Nat_king_cole_king_of_christmas Apr 2026

The "King of Christmas" title was further solidified in the 1990s and 2000s through clever archival work:

: The album has appeared on the Billboard charts nearly every year since its release. In the streaming era, it regularly returns to the Top 10 during December. nat_king_cole_king_of_christmas

: The Nat King Cole Trio first recorded it in 1946. However, Cole insisted on re-recording it with a full string section—a move that was considered a gamble for a jazz artist at the time. This 1946 "with strings" version became a massive hit and redefined the "holiday standard." The "King of Christmas" title was further solidified