Nature Boy is the super awesome composition by eden ahbez, made famous by Nat King Cole (and many others. Lyrics: There was a boy A very strange enchanted boy They say he wandered very far, very far Over land and sea A little shy And sad of eye But very wise Was he.

Album The Nat King Cole Story. There was a boy A very strange, enchanted boy They say he wandered very far Very far, over land and sea A little shy and sad of eye But very wise was he. And then one day One magic day he passed my way While we spoke of many things Fools and Kings This he said to me

Nat "King" Cole (March 17th 1919–February 15th 1965) was a popular American singer and jazz musician. As a piano player, he formed a jazz trio in 1938 that played Los Angeles nightclubs, one of the first jazz trios featuring guitar and piano. Prior to this he had played music since he was a child and had worked with bands since he was sixteen. He was raised in Chicago and exposed to the abundant jazz scene there. He was heavily influenced by pianist Earl "Fatha" Hines.

Nature Boy. Artist: Nat "King" Cole. Nat king cole, Nature Boy. Has been played on. United States 112.

The last two lines of the verses have different chords than the other versions. Nature Boy – Nat King Cole. HOW TO PLAY "Nature Boy".

Nat King Cole recorded one other Ahbez songs: "Land of Love. Ahbez released his own album in 1960 called Eden's Island. He spent time with Brian Wilson before The Beach Boys recorded Pet Sounds. Ahbez, his wife, Anna, and their son Zoma lived in Griffith Park with their bicycle, sleeping bags and a juicer. His previous recordings were as the King Cole Trio, where he was the piano player and lead vocalist. On "Nature Boy," he didn't play the piano, which to this point was considered his strong suit. It marked a turning point for Cole, who became known for vocal talents on songs with orchestral arrangements; his next two hits were in this style: "Mona Lisa" and "Too Young.

Nature Boy’ is a song first recorded by American jazz singer Nat King Cole. The song was written in 1947 by eden ahbez and is partly autobiographical. It is a tribute to ahbez’s mentor Bill Pester, who had originally introduced him to Naturmensch and Lebensreform philosophies, which ahbez practised. When Cole was performing in 1947 at the Lincoln Theater, ahbez wanted to present the song to him, but was ignored.

Nature Boy - Nat King Cole (Cover). Bloody hell, I thought I'd done a good a good job of Covering a Nat King Cole song. Amazing! Posted 3 years ago 3 years ago. Reply. Haiganoushat 2:33: this is one of my favourite songs, you've done it justice young lady, kudos!

Nature Boy is found on the album Nat King Cole. Found on more albums: The Unforgettable Nat King Cole Legends of the 20th Century His Best Recordings: 1936-1947 Unforgettable 1947, Vol. 2 The Greatest Hits The Unforgettable Nat King Cole Love Songs Nat, Matt and Dean Dream a Little Dream of Me Nat King Cole Story Route 66: 48 Classic Tracks The Platinum Collection Nature Boy Cool. Cole: The King Cole Trio Story Golden Greats Great Vocalists Standards Don't Blame Me Here's to My Lady The Golden.

About Nature Boy lyrics. Album The Nat King Cole Story. Nathaniel Adams Cole (March 17, 1919 †February 15, 1965), known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American jazz pianist and vocalist. He recorded over one hundred songs that became hits on the pop charts. His trio was the model for small jazz ensembles that followed more. His trio was the model for small jazz ensembles that followed