“When I first organized the King Cole Trio back in 1937, we were strictly what you would call an instrumental group. To break the monotony, I would sing a few songs here and there between the playing. I sang things I had known over the years. I wasn't trying to give it any special treatment, just singing. I noticed thereafter people started requesting more singing, and it was just one of those things.” PeopleGivingTryingYearsFirstsSongKnownBreakGroupsSpecialKingsSingingSingersOrganizedJust OneTreatmentHere And ThereMonotonyTriosSpecial Treatment Author:Nat King Cole
“I often wonder whether Negroes like myself who are pretty well known help out at all in breaking down barriers.” WellsHelpingKnownWonderBarriersWell KnownBreaking DownBreaking PromisesBreaking Down Barriers Author:Nat King Cole
