Producer David Foster and studio engineers utilized advanced multi-track editing to isolate Nat "King" Cole’s original 1951 vocal master. They then structurally matched it to a brand-new orchestral arrangement. Natalie recorded her vocals alongside her father's tape, creating an ethereal, cross-generational conversation.
Signing with Elektra Records provided the creative freedom she needed to bring the project to life. Together with producers like Tommy LiPuma, David Foster, and her uncle Ike Cole, Natalie set out to re-record her father's most iconic tracks with lush, updated arrangements that respected the original compositions. Tracking the Album: A Masterclass in Traditional Pop
: A bouncy, upbeat swing track showcasing her impeccable rhythmic timing and scatting abilities. Producer David Foster and studio engineers utilized advanced
: A jazzy, blues-infused track highlighting her internal groove and scatting abilities.
: Producer David Foster recalls Natalie and her mother crying as they heard Nat's voice "answering" her in the studio for the first time. Cultural Impact Signing with Elektra Records provided the creative freedom
: A breezy, uptempo swing track showcasing her impeccable rhythmic timing.
At the 1992 Grammy Awards, the project dominated the night. It took home Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year, cementing Natalie’s place in music history. : A jazzy, blues-infused track highlighting her internal
The Masterpiece That Defined an Era: Remembering Natalie Cole’s Unforgettable... With Love
Tommy LiPuma, David Foster, and Natalie Cole herself took the helm.
The tracklist for Unforgettable... with Love primarily features 22 tracks, including a mix of well-known standards and lesser-known gems: