1991 Elektrarar 'link' - Natalie Cole Unforgettable With Love
Released on June 11, 1991, Unforgettable... with Love was a career-defining, 7× Platinum album by Natalie Cole
," was electronically engineered to blend Natalie’s new vocals with her father’s original 1951 recording, creating a "virtual duet" that became a global sensation. Producers: The project was helmed by major industry figures, including David Foster Tommy LiPuma , and Cole's then-husband André Fischer Personnel: It features top-tier jazz musicians, such as bassist , and personal family contributions from Natalie's uncle, , on piano. Tracklist Highlights natalie cole unforgettable with love 1991 elektrarar
And somewhere—in the grooves of a vinyl record, in the static of an old radio, in the quiet of a living room where a daughter sang with her father’s ghost—the music played on. Released on June 11, 1991, Unforgettable
- The "RAR" Factor: If you are looking for the rare or collectible aspects, the original US First Pressing CDs and the Heavy Vinyl (180g) LP reissues are highly sought after.
- Engineering: Produced by David Foster and Tommy LiPuma, the recording is famous for its "warmth" and dynamic range. It is often used to test stereo systems, particularly for vocal clarity and string separation.
- The Tech: The "duet" tracks were created using spectral delay techniques to separate Nat King Cole's original mono vocals into a stereo field, allowing Natalie to sing alongside him without the track sounding like a muddy mashup.
Special Guest: Natalie's uncle, Ike Cole, provides piano accompaniment on several tracks. The "RAR" Factor: If you are looking for
Natalie Cole's Unforgettable... with Love , released on June 11, 1991, under Elektra Records
The album features 22 tracks originally made famous by her father, the legendary Nat King Cole. Natalie avoids simple imitation, instead delivering the material with a smooth, effortless control that highlights her vocal versatility. Backed by lush, orchestral arrangements and exceptional production from David Foster and Tommy LiPuma, the record feels both timeless and impeccably polished. The Technical "Miracle"
- Check the Catalog Number: Look for any variant that isn’t the standard
9 61099-2(CD) or1-61099(LP). Any number with an extraR, aP, or a misprint is a candidate. - Examine the Matrix/Runout: On vinyl, look at the dead wax between the last track and the label. A "Masterdisk" stamp is common. An "ELEK-RAR-1A" or "RAR-1" etching is the jackpot.
- Look for "Promo" indicators: Gold stamps, punched corners, or white labels with "Elektra Rare" printed on them.
- The Spelling Test: Does the spine say "ELEKTRARAR" or "ELEKTRARARITIES"? If yes, you have the error press.
Unforgettable… that’s what you are.