Speak Love
Ella Fitzgerald · 1983
43 min · 10 tracks · jazz · soul · swing
An intimate collection of jazz standards, showcasing Fitzgerald's timeless vocal elegance and emotional depth.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady emotional melodic journey intimate moments for reflection warm ambiance for cozy nights
- Context
- Released in 1983, 'Speak Love' marked one of Ella Fitzgerald's later studio efforts, coming after her extensive career that included numerous accolades and collaborations. At this point, Fitzgerald was celebrated as the 'First Lady of Song,' yet she faced challenges with her health and public performances. This album reflects both her enduring artistry and a more reflective phase in her career.
- If you like
- jazz, soul, swing
Speak Love is an album by Ella Fitzgerald, released in 1983. An intimate collection of jazz standards, showcasing Fitzgerald's timeless vocal elegance and emotional depth. Though not a commercial blockbuster, 'Speak Love' exemplifies Fitzgerald's mastery of jazz standards and received critical acclaim for its sophisticated arrangements. The album highlights her unique ability to breathe new life into classic songs, influencing subsequent generations of jazz vocalists and contributing to the preservation of American songbook material. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Speak Love sound like?
An intimate collection of jazz standards, showcasing Fitzgerald's timeless vocal elegance and emotional depth. Rooted in jazz and soul.
What makes Speak Love by Ella Fitzgerald notable?
Though not a commercial blockbuster, 'Speak Love' exemplifies Fitzgerald's mastery of jazz standards and received critical acclaim for its sophisticated arrangements. The album highlights her unique ability to breathe new life into classic songs, influencing subsequent generations of jazz vocalists and contributing to the preservation of American songbook material. Released in 1983, 'Speak Love' marked one of Ella Fitzgerald's later studio efforts, coming after her extensive career that included numerous accolades and collaborations. At this point, Fitzgerald was celebrated as the 'First Lady of Song,' yet she faced challenges with her health and public performances. This album reflects both her enduring artistry and a more reflective phase in her career.
Who is Speak Love for?
Speak Love works well if you're into steady emotional melodic journey, intimate moments for reflection and warm ambiance for cozy nights.
How many songs are on Speak Love?
Speak Love has 10 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Speak Low 4:16
- 2 Comes Love 3:00
- 3 There’s No You 4:48
- 4 I May Be Wrong (but I Think You’re Wonderful) 5:10
- 5 At Last Standout 4:22
- 6 The Thrill Is Gone Standout 4:16
- 7 Gone With the Wind 3:57
- 8 Blue and Sentimental 3:08
- 9 Girl Talk 4:11
- 10 Georgia on My Mind Standout 6:12
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