Mahalia Jackson and Nat King Cole sing on his television show in 1957.

Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17, 1919 -- February 15, 1965), known professionally as Nat King Cole, was anAmerican musician who first came to prominence as a leading jazz pianist.

Harry & Nat singing the humorous song "Mama Look a Boo Boo" (1957).

From an August 1957 Nat Cole TV show with Margaret Whiting and the Merry Macs.

Father and daughter Cole singing a duet, after his death, due to today's technology.

The Nat King Cole quartet plays "Route 66", with the Irving Ashby on guitar.

Cute pet therapy dogs visit cancer patients for Valentines Day. Nat King Cole sings L-O-V-E. Charming!

Color footage of Nat King Cole.