Voices That Can’t Will Never Be Replaced
This amazing song needs no real introduction, explanation or justification, one listen will make anyone adore Nat King Cole’s unmatched voice. Especially if you listen to the 1951 recording, his voice will carry such perfect power and beauty, it is unbelievable. A brief history: the song was written by Irving Gordon and performed by Cole. Then in 1991 is was mixed with his daughter singing creating a duet that reached through the decades. Both versions were exceptionally well praised and loved. I personally love the pure pitch perfection that Nat King Cole has. I love the passion and love you can hear in his voice, and the total simplicity of the song and the lyrics. It becomes a song of love; romantic, paternal or of friendship. The orchestral parts were changed here and there as years went on and a few varying versions were recorded with Nat, but they are all pretty similar. Even the duet version with his daughter, there wasn’t much variation in the instruments. They play as great complements, the starting piano, airy strings, building bass and simple percussion really are just the stage for the voices of Nat King Cole and his daughter. Once again, I don’t have the word to explain how wonderful their voices are, especially Nat King Cole, truly one of a kind and a talented voice that can never be replaced. I posted the 1961 version he re-recorded with improved instrumental parts, and his voice had never sounded richer. May this song bring loads of nostalgia and just warm fuzzy feelings to you wherever you are.
Originality:9
Instruments:7
Vocals:10
Longevity:10
Red Score:9
Oh, a very smooth song. Thanks for bringing it up!
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