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Natalie Cole

Natalie Cole - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornFebruary 06, 1950
Age76
BirthplaceLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Zodiac SignAquarius - (see also Natalie Cole's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacOx
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForMultiple Grammy Award-winning singer; famous for the album 'Unforgettable... with Love' and classic songs like 'This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)'.

Intro

Natalie Cole was an acclaimed American singer, songwriter, and actress, best known for her versatile musical career that spanned R&B, soul, pop, and jazz. She first rose to prominence in the mid-1970s with hits such as 'This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)' and later achieved renewed success in the 1990s with her Grammy-winning album 'Unforgettable... with Love,' which paid tribute to her legendary father, Nat King Cole.

Early Life & Background

Natalie Cole was born into a musical family as the daughter of famed jazz and pop singer Nat King Cole and Maria Hawkins Ellington, a former Duke Ellington Orchestra singer. She grew up in Los Angeles, California, surrounded by music and began singing at an early age. Cole attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she majored in Child Psychology.

Career Highlights

  • Released debut album 'Inseparable' (1975), earning Best New Artist and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance Grammy Awards.
  • Achieved commercial and critical success with 'Unforgettable... with Love' (1991), an album of covers of her father's songs, which won Album of the Year at the Grammys.
  • Notable hits include 'This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)', 'I've Got Love on My Mind', and 'Pink Cadillac'.
  • Received a total of nine Grammy Awards throughout her career.
  • Acted in television and film, including guest appearances on 'Touched by an Angel'.
  • Published her memoir 'Love Brought Me Back'.

Trivia

  • Natalie Cole struggled with substance abuse in the 1980s but successfully overcame her addiction and made a professional comeback.
  • She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1979.
  • Her posthumously released work includes unreleased tracks and concert performances.

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How old is Natalie Cole?

Natalie Cole is 76 years old.

When was Natalie Cole born?

Natalie Cole was born the 6 February 1950.

Where is Natalie Cole from?

Los Angeles, California, U.S..

On Her Birth-Day

About February 6th, 1950, in brief:

  • Historical events: On February 6, 1950, testimony was given regarding the advancements in Soviet nuclear capabilities. This was part of the broader context of Cold War tensions and concerns over nuclear proliferation. The testimony highlighted the urgency of U.S. responses to Soviet developments.
  • Day of the week: February 6th, 1950 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Rag Mop by Ralph Flanagan & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: All About Eve directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natalie_Cole
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Natalie-Cole
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0170827/