Rhythm Is My Business
Ella Fitzgerald · 1962
42 min · 13 tracks · jazz · soul · swing
A vibrant blend of swinging rhythms and heartfelt vocals that captures the essence of jazz in the early '60s.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant rhythms for lively moments
- swinging tempos that invite movement
- heartfelt vocals for emotional connection
- playful energy for gatherings
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you want
- prefers slow, introspective pieces
- seeks long-form musical explorations
Where this album fits
- Themes
- swinging jazz nights· vibrant club energy
- Career context
- Released in 1962, 'Rhythm Is My Business' was Ella Fitzgerald's follow-up to her critically acclaimed album 'Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook'. At this point in her career, Fitzgerald was solidifying her reputation as one of the foremost vocalists in jazz, showcasing her ability to interpret a wide range of material with technical precision and emotional depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billie Holiday· Sarah Vaughan· Louis Armstrong
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown by Sarah Vaughan — Captures a similar vibrant club atmosphere with rich vocals and intricate jazz arrangements.Basie at Birdland by Count Basie — Features swinging rhythms and lively performances that echo the energetic vibe of Fitzgerald's work.I Put a Spell on You by Nina Simone — Shares heartfelt vocal delivery and emotional depth, rooted in jazz and soul traditions.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rough Ridin’ 2:53
- 2 Broadway 2:45
- 3 You Can Depend on Me 3:34
- 4 Runnin’ Wild 2:43
- 5 Show Me the Way to Go Out of This World ’Cause That’s Where Everything 2:45
- 6 I’ll Always Be in Love With You 2:52
- 7 Hallelujah, I Love Him So 2:36
- 8 I Can’t Face the Music 5:03
- 9 No Moon at All 2:39
- 10 Laughin’ on the Outside 4:55
- 11 After You’ve Gone 4:18
- 12 Taking a Chance on Love 2:37
- 13 If I Could Be With You 2:39
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