Harrisfc (August 29, 2008 at 9:33 pm)

Nat King Cole was great for a variety of reasons but one was the fact that he could sing and accompany himself on the piano. Anybody who plays the piano knows that is very hard to do.

j0ma2 (August 29, 2008 at 7:32 pm)

It seems a live performance of the song. It was written by Booby Troup, I think that he didn't record it before Nat King Cole. What I am pretty sure of is that the recording of "The King Cole Trio" was the first to be a hit in 1946 (#3 R&B list and also entered the pop list). Lots of versions, less jazzier, for the white audience were made (Andrew Sisters, Perry Como). The impressive guitar is Oscar Moore.

j0ma2 (August 29, 2008 at 7:31 pm)

It seems a live performance of the song. It was written by Booby Troup, I think that he didn't record it before Nat King Cole. What I am pretty sure of is that the recording of "The King Cole Trio" was the first to be a hit in 1946 (#3 R&B list and also entered the pop list). Lots of versions, less jazzier, for the white audience were made (Andrew Sisters, Perry Como). The impressive guitar is Oscar Moore.

OlivaxxxHatter (August 28, 2008 at 1:12 am)

Finally, I get to hear the original Route 66... This is it, I think..?

masqualero (August 26, 2008 at 9:03 pm)

one of the best pianists ever

fingerscarr (August 20, 2008 at 8:03 pm)

ps it's under ...iturbe and boogie woogie...

fingerscarr (August 20, 2008 at 7:50 pm)

great stuff ! its got that swing alright . now check out a classical oianist playing this ,jose iturbe , from the movie three daring daughters , also a gas and a half ! ! ! !

bubblewrappedhearts (August 19, 2008 at 1:02 am)

holy crap, he plays the piano so well!!

GenericGene (August 16, 2008 at 3:36 am)

One class act - who can forget this great number - Brilliant Post Thanks.

Danman917 (August 15, 2008 at 8:37 pm)

I like Highway 61 better