If you ever plan to motor west, travel my way, take the highway that is best. Get your kicks, on Route Sixty-six.

I often wonder whether Negroes like myself who are pretty well known help out at all in breaking down barriers.

I am famous because I am an African American jazz artist.

Unforgettable in every way, and forever more, that's how you'll stay.

If you ever plan to motor west, travel my way, take the highway that is best. Get your kicks, on Route Sixty-six.

When I first organized the King Cole Trio back in 1937, we were strictly what you would call an instrumental group. To break the monotony, I would sing a few songs here and there between the playing. I sang things I had known over the years. I wasn't trying to give it any special treatment, just singing. I noticed thereafter people started requesting more singing, and it was just one of those things.

Although it's been said many times, many ways...Merry Christmas to you!