"I never knew how good our songs were until I heard Ella Fitzgerald sing them" -Ira Gershwin.
@tholian_web4 жыл бұрын
Her voice was perfection. There is no other word to describe Ella.
@raymcarthur38704 жыл бұрын
Wow she had me in the first 5 seconds! What a sophisticated piece of Music the band was awesome.
@chrisb94894 жыл бұрын
"Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered " my fave Ella song. Worth a listen!
@dylangintherofficial4 жыл бұрын
Her Doris day and Sarah Vaughn are my three fav versions of that song
@raymoles4 жыл бұрын
The younger generation should hear this just once.
@dylangintherofficial4 жыл бұрын
Been listening to the classics since I was a kid when everyone was listening to pop
@kylecompton3305 Жыл бұрын
She is considered one of the GOATS! In her lifetime she recorded over 200 albums and won 14 Grammys!!! I could listen to her all day long!
@lynnebryan64433 жыл бұрын
All bow down to Lady Ella
@DeathStrikeVirus4 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy ANYONE is reacting to her, love how you're enjoying her and the respect.
@navigatingwithnana3 жыл бұрын
Thank you the standing O. She is the queen of American jazz. Such an integral part of American history. She's a national treasure!
@wbiassociates3 жыл бұрын
I had the absolute pleasure of hearing Ella in person with Count Basie and his band at Carnegie Hall in the mid-1970's. Given how I react to music, I made certain that my tickets were in the balcony on the aisle, because I knew that I "needed some room" to feel the music. Her voice was a musical instrument, perfection personified. And your reaction was priceless - you would have truly enjoyed her in person!
@helgar7914 жыл бұрын
...and so you've found the great Ella Fitzgerald. Ella comes from a time when every syllable, every word, every sentence held meaning, and it was the job of the singer to capture that meaning and convey it to the audience. Sometimes the meaning behind the meaning. That made the lyric king, and every singer had to not only sing every word clearly but sing that lyric directly to you. Make it personal. Now Ella wasn't the best at interpreting a lyric, but that beautiful timbre, her ability to stay on pitch, that wonderful range, and her ability to scat were second to none. But Ella was a child of Louis Armstrong who taught the world to sing. Before Louis singers didn't interpret or personalize the lyric. After Louis, everyone did. But Louis was a trumpet player you say. Yes he was, and he is on the Mount Rushmore of great jazz trumpeters. Some believe the first face. But Louis changed music. He taught the world to sing, how performers should dress, how performers act onstage, how you should improvise while singing, how to scat sing (he didn't invent it though), how to act offstage, how to play modern jazz trumpet, and much more. That makes him the most important musician in the history of modern popular music. Now that you've found Ella, try her doing "Night In Tunisia", "My Reverie", "I've Got The World On A String", "It Don't Mean A Thing", "I'm Beginning To See The Light", and just about any standard. When at the end Ella says, "Ray remember all that you've said", she's talking directly to the double bass player Ray Brown who she was briefly married to. Ray broke her heart and cheated on her which led to their divorce. This song comes from her album "Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie" which was the only small combo performance she did on record. This is our heritage young lady. We are the people that invented gospel music, the blues, big band music, jazz, boogie woogie, Rock and Roll, disco, hip hop and dozens more variants. Get to learn and absorb as much as you can.
@ruthjohnson43804 жыл бұрын
Hel Gar There would be no rock and roll without Black music, going back hundred years. You all should be proud of that. Ella Fitzgerald is amazing. She’s a Jazz virtuoso.
@pauljackson37204 жыл бұрын
Ella Fitzgerald is the Greatest of All-time!!! Take that to the Bank!!!
@frankiebowie61743 жыл бұрын
And they say her life is too boring for a big screen movie biography. You don’t get to be that phenomenal without a back story. Hollywood, do your job. ❤️
@TahariBlue3 жыл бұрын
That shit was INCREDIBLE!!!!!!! Ella is not human she is a MIRACLE!!!!
@firetopman3 жыл бұрын
There aren't words to describe the chills, tingles, and goosebumps that run up and down your spine. Can something be TOO beautiful? This is how I feel when I hear early Joni Mitchell, too. My mom lived in NYC during the 1940's and saw Ella all the time. Lady Day, too. All the greats. What a time to have been alive to witness this musical genius.
@frankiebowie61743 жыл бұрын
I could talk about it for hours too. Other singers may have been stars, but Ella is a constellation.
@kylecompton3305 Жыл бұрын
No background vocals, just pure talent!!
@klawrenceism4 жыл бұрын
check out her duets with Louis Armstrong. You'll be floored.
@Sonja14athome2 жыл бұрын
It is beautiful to see your reaction to this music from a time long before you were born. Wonderful stuff!!!
@barblessable3 жыл бұрын
ELLA is the singers singer , fabulous.
@GORF_EMPIRE4 жыл бұрын
This is THEE queen of jazz ...... let no one tell you any different...they'd be lying.
@Guilherme-kk2tr3 жыл бұрын
She was a blessing !!!!
@steffy223 жыл бұрын
She’s is amazing her voice make me feel goosebumps and I love it 😍
@texadan3144 жыл бұрын
I am so glad to find you reacting to Peggy Lee and Ella Fitzgerald. First, because I'm old. Second, because you would not be singing without them.
@nbx2au4 жыл бұрын
CLASSIC :) She has a fabulous voice :)
@danwatrud24984 жыл бұрын
What a voice !! Earbuds make all the difference. I've heard her before but this immaculate!
@billmavin19984 жыл бұрын
A very astute reaction. As a vocalist yourself you have a good appreciation of her sublime skills. I do not knw who was in the back up band but they are all world
@floramay70074 жыл бұрын
She had perfect pitch...very rare.
@georgependleton592 жыл бұрын
This is Ella at time when she was at her best!....Great choice and reaction. I wish more young people would listen to some of the great jazz singers and musicians of the past. The only young singer that I've been following for the past few years who has done that and really able to convey the emotional intent of the lyrics of a song is Angelina Jordan. Thanks...This was good for my soul. just subscribed to channel.
@billmavin19984 жыл бұрын
One of the angels
@francine88063 жыл бұрын
Give a listen to Ella singing "Sophisticated Lady" or "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered." I consider her the best pop singer who ever lived.
@2eleven482 жыл бұрын
Well, there is 'pop' and there is popular. The two are quite distinct, and Ella was never a 'pop' singer.
@richardwilliams46912 жыл бұрын
It might interest you to know that this song was written by Arthur Hamilton for Ella to sing in the movie "Pete Kelly's Blues" in 1955.the studio tried to force him to rewrite the lyric containing the word plebian..They said no black woman would ever use or understand the word..He refused to comply and they dropped it from the movie..It was later released by Liberty records featuring the singer Julie London.. it became a gigantic hit and one of the most recorded tunes in history...
@edalisauskas73133 жыл бұрын
Listen to her version of Summertime for more chills You are listening to a LEGEND!
@mikecaetano4 жыл бұрын
Yep, Ella Fitzgerald is totally dope! Wait until you hear her scat sing. More Ella please! "When I Get Low I Get High" from 1936, or fronting for Chick Webb at the Savoy Ballroom with "St. Louis Blues" from 1939, or with The Ink Spots "Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall" from 1944, or "It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing" with Duke Ellington recorded live on the French Riviera in 1966 (a much more laid back performance than the frenetic version from The Ed Sullivan Show).
@alanfriesen98374 жыл бұрын
I know she's famous for her scat, but I kind of like it when she plats it straight.
@mrysedeers4 жыл бұрын
Ella is always a surprise...no matter the piece of music...also her voice is a natural instrument...just saying:)
@UnderhillKoufax3 жыл бұрын
Ella Fitzgerald was THE best singer of her era (1940s - 1960s) - male or female. She was the Queen of Jazz and an all-time great singer. Her duets with Louis Armstrong are legendary. I’m so glad you did a video on this musical giant.
@ericfluellen89572 жыл бұрын
To the commentator, check out Ella Fitzgerald singing a song called "Miss Otis Regrets."
@estellasreyes68474 жыл бұрын
THANK U Hel... fir ALL THAT GREAT INFO, Feel well fed for the day😎😚
@raddison60843 жыл бұрын
She was loved by all, blinded by music, respected then and to this day.
@Harry.-2 жыл бұрын
Sensationell
@impression19603 жыл бұрын
I love Ellaaaaa...ooohhhh👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️💙
@minnidrake85164 жыл бұрын
WOW is all I can what a voices
@bsjacks3 жыл бұрын
in my world this is a masterpiece!
@denisetinto18284 жыл бұрын
Great reaction and singer. Have you done Billie Holiday yet? If not, there is a video out with her and some of her fellow musicians doing a number in the 1950's, I believe. It is amazing. Cheers from Canada
@williamcarson16694 жыл бұрын
Good to see you diverting from your own ambition bring society what it needs to be something to what it needs and who you are.I love you for doing this.You deserve the fame if you can get it.
@breandanmaguire33354 жыл бұрын
Sublime
@mycolortv14 жыл бұрын
Now check out the Great Sarah Vaughn..straight outta my city Newark
@sirslice4 жыл бұрын
Is it live or is it Memorex? Memories of Ella.
@perrymalcolm38024 жыл бұрын
sirslice YES!!!!
@Jeff-rn7bm4 жыл бұрын
GOAT
@mariospacagna14914 жыл бұрын
The velvet voice
@philipheath82652 жыл бұрын
You should try some Cleo Laine.
@curtismartin28663 жыл бұрын
Anything off the Duke Ellington Songbook is terrific. But "Take the A Train" is a good start. Also, "Stars Fell on Alabama" with Lois Armstrong is breathtaking.
@jimbo921073 жыл бұрын
I would hate to discourage young singers by playing Ella Fitzgerald early on...
@timothycook29174 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏
@mycolortv14 жыл бұрын
im waitin for you to watch Cab Calloway and the Nicholas bros in Jumpin Jive...come on now
@walnesblanc4 жыл бұрын
hello scribecash have you thought about livestreaming on twitch
@UniversalBlackRocker4 жыл бұрын
Yes, the late great Etta Fitzgerald!!
@kaarlosaario5254 жыл бұрын
check out nina simone
@johngoodchild84594 жыл бұрын
You should check out some of Ella's duets with Mel Torme doing amazing scat stuff. Another suggestion: take a listen to the Spencer Davis Group, a band from England in the 60's -"Gimme, Gimme Some Lovin" and "I'm A Man" - you'll be surprised!
@kimberlyhobbs24804 жыл бұрын
You should listen to strange fruir by her
@DeathStrikeVirus4 жыл бұрын
That's Billie Holiday
@perrymalcolm38024 жыл бұрын
Hi 409. It’s good u got one Ella song. But I sense u won’t be able to devote the time to get into her more in depth. Pity. U might want to try some Nina Simone. Sinnerman. I want a little sugar in my bowl. If u do get to do more Ella, listen to some of her work with Louis Armstrong on Porgy and Bess - Summertime, Porgy I’m Your Woman Now, Doctor Jesus
@TheShadow-n8k3 жыл бұрын
Babs, "You're the Top". kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmfPhpd8lM6bg9U Ella sings it too.
@Endersgamejp4 жыл бұрын
Curious. How close are you to getting to MY guaranteed reaction?
@johnowens50934 жыл бұрын
Well let me say you should stand up more offten..wow what a woman...
@stevenmotchan20484 жыл бұрын
Who requested this one?
@joecrandle49693 жыл бұрын
This was great but I liked Justin Timberlake's version better.
@paulvalerius36744 жыл бұрын
You’d like tony Bennett’s duets cd. Jazz with many artists
@Hartlor_Tayley4 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Billie Holiday would be great to react to if you liked this b
@alanfriesen98374 жыл бұрын
Definitely, and Peggy Lee and Nina Simone and Eartha Kitt and Keeley Smith and…, etc.