However, if i am being honest, i am still afraid of the dark. Afraid of the dark est disponible soustitre en francais sur netflix france nat king cole. Nat king cole, 19191965 i will confess to knowing precious little about nat king cole, except for. Afraid of the dark est disponible soustitre en francais sur netflix canada netflix france nat king cole. 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. These 1956 studio sessions made up coles last jazzoriented disc, where he played piano and sang on every number, joined by several guest soloists. A buzzard took the monkey for a ride in the air the monkey thought that everything was on the square. With nat king cole, tony bennett, ralph carmichael, johnny mathis. Feb 15, 2011 nat king cole s groundbreaking television show, launched in 1957, folded after only a year because no national advertiser would risk a southern boycott by sponsoring the first program hosted by an. These 1956 studio sessions made up cole s last jazzoriented disc, where he played piano and sang on every number, joined by several guest soloists. Afraid of the dark is a documentary about the great singer that was apparently the work of his second wife, maria.
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. Coles vocals are impeccable and swinging, while his piano alternates. The world is a dark place though it has its joys and little blessings, it is a fallen world. Afraid of the dark nat king cole jon brewer jon brewer 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. Once nat king cole gave up playing piano on a regular basis and instead focused on a series of easy listening vocal albums, jazz fans longed for him to return to his first love. Because of this, i think some of the focus of the film seemed more like a family documentary than a documentary.
Nathaniel adams coles march 17, 1919 february 15, 1965, known professionally as nat king cole, was an american vocalist and jazz pianist. Afraid of the dark is on netflix, and get news and updates, on. Afraid of the dark was broadcast in december, 2019. Afraid of the dark 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. Silent night, holy night son of god, loves pure light radiant beams from thy holy face. He recorded over one hundred songs that became hits on the pop charts.
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. I do not, for the record, sleep with a lamp on anymore. Jan 17, 2015 nat king afraid of the dark iloveosmusic. 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. Complete your nat king cole and his trio collection.
Baptist minister, nat king coles father archive footage view more. The film provides poignant insights into the musicians personal and public life, including how he dealt with racial tension in the u. 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. I thought that i had moved past that fear of the dark. 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 youre alone youre afraid that its true love wont come it wont hapoen to you so to let this chance for happiness go by would be a sin dont be afraid let true love begin i. 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. 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. This is the definitive film about nat king cole and i would recommend it wholeheartedly. Cole also acted in films and on television and performed on broadway. Each of the cole brothers pursued careers in music. Silent night, holy night all is calm, all is bright round yon virgin mother and child holy infant, so tender and mild sleep in heavenly peace sleep in heavenly peace. His trio was the model for small jazz ensembles that followed. Imagine being in possession of a natural talent so great, so unique and.
Nathaniel adams coles was born in montgomery, alabama, on march 17, 1919. Afraid of the dark at a time when black americans were still suffering segregation and prejudice, nat king cole broke through the race barrier, becoming the only black television star in the us, with a weekly primetime show acknowledging his unique natural talent. 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 a series of exclusive interviews. Please enjoy this trailer for the new documentary film nat king cole. Afraid of the dark 2014 is available on netflix united states. Subjects include nats widow, maria cole and a host of family, contemporaries and friends. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. 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. Afraid of the dark is a tv show on australian national television from sbs one with an average rating of 4. 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.
Nat king cole 17 march 1919 15 february 1965 american singer and jazz musician. When you purchase 2 or more kernel seasons products. 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. I was glad to see that his superb ability of jazz pianist wasnt overshadowed. Silent night, holy night all is calm, all is bright round yon virgin mother and child holy infant so tender and mild sleep in heavenly peace sleep in heavenly peace. Find album credit information for afraid of the dark nat king cole on allmusic. Nat king coles groundbreaking television show, launched in 1957, folded after only a year because no national advertiser would risk a southern boycott. Nat was the only african american television star in hollywood at a time when the.
The first national television show hosted by an africanamerican, the nat king cole show ran from 19561957. 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. 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. 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. Yet he possessed a natural talent so great that these issues were seemingly swept to one side to allow him to become one of the greatest jazz icons of all time. 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.
When nat king cole was four years old, the family moved to chicago, illinois, where his father, edward coles, became a baptist. A buzzard took the monkey for a ride in the air the monkey thought that everything was on the square the buzzard tried to throw the monkey off his back. Afraid of the dark 2014 94 min documentary, biography, music 09 oct 2016. Ive just got round to watching my recording of this. Afraid of the dark 2014 052014 gb documentary 1h 30m. All is calm, all is bright round yon virgin mother and child holy infant, so tender and mild.
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