is from: Very Thought of You (Audio CD) This is undoubtedly one of Nat's best albums. Backed with gorgeous strings and the wonderful arrangements of Gordon Jenkins, every song is a triumph. Makes you long for this kind of music today, unlike the school of no talent needed singers out there lately. A great album to listen to after a busy day, makes you just want to kick off your shoes & sit back in your favorite easy chair, letting Nat's golden voice wash right over you. Highly recommended. |
› See all 12 customer reviews...
No comments:
Post a Comment