OST LP SEALED NAT KING COLE SINGS SONGS FROM CAT BALLOU 1965 CAPITOL PROMO
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Directed by Elliot Silverstein, Cat Ballou is a classic Western comedy that famously subverted the tropes of the "Lone Ranger" era. It is best remembered for Lee Marvin’s dual role, which won him an Academy Award for Best Actor.
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The Plot: Catherine "Cat" Ballou (Jane Fonda), an aspiring schoolteacher, turns into an outlaw to avenge her father’s murder by a ruthless land development company. She hires what she thinks is a legendary gunfighter, Kid Shelleen (Lee Marvin), only to find he is a washed-up alcoholic who can barely stay on his horse.
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The Musical Link: Nat King Cole and Stubby Kaye appear as "The Sunrise Kid" and "Sam the Shade"—a pair of wandering minstrels who act as the film’s Greek chorus. They transition the scenes by singing "The Ballad of Cat Ballou," narrating the story as it unfolds.
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The Legacy: It was one of the first major "Western Parodies," paving the way for films like Blazing Saddles. Sadly, this was Nat King Cole’s final film appearance; he passed away shortly before its release.
The Music: Nat King Cole Sings... (T-2340 Mono)
While the Stereo version (ST-2340) offers a wider soundstage, the Mono (T-2340) version is often preferred by purists who want to hear the music exactly as it was mixed for the 1965 theater speakers.
Why the Mono Version Matters:
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The "Punch": Mono mixes from this era often have a "thicker" sound. Nat King Cole’s voice is centered and prominent, with the Nelson Riddle orchestra providing a dense, focused backing.
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Historical Significance: This was Nat King Cole's final film and one of his last major album releases. He passed away from lung cancer in February 1965, just months before the film was released.
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Soundtrack Authenticity: The "Greek Chorus" style of the music in the film was intended to be heard clearly over dialogue; the Mono mix ensures the vocal interplay between Cole and Kaye is never lost in the "space" of a stereo field.
LP Tracklist :
Side A Side B 1. The Ballad Of Cat Ballou 1. They Can't Make Her Cry 2. Blue Gardenia 2. China Gate 3. St. Louis Blues 3. Night Of The Quarter Moon 4. The Song Of Raintree County 4. Never Let Me Go 5. In The Cool Of The Day 5. Beale Street Blues 6. Haji BabaLISTEN " The Ballad Of Cat Ballou"
- 1965 LP Released on Capitol Records # T-2340 (Monaural).
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Full title: Nat King Cole Sings His Songs from Cat Ballou and Other Motion Pictures. Also has songs from Blue Gardenia, St.Louis Blues, Raintree County, China Gate, Night of the Quarter Moon, Scarlet Hour, and Adventures of Hajji Baba. Cast: Nat "King" Cole, Stubby Kaye.
- This is a Sealed Album and will Provide you with Brilliant Sound Quality from your Player. Promo perforated on the upper right corner of album.
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