A Tribute To The Great Nat "King" Cole

A Tribute to the Great Nat "King" Cole is a tribute album released by Marvin Gaye on the Tamla (Motown) label on November 1, 1965, dedicated to his idol, late jazz/R&B performer Nat "King" Cole.

An Allmusic writer said the album was "a fine album that got lost after its release". Marvin was a vocal admirer of Nat King Cole and told interviewers Cole's vocals and performing style influenced his.

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