Album · 1963
Sings the Blues
- Released
- 1963
- Label
- Capitol Records
- Catalogue no.
- SW 1929
- Tracklist
- 12 tracks
- Length
- 31:49
- Country
- US
“Sings the Blues” is an album by Nat King Cole, released in 1963 on Capitol Records. The original release has 12 tracks with a running time of 31:49. Jazz standards on the record include “St. Louis Blues”. The line-up features Nat King Cole (vocals, piano), Nelson Riddle (arranger, conductor), Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra (performing orchestra) and Ralph Carmichael (conductor).
Who played on Sings the Blues
- Nat King Cole vocals, piano on 2 tracks
- Nelson Riddle arranger, conductor on 2 tracks
- Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra performing orchestra on 2 tracks
- Ralph Carmichael conductor on 1 track
Tracklist
- A1 Hesitating Blues 2:05
- A2 Harlem Blues 1:52
- A3 Chantez Les Bas — William Christopher Handy 2:35
- A4 Friendless Blues 3:15
- A5 Stay 2:37
- A6 Joe Turner Blues — William Christopher Handy 2:40
- B1 Beale Street Blues 2:57
- B2 Careless Love 2:50
- B3 Morning Star 2:12
- B4 Memphis Blues — William Christopher Handy 3:05
- B5 Yellow Dog Blues 3:15
- B6 St. Louis Blues standard — William Christopher Handy 2:26
Production
- Lee Gillette producer
More albums by Nat King Cole
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Sings the Blues?
The line-up of Sings the Blues includes Nat King Cole (vocals, piano), Nelson Riddle (arranger, conductor), Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra (performing orchestra) and Ralph Carmichael (conductor).
Which label released Sings the Blues?
Sings the Blues was released in 1963 on Capitol Records (SW 1929).
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