Cole that is!



Even though when she first came out a lot of people hailed her as "The Next Aretha," I think this woman definitely held her own. Especially with the songwriting skills/production of Marvin Yancy and Chuck Jackson who, IMO, personified true "Gosposoul."

Hmm,,did Monte get in yo head with that thread, Tccd? lol

I like her personality, dig her acting alot but I tried to like her as a vocalist. Its just everytime I hear her, I hear a MAJOR Aretha Franklin rip-off.

But I do like the song "Joey"

Harlepolis said:

Interesting. . .I've never thought she sang like Aretha.

NuPwr319 said:

Check the song "I Got Love On My Mind" esp when she wails at the end.

But she does have a sense of individuality when it comes to Jazz. Her "Ask A Woman Who Knows" is a tight album.

Harlepolis said:

Yeah, wasn't one of those Marvin Yancy/Chuck Jackson songs written for ReRe back in the day, but she declined it?

okaypimpn said:

In her autographical book, she says MOST of Marvin Yancy's tunes were writtne with Reefa in mind but passed 'em to her when they couldn't reach Aunt ReRe.

But yeah, she voiced her concern about the obevious ReRe similarity in those songs.

Harlepolis said:

I *never* liked her wailing --just seemed to take her ridiculously out of her range . . .but I see what you mean 'bout the 'Retha comparison.

Does "Ask A Woman. . " have the "Tell Me All About It Song"? I love that song--I've played it with a band I used to be with.

NuPwr319 said:

Yep,,,I dig that album except for her collaporation with cheesy ass Diana Krall or whateva the hell her name is.

Harlepolis said:

" La Costa" - My Favorite Natalie Cole Tune!!

Mine would have to be "Inseperable"

Oh, I'd rather talk about *this* Natalie....





Cole's screeching has always gotten on my nerves. There was one song in the 1980s, during her pop/Janet-ish phase that I dug. Aside from that, can't stand her.

Love Old King Cole, though. He was the bomb.







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ThreadBare said:

Dang! Was it anything like Thelma Houston's Shanice-ish phase?

I don't have any Natalie Cole in my record collection, maybe a track on a compilation, but that's it. I know I have favorite song from her 70s stuff, but I can't remember it. I do like the house mix of "Pink Cadillac."

During the '70s these are the tunes I remember by her.

I've Got Love on My Mind
Sophisticated Lady
Be Thankful
Annie Mae
I'm Catching Hell
La Costa
Our Love
Party Lights

After that she went under the radar for me until Unforgettable.

tA

Tribal Disorder

http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm

My favorite Natalie:

I Can't Say No
I'm Catching Hell
Inseperable
I've Got Love On My Mind
La Costa
Our Love
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)
Take A Look

paligap said:

That's another one of my Natalie jams!

I've been told that when I sing I sound like her and my mother resembles her...my grandfather could soung exactly like Nat King Cole when he wanted to. So we have no choice but to like this family and their music

Natalie Cole is one of my favorite female artists.I've been a fan of hers since the 70s.She not only possesses one of the finest voices in pop music,but she seems like a genuinely nice lady too...classy,down-to-earth and VERY sexy too.My favorite songs by her...


"This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" (1975)
"Inseparable" (1975)
"I Can't Say No" (1975)
"Joey" (1975)
"Sophisticated Lady" (1976)
"Mr.Melody" (1976)
"Good Morning Heartache" (1976)
"I've Got Love On My Mind" (1977)
"I'm Catching Hell (Living All Alone)" (1977)
"Annie May" (1978)
"Our Love" (1978)
"La Costa" (1978)
"Party Lights" (1979)
"Someone That I Used To Love" (1980)
"You Were Right Girl" (1981)
"A Little Bit Of Heaven" (1985)
"Jump Start" (1987)
"Pink Cadillac" (remix version) (1988)
"I Live For Your Love" (1988)
"In My Reality" (1988)
"Everlasting" (1988)
"When I Fall In Love" (1988)
"Over You" with Ray Parker Jr. (1987)
"As A Matter Of Fact" (1989)
"Unforgettable" with Nat King Cole (1991)
"Snowfall On The Sahara" (1999)



These days,she's mostly doing jazz music,which is fine,but I can't wait until she decides to do another pop/R&B album.She also recorded two wonderful Christmas albums,which I start listening to every year about this time.
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oh yes, Natalie is one fine lady


I like most of her stuff, yes even her kitschy Jazz efforts

Dancelot said:

She is one beautiful diva,isn't she?

ThreadBare said:

Then start your own thread about her.

I believe her live album was one of the best ones to come out in the 70s. Her band was so on point!

okaypimpn said:

ThreadBare said:

I was listening to Natalie's Greatest Hits today,and when I got to the song "Our Love",it suddenly dawned on me that Natalie may have been one of the first ladies to do a rap...lol...near the end of the song,when Natalie says "Bring it down...just a little",she then proceeds to do a little rap,rhyming lines such as...

Cause i've got love on my mind
Love is always right on time
Love is you,love is me
Love is just a little baby

okaypimpn said:

I really,really,really NEED that album!