Ella Fitzgerald was THE best singer of her era (1940s - 1960s) - male or female. She was the Queen of Jazz and an all-time great singer. Her duets with Louis Armstrong are legendary. I’m so glad you did a video on this musical giant.
...and so you've found the great Ella Fitzgerald. Ella comes from a time when every syllable, every word, every sentence held meaning, and it was the job of the singer to capture that meaning and convey it to the audience. Sometimes the meaning behind the meaning. That made the lyric king, and every singer had to not only sing every word clearly but sing that lyric directly to you. Make it personal. Now Ella wasn't the best at interpreting a lyric, but that beautiful timbre, her ability to stay on pitch, that wonderful range, and her ability to scat were second to none. But Ella was a child of Louis Armstrong who taught the world to sing. Before Louis singers didn't interpret or personalize the lyric. After Louis, everyone did. But Louis was a trumpet player you say. Yes he was, and he is on the Mount Rushmore of great jazz trumpeters. Some believe the first face. But Louis changed music. He taught the world to sing, how performers should dress, how performers act onstage, how you should improvise while singing, how to scat sing (he didn't invent it though), how to act offstage, how to play modern jazz trumpet, and much more. That makes him the most important musician in the history of modern popular music. Now that you've found Ella, try her doing "Night In Tunisia", "My Reverie", "I've Got The World On A String", "It Don't Mean A Thing", "I'm Beginning To See The Light", and just about any standard. When at the end Ella says, "Ray remember all that you've said", she's talking directly to the double bass player Ray Brown who she was briefly married to. Ray broke her heart and cheated on her which led to their divorce. This song comes from her album "Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie" which was the only small combo performance she did on record. This is our heritage young lady. We are the people that invented gospel music, the blues, big band music, jazz, boogie woogie, Rock and Roll, disco, hip hop and dozens more variants. Get to learn and absorb as much as you can.
Hel Gar There would be no rock and roll without Black music, going back hundred years. You all should be proud of that. Ella Fitzgerald is amazing. She’s a Jazz virtuoso.
This is Ella at time when she was at her best!....Great choice and reaction. I wish more young people would listen to some of the great jazz singers and musicians of the past. The only young singer that I've been following for the past few years who has done that and really able to convey the emotional intent of the lyrics of a song is Angelina Jordan. Thanks...This was good for my soul. just subscribed to channel.
I had the absolute pleasure of hearing Ella in person with Count Basie and his band at Carnegie Hall in the mid-1970's. Given how I react to music, I made certain that my tickets were in the balcony on the aisle, because I knew that I "needed some room" to feel the music. Her voice was a musical instrument, perfection personified. And your reaction was priceless - you would have truly enjoyed her in person!
It might interest you to know that this song was written by Arthur Hamilton for Ella to sing in the movie "Pete Kelly's Blues" in 1955.the studio tried to force him to rewrite the lyric containing the word plebian..They said no black woman would ever use or understand the word..He refused to comply and they dropped it from the movie..It was later released by Liberty records featuring the singer Julie London.. it became a gigantic hit and one of the most recorded tunes in history...
There aren't words to describe the chills, tingles, and goosebumps that run up and down your spine. Can something be TOO beautiful? This is how I feel when I hear early Joni Mitchell, too. My mom lived in NYC during the 1940's and saw Ella all the time. Lady Day, too. All the greats. What a time to have been alive to witness this musical genius.
And they say her life is too boring for a big screen movie biography. You don’t get to be that phenomenal without a back story. Hollywood, do your job. ❤️
A very astute reaction. As a vocalist yourself you have a good appreciation of her sublime skills. I do not knw who was in the back up band but they are all world
Yep, Ella Fitzgerald is totally dope! Wait until you hear her scat sing. More Ella please! "When I Get Low I Get High" from 1936, or fronting for Chick Webb at the Savoy Ballroom with "St. Louis Blues" from 1939, or with The Ink Spots "Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall" from 1944, or "It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing" with Duke Ellington recorded live on the French Riviera in 1966 (a much more laid back performance than the frenetic version from The Ed Sullivan Show).
Good to see you diverting from your own ambition bring society what it needs to be something to what it needs and who you are.I love you for doing this.You deserve the fame if you can get it.
Great reaction and singer. Have you done Billie Holiday yet? If not, there is a video out with her and some of her fellow musicians doing a number in the 1950's, I believe. It is amazing. Cheers from Canada
Anything off the Duke Ellington Songbook is terrific. But "Take the A Train" is a good start. Also, "Stars Fell on Alabama" with Lois Armstrong is breathtaking.
You should check out some of Ella's duets with Mel Torme doing amazing scat stuff. Another suggestion: take a listen to the Spencer Davis Group, a band from England in the 60's -"Gimme, Gimme Some Lovin" and "I'm A Man" - you'll be surprised!
Hi 409. It’s good u got one Ella song. But I sense u won’t be able to devote the time to get into her more in depth. Pity. U might want to try some Nina Simone. Sinnerman. I want a little sugar in my bowl. If u do get to do more Ella, listen to some of her work with Louis Armstrong on Porgy and Bess - Summertime, Porgy I’m Your Woman Now, Doctor Jesus
She is considered one of the GOATS! In her lifetime she recorded over 200 albums and won 14 Grammys!!! I could listen to her all day long!
"I never knew how good our songs were until I heard Ella Fitzgerald sing them" -Ira Gershwin.
That shit was INCREDIBLE!!!!!!! Ella is not human she is a MIRACLE!!!!
No background vocals, just pure talent!!
Her voice was perfection. There is no other word to describe Ella.
Ella Fitzgerald was THE best singer of her era (1940s - 1960s) - male or female. She was the Queen of Jazz and an all-time great singer. Her duets with Louis Armstrong are legendary. I’m so glad you did a video on this musical giant.
It is beautiful to see your reaction to this music from a time long before you were born. Wonderful stuff!!!
ELLA is the singers singer , fabulous.
Wow she had me in the first 5 seconds! What a sophisticated piece of Music the band was awesome.
"Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered " my fave Ella song. Worth a listen!
Her Doris day and Sarah Vaughn are my three fav versions of that song
All bow down to Lady Ella
...and so you've found the great Ella Fitzgerald. Ella comes from a time when every syllable, every word, every sentence held meaning, and it was the job of the singer to capture that meaning and convey it to the audience. Sometimes the meaning behind the meaning. That made the lyric king, and every singer had to not only sing every word clearly but sing that lyric directly to you. Make it personal. Now Ella wasn't the best at interpreting a lyric, but that beautiful timbre, her ability to stay on pitch, that wonderful range, and her ability to scat were second to none.
But Ella was a child of Louis Armstrong who taught the world to sing. Before Louis singers didn't interpret or personalize the lyric. After Louis, everyone did. But Louis was a trumpet player you say. Yes he was, and he is on the Mount Rushmore of great jazz trumpeters. Some believe the first face. But Louis changed music. He taught the world to sing, how performers should dress, how performers act onstage, how you should improvise while singing, how to scat sing (he didn't invent it though), how to act offstage, how to play modern jazz trumpet, and much more. That makes him the most important musician in the history of modern popular music.
Now that you've found Ella, try her doing "Night In Tunisia", "My Reverie", "I've Got The World On A String", "It Don't Mean A Thing", "I'm Beginning To See The Light", and just about any standard.
When at the end Ella says, "Ray remember all that you've said", she's talking directly to the double bass player Ray Brown who she was briefly married to. Ray broke her heart and cheated on her which led to their divorce. This song comes from her album "Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie" which was the only small combo performance she did on record.
This is our heritage young lady. We are the people that invented gospel music, the blues, big band music, jazz, boogie woogie, Rock and Roll, disco, hip hop and dozens more variants. Get to learn and absorb as much as you can.
Hel Gar There would be no rock and roll without Black music, going back hundred years. You all should be proud of that. Ella Fitzgerald is amazing. She’s a Jazz virtuoso.
in my world this is a masterpiece!
This is Ella at time when she was at her best!....Great choice and reaction. I wish more young people would listen to some of the great jazz singers and musicians of the past. The only young singer that I've been following for the past few years who has done that and really able to convey the emotional intent of the lyrics of a song is Angelina Jordan. Thanks...This was good for my soul. just subscribed to channel.
The younger generation should hear this just once.
Been listening to the classics since I was a kid when everyone was listening to pop
I had the absolute pleasure of hearing Ella in person with Count Basie and his band at Carnegie Hall in the mid-1970's. Given how I react to music, I made certain that my tickets were in the balcony on the aisle, because I knew that I "needed some room" to feel the music. Her voice was a musical instrument, perfection personified. And your reaction was priceless - you would have truly enjoyed her in person!
It might interest you to know that this song was written by Arthur Hamilton for Ella to sing in the movie "Pete Kelly's Blues" in 1955.the studio tried to force him to rewrite the lyric containing the word plebian..They said no black woman would ever use or understand the word..He refused to comply and they dropped it from the movie..It was later released by Liberty records featuring the singer Julie London.. it became a gigantic hit and one of the most recorded tunes in history...
Thank you the standing O. She is the queen of American jazz. Such an integral part of American history. She's a national treasure!
I'm so happy ANYONE is reacting to her, love how you're enjoying her and the respect.
There aren't words to describe the chills, tingles, and goosebumps that run up and down your spine. Can something be TOO beautiful? This is how I feel when I hear early Joni Mitchell, too. My mom lived in NYC during the 1940's and saw Ella all the time. Lady Day, too. All the greats. What a time to have been alive to witness this musical genius.
To the commentator, check out Ella Fitzgerald singing a song called "Miss Otis Regrets."
Ella Fitzgerald is the Greatest of All-time!!!
Take that to the Bank!!!
I could talk about it for hours too. Other singers may have been stars, but Ella is a constellation.
She’s is amazing her voice make me feel goosebumps and I love it 😍
And they say her life is too boring for a big screen movie biography.
You don’t get to be that phenomenal without a back story.
Hollywood, do your job. ❤️
This is THEE queen of jazz ...... let no one tell you any different...they'd be lying.
She was a blessing !!!!
I am so glad to find you reacting to Peggy Lee and Ella Fitzgerald. First, because I'm old. Second, because you would not be singing without them.
I love Ellaaaaa...ooohhhh👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️💙
CLASSIC :) She has a fabulous voice :)
She was loved by all, blinded by music, respected then and to this day.
A very astute reaction. As a vocalist yourself you have a good appreciation of her sublime skills. I do not knw who was in the back up band but they are all world
What a voice !! Earbuds make all the difference. I've heard her before but this immaculate!
check out her duets with Louis Armstrong. You'll be floored.
One of the angels
Listen to her version of Summertime for more chills
You are listening to a LEGEND!
She had perfect pitch...very rare.
THANK U Hel... fir ALL THAT GREAT INFO, Feel well fed for the day😎😚
Ella is always a surprise...no matter the piece of music...also her voice is a natural instrument...just saying:)
Yep, Ella Fitzgerald is totally dope! Wait until you hear her scat sing. More Ella please! "When I Get Low I Get High" from 1936, or fronting for Chick Webb at the Savoy Ballroom with "St. Louis Blues" from 1939, or with The Ink Spots "Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall" from 1944, or "It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing" with Duke Ellington recorded live on the French Riviera in 1966 (a much more laid back performance than the frenetic version from The Ed Sullivan Show).
I know she's famous for her scat, but I kind of like it when she plats it straight.
Give a listen to Ella singing "Sophisticated Lady" or "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered." I consider her the best pop singer who ever lived.
Well, there is 'pop' and there is popular. The two are quite distinct, and Ella was never a 'pop' singer.
WOW is all I can what a voices
Good to see you diverting from your own ambition bring society what it needs to be something to what it needs and who you are.I love you for doing this.You deserve the fame if you can get it.
Sensationell
Great reaction and singer. Have you done Billie Holiday yet? If not, there is a video out with her and some of her fellow musicians doing a number in the 1950's, I believe. It is amazing. Cheers from Canada
Sublime
GOAT
Now check out the Great Sarah Vaughn..straight outta my city Newark
The velvet voice
Anything off the Duke Ellington Songbook is terrific. But "Take the A Train" is a good start. Also, "Stars Fell on Alabama" with Lois Armstrong is breathtaking.
Is it live or is it Memorex? Memories of Ella.
sirslice YES!!!!
hello scribecash have you thought about livestreaming on twitch
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im waitin for you to watch Cab Calloway and the Nicholas bros in Jumpin Jive...come on now
You should try some Cleo Laine.
I would hate to discourage young singers by playing Ella Fitzgerald early on...
Yes, the late great Etta Fitzgerald!!
check out nina simone
Babs, "You're the Top". ruclips.net/video/h6lUdF_ihMs/видео.html Ella sings it too.
You should check out some of Ella's duets with Mel Torme doing amazing scat stuff. Another suggestion: take a listen to the Spencer Davis Group, a band from England in the 60's -"Gimme, Gimme Some Lovin" and "I'm A Man" - you'll be surprised!
Curious. How close are you to getting to MY guaranteed reaction?
Well let me say you should stand up more offten..wow what a woman...
Who requested this one?
You should listen to strange fruir by her
That's Billie Holiday
Hi 409. It’s good u got one Ella song. But I sense u won’t be able to devote the time to get into her more in depth. Pity.
U might want to try some Nina Simone. Sinnerman. I want a little sugar in my bowl.
If u do get to do more Ella, listen to some of her work with Louis Armstrong on Porgy and Bess - Summertime, Porgy I’m Your Woman Now, Doctor Jesus
You’d like tony Bennett’s duets cd. Jazz with many artists
Amazing. Billie Holiday would be great to react to if you liked this b
Definitely, and Peggy Lee and Nina Simone and Eartha Kitt and Keeley Smith and…, etc.
Alan Friesen Bessie Smith.
@@Hartlor_Tayley Uh-huh.
This was great but I liked Justin Timberlake's version better.
Now you need to listen to joe cockers version.
lol... stop
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