Monday, July 22, 2013

Record #0438: Looking Back / Do I Like It – NAT "KING" COLE

Capitol F3939 (original) USA, Mar. 1958
Words & Music bySide AClyde Otis, Brook Benton, Belford Hendricks; Side B – Jack Hammer (Earl Burroughs), James DeLeston
Musicians: Nat Cole (lead vocals), Dave Cavanaugh Orchestra possibly including John Collins (guitar), Charles Harris (bass), Lee Young (drums), Freddy Cole (piano) and an unknown chorus
Recording sessions: Capitol Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA, Feb. 4, 1958
Highest chart positions:  Side A - US #5, US R&B #2; Side B - US #67

This was Cole's last session to be recorded only in mono. As of April 15, 1958 Capitol started recording all sessions in both mono and stereo. Cole's next session took place on May 2, 1958.

Cole has a dash of rock in this, especially on the flip-side.

List price:  Very Good+ is $5, Near Mint is $10

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