Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald · 1956
54 min · 16 tracks · jazz · soul · swing
A vibrant showcase of jazz elegance, where Fitzgerald's voice dances effortlessly through Cole Porter's timeless compositions.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady melodic journey throughout vibrant showcase of elegance for evening gatherings
- Context
- Released on May 15, 1956, this album marked a significant moment in Ella Fitzgerald's career, following her successful collaboration with Verve Records. At this time, she was solidifying her reputation as one of the foremost jazz vocalists, having recently achieved mainstream recognition with previous albums like 'Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Songbook'.
- If you like
- jazz, soul, swing
Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Songbook is an album by Ella Fitzgerald, released in 1956. A vibrant showcase of jazz elegance, where Fitzgerald's voice dances effortlessly through Cole Porter's timeless compositions. This album is notable for its critical acclaim and commercial success, peaking at number one on the Billboard Jazz chart. It helped to further popularize Cole Porter's works, influencing countless artists and becoming a cornerstone of jazz standards repertoire. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Songbook sound like?
A vibrant showcase of jazz elegance, where Fitzgerald's voice dances effortlessly through Cole Porter's timeless compositions. Rooted in jazz and soul.
What makes Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Songbook by Ella Fitzgerald notable?
This album is notable for its critical acclaim and commercial success, peaking at number one on the Billboard Jazz chart. It helped to further popularize Cole Porter's works, influencing countless artists and becoming a cornerstone of jazz standards repertoire. Released on May 15, 1956, this album marked a significant moment in Ella Fitzgerald's career, following her successful collaboration with Verve Records. At this time, she was solidifying her reputation as one of the foremost jazz vocalists, having recently achieved mainstream recognition with previous albums like 'Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Songbook'.
Who is Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Songbook for?
Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Songbook works well if you're into steady melodic journey throughout, vibrant showcase of elegance and for evening gatherings.
How many songs are on Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Songbook?
Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Songbook has 16 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 All Through the Night 3:18
- 2 Anything Goes Standout 3:23
- 3 Miss Otis Regrets (She’s Unable to Lunch Today) 3:03
- 4 Too Darn Hot 3:50
- 5 In the Still of the Night 2:41
- 6 I Get a Kick Out of You Standout 4:03
- 7 Do I Love You? 3:52
- 8 Always True to You in My Fashion 2:51
- 9 Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall in Love) 3:35
- 10 Just One of Those Things 3:33
- 11 Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye Standout 3:34
- 12 All of You 1:45
- 13 Begin the Beguine 3:39
- 14 Get Out of Town 3:25
- 15 I Am in Love 4:08
- 16 From This Moment On 3:17
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