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Natalie Cole – Unforgettable With Love – Double 180 Gram Vinyl Records
Celebrating 30 years of the 7x Grammy award-winning album
Newly remastered on2-LP set on 180g vinyl
Unforgettable… with Love is the landmark 1991 album by Natalie Cole, which stands as both a deeply personal tribute to her legendary father, Nat King Cole, and a defining moment in her own career. Released on June 11, 1991, the album marked a stunning stylistic shift for Natalie — who had been known primarily for her R&B and pop work in the 1970s and ’80s — into the realm of traditional pop, jazz standards, and classic American Songbook stylings. This heartfelt homage not only honored her father’s legacy but also reestablished Natalie Cole as a major force in music, both critically and commercially.
The centerpiece of the album is the now-iconic virtual duet, “Unforgettable,” in which Natalie performs alongside a recording of her father’s original vocal track from 1951. With the help of modern studio technology, her voice was blended seamlessly with Nat’s, creating a timeless, emotional performance that captivated audiences worldwide. Far more than a technological novelty, the duet was celebrated for its genuine warmth, elegance, and emotional depth — as Natalie lovingly interacted musically with the father she lost at age 15. The song became a cultural phenomenon, earning widespread radio play and bringing traditional pop standards to a new generation.
The album itself is composed almost entirely of songs that Nat King Cole had made famous or had performed during his career. Tracks like “Mona Lisa,” “Route 66,” “L-O-V-E,” “Nature Boy,” “Straighten Up and Fly Right,” and “The Very Thought of You” are given lush orchestral arrangements and delivered with Natalie’s smooth, expressive vocals — blending reverence for the originals with her own vocal style. Her approach throughout is one of grace and restraint; she honors her father’s phrasing and tone while infusing each song with her own personality. Backed by a full orchestra and jazz ensemble, the album’s production, arranged and conducted by Ralph Burns and Johnny Mandel, is rich, classic, and cinematic in scope.
Critically, Unforgettable… with Love was an enormous success. It earned seven Grammy Awards at the 34th Annual Grammy Awards in 1992, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year (for “Unforgettable”), and Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance. Commercially, it was a blockbuster, selling over seven million copies worldwide, including more than seven times platinum in the U.S. alone. It revitalized Cole’s career and introduced her to an entirely new audience — including those unfamiliar with her earlier R&B work, and younger listeners who were discovering the beauty of classic vocal jazz and pop through her interpretations.
Beyond its technical achievements and commercial performance, the album resonates on a deeply emotional level. Natalie Cole’s personal story — battling drug addiction, reclaiming her artistic voice, and reconnecting with her father’s musical legacy — adds layers of meaning to every track. Unforgettable… with Love is more than just a tribute; it is a musical conversation across generations, a daughter’s loving embrace of her father’s legacy, and a reaffirmation of the enduring power of timeless music.
Today, the album is often credited with helping to spark a revival of interest in the Great American Songbook and paving the way for similar crossover projects by other artists, such as Rod Stewart, Linda Ronstadt, and Michael Bublé. It remains a cherished recording — not only for fans of Natalie or Nat King Cole but for anyone who appreciates elegant, heartfelt interpretations of classic songs.
If you haven’t yet heard Unforgettable… with Love in its entirety, it’s best experienced as a full journey — an intimate, nostalgic, and emotionally rich listening experience that continues to resonate more than three decades after its release.
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic
Track Listing
The Very Thought Of You
Paper Moon
Route 66
Mona Lisa
L-O-V-E
This Can’t Be Love
Smile
Lush Life
That Sunday That Summer
Orange Colored Sky
A Medley Of: For Sentimental Reasons, Tenderly & Autumn Leaves (7:26)
For Sentimental Reasons
Tenderly
Autumn Leaves
Straighten Up And Fly Right
Avalon
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
Too Young
Nature Boy
Darling, Je Vous Aime Beaucoup
Almost Like Being In Love
Thou Swell
Non Dimenticar
Our Love Is Here To Stay
Unforgettable
