Sadly this would be the last time he would perform the song on TV. It comes from The Danny Kaye Show which aired on Christmas night, 1963. By Christmas 1964, Nat was no longer performing. He was hospitalized, battling the lung cancer that would take him in February 1965.
So true...Frank Sinatra once said...Nat was the only performer that he sang with that was never ever off key even in rehearsals...amazing tribute to a good man with an amazing God given gift who brought happiness and joy to the world.
My favorite American Christmas song. He has an Angelic voice, and his music will live forever. Merry Christmas 2023 and a Happy New Year 2024. Wishing everyone Health, Love and Happiness. 💖💕💖
Even as he was ready to expire, the great Nat King Cole produced a sound that left listeners spellbound. True talent and artistry never dies or even fades, it lives on forever in a manner that transcends our fragile existence. Nat King Coles heavenly voice crossed through the pearly gates to join the other Angel's in song.
Very exceptional song. this song is so emocional for me. Every time i see brings me to my memory other times when i was a child and with my family celebrated the christmas. Unfortunely many people weren't with us this christmas. This song are for those whom far away in a travel with no return leaving a piece of our hearts a bit sad. Merry Christmas where ever you are. Thank you.
Towards the end of the song I don’t know if anybody noticed but the background when he was singing it turned to the sky now I know someone say that this was his last time performing this song because he would Sircome to cancer I think for me that’s a little eerie almost symbolizing that this was it for him and I was kind of sad but nobody song that song better than him the guy had charisma and everything else you can ever imagine
My very favorite version of this beautiful classic, even when the holidays are over. No one pours their soul & smile into this song more warmly than Nat King Cole - & nobody pronounces ChristMAS better !
A very special person and artist Makes me feel good about life whenever I hear him. A tone and timbre of sanity in a money-crazy naterialistic world. The spirit of Nat is sanity, calmness, love hope, and sharing. Thank God we can still feel that through all the great work he left. One of the best of the human species!
