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‘Nature Boy’ composer Eden Ahbez led a Los Angeles life under the stars

The song "Nature Boy" was a huge hit for Nat King Cole and recorded by hundreds of artists, including Frank Sinatra, David Bowie, and Lady Gaga. But most people don’t know the story of the composer, Eden Ahbez, who wrote it about himself.

By Steve Chiotakis • Oct 12, 2021 • 34m Listen

The song "Nature Boy" was a huge hit for Nat King Cole and recorded by hundreds of artists, including Frank Sinatra, David Bowie, and Lady Gaga. But most people don’t know the story of the composer, Eden Ahbez, who wrote it about himself. He lived much of his life outside, despite all the royalties from his music.

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Greater LA

‘Nature Boy’ composer Eden Ahbez led a Los Angeles life under the stars

The song "Nature Boy" was a huge hit for Nat King Cole and recorded by hundreds of artists, including Frank Sinatra, David Bowie, and Lady Gaga. But most people don’t know the story of the composer, Eden Ahbez, who wrote it about himself.

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Greater LA

‘Nature Boy’ composer Eden Ahbez led a Los Angeles life under the stars

The song "Nature Boy" was a huge hit for Nat King Cole and recorded by hundreds of artists, including Frank Sinatra, David Bowie, and Lady Gaga. But most people don’t know the story of the composer, Eden Ahbez, who wrote it about himself.

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