4 of the Most Soothing Nat King Cole Songs

If you’re looking for something soothing to put on in the background, you can’t really go wrong with Nat King Cole. His sturdy voice and lulling instrumentation are the stuff dreams are made of. If you need some more Cole added to your playlist, check out the four songs, below.

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4 of the Most Soothing Nat King Cole Songs

1. “Unforgettable”

“Unforgettable” is like a warm hug. It’s likely familiar to most casual Cole fans, giving it that nostalgic glow. As far as sentiments of love go, you’d be hard-pressed to find one more affecting than this. Who wouldn’t want to be described as “unforgettable?”

Like a song of love that clings to me

How the thought of you does things to me

Never before has someone been more

Unforgettable in every way

2. “(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons”

“(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons” is a jazz staple. As any fan will tell you, this Cole standard is among the best in the genre. From a sugary sweet sentiment to Cole’s impossibly smooth vocals, this song is a must-listen.

I love you

And you alone were meant for me

Please give your loving heart to me

And say we’ll never part

3. “When Sunny Gets Blue”

Many of Cole’s songs are messages of love and happiness. Nevertheless, he dared to tread the somber sides of life in “When Sunny Gets Blue.” Despite the titular character feeling down in the dumps, it’s hard to not have a smile on your face while listening to this waltzing song.

When Sunny gets blue

She breathes a sigh of sadness

Like the wind that stirs the trees

Wind that sets the leaves to swayin’

Like some violins are playin’

Weird and haunting melodies

4. “When I Fall In Love”

Cole’s intimate vocals on “When I Fall In Love” are almost too much to bear. He sings with an unmatched intentionality on this song. It’s a shining example of what made Cole one of the best in his lane.

When I fall in love

It will be forever

Or I’ll never fall in love

In a restless world like this is

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