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Natalie Cole

Born: 1950. Died: 2015. Lived in: United States
Natalie Maria Cole was an American singer, voice actress, songwriter, and actress. The daughter of Nat King Cole, she rose to musical success in the mid-1970s as an R&B artist with the hits "This Will Be", "Inseparable" (1975), and "Our Love" (1977). After a period of failing sales and performances due to a heavy drug addiction, Cole re-emerged as a pop artist with the 1987 album Everlasting and her cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Pink Cadillac". In the 1990s, she re-recorded standards by her father, resulting in her biggest success, Unforgettable... with Love, which sold over seven million copies and also won Cole seven Grammy Awards. She sold over 30 million records worldwide. She is best known for the role of herself in Yakety Yak, Take it Back, and Trash Talk, and the singing voice of Sawyer Cat in the Cats Don't Dance franchise. On December 31, 2015, Cole died at the age of 65 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, due to congestive heart failure.

Individual Folios

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Kirby Shaw : L-O-V-E

No matter how you spell it, your vocal jazz group will love to perform this happy swing setting of the Natalie Cole classic! A wonderful way to build vocal skills while entertaining! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts available as a digital download (syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 2:25.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composers: Bert Kaempfert and Milt Gabler Performed By: Natalie Cole

James Rose : This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)

The international a cappella group Accent has put their own spectacular spin on Natalie Cole's classic. Advanced ensembles can truly sink their teeth into the jazz harmonies and stylized melody of this exceptional setting that showcases all six voice parts equally. Special thanks to Accent for providing the extraordinary demo recording.

Arranger: James Rose | Composer: Marvin Yancy | Lyricist: Chuck Jackson Performed By: Natalie Cole

Greg Gilpin : This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)

A kickin' gospel-style tribute to everlasting love! This can't-sit-still arrangement is true to the original Natalie Cole recording. Excitement from start to finish! "This will be the one I've waited for . . . the thrill of a lifetime!"

Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: Chuck Jackson Performed By: Natalie Cole