Ballads of the Day

by Nat "King" Cole

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  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 1956
  • Label: Capitol
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 35:21
  • Community rating: 3.36/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Assembled by Capitol Records, this compilation gathers a series of highly orchestrated, romantic singles released during his commercial zenith. The collection highlights his immaculate enunciation and soothing vocal warmth, solidifying his role as the preeminent pop crooner of his generation.

Genres

Descriptors: orchestral, crooning, vocal, ballad, vintage

Tracklist

  1. A Blossom Fell (2:35)
  2. Unbelievable (3:05)
  3. Blue Gardenia (2:58)
  4. Angel Eyes (3:15)
  5. It Happens To Be Me (3:09)
  6. Smile (2:59)
  7. Darling, Je Vous Aime Beaucoup (2:58)
  8. Alone Too Long (2:56)
  9. My One Sin (In Life) (2:59)
  10. Return To Paradise (2:57)
  11. If Love Is Good To Me (2:49)
  12. The Sand And The Sea (2:35)

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