Ella Fitzgerald - For Once In My Life (Live in Berlin 1968)

Divine...

[@eddabaert]

You have not heard a perfect version of a song untill you've heard Ella sing it......

[@marinazuniga2418]

Indeed! She sings every song the way they should be sung! As if she owns every song!

[@toomuchsumo]

@@marinazuniga2418 to sing the blues is to live the blues.

[@kevinryan4857]

Perfectly FLAWLESS. She was brilliant. And although there are a few terrific contemporary jazz vocalists out there, there will NEVER again be another Ella Fitzgerald. How lucky we were to be enriched by her presence.

[@lfletch2773]

Never!!

[@Klarae444]

In this sad and lonely Christmas time, Lady Ella Fitzgerald thank you for existing eternally. Your voice is a warm hug that smooth hearts and souls ❤️

[@mawete2]

You can't call this singing because apparently many people sing on this day and age. No, Ella didn't sing, she felt the music and tried to make us understand how life (should be) when it's only felt.

[@clairefph1]

Yes!

[@MichaelJohnson-wk8tk]

There are no words to express the beauty of this!

[@MerleOberon]

I'm old enough to have seen Lady Ella in concert, a wonderful night!

[@snidelywhiplash]

I'm jealous as hell.

[@itslilibabes]

You've got to be kidding me. You're the luckiest woman in the world!

[@blvkmirror8388]

What a Blessing @MerleOberon

[@Braglemaster123]

MerleOberon me too

[@Marciestclair]

Was it as wonderful as this?

[@matthewstyles37]

I think she’s the best singer of all time…

[@masonqureshi5217]

Amen to that!👍♥️🎶

[@peterholwill1170]

This is an outstanding rendition, not a cover version like many other versions, Ella would always bring something unique to any song she ever sang. Perfect diction,intonation, and a difficult song to sing slowly requiring great vocal control, this is singing at it's finest.

[@gweckesser]

Once upon a time, there were artists in this regrettable world

[@ellalena1873]

The pianist is the perfect accompanist

[@wernermatrisch2]

This version ist masterfull, touching and simply unmatched.... Indeed no words to describe.... Anyone who knows something about Ella's life (from biographies) might burst into tears when he hears Ella with that song, and the way she sings these lyrics! Ella was a lonely woman. Never had luck with men. Her whole life was on stage. She was loved by millions for her singing. But she lived alone on the stage. After her concerts she went to eat something with her musicians, then she went into the respective hotel. To go the next day in another city, or another country to be back on stage. That was her life fifty or sixty years. After many concerts ( first 1967) I saw her last time 1990 in a concert in Cologne Philharmony. She looked old and fragile, sang sitting on a chair. But she still had great moments. 1993 was Ella's last concert. Then they had both lower legs amputated due diabeties.... She died on June 15 1996. She has not been forgotten and loved forever

[@springnicole1810]

Werner Matrisch I did see a documentary about her life and it was sad just how lonely she was with a wonderful bright voice. But this performance came straight from the heart. I literally wept. How fortunate you are to have seen her in person!

[@wernermatrisch2]

I know these very good documentary. It made me so sad, that she was at least a lonely woman.

[@randysantoro270]

Werner Matrisch

[@maryjcahill6689]

😂

[@wernermatrisch2]

@@maryjcahill6689 ??? ...what was funny about my comment about this wonderful performance by the one and only Ella?

[@LUIZLAIT]

SHE WAS THE BEST , IS THE BEST AND WILL ALWAYS BE THE BEST SINGER... EVER!!!!!!

[@gnomusdumarecage1829]

Merveilleuse Ela !

[@ToniM10]

This has soo much EMOTION... She takes us on a Roller Coaster ride as the one and only Ms Ella Fitzgerald CAN...with only one SONG.... ✌️❤️😎😪🙏👍👍

[@davidallen2518]

This is just spectacular; but Ms. Fitzgerald was beyond spectacular. We were truly blessed to have this magnificent woman grace us with her voice. And to think she performed before a/c, without a sip of water or clearing her throat. Just beyond talented. I hope when/if I get to heaven I get to meet or see her. Just to have been in her presence when have been beyond amazing. Rest easy Ms. Fitzgerald for you truly deserve for all that you gave the world.

[@kevinjones5715]

At 50 that voice still has that range, power, and control. yeah, and I don't even have to state the usual "no auto-tune", and no backing tracks, and no earbuds. ah, go one, yeah, not even backup singers, no bunch of non-relevant dancers, and not a navel in sight. Culture is truly DE-Evolving.

[@gracef934]

And no one grabbing their crotch. I sure miss real pure talent.

[@serenarossi8480]

Oh my God, what a performance, weeping ...

[@yogagai]

When she says “ try to sing “. I was like OMG what a masterpiece this performance is all about to see and live !

[@peterdurkin1499]

Omg.the best !!! Tone the pitch the pause everything

[@Shinden79]

Today it would have been my 7th wedding anniversary...And my ex wife used to sing along this song for us, I´cant help feel sad and like crying hearing it again...But life goes on I guess..Even when I will think of her every time I hear this song...

[@renettayorka6883]

She is beyond words in this performance! 👍

[@mga2899]

Ella was always great.

[@kdog9278]

Her voice is like velvet. She gives me goose bumps every time.🥰

[@richardgornalle4536]

She is so damn good. Superb singer.

[@ivh1968]

We don't normally thing of Ella as a belter, but here she shows how versatile she is. And I like how she keeps forgetting the lyrics and digs herself out by being so brilliant. I also love how "live" it is; her voice is unadulterated, unfiltered, no autotune, just one woman of incredible skill weavin her magic, the like we'll never see again.

[@thasil5781]

Ella, you will be forever in my heart and your voice will always warm my soul.

[@Brion800]

Stunning rendition. I didn't know Ella had ever performed this song. I've never heard it sung with such feeling and honesty.

[@adampacheco8919]

Just wow 😅🙌🏼 astonishing!

[@bluzshadez]

The most beautiful version ever! Ella Fitzgerald can just make any song even better.

[@inmyroom3485]

i didnt know how emotional this song was until today.

[@FittyfittyFitz717]

Perfection… props to that piano player too

[@springnicole1810]

I just cried like a baby

[@sharondturner]

She sang her guts out here, and you can tell she was singing this from a real place in her heart and from a real desire she had to be loved and needed.

[@KG-se3pd]

Beautiful Ella. I don’t know if she is making me happy or sad or both at the same time.

[@aprilnovember6900]

OMG !!!! Alle die sich Sänger nennen ,hört genau hin, so wird`s gemacht.Ella war und ist einfach die Grösste!

[@clairefph1]

Wow!👏👏👏 I’ve only heard Stevie Wonder’s version of this song until now. Ella made this song her own!

[@eliseolopez2790]

this is beautiful

[@user-ph7mu9ty7u]

Fantastic, voce, și tehnică vocală perfectă, trăirea, etc. ❤Un REGAL, FĂRĂ EGAL....

[@SlackerSince85]

That was beautiful.

[@ellalena1873]

Wish i had a pound for every time I’ve watched this.

[@childoftheeternalking2041]

You'd be be very wealthy woman? So would I! I just absolutely love her! Her music, her singing, her style, her grace. Ella was amazing!

[@FantomPizza]

man she will just never ever be forgotten. she cant

[@JJ-wj4ot]

Life goal: to be able to listen to this song and relate to it.

[@reubenvaughngreene970]

This goes straight to the heart. Her voice was a superb instrument that could bring joy and, yes, tears! Thank God for Ella, the supreme singer of our age.

[@Phoenix85006]

Reuben Vaughn Greene I'm not a religious person but I imagine if there was a God and he/she wanted to be serenaded, Ella would get the call.

[@childoftheeternalking2041]

@@Phoenix85006 that's so cute 😍

[@anthonela1]

Masterpiece, wonderful

[@nello3941]

I can't imagine how it must've been to be there, I wish I could've seen her perform...

[@richardknapp8322]

style and grace Love Ella....

[@allensoderlund7468]

Ella's performance of this amazing song leaves me in tears and speechless. This Berlin concert in 1968 has several other incredible selections. Her emotional interpretation of so many songs may never again be duplicated.

[@toneroable]

Best voice ever been.................

[@randysantoro270]

toneroable

[@kassiareis6806]

Brilliant!

[@heloneidamauro6438]

Kuyyhhhjjkxássia Reis

[@johneunson]

ella takes this song and lives the lyric. lost in the music, she turns out an emotional experience. it is a wonderful performance. thank you for posting this one.

[@ellalena1873]

You’re absolutely right.. Ella shows deep understanding for the sentiment of the song. Particularly in the last 3 words of the song.

[@wernermatrisch2]

Thank you so much, Divine!

[@bejaromero2523]

She is legend. What a beautiful interpretation!!! :D

[@k.melody3762]

I wish I was born earlier, I'd have loved to listen to her wonderful, gorgeous voice in person...

[@Popincourt]

Speechless...

[@Phoebs4101]

Hope she lived a happy life equally wonderful and loved as she gave

[@ricardoazen5886]

brilliant performance she is a legend beautiful

[@davidgoldman6913]

What a BEAUTIFUL rendition from a TALENTED ARTIST!!! 🎶🎶🎶

[@MRDEREVKO]

She is absolutely WONDERFUL!

[@marcellofernandes4998]

My beautiful, perfect lady! Undeniable talent! What a voice!!!!! Love you Ella!!!!!!!

[@Phoebs4101]

Breathtaking.. Wow. Like she literally drains all the stress and pressure. 💕😇😊.. So peaceful.

[@Serioussamurai500]

Ella's was pure class

[@amuda125]

Fabulous! No one can sing like her …none!

[@lozzzbrew6141]

Dana Chen You need to check out Sarah Vaughan

[@privatekas]

the one Lady of song miss Ella fitzerald

[@kimkim6139]

This is like a FAIRYTALE ... UNBELIEVABLE 👏👏👏

[@melaniebrueggemann5637]

We all need Ella. The world would be a lot less beautiful without her.

[@wildoceanappaloosawomangay2535]

No one like her, she, Billie , Frank, Duke, Myles (in his early years) , Barbara Streisand, irreplaceable. 💚

[@roypeppard7222]

holy God, why hasn't thjs song got one million like"s yet??? it is a 20th century poo classisc

[@voualijavenho]

Maybe because i'm on acid in the very moment i am writing you, i am writing you. Normally i don't write any coments in youtube. But, after beeing in the fields for over 5 hours (in a beautiful morning in portugal), i return home with a need for this particulary song, of this woman. I live that in blank because right now, i can not find a word to describe this woman as a musician and humanitary.To read your comemnt, is to know that are people that really unders what they are eraring. tk

[@italopellegrino6122]

Wonderful singer

[@TheLudema]

she touches my heart

[@Phoebs4101]

Sooo charming ☺ 😍..now I understand what everyone pays homage.. Stevie Wonder bought me here.

[@MrMahlerman]

She picks the best notes! The best sound. The best voice. Everyone sings today as a descendant of a style popularized by many, not least of all Ella, but certainly perfected by Ella. The gold standard.

[@NessaSpring]

whoa. just perfect. seriously, wow.

[@n.s.3410]

Just try and imagine her sitting near you as you are trying to forget the pains of the day.. wishing you had more to offer the ones that you love, and she gently begins to sing this to you..

[@robertversluis5744]

God is good.

[@singingmanmd]

Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!

[@Pr3tty_daii]

This song means so much. Ella was amazing.

[@SdotChesley]

Man, I wish I could've experienced her art live. Her instrument is astonishing.

[@rainforme1850]

Her notes touched my emotions that I know are there never name

[@drhape8625]

Beautyful

[@Izzy1949able]

The one and only Lady Ella !!!

[@huntuckian]

This song leaves me speechless. I am so in love with Ella.

[@claretea]

This is awesome.

[@HeikeMatthiesen]

Simply magic....what an inspiration

[@riquiolux]

Absolutely Divine♥

[@toomuchsumo]

owow incredible performance. doesn't get better than this. to sing the blues, is to live the blues..

[@joseantoniomartinsdovale4856]

absoluty wonderful

[@reinaldosaadi]

gratitude dude

[@asmrlilvezzy6601]

When music actually had meaning

[@BoyangWang]

it's such a pity that there is no studio version...

[@desiharrison5183]

This voice is amazing

[@ernest747]

I saw a part of it in a documentary about Ella. Amazing performance.

[@Redflowers9]

pure excellence

[@mariagalante821]

Música maravilhosa na voz de duas grandes cantoras . Judy Garland e Ella … sensacional

[@LaBlusera10]

she is so sweet ..

[@candyscandyhouse]

Wow 🤩

[@diegosantana5595]

Magic.

[@diegosantana5020]

My comment from an account I cannot open anymore hehhe.

[@GeminiQueenn]

#blessed What a gift Miss. Ella have to the world. #timeless

[@privatekas]

Ella op her best,my day is today haeven Love you Miss Fitzerald.

[@PaulCEMC2]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!