Steal Away
Nat King Cole
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Steal away, steal away, Steal away to Jesus! Steal away, steal away home, I ain't got long to stay here. My Lord, He calls me, He calls me by the thunder; The trumpet sounds within my soul, I ain't got long to stay here. Steal away, steal away, Steal away to Jesus! Steal away, steal away home, I ain't got long to stay here. Green trees are bending, Poor sinners stand a-trembling; The trumpet sounds within my soul, I ain't got long to stay here. Steal away, steal away, Steal away to Jesus! Steal away, steal away home, I ain't got long to stay here. My Lord, He calls me, He calls me by the lightning; The trumpet sounds within my soul, I ain't got long to stay here.
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Written by: Gordon Jenkins, Nate King Cole
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Steal Away" by Nat King Cole is classified as a song in the style of traditional pop and jazz, which are genres the singer is renowned for.
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Album InformationThe song was included in the album "Every Time I Feel the Spirit," released in 1959.
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Content Classification"Steal Away" is a spiritual song, reflecting on Nat King Cole's religious upbringing.
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Performance FactsThis song showcases Cole's ability to express deep emotion through his smooth and distinctive baritone voice.
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Legacy FactBy including songs like "Steal Away" in his albums, Nat King Cole was able to keep African American spirituals alive during a time when rock and roll was popular.
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Cultural ImpactThe album "Every Time I Feel the Spirit" including the song "Steal Away" was one of the few instances where a major artist of the period released an album of spirituals, highlighting Cole's diverse range.
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Technical DetailMixing traditional spiritual melodies with a pop-like orchestration, "Steal Away" epitomizes Cole's unique approach to recording music.
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Noteworthy CollaborationGordon Jenkins provided orchestration for the whole "Every Time I Feel the Spirit" album, including "Steal Away," contributing to the stylistic fusion of gospel and pop elements.
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Influence ClassificationNat King Cole’s rendition of "Steal Away," influenced other artists like Harry Belafonte, who later also combined pop and spiritual elements in their music.
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Historical Background"Steal Away" is a traditional African American spiritual song that originated during the era of slavery in the United States. Its rendition by Nat King Cole is indicative of its lasting cultural impact.
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Reception FactThe album "Every Time I Feel the Spirit", including "Steal Away", was well received by jazz and pop audiences for its innovative blend of spiritual and mainstream pop.
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Success ClassificationDespite the album's commercial success, "Steal Away" is less known in Nat King Cole's discography compared to his mainstream hits. It remains, however, a significant entry due to its unique genre-blending style.
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