Nat 'King' Cole - Love Is The Thing (2LP, 45RPM, 200g) - AudioSoundMusic
Nat 'King' Cole - Love Is The Thing (2LP, 45RPM, 200g) - AudioSoundMusic
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Nat 'King' Cole - Love Is The Thing (2LP, 45RPM, 200g) - AudioSoundMusic
Nat 'King' Cole - Love Is The Thing (2LP, 45RPM, 200g) - AudioSoundMusic

Nat 'King' Cole - Love Is The Thing (2LP, 45RPM, 200g)

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Nat King Cole – vocals [click here to see more vinyl featuring Nat King Cole]

Charlie LaVere – piano

Gordon Jenkins – arranger, conductor

 

2 LP, standard sleeve

Original analog Master tape : YES

Heavy Press : 180g

Record color : black

Speed : 45 RPM

Size : 12'’

Stereo

Studio

Record Press : Quality Record Pressings

Label : Analogue Productions

Original Label : Capitol Records

Recorded December 19, 28, 1956 at Capitol Studio, Hollywood

Engineered by John Kraus

Produced by Lee Gillette

Remastered by Kevin Gray, Steve Hoffman

Originally released in 1957

Reissued in 2010

 

Tracks:

Side A :

  1. When I Fall In Love
  2. Stardust
  3. Stay As Sweet As You Are

Side B:

  1. Where Can I Go Without You?
  2. Maybe It’s Because I Love You Too Much (mono only)
  3. Love Letters (mono only)

Side C:

  1. Ain’t Misbehavin’
  2. I Thought About Marie (studio chatter, false start on 45 RPM LP only)
  3. At Last

Side D:

  1. It’s All In The Game
  2. When Sunny Gets Blue
  3. Love Is The Thing

 

Reviews:

“Nat King Cole's collaborations with Gordon Jenkins rank among the finest from either artist or arranger. Cole's first stereophonic long player, 1957's Love Is the Thing remains the epitome of the pair's undeniable compatibility, and it topped the album charts for eight weeks. The opener "When I Fall in Love" is considered by many to be nothing short of definitive; the restrained orchestration perfectly adapts to the singer's verdant vocals. Similarly, "Stardust" sparkles as a flawless musical alliance is formed with Cole's warm and inviting narrative weaving over Jenkins' intimate score. Simply stated, both songs are unmitigated masterworks -- and we're only two cuts into the dozen-song LP. Another key to the project's success is Jenkins ability to reign in just enough instrumentation to support Cole's uniformly restrained leads. Examples abound throughout, with "Stay as Sweet as You Are," "At Last," and the rural sophistication of "When Sunny Gets Blue." The heartfelt "Love Letters" and even the comparatively light "Ain't Misbehavin'" incorporate a sonic synergy as the airy string section glides between Cole's line by line phrasing. Also worth mentioning is the Jenkins original "I Thought About Marie," as it sits comfortably beside some of the most time-honored tunes in 20th century popular music.” AllMusic Review by Lindsay Planer

 

Ratings :

AllMusic : 4,5 / 5 , Discogs : 4,25 / 5

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