Natalie Cole

Natalie Maria Cole, born on February 6, 1950, and passing on December 31, 2015, was an influential American singer, songwriter, and actress. Recognized as the daughter of the iconic Nat King Cole, she rose to fame in the mid-1970s with her debut album "Inseparable" (1975), marked by the timeless "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)." Natalie made history as the first African-American and R&B artist to receive the Grammy Award for Best New Artist. Her subsequent hits, including "Sophisticated Lady" (1976), "I've Got Love on My Mind," and "Our Love" (1977), solidified her place in music history.