Kee-Mo Ky-Mo (The Magic Song)
Nat King Cole · Jukebox Hits 1942-1953 [2011]
When Sunny gets blue, her eyes get gray and cloudy
Then the rain begins to fall, pitter-patter, pitter-patter
Love is gone, what can matter
No sweet lover man comes to call
When Sunny gets blue, she breaths a sigh of sadness
Like the wind that stirs the trees
Wind that sets the leaves to swaying
Like some violin is playing strange and haunting melodies
People used to love to hear her laugh, see her smile
That's how she got her name
Since that sad affair, she lost her smile, changed her style
Somehow she's not the same
But memories will fade and pretty dreams will rise up
Where her other dreams fell through
Hurry new love, hurry here to kiss away each lonely tear
And hold her near when Sunny gets blue
People used to love to hear her laugh, see her smile
That's how she got her name
Since that sad affair, she lost her smile, changed her style
Somehow she's not the same
Hurry new love, hurry here to kiss away each lonely tear
And hold her near when Sunny gets blue
Then the rain begins to fall, pitter-patter, pitter-patter
Love is gone, what can matter
No sweet lover man comes to call
When Sunny gets blue, she breaths a sigh of sadness
Like the wind that stirs the trees
Wind that sets the leaves to swaying
Like some violin is playing strange and haunting melodies
People used to love to hear her laugh, see her smile
That's how she got her name
Since that sad affair, she lost her smile, changed her style
Somehow she's not the same
But memories will fade and pretty dreams will rise up
Where her other dreams fell through
Hurry new love, hurry here to kiss away each lonely tear
And hold her near when Sunny gets blue
People used to love to hear her laugh, see her smile
That's how she got her name
Since that sad affair, she lost her smile, changed her style
Somehow she's not the same
Hurry new love, hurry here to kiss away each lonely tear
And hold her near when Sunny gets blue
Kee-Mo Ky-Mo (The Magic Song)
Nat King Cole's 'Kee-Mo Ky-Mo (The Magic Song)' stands as a quintessential example of mid-century jazz-pop, blending smooth vocal delivery with a sophisticated swing rhythm. Recorded during the height of Cole's career, the track showcases his signature ability to convey warmth and sophistication, characteristic of his work on albums like 'Jukebox Hits 1942-1953'. The song reflects the era's emphasis on polished studio recordings and Cole's mastery of balladry and uptempo numbers alike. As a staple of his discography, it exemplifies the seamless fusion of R&B and jazz that defined his public musical identity and continues to resonate within the broader canon of American popular music.