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I agree.NAT KING COLE - Biography - Page 4 but the latter failed to appear on their opening night, hence the trio. Nat was elevated to the status of "monarch" during this period of his career when a jovial patron dubbed him "King" Cole and put a small gold-paper crown on his head. The crown was soon discarded but he and "King" became inseparable. Instrumental trios were not looked upon with great favor in those days. Despite this, the King Cole Trio's distinctive rhythm and sound developed a large and faithful following, played the best clubs in the country, and starred on their own 15-minute radio program. Their impact was such that the trio's old jazz records are now treasured col- lectors' items, and Nat is still queried about his reasons for disbanding the group. "Capitol Records and I both felt that a big band behind me would sell more records," is his logical explanation. "'Nature Boy' was the first of these, and I've never regretted my decision. " A new career was inadvertently created for Nat when a tipsy customer at a small Hollywood bistro insisted on hearing him sing "Sweet Lorraine. 1 Until that night Nat had not even toyed with the idea that he could sing, but to quiet the drunk he sang the tune. Everybody in the place appeared to appreciate his voice, which has been likened to everything from a pussy willow to a calm, evening breeze. One of the dissenters from this opinion ?╟÷ and this is one of his favorite stories -- was a doctor ?╟≤ ?╟≤ ?╟≤ more