Thank you for mentioning the GREAT Ella Fitzgerald. This performance actually was in honor of Ella's 90th Bday as I recall. Ledesi is the truth! She is a modern day Ella. Ella set the bar so high that it is refreshing to hear someone that you can honestly mention in the same breath as Ella without question. For my money, Ella is STILL unsurpassed. But if ANYONE these days comes close, it's certainly Ledesi. She tore this song up!!!!! A perfect homage to the greatest; Ella Fitzgerald!
I looooove Ledisi!!! WE know her gift! You can tell by that first burst of applause her audience had NO IDEA of what they were going to be treated to. Lol. I watch this video because their collective shock and amazement at our sister's talent gives chills and humor simultaneously!
I just can't get enough of this voice. Oooh dear god! And such a brilliant performance with awesome video and audio. Superb. Such a panacea for so much tripe that is passed off as music.
I been looking for this clip for AGES...Thanks for uploading. LOVE this rendition, so incredible. They don't make 'em like this anymore so might as well cherish the moments. Thanks again.
Smashing ! I knew the studio version from the « Ella » album, but this is just incredible. Live, on stage, with the band. One of most fantastic pieces of vocal music, period.
Such confidence in her vocals. Bending her voice beyond imagination thro so many tones high, low and center monstrously. Quite indescribably incredulous. What a powerful voice range never seen before. She's a diamond.🔥💪❤️😀
My mama done told me When I was in pig tails My mama done told me "Honey, a man's gonna sweet talk And give you the big eye But when that sweet talkin's done A man is a two-face, a worrisome thing Who'll leave you to sing The blues in the night Now the rain is a-fallin' Hear the train a-callin' My mama done told me Hear that lonesome whistle Blowin' 'cross the trestle My mama done told' me Ol' clickety-clack's a-echoin' back The blues in the night The evenin' breeze'll start the trees to cryin' And the moon will hide it's light When you get the blues in the night Take my word, the mockingbird'll the sing The saddest kind of song He knows things are wrong and he's right And from Natchez to Mobil From Memphis to St. Joe Wherever the four winds blow I've been in some big towns And heard me some big talk But there is one thing that I know A man is a two-face, a worrisome thing Who'll leave you to sing The blues in the night From Natchez to Mobil From Memphis to St. Joe Wherever the four winds blow I've been in some big towns And heard a lot of talking But there is one thing that I know A man is a two-face, a worrisome thing Who'll leave you to sing The blues in the night Talking about the blues in the night
This footage was from Ella's 90th bday celebration. (yrs. ago) I'd like to believe that Ella was up there tapping her toes and saying; "Sang it baby!" A great performance sang in homage to the GREATEST singer of all time!
This version is dripping with soul and i think jesus walked by she took it to church.BUt ella fitzgerald is the only other one I really like check it out if you dont know it.
THANK YOU!!!! No one who enjoys a fo'real singer should EVER sleep on the great Ella Fitzgerald. The music may not be as contemporary, but for pure vocal prowess, Ella was IT AND THAT'S ALL! But Ledesi comes sooooo close! But hands down, Ella was a gift from God, the likes of has not since been heard. I love Ella's version best, but I agree with you. Ledesi took us to church. Who knows how Ella might have stretched out back then. Let's not forget the rampant racism back in her day. They wouldn't have been ready for her to give it to them raw and churchy! But what she did, even back then STILL blows people away today. Ella's fan base continues to grow. She's STILL selling at 101 yrs. old and dead since 96. Go Ella! Great homage, Ledesi! She DID that!
Exactly! This performance was a tribute to the great Ella Fitzgerald! Beyoncé can't even hold a candle to Ella who has been deceased since 1996. Beyoncé who, indeed?! I'd like to forget her.
She is a vocal BEAST!
Ledisi Really tears this song up. So much talent. Would love to hear more Blues/ Jazz by her.
Yes. Less R & B, in my view.
I'M STILL SPEECHLESS EVERY TIME I WATCH THIS!!!!! SHE'S THE BEST!!!
Holy cow ! One of the best jazz vocals I,ve ever heard --- takes down everybody --- never thought I,d hear someone equal Ella --- great band
yep right there Ian
Thank you for mentioning the GREAT Ella Fitzgerald. This performance actually was in honor of Ella's 90th Bday as I recall. Ledesi is the truth! She is a modern day Ella. Ella set the bar so high that it is refreshing to hear someone that you can honestly mention in the same breath as Ella without question. For my money, Ella is STILL unsurpassed. But if ANYONE these days comes close, it's certainly Ledesi. She tore this song up!!!!! A perfect homage to the greatest; Ella Fitzgerald!
No one equals Ella on this song.
Equal???
Vocal monster ❤ She’s absolutely perfect
She knocks it out of the park!!
I looooove Ledisi!!! WE know her gift! You can tell by that first burst of applause her audience had NO IDEA of what they were going to be treated to. Lol. I watch this video because their collective shock and amazement at our sister's talent gives chills and humor simultaneously!
Had them SHOOK!
This was so perfect! And what she did with her voice from 3:04-3:08 was crazy! How does she do it?! So amazing!
This woman never disappoints on stage! No studio tricks or reverb needed.
Her and Eva Cassidy!!! It's a tie for me - LOVE THEM BOTH!!!
HOOLLEE SSHHIITT! Ooh, I'm still hurtin' from this one! What a brilliant performance! Ooh, girl! You make me, hmm, hmm, hmm! Thank you, Ledisi.
You can take the lady out of New Orleans, but you can't take the New Orleans out of her...
Right
You can say that again!!! Ive watched 20 times at least lol just love her
I just can't get enough of this voice. Oooh dear god! And such a brilliant performance with awesome video and audio. Superb. Such a panacea for so much tripe that is passed off as music.
Listened again tonight --- stick by my previous comments --- holy cow ! what a set of " pipes '.
My God her voice is HUGE!
Lord, every time I hear this, I gets happy!!!!
Amazing voice. Love you Ella
I been looking for this clip for AGES...Thanks for uploading. LOVE this rendition, so incredible. They don't make 'em like this anymore so might as well cherish the moments. Thanks again.
This Lady is the Blues 😊absolutely fantastic! 3:43
Oh my they just don't know how good she is!!#Awesome
This is what Ike Turner meant when he said"PUT SOME STANK ON IT"! she sang the mess out of this song!
Smashing ! I knew the studio version from the « Ella » album, but this is just incredible. Live, on stage, with the band. One of most fantastic pieces of vocal music, period.
Such confidence in her vocals. Bending her voice beyond imagination thro so many tones high, low and center monstrously. Quite indescribably incredulous. What a powerful voice range never seen before. She's a diamond.🔥💪❤️😀
I feel it in the sheer essence my soul every time I hear this rendition! My Godt!
for me the best voice actually 🙏🙏🙏🙏💖💖💖
Fucking phenomenal. One of the most talented vocalists in generations. Ledisi is so so so underrated
OMG...She killed it! Brilliant!!!
Stellar Performance!
Amazing Voice!!!
Wow...amazing!!! I like the blue dress too.
I love Ledisi. She has an amazing voice.
Kind regards from Washington
Who remembers this from Bugs Bunny.."A buzzard is two faced" 🤗🤗🤗
This is beyond a Grammy.
Ok. Wow Girl. You sang that. Thank you!
I love the vibrato she had on the word night at 2:04 :)
A new school old feel music icon. . . .Grammy please
STERLING!❤️🔥🔥🔥
Wow.. she make it seem so effortlessly..
Love it!!!! Love it!!!! Thanks for posting this awesome performance
Led, you are soooooo awesome! I love you and miss you ! Doug Magpiong
I always love this performance! :)
Some idots say beyonce is an underrated singerLOL not with all the beystans in the world.THIS IS AN UNDERRATED SINGER!
THAT s how it s done!!!
OMG!!! Flawless
Stunning. Effortless.
She's a really great professional. I hope she'll get her Grammy for her performance with another talented musician - Robert Clasper
Just like Dinah Washington..... Wow
That was AMAZINGGGGGGG!!!!!!!
what a GREAT VOICE and TALENT! =o)
eres maravillosa te admiro mucho! unica
My mama done told me
When I was in pig tails
My mama done told me
"Honey, a man's gonna sweet talk
And give you the big eye
But when that sweet talkin's done
A man is a two-face, a worrisome thing
Who'll leave you to sing
The blues in the night
Now the rain is a-fallin'
Hear the train a-callin'
My mama done told me
Hear that lonesome whistle
Blowin' 'cross the trestle
My mama done told' me
Ol' clickety-clack's a-echoin' back
The blues in the night
The evenin' breeze'll start the trees to cryin'
And the moon will hide it's light
When you get the blues in the night
Take my word, the mockingbird'll the sing
The saddest kind of song
He knows things are wrong and he's right
And from Natchez to Mobil
From Memphis to St. Joe
Wherever the four winds blow
I've been in some big towns
And heard me some big talk
But there is one thing that I know
A man is a two-face, a worrisome thing
Who'll leave you to sing
The blues in the night
From Natchez to Mobil
From Memphis to St. Joe
Wherever the four winds blow
I've been in some big towns
And heard a lot of talking
But there is one thing that I know
A man is a two-face, a worrisome thing
Who'll leave you to sing
The blues in the night
Talking about the blues in the night
Kilt it...KILT IT. ROTTEN DEAD. (with a butter knife) Amazing performance. Ella would be proud to hear rendition.
This footage was from Ella's 90th bday celebration. (yrs. ago) I'd like to believe that Ella was up there tapping her toes and saying; "Sang it baby!" A great performance sang in homage to the GREATEST singer of all time!
fantastic !!!
So cool!!😍
LEDSI you sang the FU*K out this song / the words i would love to prove wrong ; baby doll .!!! MY FAVORITE FROM LEDSI [ we all love ELLA CD]
Que grata surpresa!
I love this more on playback speed of 1.5x or 1.75x
2:19 what an ending ;)
Superb ❗ 🌟🎉
I love it
I love Ledisi SO MUCH but the Martian Queen killed this
My Goddd!!!!!!
Muito bom!
clicky the clack echoing back :)
❤
OMGGGGG amazing !!!!!!
Holy crap.
SANG IT!
A good performance but how about a shout out to Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer!
WOOHOOOOOOOOO! HHHAWT!!! LOLOLOL OMG!
Should've received a standing O
Sheeesh!
My God
yeeaaaaaahhhh
My mama done told me to bring something for dinner!
DIVA.
This version is dripping with soul and i think jesus walked by she took it to church.BUt ella fitzgerald is the only other one I really like check it out if you dont know it.
HERBLANDZ Ella was definitely better
THANK YOU!!!! No one who enjoys a fo'real singer should EVER sleep on the great Ella Fitzgerald. The music may not be as contemporary, but for pure vocal prowess, Ella was IT AND THAT'S ALL! But Ledesi comes sooooo close! But hands down, Ella was a gift from God, the likes of has not since been heard. I love Ella's version best, but I agree with you. Ledesi took us to church. Who knows how Ella might have stretched out back then. Let's not forget the rampant racism back in her day. They wouldn't have been ready for her to give it to them raw and churchy! But what she did, even back then STILL blows people away today. Ella's fan base continues to grow. She's STILL selling at 101 yrs. old and dead since 96. Go Ella! Great homage, Ledesi! She DID that!
🌼🌱💙😀
jeez
SASSY!
D A M N
By
That wasn't autotune that's her voice ...smh
beyonce who? lol
Exactly! This performance was a tribute to the great Ella Fitzgerald! Beyoncé can't even hold a candle to Ella who has been deceased since 1996. Beyoncé who, indeed?! I'd like to forget her.
I’m indifferent to Beyonce but she’s great in her lane, no need to put her down to praise Ledisi
That singer is amazing, but american are boring adding melodyne and autotune in everyfucking live performance in shows, even here witgh Ledisi!
sorry, wenn ich Ella, Peggy und Billie nie gehört hätte, dann wärs geil, aber so is a guter Versuch, sogar i brings besser hin
+Claudia Hartl you wish xD
Ella Fitzgerald!!!!!
the end was terrible!!
You don't know jazz do you?
. Estou vendo que vc não conhece música mesmo...
Sheeesh!