Nat "King" Cole's album, Summer Is A Comin In You Werent There, is a nostalgic and soulful journey through the warm and sunny season. With his smooth and velvety voice, Cole transports listeners to lazy afternoons spent lounging by the pool or strolling through the park.
The album features a mix of classic standards and lesser-known gems, each one dripping with the warmth and joy of summer. Cole's renditions of "Summertime," "Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer," and "In the Good Old Summertime" are particularly standout tracks, showcasing his impeccable phrasing and innate sense of swing.
But the album is not all sunshine and happiness. Cole also tackles more introspective and melancholy themes, such as lost love and the fleeting nature of time. His rendition of "The End of a Love Affair" is particularly poignant, with Cole's voice conveying a sense of heartbreak and resignation.