Cole Español

~ Release by Nat King Cole (see all versions of this release, 3 available)

Annotation

Cole Espanol is the legendary musician’s 1958 classic. The unforgettable recording showcases Cole’s rich musicality, memorable vocals and unmatched versatility. With the orchestration recorded in Havana, Cuba, this remarkable gem includes the standouts “Tu, Me Delirio,” “Quizas, Quizas, Quizas,” “Maria Elena” and much more. Cole’s undeniable star power shines throughout.

Annotation last modified on 2014-03-20 22:51 UTC.

Tracklist

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1Cachito
bass:
Joe Comfort (on 1958-06-09)
drums (drum set):
Lee Young (40s-60s US jazz drummer, then producer/A&R) (on 1958-06-09)
guitar:
John Collins (jazz guitarist) (on 1958-06-09), Charles Gonzales (guitarist, Armando Romeu's orchestra) (on 1958-06-09), Fred Hernandez (guitarist, Armando Romeu's orchestra) (on 1958-06-09) and Joe Nieto (on 1958-06-09)
percussion:
Chico Guerrero (on 1958-06-09), Joe Guerrero (on 1958-06-09), Armando Mesa (on 1958-06-09) and Carlos Vidal (Cuban percussionist) (on 1958-06-09)
piano:
René Touzet (Cuban-born American composer, pianist and bandleader) (on 1958-06-09)
trumpet:
Manny Klein (on 1958-06-09), Rudy Loera (on 1958-06-09), Henry Miranda (on 1958-06-09) and Alberto Rojo (on 1958-06-09)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1958-06-09)
conductor:
Armando Romeu, Jr.
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1958-06-09)
cover recording of:
Cachito (on 1958-06-09)
lyricist and composer:
Consuelo Velázquez (in 1957)
2:50
2Maria Elena
background vocals [chorus vocals]:
The Facundo Rivero Four (on 1958-02-17)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1958-02-17)
orchestra:
Orquesta Cubana de Música Moderna (on 1958-02-17)
cover recording of:
Maria Elena (Spanish original) (on 1958-02-17)
lyricist and composer:
Lorenzo Barcelata
2:42
3Quizás, Quizás, Quizás (Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps)
background vocals [chorus vocal]:
The Facundo Rivero Four (on 1958-02-20)
vocals:
Nat King Cole (on 1958-02-20)
orchestra:
Orquesta Cubana de Música Moderna (on 1958-02-20)
recorded at:
Panart Studios in La Habana, Cuba (on 1958-02-20)
cover recording of:
Quizás, quizás, quizás (on 1958-02-20)
lyricist and composer:
Osvaldo Farrés
42:45
4Las Mañanitas (With Mariachis)
2:57
5Acércate Más (Come Closer To Me)
cover recording of:
Come Closer to Me (Acércate más) (in 1958)
composer:
Osvaldo Farrés
translator:
Al Stewart (songwriter known for translating Spanish songs in English.)
publisher:
Peer International Corporation (BMI)
arrangement of:
Acércate Más
2:48
6El Bodeguero (Grocer's Cha-Cha)
recording of:
El bodeguero (in 1958)
writer:
R. Egües (Cuban flute player)
32:24
7Arrivederci Roma
2:46
8Noche de ronda
recording of:
Noche de ronda (in 1958)
lyricist and composer:
María Teresa Lara
2:33
9Tu, Me Delirio
2:36
10Te Quiero, Dijiste (Magic Is The Moonlight)
recording of:
Te quiero dijiste (aka "Muñequita Linda", "Mucho, mucho, mucho") (in 1958)
lyricist and composer:
María Grever
2:40
11Adelita (With Mariachis)
recording of:
Adelita (in 1958)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
2:09

Credits

Release group

included in:Milestones of a Legend
Wikidata:Q5142639 [info]