Jumpin' At Capitol
Nat King Cole · Other Songs - Nat King Cole
My baby don't care for clothes
My baby just cares for me
My baby don't care for furs and laces
My baby don't care for high toned places
My baby don't care for rings
Or other expensive things
She's sensible as can be
My baby don't care who knows it
My baby just cares for me
My baby's no Crosby fan
Dick Tracy is not her man
My baby just cares for me
My baby don't care for Mr. Tibbits
She'd rather have me around to kibitz
Roy Rogers is not her style
And even Clark Gable's smile
Is something that she can't see
(Oh, you lucky so and so)
I wonder what's wrong with baby
My baby just cares for me
Jumpin' At Capitol
Nat King Cole's 'Jumpin' At Capitol' captures the vibrant energy of his live performances during his tenure with the Capitol Records label. Known for his smooth baritone and sophisticated piano skills, Cole often blended jazz improvisation with pop sensibilities, creating a sound that defined an era of American music. This recording highlights his ability to engage audiences with dynamic arrangements that departed from his more sentimental ballads. As a key figure in the transition from swing to cool jazz, Cole's work with Capitol produced numerous classics that showcased his versatility as both a vocalist and instrumentalist. The track serves as a testament to his enduring influence on vocal jazz and his significant contribution to the label's rich catalogue of mid-century recordings.