album · November 1, 1958

The Very Thought of You

Nat King Cole

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Cole's 1958 album, "The Very Thought of You," features the singer performing a collection of standards backed by Nelson Riddle's orchestrations. The album reached number 12 on the Billboard Top LPs chart.

• The album was recorded in Los Angeles, California, with Nelson Riddle conducting the orchestra.
• "The Very Thought of You" was Cole's first album for Capitol Records after his previous contract with them expired.
• This album was released during a period when Cole was transitioning between his jazz roots and his growing popularity as a mainstream pop vocalist.

Nat King Cole was an American singer and pianist who first became famous as a jazz musician before transitioning to a successful pop career. In 1958, he was one of the most popular singers in the world, known for his smooth baritone voice and romantic ballads.