| A Tribute to the Great Nat "King" Cole | ||||
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| Studio album by Marvin Gaye | ||||
| Released | November 1, 1965 | |||
| Recorded | 1965 | |||
| Genre | Vocal jazz, R&B | |||
| Length | 35:53 | |||
| Label | Tamla | |||
| Producer | Hal Davis, Marc Gordon, Harvey Fuqua | |||
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A Tribute to the Great Nat "King" Cole is the sixth studio album by Marvin Gaye, released on the Tamla (Motown) label on November 1, 1965. It is a tribute album, dedicated to his idol, late jazz/R&B performer Nat "King" Cole.
An Allmusic writer said the album was "a fine album that got lost after its release". Marvin was a vocal admirer of Nat King Cole and told interviewers Cole's vocals and performing style influenced his.