But that success came with a price, where she was dragged down by depression and drugs. Angel on my shoulder covers natalies journey of coming into her own, out from the shadow of her father, nat king cole, takes the reader through her i can see how shewas compelled to write this book, not only so that her fans would get to know her better, but because there were so many things going on throughout her life that it actually made. Angel on my shoulder, by natalie cole and digby diehl. Written by natalie cole and richard marx i never thought id ever make it, i cant believe the hell ive been through couldnt see the light at the end of the tunnel, i didnt know what to do ive been through the rain, ive been through the fire. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Angel on my shoulder, autobiography of singer natalie cole. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading angel on my shoulder. After a period of failing sales and performances due to a heavy drug addiction, cole re. Although she is the daughter of legendary singer nat king cole, she has been no stranger to adversity, both in her. I truly enjoyed reading natalie cole angel on my shoulder. Written by natalie cole and richard marx i never thought id ever make it, i cant believe the hell ive been through couldnt see the light at the end of the tunnel, i didnt know what to do ive been through the rain, ive been through the fire there was something that i never knew chorus i had an angel on my shoulder, with a plan for me divine must be an angel on my shoulder, who was right. Cole states in her book, angel on my shoulder, i was a fullfledged junkie by the time this. In 2001, cole starred as herself in livin for love. Born to legendary nat king cole in the halcyon days of the 195.
Tygressa sings natalie cole an angel on my shoulder. Born to legendary singer nat king cole in the halcyon days of the 1950s, natalie cole grew up to become a versatile singer all the way to a grammy awardwinning status. Natalie cole, unforgettable voice and millionselling. Coles latest album still unforgettable was released on september 9, 2008 garnering her two more grammy awards for best traditional pop vocal album and best. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Along with other comments, one recurring one was, i did not know natalie cole used drugs. With the collaborative help of digby diehl, cole managed to paint a picture of her life with the stroke of a pen. The natalie cole story, a tvmovie adaptation of her 2000 autobiography, angel on my shoulder. Angel on my shoulder by natalie cole and digby diehl book cover, description, publication history. Got to be an angel on my shoulder, who was right there right there all the time, everybody needs someone to cling to with an unchanging love, i finally found a hand to hold on to a shelter to run to, now i see hes watching over me chorus angel on my shoulder, angel ive got an angel on my shoulder angel on my shoulder, with a plan for me. For the now drugfree cole, sharing her story is a way to give credit to the spiritual forces she believes to have been at work in her life, pulling her from the brink of death time and time again. I felt sad reading that natalies mother was not a nurturing, supportive person when natalie really needed her.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Additionally, natalie came away a winner at the naacp image awards in the category of outstanding actress in a television movie, miniseries or dramatic special for her performance in the film. Got to be an angel on my shoulder, who was right there right there all the time, everybody needs someone to cling to with an unchanging love, i finally found a hand to hold on to a shelter to run to, now i see hes watching over me angel on my shoulder, angel ive got an angel on my shoulder angel on my shoulder, with a plan for me divine. Cole detailed her struggle with substance abuse include cocaine, heroin and alcohol in her 2000 memoir angel on my shoulder. She talks about growing up as the daughter of nat king cole and how that affected her life, and how she tried to find her identity and often went to drugs. The daughter of nat king cole, natalie rose to musical success in the mid1970s. As it happens, she had just made a bargain with the lord. When she was diagnosed in 2008 with the liver disease hepatitis c, she blamed her. Songstress coles astoldto autobiography opens with the harrowing tale of how she and her bodyguard nearly were killed in a hotel fire. Growing up and living under the huge, daunting shadow of a singing icon can intimidate a son or daughter enough to want to look anywhere else. Angel on my shoulder, 1946 film starring paul muni.
And, as she admits in her new autobiography, angel on my shoulder, there were times when the gifts that have allowed her to experience such tremendous success seemed an unimaginable burden. An autobiography may be found by selecting the categories. Snippets in various columns, and covers on jet and people magazines have whetted the publics appetite for a lotta dish. I never thought id ever make it i cant believe the hell ive been through couldnt see the light at the end of the tunnel i. Born to legendary nat king cole in the halcyon days of the 1950s, natalie cole grew up to become a versatile singer with grammy award status. Angel on my shoulder 1980 film, 1980 tv movie starring peter strauss music angel on my shoulder gareth gates song angel on my shoulder shelby flint song, 1960, covered by kathy young, jerry wallace, and jimmy young. Natalie cole, the grammy awardwinning singer and daughter of legendary jazz singer nat king cole, has died, according to the associated press.
Local musical to celebrate life of natalie cole merced. Natalie maria cole was an american singer, songwriter, and performer. Contact booking information tygressa sings natalie cole. Angel on my shoulder kindle edition by natalie cole. Angel on my shoulder, which startled many with its no holds barred accounts of.
In 1987 she had success with her album everlasting, and her cover of bruce springsteens pink cadillac. Natalie cole, who has died of heart failure aged 65, shot to stardom with her debut album, inseparable, in 1975. Natalie cole angel on my shoulder lyrics musixmatch. The natalie cole story, a tv movie based on the book. The film was based natalie coles book angel on my shoulder. Natalie coles autobiography, angel on my shoulder is one of the years most eagerly anticipated books. Divine life wisdom from the worlds foremost angel experts. Natalie cole angel on my shoulder lyrics metrolyrics. Natalie cole angel on my shoulder lyrics genius lyrics. But when people ask me if my father sang for me as a child, they seem disappointed by the truth.
Natalie has made more than 300 major television appearances, from dramas like law and order and touched by an angel to talk shows with oprah winfrey, ellen degeneres, and larry king. Her new book talks about messing up and cleaning up when youre rich and famous natalie cole seldom plays it safe. An autobiography first printing by cole, natalie, diehl, digby isbn. Today we celebrate the birthday of the late, great natalie cole, an outstanding singer who after spending several years scoring big hits on the. Cole was the daughter of american singer and jazz pianist nat king cole. Although natalie had many obstacles to overcome she had a very privileged life. Allisons narrative of natalie coles life was based in part on her reading of coles first book, angel on my shoulder, describing coles life with her mom, dad and siblings, and coles final book, love brought me back, which detailed her life after discovering she had hepatitis c and her road to recovery through a kidney transplant. Angel on my shoulder by natalie cole grand central publishing. Cole thinks people may tune in out of curiosity because shes a celebrity, but she hopes. Tygressa sings natalie has been a dream of mine as an artist for many years. I felt sad reading that natalie s mother was not a nurturing, supportive person when natalie really needed her. In an extremely personal memoir, cole recounts in what borders on lurid detail the highs and lows of her life and 25year singing career. However, it was first expressed verbally during a meeting where, as part of a behavioral interview assessment, the question was asked.
Natalie maria cole february 6, 1950 december 31, 2015 was an american singer, songwriter, and actress. Natalie cole, awardwinning singer and daughter of nat king cole, has died at 65. She talked very candidly about her relationship with her mother and siblings. Angel on my shoulder by natalie cole and digby diehl. Angel on my shoulder by natalie cole, hardcover barnes. Coles performance enhances her refreshingly honest and candid autobiography. Natalie cole has enough adventures for 80,000 autobiographies. Natalie cole angel on my shoulder song lyrics at the. But angel on my shoulder is about more than letting the skeletons out of the closet. Angel on my shoulder, which is to appear in the new issue of people, the unforgettable singer, 50, details what was, indeed, her life of crime and of drug. After reading natalie coles autobiography angel on my shoulder, i have so much respect for the woman. She talks about growing up as the daughter of nat king cole and how that affected her life, and.
Taken from her book, the movie was to be titled angel on my shoulder, but the network thought it was too much like rival cbs touched by an angel, so its just the natalie cole story. If the deity let her take a hit of freebase as the room filled with smoke, then that means im finished. Provided to youtube by bicyclemusiccompany angel on my shoulder natalie cole greatest hits, vol. For more information or to book your natalie cole event, please contact us at. Musical presents life, artistry of singer natalie cole. Natalie cole born natalie maria cole 6 february 1950.
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