January 17, 2015 the trailer above is for the new nat king cole documentary thats about to hit the market and its exposing some very harsh truths about the life of mr. Nat king cole, is one of my favorite singers, i found out some things i never knew about him. The videos will most likely be a combination of elements, most likely in a stran. Nathaniel adams coles march 17, 1919 february 15, 1965, known professionally as nat king cole, was an american singer and jazz pianist. This documentary takes us into the life of the great nat king cole. Nat king coles career and legacy has been recalled with the recent release of four episodes of the groundbreaking nat king cole show on itunes, which plans to release 30 of the original 64 episodes of the show.
While he achieved fame and fortune as a pops crooner of the 1950s60s, nat king cole firmly occupies a place in jazz history. Find album credit information for afraid of the dark nat king cole on allmusic. Nat king cole show challenged tvs race line the nat king cole show debuted in 1956, making singer and jazz pianist nat king cole the first black man to host a nationally televised variety. Nat king cole, 19191965 i will confess to knowing precious little about nat king cole, except for some. Afraid of the dark 2014 052014 gb documentary 1h 30m.
Imagine what it would feel like to be the only black television star in hollywood at a time when the ku klux klan acted out violently against black people, when america groaned under the weight of segregation and prejudice. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Unlike frank sinatra, tony bennett, rosemary clooney and others who began their careers as singers, cole started out as a pianist, composerarranger, and band leader, working small clubs in chicago, soon adding vocals at the suggestion of a fan. Directed by filmmaker jon brewer, the movie is available now in. Afraid of the dark on australian free to air tv in your area in the next 7 days or you may have disabled the corresponding channel in your icetv account. The afraid of the dark was cole s reference to the fact that the american tv network canned his hugely popular tv show, after the sponsor withdrew their support as they believed their sales of beer in the southern states would be affected. Nat was the only african american television star in hollywood at a time when the. The afraid of the dark was coles reference to the fact that the american tv network canned his hugely popular tv show, after the sponsor withdrew their support as they believed their sales of beer in the southern states would be affected.
For example, the iconoclastic canadian pianist glenn gould frequently stated that, when judged in terms of creativity, mozart, who died at the age of 35, lived too long. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Profile of nat king cole and his experiences of racism using private journals, letters and film footage provided by his wife maria prior to her death in. Premiere of nat king cole afraid of the dark stock pictures. Nathaniel adams coles was born in montgomery, alabama, on. When youre young youre afraid of the dark then you grow up unafraid of the. When youre young youre afraid of the dark then you grow up unafraid of the dark so, darling, when. Imagine what it would feel like to be the only black television star. Blue prelude written by gordon jenkins performed by maria cole courtesy of capitol records get your kicks on route 66 written by bobby troup performed by the king cole trio. Afraid of the dark nat king cole was the only black television star in hollywood at a time when america groaned under the weight of racial segregation and prejudice. May 17, 2006 nat king cole show challenged tvs race line the nat king cole show debuted in 1956, making singer and jazz pianist nat king cole the first black man to host a nationally televised variety.
Nat king cole love french version lyrics musixmatch. Unforgettable, thats what you are unforgettable though near or far like a song of love that clings to me how the thought of you does things. Afraid of the dark 2014 director jon brewer profiles the life of the musician using private journals, letters and film footage provided by maria cole prior to her death. Aug 27, 2016 this documentary takes us into the life of the great nat king cole. Natalie maria cole february 6, 1950 december 31, 2015 was an american singer, songwriter, and actress. Afraid of the dark on australian free to air tv in your area in the next 7 days or you may have disabled the corresponding channel in your icetv account to set recordings for the show when it airs click the schedule new recording link above.
I was glad to see that his superb ability of jazz pianist wasnt overshadowed. His trio was the model for small jazz ensembles that followed. Nat king cole lyrics let true love begin when youre young youre afraid of the dark then you grow up unafraid of the dark so, darling, when i kiss you and your heart goes in a spin dont be afraid let true love begin oh, when. Please enjoy this trailer for the new documentary film nat king cole. If no channel is shown there may be no upcoming episodes of nat king cole. With nat king cole, tony bennett, ralph carmichael, johnny mathis. Directed by filmmaker jon brewer, the movie is available now in the uk and will hit us shores in the fall. Cole wasnt the first musical great to experience such a fate. Cole was the daughter of american singer and jazz pianist nat king cole. Afraid of the dark is on netflix, and get news and updates, on. This candid account of the actual happenings in and around the fairytale life of fame and fortune of nat king cole, are taken from the private journals of nat king cole and exclusive interviews with the widow of nat king cole, maria cole, as well as contributions from other family members, tony. Afraid of the dark 2014 052014 gb documentary 1h 30m user score. Imagine what it would feel like to be the only black television star in hollywood at a.
Documentary about crooner nat king cole, the only black tv star in hollywood at a time when america groaned under the weight of racial segregation and. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing nat king cole. January 17, 2015 the trailer above is for the new nat king cole documentary thats about to hit the market and its exposing some very harsh truths about the life of. Afraid of the dark is the final testimony on the tremulous life of a musical legend and also a beacon of hope to blacks across 1950s america, as. He recorded over one hundred songs that became hits on the pop charts. Similarly, when judged on the basis of popularity, it. The first national television show hosted by an africanamerican, the nat king cole show ran from 19561957. Documentary about crooner nat king cole, the only black tv star in hollywood at a time when america groaned under the weight of racial segregation and prejudice.
Find highquality premiere of nat king cole afraid of the dark stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Discovering a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the jon brewerdirected movie via subscription. Nat king cole march 17th 1919february 15th 1965 was a popular american singer and jazz musician. Take an indepth look at the life and talent of the trailblazing musician who conquered racial barriers to leave an indelible mark on the jazz world. Mar 20, 2018 nat king coles career and legacy has been recalled with the recent release of four episodes of the groundbreaking nat king cole show on itunes, which plans to release 30 of the original 64 episodes of the show. The nat king cole show debuted in 1956, making singer and jazz pianist nat king cole the. Commenting on the lack of sponsorship, cole said shortly after its demise, madison avenue is afraid of the dark. Jan 17, 2015 nat king afraid of the dark iloveosmusic. Baptist minister, nat king coles father archive footage view more. Nat king cole, 19191965 i will confess to knowing precious little about nat king cole, except for. Ive just got round to watching my recording of this. Afraid of the dark imagine what it would feel like to be the only black television star in hollywood at a time when the klu klux klan acted out violently against black people, when america groaned under the weight of segregation and prejudice. Afraid of the dark 2014 is available on netflix united states.
Imagine what it would feel like to be the only black television star in hollywood at a time when the ku klux klan acted out violently against black people, when america groaned under the. They were afraid white southerners would boycott their products. Afraid of the dark is the final testimony on the tremulous life of a musical legend and also a beacon of hope to blacks across 1950s america, as told to director jon brewer bb king. The bluray has some worthy extras such as clips from the nat king cole show,nearly half an hour of natalie cole talking about her father, home movies, a video, stills, etc.