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Natalie Cole’s famous and popular songs

Let me introduce some songs by Natalie Cole, the American singer-songwriter who passed away in 2015.

Known for her sexy and beautiful voice, she is also famous as the daughter of Nat King Cole, the legendary jazz pianist and vocalist.

Although she disliked being seen merely as “Nat King Cole’s daughter” and intentionally pursued a different musical path from her father, as she grew older she began to take pride in being his daughter.

In 1991, she released Unforgettable.

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with Love, a collection of covers of her father’s songs, and drew tremendous attention by realizing a posthumous duet with him through overdubbing.

Now, please enjoy the music of Natalie Cole, a singer who inherited remarkable DNA and overcame the pressure that came with it.

Natalie Cole’s Classic and Popular Songs (11–20)

This will beNatalie Cole

Natalie Cole – This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) 1975
This will be Natalie Cole

It’s Natalie Cole’s debut single.

Despite being her first release, it won the Grammy Awards for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best New Artist.

Since its release in 1975, it has been used in numerous film soundtracks and remains such a classic that it continued to be used even into the 2000s.

Be ThankfulNatalie Cole

The chorus is extremely distinctive in this song.

There are spots during the singing where you can add handclaps, making it a hit at live shows.

The way it slows down to a cool-down at the end leaves you almost wishing it would go on a bit longer.

It’s a quintessential gospel tune that says, “No matter how dissatisfied you are or what circumstances you’re in, never forget to give thanks to God.”

Christmas MedleyNatalie Cole

This is a medley track included as the fifth song on the Christmas album “Holly &amp.” It opens with a powerful rendition of the well-known “Jingle Bell Rock,” and toward the end it takes on the feel of a medium-tempo ballad.

It also features Natalie’s signature arranging style.

Gimme Some TimeNatalie Cole

Natalie Cole & Peabo Bryson – Gimme Sometime – Raresoulie
Gimme Some Time Natalie Cole

This is a duet with Peabo Bryson, known as a master of soft rock ballads.

It reached No.

8 on the R&B chart and No.

102 on the pop chart.

At first listen it seems like a ballad, but it actually has a breezy disco flavor.

The track conveys Natalie’s poised presence, supported by Peabo’s gentle warmth.

I’ve Got Love on My MindNatalie Cole

Natalie Cole – I’ve Got Love on My Mind – The Natalie Cole Special 1978
I've Got Love on My Mind Natalie Cole

This is the quintessential Natalie Cole R&B track, which peaked at No.

5 on the Billboard Singles Chart on April 30, 1977.

It also held the No.

1 spot on the Soul chart for five consecutive weeks, and ranked No.

35 on Billboard’s year-end singles chart for 1977.

Jingle BellsNatalie Cole

As you can tell from the title, it’s a Christmas song.

With a New Orleans-style vibe, Natalie Cole’s soaring high notes ring out so powerfully you almost think her voice might burst.

If it were performed as the opening number at a winter concert, it would undoubtedly capture your heart in an instant.

Natalie Cole’s classic and popular songs (21–30)

Lucy In The Sky with DiamondsNatalie Cole

Natalie Cole – Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds – The Natalie Cole Special 1978
Lucy In The Sky with Diamonds Natalie Cole

It’s a long, eight-minute track.

It has a familiar, comforting feel that makes it very easy to listen to.

From Natalie Cole’s distinctive, powerful singing to her shout-like high notes, it’s an energizing song that doesn’t cause listener fatigue.