Tag Archives: Nat King Cole

Tuesday Open Thread | Christmas Jams 2019

Posted on December 10, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

The Christmas Song (commonly subtitled “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire” or, as it was originally subtitled, “Merry Christmas to You”) is a classic Christmas song written in 1944 by Bob Wells and Mel Tormé. According to Tormé, the song … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Christmas Jams 2018

Posted on December 6, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

The Christmas Song (commonly subtitled “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire” or, as it was originally subtitled, “Merry Christmas to You”) is a classic Christmas song written in 1944 by Bob Wells and Mel Tormé. According to Tormé, the song … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Christmas Jams 2017

Posted on December 12, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

The Christmas Song (commonly subtitled “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire” or, as it was originally subtitled, “Merry Christmas to You”) is a classic Christmas song written in 1944 by Bob Wells and Mel Tormé. According to Tormé, the song … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Christmas Jams

Posted on December 2, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

The Christmas Song (commonly subtitled “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire” or, as it was originally subtitled, “Merry Christmas to You”) is a classic Christmas song written in 1944 by Bob Wells and Mel Tormé. According to Tormé, the song … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Because I love them : Nat King Cole

Posted on June 13, 2016 by rikyrah

I just need music that makes me feel good. The voices and music that make me go to a good place. These are men this week whose voices….’are like butter’ for me…. Today – Nat King Cole…  

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Monday Open Thread | Holiday Music

Posted on December 14, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

The Christmas Song (commonly subtitled “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire” or, as it was originally subtitled, “Merry Christmas to You”) is a classic Christmas song written in 1944 by Bob Wells and Mel Tormé. According to Tormé, the song … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread |The Baby Makers Week : Nat King Cole

Posted on March 23, 2015 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I thought we’d share this week with crooners, that, well….doesn’t the title of this week explain it all? We begin with Nat King Cole.   Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965), known professionally as … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Holiday Spirit

Posted on December 9, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

“The Christmas Song” (commonly subtitled “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire” or, as it was originally subtitled, “Merry Christmas to You”) is a classic Christmas song written in 1944 by Bob Wells and Mel Tormé. According to Tormé, the song … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Gone But Not Forgotten Week: Nat King Cole

Posted on January 1, 2014 by rikyrah

When people say that music lives forever, and that long after someone has passed on, the music – good music, will last, these artists are examples. Today, we remember Nat King Cole, who is considered the first Negro ‘ crossover’ … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread

Posted on December 13, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

“The Christmas Song”, commonly subtitled  “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire or, as it was originally subtitled, “Merry Christmas to You”, is a classic Christmas song written in 1944 by vocalist Mel Tormé and Bob Wells. According to Tormé, the … Continue reading →

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