Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965), known professionally as Nat "King" Cole, was an American musician whose songs appear in Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4, Fallout 76 and the Fallout TV series.
Background[]
Cole first came to prominence as a leading jazz pianist, but gained much musical fame due to his soft baritone voice, which he used to perform in big band and jazz genres. He was one of the first Black Americans to host a television variety show, and has maintained worldwide popularity since his untimely death; he is widely considered one of the most important musical personalities in United States history.
Fallout: New Vegas[]
"Love Me as Though There Were No Tomorrow", written by Harold Adamson and Jimmy McHugh, and performed by Nat King Cole, is used in Fallout: New Vegas on Radio New Vegas.
"Orange Colored Sky" appeared in a TV advertisement for the game, but was not used in the final game.
Fallout 4[]
"Orange Colored Sky" is used in Fallout 4 on Diamond City Radio.
Fallout 76[]
In Fallout 76, "Orange Colored Sky" is played on Appalachia Radio.
Fallout TV series[]
"I Don't Want to See Tomorrow" was used in the first official teaser trailer for the Fallout TV series, released on December 2, 2023.
In the first season of the series itself, "Orange Colored Sky" appears in episode 1: "The End", and "I Don't Want to See Tomorrow" in episode 8: "The Beginning".
Credits[]
Fallout series[]
| Year | Title | Credited as/for |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Fallout: New Vegas | "Love Me as Though There Were No Tomorrow" "Orange Colored Sky" - TV ad |
| 2015 | Fallout 4 | "Orange Colored Sky" |
| 2018 | Fallout 76 | "Orange Colored Sky" |
| 2023 | Fallout (TV series) | "Orange Colored Sky" "I Don't Want to See Tomorrow" |
Other work[]
| Year | Title | Credited as/for |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Mafia II | "Straighten Up and Fly Right" |