One of the greatest musical stars of the 20th century, and for good reason. He was known mainly for his singing performances, of course, but was also a fabulous pianist, one of the best of his era. A person who had the kind of talent that he could be successful in belly anything he chose.
came here after carol burnette took colbert questionaire if you could only hear one song ... and she said she loved this song... cool it is by nat king cole, wondering now if I've heard it... myself already... maybe when I was a kid...
I'm here also bc of Carol Burnett. She was recently asked by Stephen Colbert what song she would listen to the rest of her life if she were only allowed one song. She answered Here's that Rainy Day. I knew the song, but not all the lyrics, here I am. (For Nat King Cole, too!)
Eve Graham. (ex. New Seekers) I've looked for the "right " version of this for years. My favourite song from before my New Seekers days. As with @faithe54's quote of Carol Burnette,, it would be the song I'll sing the day I die!
Sammy Davis Jr. Said....after Nat's passing..."We ain't likely to see his 'likes', again, ever"....so very true....he was ultra special in many ways & a great father...👌🌹💖
I've never even heard of this song before, let alone that he sang it. My dad loved this guy, and I renember when he used to sing his songs to us. He nailed it too. Not with Nat's particular accent, but with the same deep gusto and vibrato and passion. It was quite something to hear and watch. My dad had a great voice.
Because of his commercial success and appeal, he is often taken for granted. I ALWAYS come back to Nat King Cole. In my opinion, he and Tony Williams were the greatest of all time. I wish I could have met him. Taken from us at age 45, Its been said, he gave so much and had so much more to give. I hope to meet him in heaven, where I know he will be. L-O-V-E. Joe D
Began listening to Nat in the 1950s, became a professional singer/musician myself, played full-time for 30 years, did 15 more years in radio, and now 13 years singing in church. After all this time and experience and a heck of lot of listening, Nat is still to me, arguably, the best ballad singer I ever heard!
@@fredferd965 My good friend went to high school with her in western Massachusetts for a hot minute and said Natalie was determined to be a singer, but she was actually not so good at first. She remembers thinking, "why is she singing in this night club"? In Natalie's case, practice made perfect.
First a pianist he didn't think much about singing. then he sand and accompanied himself and reinvented this music. He was the lead advance that brought so much love and respect for his people. The most talented people to occupy this world.
well, what can you say, the man had a stunning voice with character and emotion; the song is a masterwork. However, when Sinatra sings it along with Nelson Riddles magical arrangement I get misty eyed
Understated elegance----he was.....superb. I was too young to hear him at his prime, but we had his albums and I did love them and learned a lot about singing by his incomparable phrasing.
Nat King Cole, what a singer absolutely incomparable. A God given voice, after so many years that we lost him, he’s still that legend , an icon , forever in our hearts , he was taken too soon. RIP
This is lovely. Here with the Augmented Ted Heath and his Orchestra. Looked for this everywhere but this is the only version I can find. Wonderful upload thank you!
Nat King Cole was the quintessential professional - EVERYTHING about his performance was perfection. His voice was smooth as silk.Nobody today could even come close to his artistry now. Sadly, his generation was the LAST generation of real talent. (Today, there are just freak shows on television...)
Here is another great singer Mr. Nat Cole, who passed so very young. Here's That Rainy Day was written by this two great composer and lyricist Vanheusen/Burke what a great combination of talents. RIP and God bless to all.
as the son of a new york fireman i grew up with plenty of prejudice but it didn't rub off. i had good friends in the military from 57 to 61 and then spent my whole life close to all. part of it comes from a love for this guy. there is no difference, if anything, they are not only equal but better. always be kind. roc
what a pity that he died so very young. NAT KING COLE WAS TRULY 1 OF A KIND TALENTED WITH A VOICE GOD GIFTED HIM i wonder had he lived would he have stayed the course or would he have deviated w different genres?
What a beautiful job. I never knew too much about this song. Never knew it had lyrics. First time I heard it was a UA-cam video of Doc Severison paying tribute to Johnny Carson - Beautiful song
Remember Nat had to push hard. He was under a lot of stress. He didn't have the luxery of a big movie career like Crosby, Sinatra etc. He had to have his A game all the time. No breaks. That's pressure. Smoking I guess( I don't agree) relasxed him and then caused him a early death. My uncle Willie Smith played with Nat. My favorite album( I have 3 copies) is "After Midnight" A pure classic. Remember Nat was a jazz superstar before people like Miles were being spoon fed.
I was told this clip is actually from his 50s TV show shot in England for the BBC. Had searched for his version of this sing for years. Saw him do it on his TV show once or twice and didn't know he never did it on any of his many albums. Only found it on UA-cam after someone uploaded it awhile back.
Good God, what a talent.
One of the greatest musical stars of the 20th century, and for good reason. He was known mainly for his singing performances, of course, but was also a fabulous pianist, one of the best of his era. A person who had the kind of talent that he could be successful in belly anything he chose.
Uploaders of videos like this are the real heroes of youtube
came here after carol burnette took colbert questionaire if you could only hear one song ... and she said she loved this song... cool it is by nat king cole, wondering now if I've heard it... myself already... maybe when I was a kid...
Same 🤗
So did i
Yup LOL
Thank you Colbert and the amazing Carol Burnett!
lol same here
The man was a terrific husband, father & the absolute best singer & piano player I've ever heard! A real legend forever ❤️
One of my all time favorites
FANTASTIC SINGER!
He so reminds me of my father. I return to his videos as a reminder of my dad.
Whose here in 2024 ✊🏻
👋
Me it's carol brunettes favorite song
I'm here also bc of Carol Burnett. She was recently asked by Stephen Colbert what song she would listen to the rest of her life if she were only allowed one song. She answered Here's that Rainy Day. I knew the song, but not all the lyrics, here I am. (For Nat King Cole, too!)
Here
Eve Graham. (ex. New Seekers) I've looked for the "right " version of this for years. My favourite song from before my New Seekers days. As with @faithe54's quote of Carol Burnette,, it would be the song I'll sing the day I die!
This fine piece of music was the late Johnny Carson's favorite song.
Mr Coles version is a gem
The good old days when quality was pure quality
Beautiful
Ptich perfect. Just look at the cut of that suit! Pure class.
The musical swells on this song are simply awesome
Sammy Davis Jr. Said....after Nat's passing..."We ain't likely to see his 'likes', again, ever"....so very true....he was ultra special in many ways & a great father...👌🌹💖
Back when singers had class. No trashy tattoos, vulgarities, or insulting the audiences. What a voice.
👍👍👍
Love Nat King Cole and his beautiful voice. :)
I really like and admire the way he takes time with the lyrics and pronounces all the syllables to bring the feeling home.
Did not realize this song had lyrics. Know it from Wes Montgomery versions. From the guitar great to this vocal extroadinare. Wonderful.
What a massively underrated singer
I've never even heard of this song before, let alone that he sang it. My dad loved this guy, and I renember when he used to sing his songs to us. He nailed it too. Not with Nat's particular accent, but with the same deep gusto and vibrato and passion. It was quite something to hear and watch. My dad had a great voice.
The best version of this song .
Because of his commercial success and appeal, he is often taken for granted. I ALWAYS come back to Nat King Cole.
In my opinion, he and Tony Williams were the greatest of all time.
I wish I could have met him. Taken from us at age 45, Its been said, he gave so much and had so much more to give. I hope to meet him in heaven, where I know he will be. L-O-V-E.
Joe D
my favorite song by him
That suit, the whole set design is AMAZING.
THE singer, my favorite.
Nat King Cole's voice is soft silky perfection!
Absolute class!
Nat King Cole - smooth as hundred year old wine, crystal clear, pure, mellow, beautiful.......
One of those songs I just think about and the tears start.
Began listening to Nat in the 1950s, became a professional singer/musician myself, played full-time for 30 years, did 15 more years in radio, and now 13 years singing in church. After all this time and experience and a heck of lot of listening, Nat is still to me, arguably, the best ballad singer I ever heard!
Karl Melanson - Nice to hear such a comment from a professional musician.
Yes, and his daughter wasn't so bad either!!!!
Wonderful ballad singer BUT ----- JOHNNY HARTMAN !
@@murph3001 ...Unfortunately, Johnny Hartman wasn't as big as Nat "King" Cole. The latter didn't just sing ballads.
@@fredferd965 My good friend went to high school with her in western Massachusetts for a hot minute and said Natalie was determined to be a singer, but she was actually not so good at first. She remembers thinking, "why is she singing in this night club"? In Natalie's case, practice made perfect.
this man's voice is sublime, class and quality
Unforguetabke beautiful voice and soul of Nat King Cole ❤
Such a beautiful beautiful voice one my favorite ballad singers. I was a little girl when my parents played his records and I loved his voice.
As I listen to this in the half light of late west coast afternoon the rain is softly tapping on the windows and all is mellow and fine.
Nat King Cole was a man of class and his voice was amazing Beautiful song.
Aloha Nat King Cole !!!! Thanks for posting your iconic "Here's That Rainy Day"~~~Masterpiece delight !!!! Robert S.J. Hu Sept. 4, 2020.
First a pianist he didn't think much about singing. then he sand and accompanied himself and reinvented this music. He was the lead advance that brought so much love and respect for his people. The most talented people to occupy this world.
nat king cole is an incredible pianist too !
When Nat King Cole sings he sings it like he lived it! There is no one better! Incredible!
Beautiful!
Nuff said.
The BEST Ballad Singer of ALL Time...
Is there even a close second?
Yeah sure Sinatra sings heavy metal…
@@Rodrigo11100 lol exactly. Sinatra is king
Sorry. Sinatra
@@MS-sv1tr To me Nat King Cole's female match is Ella Fitzgerald.
2024, yep. Just beautiful. His gorgeous face tol.😍
well, what can you say, the man had a stunning voice with character and emotion; the song is a masterwork. However, when Sinatra sings it along with Nelson Riddles magical arrangement I get misty eyed
I've listened to all the excellent versions of this song on youtube from various immortal singers. This is the one I like the best.
How I love that performer. True class. 👍
God damn brilliant
Master class, superb
Nice! Very emotional song !
Best singer of ALL TIME! As a fan of Elvis and Frank- BEST SINGER OF ALL TIME!
Understated elegance----he was.....superb. I was too young to hear him at his prime, but we had his albums and I did love them and learned a lot about singing by his incomparable phrasing.
Such incredible beauty.
Beautiful song! Amazing!
No matter how awful my day is going or how depressing I find my life in the shitter - Nat picks me up even when he's ripping my heart out.
Me too Darling
It just touches our hearts
Great rendering by an evergreen singer
I have experienced these emotions and it touches my heart. i am sure many more can relate to this.
Absolutely relate
Nat King Cole, what a singer absolutely incomparable. A God given voice, after so many years that we lost him, he’s still that legend , an icon , forever in our hearts , he was taken too soon. RIP
Nat King Cole had a beautiful voice; He was and still is the best male singer our country , our country has ever had.
Without a doubt!
yea, still miss him..
Hell of a pianist too
How wonderful...........!!!!!!!
He was a brilliant performer, and he does justice to this great song.
I never knew he sang that well! Masterful performance!
Sublime version from the worlds greatest ballad singer.
GREAT
He speaks to my soul. Just outstanding!
This is lovely. Here with the Augmented Ted Heath and his Orchestra. Looked for this everywhere but this is the only version I can find. Wonderful upload thank you!
Simply wonderful!
fantastic. a beast. every word easily understood and sung well. pure perfection. a classic.
Awesome!
Well I love them both Frank & Nat they are the best ever to me.
Mind blowing. Gave me chills
Nat's always been my favorite of the classic jazz singers.
A wonderful man with a wonderful voice, and a wonderful presence.
That's how its done,.. pure talent ' thanks Nat.
Pure talent, class, and elegance!
Superb always.
Perfection personified - as always...
Just a great performance with one of the best singer.
Nat Cole is the only singer who truly caught the irony in the lyrics. I like his version the best.
Nat King Cole was the quintessential professional - EVERYTHING about his performance was perfection. His voice was smooth as silk.Nobody today could even come close to his artistry now. Sadly, his generation was the LAST generation of real talent. (Today, there are just freak shows on television...)
elysianfields49 So thankful that these great singers and their great songs live on in UA-cam.
Such a privilege, us sharing in his art!
+Mauricio Durón
You state that very well, Mauricio. I feel just like you do.
Mark Kaufman, Topeka, Kansas USA
Happy Birthday Nat! I love how you sing this song!
Here is another great singer Mr. Nat Cole, who passed so very young. Here's That Rainy Day was written by this two great composer and lyricist Vanheusen/Burke what a great combination of talents. RIP and God bless to all.
as the son of a new york fireman i grew up with plenty of prejudice but it didn't rub off. i had good friends in the military from 57 to 61 and then spent my whole life close to all. part of it comes from a love for this guy. there is no difference, if anything, they are not only equal but better. always be kind. roc
AWESOME!
Mostly losing.... that's how it seems to work out for most people. Certainly the tone of this song. What a fantastic singer.
Nat King Cole...one of the greats!
Thank you for sharing this rare masterpiece! -Robert
poetry in motion.
The one some of guys vainly try to imitate when singing in the bath. lol
Simply perfect.
what a pity that he died so very young. NAT KING COLE WAS TRULY 1 OF A KIND TALENTED WITH A VOICE GOD GIFTED HIM i wonder had he lived would he have stayed the course or would he have deviated w different genres?
Carol Burnett said this is her favorite song.
also here for this reason 🪣 🧹
What a beautiful job. I never knew too much about this song. Never knew it had lyrics. First time I heard it was a UA-cam video of Doc Severison paying tribute to Johnny Carson - Beautiful song
just got chills.
This is an arrangement that Nat had the ok on. It is timeless and classic.
This is profound and Nat does it like he's just heard really bad news. When sinatra sang it it was a love song, of love lost. Both did it wonderfully.
Goat!!!!!!!
Remember Nat had to push hard. He was under a lot of stress. He didn't have the luxery of a big movie career like Crosby, Sinatra etc. He had to have his A game all the time. No breaks. That's pressure. Smoking I guess( I don't agree) relasxed him and then caused him a early death. My uncle Willie Smith played with Nat. My favorite album( I have 3 copies) is "After Midnight" A pure classic. Remember Nat was a jazz superstar before people like Miles were being spoon fed.
Wonderful anecdotal yet concise reflection. Thanks for sharing, Phillip Payne.
awesome 👌
I was told this clip is actually from his 50s TV show shot in England for the BBC. Had searched for his version of this sing for years. Saw him do it on his TV show once or twice and didn't know he never did it on any of his many albums. Only found it on UA-cam after someone uploaded it awhile back.
what a voice !
Extraordinariamente linda interpretação de Nat King Cole.
Will never forget you, Mr. Golden Voice
Nag was a very classy guy and so very talented. Love man.
Nat is great.
My favorite version