Sings the Harold Arlen Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald · 1961
53 min · 13 tracks · jazz · soul · swing
Ella Fitzgerald's rich vocals glide effortlessly over lush orchestral arrangements, breathing new life into timeless Harold Arlen classics.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady melodic journey throughout rich vocals for relaxed evenings timeless classics with lush arrangements
- Context
- By 1961, Ella Fitzgerald was firmly established as one of jazz's leading vocalists, having already released numerous acclaimed albums. 'Sings the Harold Arlen Songbook' followed her successful collaboration with the Verve label and showcased her ability to interpret American standards with fresh emotional depth.
- If you like
- jazz, soul, swing
Sings the Harold Arlen Songbook is an album by Ella Fitzgerald, released in 1961. Ella Fitzgerald's rich vocals glide effortlessly over lush orchestral arrangements, breathing new life into timeless Harold Arlen classics. This album is significant for its critical acclaim, highlighting Fitzgerald's mastery of phrasing and emotional delivery. It features beloved tracks like 'Stormy Weather,' which has become synonymous with her legacy, and solidified her status in the pantheon of great American jazz singers. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sings the Harold Arlen Songbook sound like?
Ella Fitzgerald's rich vocals glide effortlessly over lush orchestral arrangements, breathing new life into timeless Harold Arlen classics. Rooted in jazz and soul.
What makes Sings the Harold Arlen Songbook by Ella Fitzgerald notable?
This album is significant for its critical acclaim, highlighting Fitzgerald's mastery of phrasing and emotional delivery. It features beloved tracks like 'Stormy Weather,' which has become synonymous with her legacy, and solidified her status in the pantheon of great American jazz singers. By 1961, Ella Fitzgerald was firmly established as one of jazz's leading vocalists, having already released numerous acclaimed albums. 'Sings the Harold Arlen Songbook' followed her successful collaboration with the Verve label and showcased her ability to interpret American standards with fresh emotional depth.
Who is Sings the Harold Arlen Songbook for?
Sings the Harold Arlen Songbook works well if you're into steady melodic journey throughout, rich vocals for relaxed evenings and timeless classics with lush arrangements.
How many songs are on Sings the Harold Arlen Songbook?
Sings the Harold Arlen Songbook has 13 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Blues in the Night Standout 7:11
- 2 Let’s Fall in Love 4:05
- 3 Stormy Weather Standout 5:16
- 4 Sing My Heart 2:48
- 5 Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea 2:24
- 6 My Shining Hour 4:01
- 7 Hooray for Love 2:43
- 8 This Time the Dream’s on Me 4:37
- 9 That Old Black Magic Standout 4:10
- 10 I’ve Got the World on a String 4:51
- 11 Let’s Take a Walk Around the Block 4:01
- 12 Ill Wind 3:52
- 13 Ac‐Cent‐Tchu‐Ate the Positive 3:38
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