Released on June 11, 1991, Unforgettable... with Love stands as Natalie Cole's most commercially successful and critically acclaimed work. Moving away from her R&B roots, the album served as a lush tribute to her father, legendary crooner Nat King Cole. A Legacy Redefined
The Concept
Legacy and Impact
The Process: Nat King Cole’s original 1951 mono recording was painstakingly edited to allow Natalie’s vocals to weave in and out.
Producer and arranger David Foster, along with Tommy LiPuma, suggested an album of standards made famous by Nat King Cole. The challenge was immense: how could Natalie honor her father’s pristine recordings without merely imitating them? The answer came from technology and raw emotion.
Here's a brief story behind this timeless classic:
Released on June 11, 1991, Unforgettable... with Love stands as Natalie Cole's most commercially successful and critically acclaimed work. Moving away from her R&B roots, the album served as a lush tribute to her father, legendary crooner Nat King Cole. A Legacy Redefined
The Concept
Legacy and Impact
The Process: Nat King Cole’s original 1951 mono recording was painstakingly edited to allow Natalie’s vocals to weave in and out. Released on June 11, 1991, Unforgettable
Producer and arranger David Foster, along with Tommy LiPuma, suggested an album of standards made famous by Nat King Cole. The challenge was immense: how could Natalie honor her father’s pristine recordings without merely imitating them? The answer came from technology and raw emotion. A Legacy Redefined The Concept Legacy and Impact
Here's a brief story behind this timeless classic: The answer came from technology and raw emotion