Yet he possessed a natural talent so great that these issues were seemingly swept to one side to allow him to become one of the greatest jazz icons of all time. Afraid of the dark imagine what it would feel like to be the only black television star in hollywood at a time when the klu klux klan acted out violently against black people, when america groaned under the weight of segregation and prejudice. Documentary about crooner nat king cole, the only black tv star in hollywood at a time when america groaned under the weight of racial segregation and prejudice. Complete your nat king cole and the childrens chorus collection. The show was expanded to a halfhour in july 1957 and ran until december of that year, though it never attracted a national sponsor that might have made it.
The film provides poignant insights into the musicians personal and public life, including how he dealt with racial tension in the u. Silent night, holy night all is calm, all is bright round yon virgin mother and child holy infant so tender and mild sleep in heavenly peace sleep in heavenly peace. Please enjoy this trailer for the new documentary film nat king cole. Studio album 6 compilation 3 the world of nat king cole. Nat was the only african american television star in hollywood at a time when the. Nat king cole the best of nat king cole releases discogs. Afraid of the dark at a time when black americans were still suffering segregation and prejudice, nat king cole broke through the race barrier, becoming the only black television star in the us, with a weekly primetime show acknowledging his unique natural talent. Afraid of the dark 2014 052014 gb documentary 1h 30m. Afraid of the dark est disponible soustitre en francais sur netflix france nat king cole. Imagine what it would feel like to be the only black television star in hollywood at a time when the ku klux klan acted out violently against black people, when america groaned under the weight of segregation and prejudice. The remake from 1961 on the nat king cole story is in stereo on that lp. Nat king coles career and legacy has been recalled with the recent release of four episodes of the groundbreaking nat king cole show on itunes, which plans to release 30 of the original 64 episodes of the show. Afraid of the dark was broadcast in december, 2019.
Not sure if a true stereo version of this take of the song exists on any version of this, or any other nkc lp. The first national television show hosted by an africanamerican, the nat king cole show ran from 19561957. Nat king cole and the childrens chorus the magic of. In 2008 it was rereleased in digital download format through services like itunes and amazon music. Kaufen sie nat king cole afraid of the dark gunstig ein.
In 1991, mosaic records released the complete capitol records recordings of the nat king cole trio, a compilation of 349 songs available as an 18cd or a 27lp set. Blue prelude written by gordon jenkins performed by maria cole courtesy of capitol records get your kicks on route 66. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Listen to the world of nat king cole expanded edition by nat king cole on deezer. Nat king cole, 19191965 i will confess to knowing precious little about nat king cole, except for some. Afraid of the dark est disponible soustitre en francais sur netflix canada netflix france nat king cole. Afraid of the dark is on netflix, and get news and updates, on. The afraid of the dark was coles reference to the fact that the american tv network canned his hugely popular tv show, after the sponsor withdrew their support as they believed their sales of beer in the southern states would be affected. Afraid of the dark documentary about crooner nat king cole, the only black tv star in hollywood at a time when america groaned under the weight of racial segregation and prejudice. Nat king cole jazz, blues, gospel 25 mars 2014 50 titres believe great balls of fire. Afraid of the dark 2014 052014 gb documentary 1h 30m user score. Afraid of the dark is the final testimony on the tremulous life of a musical legend and also a beacon of hope to blacks across 1950s america, as told to director jon brewer bb king.
I was glad to see that his superb ability of jazz pianist wasnt overshadowed. Nat king cole the nat king cole story album lyrics. As a black child born to a poor family in the american south at that time, he did not have a birth certificate. Take an indepth look at the life and talent of the trailblazing musician who conquered racial barriers to leave an indelible mark on the jazz world. Nat king coles groundbreaking television show, launched in 1957, folded after only a year because no national advertiser would risk a southern boycott. Ive just got round to watching my recording of this. Feb 15, 2011 nat king cole s groundbreaking television show, launched in 1957, folded after only a year because no national advertiser would risk a southern boycott by sponsoring the first program hosted by an. Check out the one and only by nat king cole on amazon music. A buzzard took the monkey for a ride in the air the monkey thought that everything was on the square the buzzard tried to throw the monkey off his back.
Marking the 40th anniversary of coles passing in february 1965, capitolemi will release the world of nat king cole, a newlycompiled. Mar 20, 2018 nat king coles career and legacy has been recalled with the recent release of four episodes of the groundbreaking nat king cole show on itunes, which plans to release 30 of the original 64 episodes of the show. This is the definitive film about nat king cole and i would recommend it wholeheartedly. In his early years of musicmaking, he dispensed with the s at the end of his name. May 17, 2006 the nat king cole show debuted in 1956, making singer and jazz pianist nat king cole the first black man to host a nationally televised variety program. A buzzard took the monkey for a ride in the air the monkey thought that everything was on the square. Nathaniel adams coles was born in montgomery, alabama, on march 17, 1919. Cole said shortly after its demise, madison avenue is afraid of the dark. Directed by filmmaker jon brewer, the movie is available now in the uk and will hit us shores in the fall. Check below for episodes and series from the same categories and more.
Imagine being in possession of a natural talent so great, so unique and. Nathaniel adams coles march 17, 1919 february 15, 1965, known professionally as nat. With nat king cole, tony bennett, ralph carmichael, johnny mathis. Simple minds acoustic in concert live at the hackney empire, london 2016. Afraid of the dark is a tv show on australian national television from sbs one with an average rating of 4. Baptist minister, nat king coles father archive footage view more. Documentary about crooner nat king cole, the only black tv star in hollywood at a time when america groaned under the weight of racial segregation and. Nat king cole, 19191965 i will confess to knowing precious little about nat king cole, except for.
Nat king cole, eigentlich nathaniel adams coles, 17. The afraid of the dark was cole s reference to the fact that the american tv network canned his hugely popular tv show, after the sponsor withdrew their support as they believed their sales of beer in the southern states would be affected. Both sides of this edition have skao 2944 crossed out in the run out area. Shop for the very best of nat king cole cd at best buy. Tv14 1h 34min documentary, biography, music 9 october 2016 finland. Afraid of the dark en streaming dans le cable tv ou cinema au montreal canada et france avec son original en anglais. Download nat king cole mp3 songs and albums music downloads. Nat king cole was born nathaniel adams coles on montgomery, al, on march 17, 1919. January 17, 2015 the trailer above is for the new nat king cole documentary thats about to hit the market and its exposing some very harsh truths about the life of mr.
Afraid of the dark nat king cole was the only black television star in hollywood at a time when america groaned under the weight of racial segregation and prejudice. Each of the cole brothers pursued careers in music. In 2008 it was rereleased in digitaldownload format through services like itunes. When nat king cole was four years old, the family moved to chicago, illinois, where his father, edward coles, became a baptist. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup.
The bluray has some worthy extras such as clips from the nat king cole show,nearly half an hour of natalie cole talking about her father, home movies, a video, stills, etc. Meanwhile, in the fall of 1956, cole became the first africanamerican host of a network television series when the nat king cole show debuted as a 15minute weekly program on november 5. Get 50% off hundreds of family movies when you preorder on fandangonow today. Youre afraid of the dark then you grow up unafraid of the dark so, darling, when i kiss you and your heart goes in a spin dont be afraid let true love begin oh, when youre alone youre afraid that its true love wont come it wont hapoen to you so to let this chance for happiness go by would be a sin dont be afraid let true love begin i. Nat king cole 17 march 1919 15 february 1965 american singer and jazz musician. The nat king cole show debuted in 1956, making singer and jazz pianist nat king cole the first black man to host a nationally televised variety. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Find album credit information for afraid of the dark nat king cole on allmusic. Jan 17, 2015 nat king afraid of the dark iloveosmusic. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends.
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