Ella & Friends
Ella Fitzgerald
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| Total: 20 Songs |
Album Review
This compilation of Ella Fitzgerald's early works with various bands is quite similar to the ASV collection Rhythm & Romance, sans Chick Webb and the obscurities. Most of the same featured confreres — Louis Armstrong, the Ink Spots, Louis Jordan, the Delta Rhythm Boys, and the Mills Brothers — are here as well. These sessions are culled from old sides from the Decca label produced by the legendary Milt Gabler. But there are many different selections in different proportions, and overall more popular and well-recognized fare. It's a good companion piece to the ASV collection, and in a sense a better consolidation of groupings among the 20 sides chosen. Highlights include "Can Anyone Explain?" with Satchmo, "I'm Making Believe" alongside the Ink Spots, the classic "Ain't Nobody's Business But My Own" with Jordan, "It's Only a Paper Moon" as only Ella and the Rhythm Boys could do it, and "Fairy Tales" with the Mills Brothers. This CD is easily recommended, for fans and soon-to-be fans. ~ Michael G. Nastos, Rovi
Customer Reviews
"I'm Making Believe"
Did a teacher every pick on you in grade school just to see if you were paying attention? Well if she did, and you weren’t, odds are you were, however, visiting the place about which Ella Fitzgerald sings in “I’m Making Believe.” As the pianist teases out a charming melody, Fitzgerald, in this 1944 hit, sings with a timbre uncommonly true. Indulging in reverie is the name of this game, and by the song’s end, you realize you’ve just danced with that special person otherwise out of reach.
Ella rocks
I love Ella! she has the best voice ever!Everyone must buy this!!!!!!!!!
great song
i think the song is really great. its very powerfull lol
Biography
Born: April 25, 1917 in Newport News, VA
Genre: Jazz
Years Active: '30s, '40s, '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s
Top Albums and Songs By Ella Fitzgerald
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Baby, It's Cold Outside | Ella & Friends | 2:43 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Sleigh Ride | Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas | 2:54 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Summertime | Porgy and Bess | 4:58 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Dream a Little Dream of Me (Single Version) | Ella & Louis for Lovers | 3:04 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Someone to Watch Over Me | Ella: The Legendary Decca Recordings (Box Set) | 3:16 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Frosty the Snowman | Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas | 2:11 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Let's Call the Whole Thing Off | The Best of Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong | 4:14 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! | Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas | 2:42 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas | Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas | 2:55 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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My Funny Valentine | Pure Ella | 3:54 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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- Genres: Vocal, Music, Jazz, Easy Listening, Swing, Standards, Traditional Pop, Vocal Jazz
- Released: Jun 04, 1996
- ℗ 1996 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
