Nat King Cole Popular Song Rankings [2025]

Thanks to YouNat King Cole15rank/position

Thanks To You

The gentle sound and sweet singing voice seep straight into the depths of the heart.

It’s a song by American jazz pianist and singer Nat King Cole.

It has a mature tone that makes you want to listen at night.

Somehow, it’s the kind of song you’d enjoy while sipping coffee.

It was released in 1992.

The song is by Bob Marcus.

These Foolish ThingsNat King Cole16rank/position

These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You)

Legendary jazz vocalist Nat King Cole.

Among the many jazz singers, he stands out for his exceptionally warm voice, and his sweet baritone is beloved by professionals as well.

This piece is crafted as a jazz number that captures a bittersweet feeling: how trivial things you notice in a fleeting moment can evoke a love that has slipped away, like a scene from a film.

It’s one track from the classic album “Just One of Those Things,” released in November 1957, where Billy May’s dazzling orchestral arrangement and Cole’s tender yet wistful vocals are a perfect match, conjuring a melancholic atmosphere befitting autumn.

UnforgettableNat King Cole17rank/position

Unforgettable – Nat ‘King’ Cole

Nat King Cole’s exquisite jazz ballad “Unforgettable.” This album is a 1952 compilation that brings together songs emblematic of his career.

The title track seamlessly blends his vocals—expressing the depth of love with delicate nuance—with Nelson Riddle’s orchestral arrangement.

Released in 1951, the song beautifully conveys an enduring love that transcends distance, and it drew renewed attention through a virtual duet with Cole’s daughter, Natalie.

It’s a gem for anyone wanting to feel the allure of jazz or seeking a heartfelt ballad.

When I Fall In LoveNat King Cole18rank/position

When I Fall In Love

Nat King Cole, whose warm, rich vocals are highly acclaimed by jazz enthusiasts around the world.

The expressive power of his baritone voice is remarkable, and he truly excelled in songs with a mature atmosphere, standing out as a formidable jazz singer.

One of his masterpieces is “When I Fall in Love.” The grand orchestral arrangement and Cole’s deeply moving vocals are a perfect match, beautifully capturing the wistful feeling of autumn.

September SongNat King Cole19rank/position

Nat King Cole, George Shearing Quintet – September Song

This is a song I always feel like listening to in the fall.

There’s something soothing about Nat King Cole’s voice that calms the heart.

It’s a kind of warmth of feeling—an embracing sense of comfort, as if everything is forgiven and wrapped up in it.