Natalie Cole

Natalie Cole (1950–2015) was an American singer who established herself with R&B hits like "This Will Be" before achieving crossover success with the album *Unforgettable... with Love*, which featured a technologically created duet with her late father, Nat King Cole.

The daughter of one of America's most beloved vocalists, she carved her own path while eventually embracing his legacy.

vocalist

singer

Vocal music performer

diva · chanteuse · songstress · mezzo-soprano · recording artist · headliner · crooner · belter · balladeer · torch singer

genre

R&B

Soulful pop genre

  • soulInnermost animating essence
  • jazzImprovisational American music genre
  • popFizzy drink, regionally

standards · adult contemporary · ballad · swing · improvisation · fusion · blue note · Great American Songbook · crossover · dance-pop

awards

Grammy

Recording achievement trophy

honors · recognition · achievement · nominee · ceremony · hall of fame · statuette · laureate · gala · distinction

legacy

icon

Pictorial screen symbol

timeless · classic · renowned · celebrated · historic · pioneer · illustrious · distinguished · venerated · memorable

performance

concert

Live musical performance

  • tourPlanned multi-destination journey
  • stageRaised performance platform
  • liveTo exist or dwell

showbiz · gig · album · recording · duet · orchestra · ensemble · Las Vegas · residency · soundtrack

Opposites
musical style and era

Natalie ColeSid Vicious

Johnny Rotten · Courtney Love · Yoko Ono · Marilyn Manson · Tom Waits

musical legacy and family connection

Natalie ColeZiggy Marley

Lisa Marie Presley · Enrique Iglesias

Family

Natalie, Cole, natal, native, nativity, nation, national, nationality, nationalize

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G