Marvin Gaye - Calypso Blues - To take me back to Trinidad
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Global - The entire world was shocked and saddened by the death of Nat “King” Cole. To dwell upon the loss we feel by his passing or to eulogize him is not our point here, because he would not have wanted it that way.
Although no-one can replace a gentleman of the stature of Nat “King” Cole, there are those, also extremely talented, who will follow after. There are no seconds to a unique “first” such as the “King” just as there were no second Babe Ruths, no second Jackie Robinsons and no second John F. Kennedys. However there are those who pay tribute and who follow in the footsteps of the past great, to become in their own way, unique and famous. Grieved as we may be over an untimely loss we go on, as we must, living, working, playing and singing in the present while cherishing the memory of the past and anticipating the future.
Marvin Gaye - Calypso Blues - take me back to Trinidad
Nat “King” Cole now has a place in the past, a special spot reserved for the outstanding in every field of endeavor. We are grateful that the velvet voice is able to live on through the miracles of electronic achievements, for because of these feats, we may keep a part of him always in the present. It is most fitting that another young true gentleman of song – namely Marvin Gaye – should pay a respectful tribute to Nat “King” Cole. - Bette Ocha
Marvin Gaye - Calypso Blues - take me back to Trinidad
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