For Sentimental Reasons

I've not written in awhile. So I thought I'd share a song I have been listening to quite a lot lately.



I remember when I first heard of this song. I was sitting in my dad's room while he was getting ready for something in the bathroom. He had the radio on and I remember listening to these two old men with their banter about the good ol' days and such in music history. And then...they played this song.

I heard it and knew who it was immediately. But didn't know the song. I'm very good at recognizing artists. Even if I haven't heard the song before. And I had always loved Nat King Cole ever since I first heard him sing L-O-V-E. I quickly looked up what lyrics I could pick up from the song...and fell in love. I cried when I read the lyrics.

I distinctly remember looking up the song and this being the first picture of Nat King Cole I saw. I have this thing where a certain song will remind me of a particular thing, person, movie, picture, etc. This is what pops in my mind when I think of Nat singing the song.



I have heard many renditions of the song. But none of them, absolutely none of them compare to the beauty and strength and love that Nat King Cole puts into this one. He has two versions. This is the better one I think. I love most of the versions I've heard but again...this one beats them all.

What is a huge joy and surprise to me to this day, is the fact that I have this particular version on vinyl. Whenever I start up my turntable, this vinyl is one of the first ones I'll put on. It's incredibly peaceful and comforting. and most of all, sentimental and lovely.

This is by far the most romantic song I have ever heard in my entire life. Probably my favorite love song of all time. I don't think anyone understands the connection I have with this song. I still cry when I listen to it.