Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald · 1958
47 min · 16 tracks · jazz · soul · swing
Ella Fitzgerald's voice dances effortlessly through the timeless melodies of Irving Berlin, blending jazz sophistication with heartfelt emotion.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady melodic journey throughout heartfelt emotion in every note for afternoon relaxation
- Context
- By 1958, Ella Fitzgerald was an established jazz vocalist, having gained fame in the 1940s and 50s with her innovative scat singing and dynamic performances. 'Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook' marked a significant entry in her discography as it was part of her acclaimed songbook series, following her successful interpretations of other composers like George and Ira Gershwin.
- If you like
- jazz, soul, swing
Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook is an album by Ella Fitzgerald, released in 1958. Ella Fitzgerald's voice dances effortlessly through the timeless melodies of Irving Berlin, blending jazz sophistication with heartfelt emotion. This album is notable for its critical acclaim, receiving a Grammy Award for Best Female Vocal Performance in 1959. It played a crucial role in popularizing the Great American Songbook and solidified Fitzgerald's reputation as a premier interpreter of classic American music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook sound like?
Ella Fitzgerald's voice dances effortlessly through the timeless melodies of Irving Berlin, blending jazz sophistication with heartfelt emotion. Rooted in jazz and soul.
What makes Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook by Ella Fitzgerald notable?
This album is notable for its critical acclaim, receiving a Grammy Award for Best Female Vocal Performance in 1959. It played a crucial role in popularizing the Great American Songbook and solidified Fitzgerald's reputation as a premier interpreter of classic American music. By 1958, Ella Fitzgerald was an established jazz vocalist, having gained fame in the 1940s and 50s with her innovative scat singing and dynamic performances. 'Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook' marked a significant entry in her discography as it was part of her acclaimed songbook series, following her successful interpretations of other composers like George and Ira Gershwin.
Who is Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook for?
Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook works well if you're into steady melodic journey throughout, heartfelt emotion in every note and for afternoon relaxation.
How many songs are on Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook?
Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook has 16 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Blue Skies Standout 3:46
- 2 Suppertime 3:18
- 3 How’s Chances 2:48
- 4 Heat Wave 2:25
- 5 Isn’t This a Lovely Day Standout 3:28
- 6 You Keep Coming Back Like a Song 3:35
- 7 Reaching for the Moon 2:18
- 8 Slumming on Park Avenue 2:24
- 9 The Song Is Ended 2:29
- 10 I’m Putting All My Eggs in One Basket 3:00
- 11 Now It Can Be Told 3:11
- 12 Always 3:08
- 13 It's a Lovely Day Today 2:27
- 14 Change Partners 3:17
- 15 No Strings 3:02
- 16 I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm 2:56
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