Ella Fitzgerald Dont Be That Way 13 November 1967

[@MarcosSouza-gb9hj]

When you heard Ella through the records,you were mesmerized. Imagine how you would react listening to this voice live...

[@rivaridge7211]

Frank once famously said, "There is Ella, and then there is all the rest of us."

[@MrAtticus555]

THE Frank Sinatra, chairman of the board, sat on the stairs of HIS set, watching Ella Fitzgerald, sing mesmerisingly. He wouldn’t do that for anyone other than Ella. She was really really special. The world falls in love with her over and over again, every day.

[@CattyCumin]

He knew she would steal the show but he didn’t care, he just sat there like a schoolboy and enjoyed it. What else can you do when confronted by an instrument so pure and lovely? Just thank God for the beauty of his creation.

[@davidw5731]

Ella perfect and perfect arrangement. You could see how Ella was just allowing her performance to totally open up and flow along with the band. She was having pure fun and joy with this number. Just incredible!

[@jaschaheifetz]

Frank really loved her. It can't get any better than that. "She was the best. Amongst all of us who sing, she was the best." -- Johnny Mathis

[@scotnick59]

And so did BILLIONS of others.

[@BE-ms5cn]

Just 'discovering' Ella Fitzgerald....she had sunshine in her voice!

[@mademoiselleyadala-vette5762]

If You are just "Discovering" The Grande et Majestic Ella Fitzgerald, then You are in for a Delightful et Continuous Treat--- Your Life is About to Bloom 🌹🌹🌹.

[@BE-ms5cn]

@@mademoiselleyadala-vette5762 wowwww what a beautiful thing to say. Thank you kindly. May sweetness continue to be a part of your life!

[@mademoiselleyadala-vette5762]

@@BE-ms5cn Your Comment, too, is Such a Lovely Thing To Say--- Merci Beaucoup/Thank You So Much, for I Appreciate It. May Only The Absolute Best Continue To Surround You. GOD Bless 🙏🙏🙏~~~

[@RaulieGonzo97]

The way Frank says “your turn” is just so lovely. You can tell there’s genuine affection between them

[@nancydrew5]

Ella swings so hard, she changed the rhythm of my heartbeat to 2 & 4. The docs said it's a phenomenon.

[@jadezee6316]

this is an AMAZING vocal...listen to Frank in the background..he can barely contain himself

[@nawlincurly]

This is my favorite Ella Fitzgerald song...No one could sing like her...They just don't make singers like this anymore!!

[@libertytree3209]

My favorite Ella Song changes every few years. Every time I think I've found something perfect and sublime, something else pops up that I've never heard and I think, wow, that is beyond anything I've ever heard before. My current favorite is the Verve recording of Mood Indigo.

[@iamfelixthecat7233]

They don't make songs like this anymore, either.

[@assassinationarchivesandre6272]

That is the top of the mountain. Better than that is not available.

[@primetimetv8452]

Let’s give Nelson riddle some credit for this fabulous arrangement

[@loujug1]

I'll second that.

[@coolchar418]

Hypnotizing

[@bolder2009]

When this performance was filmed its incredible to think she had already clocked up 30+ years in show business. Like Sarah Vaughan, she always maintained the highest artistic and musical standard to the end.

[@ChristianMcBrideTV]

This is swingin' so g**damn hard! Whew! You were the G.O.A.T., Ms. Fitzgerald.

[@DC-zw4ou]

2:37 Ella moves around F#, E and G using ornamentation (I think) for a moment on the word "Don't". I haven't ever heard her do this on any of her other recordings and to me it's absolutely scintillating.

[@jadezee6316]

ella is one of the few performers who sounded better singing live than on her recordings...and it is because she sang as she was feeling and not according to what was expected from a record.....her voice took you places you didnt know were there but she made it sound that it was the only way to sing it...

[@jadezee6316]

ella is one of the few performers who sounded better singing live than on her recordings...and it is because she sang as she was feeling and not according to what was expected from a record.....her voice took you places you didnt know were there but she made it sound that it was the only way to sing it...

[@bridgetc.6313]

PERFECT PITCH GANG

[@lawrencehill2111]

Does anyone notice Ray Browns crazy bass line in this song! It’s what also drives this songs swing factor

[@carmendemetrio7685]

Lawrence Hill 👍🏻👍🏻❗️ (🇨🇱-2019)

[@Vagrarian]

Long story...but I came across this clip when I was in the middle of a very messed-up part of my life, not the least of which was being out of work. The phrase "Tomorrow is another day" is such a cliche but it took on so much meaning with this song, and I kept thinking of Ella singing this as I worked to get myself out of it. Thank you, Ella, for inspiring me to keep trying.

[@spencer0000000]

1:13 this is the most beautiful sound ever created by a human!

[@peterclark498]

i hear that ...just love this woman and performance x x

[@CharlieRiceMusic]

A Sinatra fan played me this tape years ago, and Ella, when riffing on that exact part, sent chills down my spine. Decades later, I now realize that Ella was the best singer, by far.

[@hernangerardochavezchavez2694]

Ella Love

[@oliviamarie70]

This song reminds me of cruising the barrio on a Saturday night with my boyfriend

[@artdeko1759]

NO ONE can sing like Ella Fitzgerald. Amazing vocal artist.

[@direfranchement]

Frank really adored and admired her. They had a fun musical chemistry together.

[@jberry5000]

I can't stop playing this!

[@johnsmith8785]

Hey J. Were you hearing it for the first time? I first heard and viewed this clip on a Frank Sinatra/Ella Fitzgerd/Carlos Jobim DVD. The entire DVD is worth every minute of your time. Ella also sings Body and Soul, which is a gorgeous ballad, and it is every bit as repeatable! I had the Don't Be That Way CD by Ella and the Nelson Riddle orchestra, which won a Grammy! It's a pretty remarkable thing when Ella, Nelson Riddle, and his band improved on the studio version here. Truly gifted.

[@jberry5000]

@@johnsmith8785 Hi John. Thank you so much for your note. My father had a big reel to reel recorder and taped the very program you mentioned when it first aired. Thereafter, it was played non-stop in our house. Of course, as a child, I hated my parents' music, but, with the passage of time, have come to cherish it. I hadn't heard this song in many years. It is quite simply perfection! I also have a DVD of the program. I think it will be my house music for tomorrow. Thanks for reminding me of it.

[@robfmas]

Wow, i am speechless...

[@scottyd8900]

Incredible.....remember when you had to know how to sing to be a singer.... thanx for that vid

[@keoki9]

WOW!!! Are you kidding me? That was like getting touched by the gods!

[@jaschaheifetz]

The Greatest of all. God Bless Ella...and Frank, too. He loved her.

[@dennishartnett684]

Oh, Ella!! Can't think of anything new to add - you're just too great.

[@peterclark498]

she is literally the best of the best of the best that voted for the best!!!

[@lefev]

bassist is ray brown.

[@christinamarti4441]

She’s beyond talented bless her

[@PeterGeo2]

She can fly.

[@glenthomas7347]

I recorded this on VHS when PBS HAD THAT SPECIAL I LISTENED TO IT EVERYDAY THOSE TWO CHEMISTRY WAS CONTAGIOUS!!!! I LOVE MUSIC AND I AM GLAD ELLA AND FRANK IS INCLUDED!!!! GOTTA LOVE ELLA❤❤❤❤❤

[@jetaunstrong8570]

LOVED this since I was a child!! I love you Miss Ella Forever!!

[@oxford172]

I am sooo glad this is up again! She is just so effortless and beautiful, there will never be another ella!

[@peterdeeclark]

my favorite video ever...Ella..i adore you!

[@loujug1]

Just revisited this video and I and I must agree with a post by Prime TV that this is a terrific arrangement by Nelson Riddle. You can see how happy Ella is when she starts smiling as she sings the second part.

[@jadezee6316]

STUNNING VOCAL..from ella here....simply amazing

[@OmayraPacheco-m7n]

I am right behind Ella.🎉🎉🎉🎉The songbooks are the best. Everyone's favorite Artist in Jazz and Swing...Sinatra loved many vocalists like EF. My father is guarding FS.😮😮😮😮🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@dieorangeSchnecke]

I just want to say thank you for keeping this video up all these years! I never get tired of watching it and I don't know where else this footage exists.

[@Antifreezeme]

notice how there's no dislikes...THERE CAN'T BE DISLIKES

[@i_am_vengeance_]

7 years later .. STILL no dislikes!

[@mademoiselleyadala-vette5762]

Nearly 10 years later after this clip was posted, et STILL NO DISLIKES!!! There is NO ONE like her Majesty, Madame Ella!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@carmendemetrio7685]

Shaaranya Pillai (2019... zero dislikes )☺️

[@michaelcornett444]

2020....still no dislikes.

[@alexnettles7749]

2021....some asshole disliked

[@jadezee6316]

ella is one of the few performers who sounded better singing live than on her recordings..

[@jaschaheifetz]

Ultimate! Sublime.

[@5850terry]

I bought this A Man and His Music at Apple TV for eight bucks and is an amazing hour of music.

[@jetaunstrong8570]

Sinatra was bopping his ass off on the stairs!!

[@ernest747]

Haha, lolwut.

[@primetimetv8452]

Nelson riddle went out of his way with this arrangement

[@peterholwill1170]

one word AWESOME the Queen of Swing, scat, ballads, a voice of liquid gold, no forced notes, pure head voice, indeed The First Ladt of Song

[@jadezee6316]

ella is one of the few performers who sounded better singing live than on her recordings...and it is because she sang as she was feeling and not according to what was expected from a record.....her voice took you places you didnt know were there but she made it sound that it was the only way to sing it...

[@jayherzog7683]

Wow. What a tone. Ella ......Talent with two capital TT's

[@dieorangeSchnecke]

Thanks so much for posting. This is one of my all time favorite performances. I LOVE Ella!!

[@keoki9]

Key change at 2:11=WOW!!!

[@gsco82]

I just love watching and hearing Ella. What a great performance!! Thanks so much for posting this.

[@catherinekerr2160]

This is just the best!💯💥

[@paulocesarmoreto1081]

The best voices to jazz of alltimes!

[@yootubeisok]

This is the best Ella ever sang- natural and genuine. Thanks for posting this clip. Nelson Riddle, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald. Mmmm

[@loujug1]

How do you define "swing" in two words? Easy......... "Ella Fitzgerald"

[@cameronadair4135]

How do you define swing into words easy Anita O’Day

[@DanteBrewster]

Smooth and nice

[@viniciolopez7906]

Waaaaooo!! Amo éstas canciones, y porsupuesto también Amo a sus Grandes Interpretes.. !!

[@AmyK007]

What a master! She was incredible.

[@theresachiorazzi4571]

Ella and frank two great voices miss their talent.

[@joalri]

Esta es la interpretación de esta cancion con mas arte que escuchado en boca de un artista, una delicia para los sentidos, inolvidable

[@carmendemetrio7685]

Realmente ...¡Fabulosa! 🤗 🤗 🤗 (Sinatra jamás fue capaz de “jazzear “ así !..😈)

[@spencer0000000]

Million stars for Ella!

[@robertruiz7109]

No doubt a bout it when these greats got together they made Beautiful Music together

[@yellowshirting]

oh ella...

[@peterclark498]

the music my Heaven has !! 😍🥰😍🥰😍

[@hernanchavez7930]

Tan perfecto es su voz, I lovly day, Ella Fitzgerald

[@CristianoSilva-vv4ix]

Truly a genius in action

[@karlbrozek4045]

Moment de grâce absolu...

[@brunopiafoubrunopiafou1710]

un miracle cette femme

[@zeemann]

WOW! THANKS

[@renarga6886]

Tha God and the Goddess.

[@hildabusciglio]

extraordinarios 2 talentos, tengo el d.v.d show completo es de morirse

[@FabioValenteOficial]

♫Paixão de Ontem by Fabio Valente Bossa Nova New Generation Bossa Nova From Brazil

[@RafaelSantos-vr9zm]

😍😍😍

[@GustavoMaciel97]

Você é BR mano?

[@marbeluzanndg]

❤️

[@artfuldodger1286]

The audience must have been instructed to sit shock still. Otherwise, I don't know how they could resist swaying back and forth in their seats.

[@fan8504]

America

[@asmerceadar7]

welcome to America Fan

[@arame29]

Hey Rihanna Try it Live No lip sync No auto pitch correction LIVE

Imbativel! Abram alas pra maior...

[@jeanambrosio3518]

Does anyone know that name of the pianist here?

[@vincezaaa]

Frank sitting like a little boy waiting to be picked up from kindergarten

[@jadezee6316]

MAYBE HE WAS SITTING THERE IN HONEST APPRECIATION OF A GREAT SINGER....HAVE YOU ANY HONESTY IN YOUR ENTIRE BODY?

[@vincezaaa]

@@jadezee6316 it’s a joke

[@alfonsomaira6240]

Direi a quello col dito giù di darsi all'ippica

[@arame29]

Dug that bass

[@kevinjones5715]

beyonce whooooo??

[@jadezee6316]

STUNNING VOCAL..from ella here....simply amazing