Take Love Easy
Ella Fitzgerald · 1973
37 min · 9 tracks · jazz · soul · swing
A sumptuous blend of jazz standards with Fitzgerald's rich, emotive vocals and lush arrangements that evoke timeless romance.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady pacing for evening relaxation rich vocals evoke romantic nostalgia melodic flow for intimate gatherings
- Context
- By the time 'Take Love Easy' was released in 1973, Ella Fitzgerald was already an established jazz icon with a career spanning over three decades. This album marked her transition into a more mature phase of her artistry, focusing on intimate interpretations of classic songs rather than her earlier big band performances.
- If you like
- jazz, soul, swing
Take Love Easy is an album by Ella Fitzgerald, released in 1973. A sumptuous blend of jazz standards with Fitzgerald's rich, emotive vocals and lush arrangements that evoke timeless romance. The album has been recognized for its sophisticated arrangements and Fitzgerald's masterful vocal techniques, contributing to her enduring legacy in jazz. It features the acclaimed track 'Lush Life,' which has been celebrated as one of her definitive interpretations, showcasing her influence on subsequent generations of jazz musicians. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Take Love Easy sound like?
A sumptuous blend of jazz standards with Fitzgerald's rich, emotive vocals and lush arrangements that evoke timeless romance. Rooted in jazz and soul.
What makes Take Love Easy by Ella Fitzgerald notable?
The album has been recognized for its sophisticated arrangements and Fitzgerald's masterful vocal techniques, contributing to her enduring legacy in jazz. It features the acclaimed track 'Lush Life,' which has been celebrated as one of her definitive interpretations, showcasing her influence on subsequent generations of jazz musicians. By the time 'Take Love Easy' was released in 1973, Ella Fitzgerald was already an established jazz icon with a career spanning over three decades. This album marked her transition into a more mature phase of her artistry, focusing on intimate interpretations of classic songs rather than her earlier big band performances.
Who is Take Love Easy for?
Take Love Easy works well if you're into steady pacing for evening relaxation, rich vocals evoke romantic nostalgia and melodic flow for intimate gatherings.
How many songs are on Take Love Easy?
Take Love Easy has 9 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Take Love Easy Standout 4:35
- 2 Once I Loved 2:19
- 3 Don’t Be That Way Standout 4:38
- 4 You’re Blasé 3:26
- 5 Lush Life Standout 3:34
- 6 A Foggy Day 6:09
- 7 Gee Baby, Ain’t I Good to You 4:03
- 8 You Go to My Head 5:45
- 9 I Want to Talk About You 3:24
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