Jerry Vale Sings the Great Hits of Nat King Cole is a tribute album to Nat "King" Cole by American singer Jerry Vale released in early 1972 on Columbia Records.
Jerry Vale Sings the Great Hits of Nat King Cole was the first of three albums that Vale released in 1972. Produced by Didier C. Deutsch and arranged by Al Capps, the album featured covers of popular songs by the then deceased American singer Nat King Cole.
The album debuted on Billboard magazine's Top LP's chart in the issue dated February 12, 1972, peaking at No. 200 during a two-week run on the chart. It was his last charting album.
Billboard magazine wrote, "Vale comes up with some moving, warm readings of the late Nat King Cole's classics", also noting that the album had some "Fine backing" from the Al Capps arrangements.
Record World magazine reviewed the album and said "Jerry adds his special touch to some of the immortal Mr. Cole's greatest successes", ending the review with "They're all there to be enjoyed. We needn't say any more."
Stephen Thomas Erlewine on AllMusic reviewed the album and stated, "Although Vale was past his prime at the time the record was released in 1972, it remained one of his better album projects." He would add that "Capps' arrangements may have been a little syrupy, but appealingly so, and Vale remained in good voice. And, of course, there are the songs - the vocalist, producer and arranger all picked a wonderful set of Cole favorites".