Ella Fitzgerald - Lover Man

[@andersemil]

That's gotta be some of the best phrasing and most perfect pitch control I've ever heard in a live recording!... Ella was a genious and will always be remembered

[@LlyleHunter]

True artistry and real elegance as though she could paint lyrics into a microphone.

[@ernestbrown795]

Everytime I hear the first bars of this introduction as Ella humming, then Andy Williams starts his introduction of Ella I tear up so bad. Just a lovely lady with an unforgettable voice.

[@reubenvaughngreene970]

There is a reason why she was awarded 11 doctorate degrees from the nation's most prestigious universities. No other singer has accomplished that as well as being the most recorded female vocalist ever, with almost 250 albums to her credit. Indeed, tihe First Lady Of Song!!!! It just doesn't get any better than this. How fortunate we are to have experienced "The Wonder Of Ella".

[@slipslider9048]

Billie will always be the Queen of Jazz - through such hardship and abuse she pioneered female jazz vocals and her voice is truly unique and iconic. Ella is good, but Billie was a star.

[@reubenvaughngreene970]

@@slipslider9048 Ella was "good". You don't know music, my friend. Billie was "good". Ella was superb!

[@Zianzio123]

I agree with you Reuben.

[@pookie3093]

@@slipslider9048 I think Billie Holliday was a superstar for a different reason than Ella was. Billie could tap into people's "mental" mind moreso and that made her unique and very very special as her voice was. But Ella was different, capturing best what the United States saw as the one of a kind, true American voice. And I can see why she easily fit that bill. Ella's sound was the perfect image of America when it came to music at the time. There were many very good singers at that time, but Ella's sound, her interpretation, her way of creativity could not be matched by anyone. I don't say these things lightly. Listen to her recordings or performances like these. She was the very best at what she did. It's beyond inspiring. And her infamous modesty, made her even more appreciated. She genuinely never thought she was as good as she was! But haha, she indeed was!

[@fredbloggs6080]

@@pookie3093 Sarah Vaughan was the best.

[@ivh1968]

This is singing at its absolute finest. There will never be another Ella.

[@ivh1968]

Nobody comes within a mile of Ella Fitzgerald. She was absolutely fantastic. It's all here in the fine detail. Just listen closely and realise that nobody else ever came close to her. The effortlessness and modesty she imparts are so refreshing in a world of so-called divas. She scales the octaves effortlessly and more importantly in theme with the sentiment... not just randon screams like lesser modern singers. Ella knew her song, knew the music and thank God people appreciate her today.

[@TombCat]

Anyone who finds her will appreciate her. Because she was sonic perfection - full of gorgeous surprise.

[@nancymar9324]

As much as I love Sarah and Billie's version of Lover Man, I keep coming back to Ella.

[@reubenvaughngreene970]

One has to keep coming back to Ella because she was the UlTIMATE vocalist of many genres. One of a kind and the best all-round singer of all time. A true gift to the world!

[@meonardbaran2985]

Nancy Mar, have you listened to this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6fVl3ebrtGHirs

[@ohakirk]

Reuben Vaughn Greene 👍

[@djangowoof]

My late husband worked with Ella and said he would tune his guitar to her voice. Perfect pitch and perfect phrasing and so much more!

[@sfdudeca]

OMG!!! The opening when Ella is cooing I just melt!! That voice of perfection! And yes, she could hum the Yellow Pages, and I would be brought down along with wherever she'd be performing. I envy anyone who saw her live performances; I never got to. But we have as treasure her timeless recordings and videos of her extraordinary performances. What class, what a voice, what gorgeous music! I love you, Ella!

[@reubenvaughngreene970]

There was only Ella! Never to be repeated again. Her greatness was beyond compare! What a marvelous gift to the world. And, what a sweet soul.

[@Zianzio123]

I love the smoothness of Ella's voice. She does have a universal sound and so talented.

[@rad0210]

Effortlessly; Graceful; Classy; Poignantly; Captivating; Timeless... First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald. "WHY THAT'S ELLA." PRICELESS!!!!!! ELLA OMG... TEACH THEM!!!!

[@mca1218]

Ella Fitzgerald flourished on live television. This was a bejeweled period for her in the 1960's, when the networks fought to get her on their variety shows: Ed Sullivan. Steve Allen. Dean Martin. Nat 'King' Cole. Dinah Shore. Carol Burnett. Hollywood Palace. Flip Wilson. Johnny Carson. Andy Williams, not to mention the dozens of one-time television specials and one-woman concerts. Brava!!

[@mofug2]

No one could ever top that perfection and class.. Ella was so humble to

[@hankmcaff9350]

Jeez her low notes are so strong and beautifully phrased!!

[@aldoarmstrong]

Ella at her best. Happy to see that this wonderfull music is appreciated by the younger generation.

[@RomanFrancis]

She's one of the greatest of ever ! Her talent was a masterpiece! Thanks for beeing with us Ella,not for so long, but forever and ever anyway! :))

[@stevequaranta9]

The Queen. Beautiful lady, beautiful voice. She was a singer in a class all by herself. I adored her.

[@GeekyRedBoss]

One person on this whole intire planet doesn't know that Ella is the Jazz God..... Bow down!!! How can you dislike perfection?

[@timothyball742]

Entire, use a dictionary.

[@pookie3093]

My my goodness, listen to this oozing beauty. The unmatched voice of Ella, and that beautiful music and the tickle of that piano, the violins, the interpretation Ella has and the way she delivers the pure elegance and power of her notes are just mesmerizing. True beauty down deep in every way. In the beginning where Ella is scatting and improvising as she typically did, she was merely passing the time and getting warmed up! I just love how she improvises in the beginning and just creates and makes it up as she goes. She never sings the same song the same. Truly one of a kind.......Ms Ella! The fact that a black woman during this time and even earlier to not only sing this music, but to do it better than anybody else must have been a shock to many. I can only imagine the conversations of the shocked ones back then!

[@quinnfields9531]

Well said

[@quinnfields9531]

Just the beginning gets me..her scatting

[@MarlonFrancisco]

OMG beyond perfection Ella is in a league of her own.

[@rgs6236]

Ella's voice is like silk , the tone is jus beautiful to the ears

[@oxford172]

This song has left me unable to breathe for like a minute... such a beautiful and powerful performance from the best vocalist of all time. Rest in peace Ella!

[@debarghyaroy9948]

There cannot be a single so- called performer who can come close to the standards this grand lady has set. I belong to a whole other generation when jazz is not heard that often. It is Miss Fitzgerald's singing technique that has left me spellbound. This is THE best version of the song and it even surpasses the quality of the version in her album. This is a divine experience-- listening to her. She emotes so well and the despair in the lyrics is so well portrayed. No one can outdo it. Ever. The scat at the beginning adds a whole new dimension. She is an angel. I wish I had heard her before. What a genius!! WOW!! Blessed she was.

[@ohakirk]

Debarghya Roy I love you

[@MusicLoverBrian1]

A MASTERPIECE!! There will NEVER be another singer like Ella! She was one of a kind! There are not enough words that I can say that can do this woman justice.

[@gracevega7681]

This is one of my favourite performances ever 💕 She was on point here! The tone, the warmness of her voice... it is to me, very near to perfection. I admire her and respect her so much, I wish I could've listened her live...

[@MrOldschoolyoungin]

An American sound and classic music. Ella, it's been years since your passing. But I hope to meet and greet you in the next lifetime and thank you for the gift of song, through jazz.

[@SavingSmilesForYou]

There is NO ONE like Ella. :) This performance is beautiful, sensual, perfect.

[@TheRealAliceSnow]

When it comes to vocalist. Ms.Ella Fitzgerald had to have been crafted very carefully by GOD himself. Really no one even comes close to her effortlessly perfect notes.I know that her growing up being groomed by Chick Web as a teenager really help her easily sang notes.But yes, how could there be anyone to top her style and class and humility. Very humble Woman. I just love me some ,Ella.There will never,ever be another.Maybe close. Let's hope.PEACE

[@mofug2]

+Alice Snow I totally agree!

[@nicolettenicola]

I am always in a far away moment when listening to Ella...I am a singer from Detroit and I am inspired by her. I listen to her songs all day everyday and her spirit and music is beautiful and symphonic I am thankful for her....Lady Ella Fitzgerald

[@phyllislen]

This is the boss of Jazz singers. My dad and uncle loved her. I totally understand the effortless vocal range is magical.

[@zandramccoy1910]

Superb vocal control 👄 🎹 💪 💯% ! I really love & appreciate jazz and jazz music (vocals). Ella's voice is phenomenal. Chris Williams is phenomenal as well ❤!

[@brooke127]

Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@richardgornalle4536]

This is simply superb.

[@goranantonson1713]

I Heard Ella 1962 in London, and got her autograph

[@Daoferrell]

The best version ever

[@TahariBlue]

OMG! your so right Ja Tall, I was so still, so hypnotized! I felt like I was floating, that voice, and her vocal choices, and that perfect diction, it's like listening to music from heaven

[@ysgcentral]

I cant get enough of ms Fitzgerald i love the way here voice moves so much. Might be young but her voice is as beautiful as ever

[@peachy7690]

Leaves me in tears. So true what they said I wish she didn't died that way :(

[@trmtrm4557]

Natalia Iglesias died what way?

[@franayes8067]

@@trmtrm4557 Without a leg.

[@mca1218]

I actually gasped upon finding this. Only saw this performance in part in the opening of the AMERICAN MASTERS bio on Ella. Now that I've seen it restored, I can confirm my initial prediction: it's absolutely gorgeous, like its singer. Thank you.

[@louisphilippe5666]

Class. Ella is truly the greatest

[@LHLH78]

Thank you for this.

[@alanhope8971]

The greatest female vocalist of all time.

[@johnvono5787]

pitch always perfect!

[@Ren-nf4pz]

NO ONE SINGS LIKE ELLA FITZGERALD!!!!!

[@SOMUSICSCHOOL]

sublime Ella

[@yvanesquerresilvestre27]

:) xoxo ;)

[@MrMahlerman]

The kind of thing, the performance quality, that will draw you back the rest of your life. She is sublime, beyond the ability to be described completely, and yet every bit connects.

[@rgs6236]

Pure talent.... beautiful!

[@rad0210]

This gives me Goosebumps... WOW! Spectacular!

[@redd05]

This is by far one of the most PERFECT performances of the Lover Man composition. I wish the audio was available for purchase.

[@donwardell4605]

I was talking to Ella once day , telling her some silly nonsense going on at the record company and she stood up, turned to me and said "Don, like i've always told you - you will get much more with honey than you will ever will get with vinegar!" I've lived by that since that remark back stage at the Olympia Paris dressing room in 1959 RIP

[@kalaklah4848]

It's the whisper whistle control of her voice that is the most remarkable

[@kennethjohnson7579]

Perfect and Astoundingly sung.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😍😍👆👆👆👆❤

[@GradyElla]

What an absolute clinic. Just sit very still and listen, listen to the sound of pure perfection. God bless you Ella.

[@mzfiesty]

how enchanting... and I love the Andy Williams intro!

[@online581796]

If it gets any better than this, I've never heard it. And for all you young folks who may perchance listen to this, Ella never lip-sync'd a note in her life.

[@jazzfan93]

Incomparable Ella! There will never be another one like her!

[@kerimleto8942]

I love to sing this song...one of my favorites. When I listen to Ella Fitzgerald I feel so humble and filled with gratitude!! Soooo inspiring...!

[@rgs6236]

There will only ever be one Ella Fitzgerald 🙏

[@qwertyfi]

i know this is going to sound strange but from 4:00 to 4:18 you can almost see rays of light shining down on Ella singing with her heavenly voice. Maybe it is the gods showing their appreciation!

[@airwilli15]

i really love her voice. She is a true master

[@SW-wf3gy]

Goose bumps

[@LEauReine]

LOVER MAN I don't know why but I'm feeling so sad I long to try something I never had Never had no kissin' Oh, what I've been missin' Lover man, oh, where can you be? The night is cold and I'm so alone I'd give my soul just to call you my own Got a moon above me But no one to love me Lover man, oh, where can you be? I've heard it said That the thrill of romance Can be like a heavenly dream I go to bed with a prayer That you'll make love to me Strange as it seems Someday we'll meet And you'll dry all my tears Then whisper sweet Little things in my ear Hugging and a-kissing Oh, what I've been missing Lover man, oh, where can you be?

[@TheReturnOfStephan1]

'60's Ella is my absolute favourite!!

[@starsh57]

Absolutely gorgeous voice. I was raised with her music among the other TRUE diva's. My dear mother used to sing her songs :)

[@le_cover_di_ennio7730]

What a divine voice !!

[@jotabern]

She is a crazy GENIUS !! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@lolitacunningham7568]

This song fits my life. Sang it Mama Rip Queen 💙

[@dylangintherofficial]

She doesnt sing music She is the music

[@librarybob1958]

Solid performance from a 1966 Andy Williams show. Andy had been trying to get her on the show for years, and this was, I believe, her only appearence there.

[@boatpasstation]

Même en Nouvelle Calédonie, tu as tes fans! Merveilleuse Ella. tu m'as fait aimer le Jazz, les voix de ses chanteuses..surtout ta voix! ton mood. Géniale la vidéo!

[@erik-ks2ec]

Single Handily… The Greatest Singer of all time

[@dianepowers9514]

best version ever

[@creolelady182]

The greatest jazz singer of all time!

[@clarkewi]

Such a phenomenal song and singer.

[@EMCEMITCH]

noone delivers like ella---i love billie,bet-car,carmen,sarah,dee-dee,reeves all incredible the tops but ella was the QUEEN

[@louiswendt]

DAMN!! Absolute (human) perfection seems to be eluding us more and more in present-day realms of 'pop' culture. All one (who is striving to 'make it' anywhere) should require is to- just LISTEN to this one clip!... See how it is done most perfectly- and only hope your ass can deliver a small fraction of her (not only) natural but (honestly -and assiduously) acquired talent....Rest my case

[@stevevega7938]

i just love this song it,s beautiful.

[@lilianvaldez6046]

Esta mujer era un angel.

[@Tavinho74]

4:07 to 4:13, sweet little things in my ear... Just perfect!

[@javierazmat4498]

Maravillosa!!! Como siempre...

[@martimanttinari2181]

Wonderful....

[@johnvono5787]

the true "Lady of Soul"

[@theFlagrants]

Cuando a alguien se la conoce como "La Reina del Jazz", "La Primera Dama de la canción", cuando alguien somo Bing Crosby dice que hombre, mujer o niño, la mejor es Ella Fitzgerald, cuando alguien como Duke Ellington te compone una sinfonia mientras afirma que Su talento le recuerda al Maestro Toscanini porque ella, Ella, Está "fuera de toda categoría", será por algo. Ella es la medida de todas las cosas... de la música.

[@suerobertson5462]

theFlagrants get

[@jackross876]

WOW WOW WOW!

[@jenc9631]

perfect

[@whitneylilucious]

aaaaaaaaahh like music to my ears...oh wait this is music unlike what we get from these pop stars these days

[@ivh1968]

Imagine this on The Voice. She'd leave the judges speechless.

[@MusicLoverBrian1]

@librarybob1958 I can see why Andy Williams was trying hard to get Ella Fitzgerald on his show and thank goodness he did because if he hadn't we would have never heard this beautiful and exceptional performance from the First Lady of Jazz.

[@privatekas]

yes she is the best Lady of song miss Ella fitzerald

[@Dsky40]

No one ever will be Ella. Her and Sara Vaughn...

[@fabiogp5]

Dois Diamantes da musica Internacional. Saudades !

[@juancarlosgonzalezflores4118]

Grandiosa donde está el.boton para ponerle un millón de likes?

[@lenababy8101]

Ella Fitzgerald understand her song, she arranged every note with dead-on phrasing and pitch to suit.. and the way she could gently shade her voice

[@sheilafonseca7043]

My diva just perfection!

[@luizgdrc]

Ella is the best!!!

[@mariajolantapiskorowska3152]

Genius🙏🏻❤️

[@echospaw899]

Such a classy lady. She lives on... 3:)

[@archy2frank2]

Mr. Kerouac your description of how Ella sings Lover man is dead on.

[@MrJfury76]

Sublime!

[@MrMahlerman]

Here is a another incredble performance.... Look up Summertime (1968) onKZbin. Great performance. And also Sweet Georgia Brown, great live performance where she wows her fellow musicians. Then for fun, a great Sweet Georgia Brown from Anita O'Day Live. It's brilliant. LOVE MUSIC!!

[@rad0210]

My apologies for the repetitive comments. But.. IT'S ELLA! And thought my comments were not posting! :-)

[@ferithss]

I agree that Christina has made many mistakes in her career and squandered precious time and talent. Ella is one of my favorite singers of all time, any time she and sinatra did a duet though it was magic.