When this song was released in 1961, it was a pivotal time not only for Christmas music, but for America itself—culture was ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

Now available on YouTube, a video captures Nat King Cole’s March 1949 debut on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ and his performance of 'Down in Mexico.' ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

If you’re looking for something soothing to put on in the background, you can’t really go wrong with Nat King Cole. His sturdy voice and lulling instrumentation are the stuff dreams are made of. If ...

"As the first British artist to have been able to perform a duet with Nat King Cole’s vocals, it’s a real honour," Boyle said just before the album's release, per the Mirror.