Saturday, June 09, 2012

Record #0018: Because of Rain / Song of Delilah – NAT KING COLE


Capitol F1501 (original), USA, 1951
Words & Music by:  Side A – Poll, Cole, Harrington; Side B – Young, Livingston, Evans
Musicians:  Side A - Nat King Cole (vocals), Buddy Cole (piano), Irving Ashby (guitar), Lee Young (drums), Milton Kestenbaum (bass) plus other musicians in Les Baxter’s orchestra. Side B – Nat King Cole (vocals), Irving Ashby (guitar), Jud Conlin’s Rhythmaires (vocals), plus others in Dave Barbour’s orchestra.
Recording sessions:  Capitol Recording Studio, Hollywood, CA, Feb.6, 1951 (Side A) & Aug.25, 1950 (Side B)
Highest chart positions:  US #17, UK # -

Because of Rain was recorded in the same session with “Too Young” (US #1) and “Early American”.  Song of Delilah was recorded in a 5-hour session with “Make Believe Land”, “Get To Gettin’”, “Frosty the Snowman” (US #9) and “Little Christmas Tree”. These guys really meant business when they were in a studio session!

This is another record with peaceful & moody tracks, but Nat had plenty of style and talent – no doubt about it.

List price:  “Very Good+” is $6 and “Near Mint” is $12

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