Still Unforgettable
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| Still Unforgettable | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | September 9, 2008[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2007–2008 | |||
| Studio | Capitol Studios (Hollywood, California) | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | DMI/Atco | |||
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| Natalie Cole chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | StarStarStarFile:Star empty.svgFile:Star empty.svg[1] |
| The Patriot Ledger | (average)[2] |
Still Unforgettable is a 2008 studio recording by American singer Natalie Cole, recognized as the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album at the 51st Grammy Awards.[3]
Background
[edit | edit source]Speaking in July 2008 to noted UK soul writer Pete Lewis of the award-winning Blues & Soul, Cole discussed the thinking behind 'Still Unforgettable': "While we were still trying to create that same 'Unforgettable'-type mood or environment, this time I wanted to expand. Rather than just doing another Nat 'King' Cole tribute – which was not necessary – I wanted to go deeper into the American Songbook, by not just getting songs from my father, but also from other singers of his time like Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne, Sammy Davis Jr. and Peggy Lee. You know, there was something about the approach that the writers from that era had to the lyrics and the melodies that was so intentional, so purposeful. Which I think is the thing that's missing from music today."[4]
Track listing
[edit | edit source]Unless otherwise noted, information is based on the album's Liner Notes[5]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" (Duet with Nat King Cole) | 2:59 | |
| 2. | "Come Rain or Come Shine" | 3:08 | |
| 3. | "Coffee Time" | 2:28 | |
| 4. | "Somewhere Along the Way" | 4:42 | |
| 5. | "You Go to My Head" | 5:24 | |
| 6. | "Nice 'N' Easy" | 3:31 | |
| 7. | "Why Don't You Do Right?" | Joe McCoy | 4:02 |
| 8. | "Here's That Rainy Day" | 6:03 | |
| 9. | "But Beautiful" |
| 3:51 |
| 10. | "Lollipops and Roses" | Tony Velona | 5:52 |
| 11. | "The Best Is Yet to Come" | 4:04 | |
| 12. | "Something's Gotta Give" | Mercer | 2:49 |
| 13. | "Until the Real Thing Comes Along" |
| 3:09 |
| 14. | "It's All Right with Me" | Cole Porter | 3:29 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15. | "All the Things You Are" | 3:06 | |
| 16. | "Bésame Mucho" |
| 5:08 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15. | "How Do You Keep the Music Playing" | 5:54 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15. | "All the Things You Are" |
| 3:06 |
| 16. | "Bésame Mucho" |
| 5:08 |
| 17. | "Busted" | 3:57 | |
| 18. | "How Do You Keep the Music Playing" | 5:54 | |
| 19. | "The Man That Got Away" | 3:45 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15. | "All the Things You Are" |
| 3:06 |
| 16. | "The Man That Got Away" |
| 3:45 |
| 17. | "Summer Sun" |
| 4:00 |
| 18. | "Bésame Mucho" |
| 5:08 |
| 19. | "Willow Weep for Me" | 5:39 | |
| 20. | "Busted" |
| 3:57 |
| 21. | "How Do You Keep the Music Playing?" |
| 5:54 |
- Note
- Nat King Cole's original version of "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" was recorded on September 4, 1951.[10]
Personnel
[edit | edit source]Musicians
[edit | edit source]- Natalie Cole – vocals
- Nat King Cole – sampled vocals (1)
- Terry Trotter – acoustic piano (1, 2, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14)
- Tamir Hendelman – acoustic piano (3, 4, 13)
- Alan Broadbent – acoustic piano (5, 9)
- Tom Ranier – celesta (5, 10, 13)
- John Chiodini – guitar (1, 5, 6, 7, 9–14)
- Jim Hughart – bass guitar (1, 2, 5–12)
- Reggie Hamilton – bass guitar (3, 14)
- Chuck Berghofer – bass guitar (4, 13)
- Harold Jones – drums (1, 2, 5–12)
- Jeff Hamilton – drums (3)
- Gregg Field – drums (4, 13)
- Lewis Nash – drums (14)
- Vanessa Brown – percussion, triangle (7)
- Pete Christlieb – tenor saxophone solo (7, 12)
- Charles Loper – trombone (7)
- Andy Martin – trombone (7)
- Rick Baptist – trumpet (7)
- Warren Luening – trumpet (7), trumpet solo (8)
Orchestra
[edit | edit source]- Endre Granat – concertmaster
Horns, Reeds and Woodwinds
- Pete Christlieb, Gene Cipriano, Jeff Clayton, Gary Foster, Jennifer Hall, Dan Higgins and Sal Lozano – saxophones
- Gary Foster, Sal Lozano, Sheridon Stokes and Jim Walker – woodwinds
- Rose Corrigan – bassoon
- Tom Ranier – clarinet
- Tom Boyd – English horn, oboe
- Craig Gosnell, Alan Kaplan, Charles Loper, Andy Martin, Bruce Otto and Dave Ryan – trombone
- Rick Baptist, Wayne Bergeron, Gilbert Castellanos, Daniel Fornero, Warren Luening and Carl Saunders – trumpet
- Steven Becknell, Nathan Campbell, David Duke, Brian O'Connor and James Thatcher – French horn
Strings
- Trey Henry, Edward Meares, Mike Valerio and Frances Liu Wu – bass
- Larry Corbett, Dennis Karmazyn, Timothy Loo, David Low, Miguel Martinez and Cecilia Tsan – cello
- Katie Kirkpatrick – harp
- Karen Elaine, Matt Funes, Pamela Goldsmith, Darrin McCann and Jorge Moraga – viola
- Charlie Bisharat, Mark Cargill, Lily Ho Chen, Kevin Connolly, Mario DeLeon, Joel Derouin, Bruce Dukov, Endre Granat, Songa Lee, Natalie Leggett, Phillip Levy, Liane Mautner, Helen Nightengale, Sid Page, Alyssa Park, Sara Parkins, Bob Peterson, Katia Popov, Lesa Terry and Shalini Vijayan – violin
Arrangements
[edit | edit source]- Bill Holman – arrangements (1, 12)
- Jim Hughart – arrangements (3, 7)
- Alan Broadbent – arrangements (5, 6, 9)
- Nan Schwartz – arrangements (8, 10)
- Patrick Williams – arrangements (13)
- Harold Wheeler – arrangements (14)
Production
[edit | edit source]- Tena Clark – executive producer
- Natalie Cole – producer, liner notes
- Gail Deadrick – co-producer, musical director
- Al Schmitt – recording, mixing
- Bill Schnee – additional recording on rhythm tracks (5, 7, 13, 14) at Bill Schnee Studios (North Hollywood, California)
- Travis Ference – additional engineer
- Darius Fong – additional engineer
- Aaron Walk – additional engineer
- Steve Genewick – additional vocal engineer, Pro Tools editing
- Doug Sax – mastering at The Mastering Lab (Hollywood, California)
- Diana Barnes – art direction, design
- Matthew Rolston – photography
Charts
[edit | edit source]Weekly charts
[edit | edit source]| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums (OCC)[11] | 59 |
| US Billboard 200[12] | 19 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[13] | 8 |
| US Top Jazz Albums (Billboard)[14] | 1 |
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ a b Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- ^ The Patriot Ledger review
- ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- ^ Natalie Cole interview by Pete Lewis, 'Blues & Soul' September 2008
- ^ Cole, Natalie. "Still Unforgettable" (Album Notes). DMI Records / Atco Records. 2008.
- ^ Still Unforgettable (Borders Exclusive with Bonus Tracks)
- ^ Still Unforgettable (Amazon Exclusive Bonus Track)
- ^ Still Unforgettable (Japan Release)
- ^ Still Unforgettable (Expanded Edition)
- ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
- ^ "Natalie Cole Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
- ^ "Natalie Cole Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
- ^ "Natalie Cole Chart History (Top Jazz Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
External links
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