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Natalie Maria Cole (February 6, – December 31, ) was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She was the daughter of American singer and jazz pianist Nat King Cole. She rose to prominence in the mids, with the release of her debut album Inseparable (), along with the song "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)", and the album's title track. Its success led to her receiving the Grammy Award for Best New Artist at the 18th Annual Grammy Awards, for which she became the first African-American recipient, as well as the first R&B act to win the award. The singles "Sophisticated Lady" (), "I've Got Love on My Mind", and "Our Love" (), followed.

After releasing several albums, she departed from her R&B sound and returned as a pop singer on the album Everlasting, along with her cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Pink Cadillac". In the s, she sang traditional pop by her father, resulting in her biggest success, Unforgettable with Love, which was cer Natalie cole son!