6 Nat (King) Cole Quotes on Music

Nat (King) Cole quotes on music

6. I'm a musician at heart, I know I'm not really a singer. I couldn't compete with real singers. But I sing because the public buys it.

7. Critics don't buy records. They get 'em free.

8. I guess I just get to the heart of people's feelings, that's all.

9. I took a chance on 'Nature Boy', though I think 'Lost April' is a much better song. The public liked 'Nature Boy' because it was something different.

12. I think what makes him so compelling as an artist, is that there is a tragic beauty in him. The sadness comes through in his singing.

13. For as long as there is some way for people to be able to hear that voice, there will be those who will be influenced by his voice.