Sings the Johnny Mercer Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald · 1964
44 min · 13 tracks · jazz · soul · swing
Ella Fitzgerald's silky vocals effortlessly navigate a lush tapestry of jazz standards penned by Johnny Mercer.
Why this album works
This album is significant not only for its artistic merit but also for its role in reviving interest in Johnny Mercer's songwriting legacy. It received critical acclaim upon release, reinforcing Fitzgerald's position as a vital interpreter of American popular song and solidifying her influence on subsequent generations of vocalists.
- Best for
- steady pacing for relaxed listening silky vocals for evening ambiance consistent melodic journey throughout
- Context
- Released in 1964, 'Sings the Johnny Mercer Songbook' is part of Ella Fitzgerald's prolific career, following her earlier acclaimed works like the 'Songbook' series. At this point, Fitzgerald had already established herself as a leading figure in jazz, and this album continued to showcase her versatility and interpretative depth through classic American songs.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dave Brubeck· Miles Davis· John Coltrane· Thelonious Monk· Chet Atkins· Herbie Hancock· Charles Mingus· Aretha Franklin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Too Marvelous for Words Standout 2:32
- 2 Early Autumn 3:51
- 3 Day In‐Day Out 2:49
- 4 Laura Standout 3:43
- 5 This Time the Dream’s on Me 2:53
- 6 Skylark Standout 3:11
- 7 Single‐O 3:19
- 8 Something’s Gotta Give 2:35
- 9 Trav’lin’ Light 3:48
- 10 Midnight Sun 4:54
- 11 Dream 2:58
- 12 I Remember You 3:38
- 13 When a Woman Loves a Man 3:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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