Tragic Things About Ella Fitzgerald

[@GrungeHQ]

What do you admire most about Ella Fitzgerald?

[@marissadower-morgan3313]

THE VOICE

[@scanspeak00]

Her grace, her beauty, her voice, her strength, her courage, and her generosity,.

[@roaringsqueaks5537]

Her ...tenacity!!!

[@gato0082]

Her GOD GIVEN GIFTS 🎁❣️💖💝💝💝🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@Valentina-Steinway]

Her determination to make something of herself. She just picked herself up by the bootstraps, how amazing .... Some people sleep their way up, some just work their way up....that’s amazing....!

[@pattitortora7145]

I was one of her visiting nurses for a few weeks mid 80's, and she was lovely & down to earth; always asking about how I was doing and about my kids. She told me stories, including the one about Marilyn Monroe, and sometimes sang a few lines here and there. I remember her calling, "somebody get the doooooorrr..." when I rang her bell. She was upstairs, but her voice resonated throughout the house. She told me, " never mind memorex, I could have broken every glass in the house" ( When a painful episode occurred - HIPPA) She also told me that Bill Cosby sent her a basket of flowers with a card saying, " A ticket, a basket - here's your damn basket". That made her laugh. She was a beautiful soul.

[@googleuser7454]

She sounded like she was wonderful to spend time with. Thanks for sharing

[@lindaeasley4336]

During one interview ,Marilyn Monroe was asked who her favorite singers were .She mentioned Sinatra ,Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong

[@peggyhill7283]

Patti Totura.......Thank you for sharing. You were so fortunate to hear her stories & to meet her.

[@lisasangria1086]

Wow.. Awesome memories...thank u for sharing with us!

[@danthomas6587]

Wow...how lucky you are to have met Miss Fitzgerald.

[@piano3202]

What always amazed me about Miss Ella was that she maintained such a youthful voice even in her later years. Amazing she was. Just amazing.

[@dominiquemosley1703]

AMEN to that!!

[@silentnight3970]

She could break drinking glasses with that voice.

[@emmajones9445]

Ella Fitzgerald is not only one of the most talented singers that ever lived, she embodies the definition of aa classy lady. Love her! I cherish the genius of her musical legacy and memory. May she rest in Heaven.

[@terencesmith3853]

Her Voice. I heard "Bewitched,Bewildered and Bothered" and I was a fan ever since. She had the voice of an angel.

[@roberthenleynola]

For me it was "I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good." A priceless recording. Brings tears every time.

[@judithways8475]

@@roberthenleynola as 1

[@ritamulloy3522]

My mother grew up during the same time. She and my dad loved Jazz their entire lives and Ella was her favorite singer. I had no idea Ella had such a difficult life. It breaks my heart. She still was an elegant beautiful person. 💕

[@mikashae8651]

She was not grotesque looking like this video tried to make her seem. She was beautiful.

[@judygwen3977]

Some of the scenes in this video where actors playing Ella. And you're right, they were horrible.

[@besmith7093]

She wasn’t white

[@judygwen3977]

@@besmith7093 Of course she wasn't White. What do you mean bye pointing that out?

[@besmith7093]

@@judygwen3977 I believe I said the standard of beauty especially in those times were white not black I hope I clarified that

[@judygwen3977]

@@besmith7093 Got it. Thanks for explaining.

[@lenevee4925]

Ella's voice was like silk. Good story, its about time!

[@B.E.Goddess]

She seemed like such a humble and shy person. I hope she knew how truly wonderful she was and the gift that she had.

[@austriagiancarlo9433]

What a great, great lady! My Mum knew her and I met her when I was a small girl. I can still hear her wonderful voice today. A-Tisket A-Tasket was the song I chose to sing at my second grade pageant. RIP Miss Ella. I love u.

[@robertdemitro1520]

An amazing woman , that just picked herself up everytime she got knocked down !

[@dennismclaurin1487]

She looks like she experienced heinous racial treatment, and like she was fed bad food and drink. What a beautiful spirit she possessed

[@bethewalt7385]

She was an incredible talent, classy, sophisticated lady

[@leathiarao1049]

Thank you for honoring and educating us about Queen Ella Fitzgerald. May she R.I.P.

[@keitharmstrong263]

Ella Fitzgerald should be a black historical memory. A monument placed somewhere...that's my personal opinion. Her style was genuine & I admire her image... Plain & simple wearing glasses. Much respect & honor to the sister from the past....

[@aarondigby5054]

She's arguably the greatest of all singers, she's in that category.

[@joannkelly7994]

Boy, could she sing! Rest In Peace. Thank you, Ella. God bless,

[@mannycarter8315]

How could you not mention the duets she did with Louis Armstrong🤔🤔. Some of the best music ever!!

[@suzetteferguson3850]

Yes it matters, part of her a very important part

[@Chutney1luv]

EXACTLY!! SHE & LOUIS SANG WELL TOGETHER!

[@liveyourbestsoftlife5705]

This the grungy people telling the story. Don't take it with a grain of salt to be the truth!

[@TheKilodead4]

They did say tragic moments

[@BumbleBee20274]

Those are the BEST duets.

[@rebeccagrimsley7260]

Black or white that does not matter. She was one of the most incredible women ever.

[@terrimabrey93]

I think the world was a good place with her in it. She went through a lot. GOD Bless her.

[@sheryljones5207]

She was a great singer and was a great person.

[@starjunkie2804]

Being black in America was/is difficult at best. But being a black female was a double-bias. Black AND female. I can only imagine the hardships placed upon this black woman who just wanted a place in life. To matter in some way and to be recognized. Good for you Ella. The Light blessed you with a peerless voice and we are all still listening to Ella and shaking our heads wondering how someone could be that naturally gifted. Way to go girl. Life is hard, but you found a way.

[@malcolmwilkins3365]

Being black in America is difficult at best? You are saying that there is still discrimination?

[@matildadhumxoxo5801]

What ratbine, fink, stank bitch would arrest someone for playing dice in a dressing room?

[@mariahyohannes]

Darth Maul Yes there is still discrimination. If you’re not a person of color than I think you should just be quiet.

[@malcolmwilkins3365]

Mariah J. Are you saying that just because I am white I cannot say anything about racial discrimination? That is racism at its finest

[@mariahyohannes]

Darth Maul I’m going to need you to look up the definition of racism.

[@ronijohnson6137]

She should have been more wealthy but her talent will never be matched!

[@lelleithmurray235]

All hail the Queen of Jazz!

[@dennismclaurin1487]

First lady of song, sounds better.

[@euanelliott3613]

In the late '70's I saw an advert for Memorex audio tapes: "Is It Live....Or Is It Memorex?" and she was singing a jazz solo with her voice, I'd never heard that before and I liked it. Years later I became a singer and would sing licks which were supposed to be played on guitar. It was Ella who inspired me. Thank You Darling XX.

[@marellamofo]

I remember that Memorex commercial with Ella Fitzgerald.

[@patriciakunz1198]

What a beautiful and talented person. She was and is a blessing.

[@marcelinomurillo1292]

Such a great Humble soul, we shall forever miss her....

[@kuntakentatube3102]

Wow. A movie should be made in her honor.

[@jaquelinemoore2998]

Absolutely!!!!

[@digimonalvatrax2738]

I'm shocked there isn't

[@Dean_W]

I want that movie too. I always loved her. I'm a 50s greaser jazz musician and A Bronx Tale is one of my all time favorite movies. The love of my life is not only a huge Ella fan but practically a reincarnation. What happened between us is a long and painful story but if I work hard and stay focused I will have the band set up for her to sing and I will have her play Ella in that movie we all want. Who's with me?

[@deloreswilson1798]

She was a real woman.God looked out for her.It could've been worse.She was a survivor and very strong.🤔

[@stephanie3506]

She definitely needs a biopic❣️💯

[@EmilianoLoconsolo]

Ella was probably the best thing that happened in America!

[@DaddyOfTheSugarVariety]

I wish I had half her talent.

[@teamcougars]

Mr. Nobody I would be happy with a grain of rice worth of her talent, grace and elegance 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@bajoobiecuzican]

She'll never be forgotten 💝

[@benz2010e320]

Ella Fitzgerald was a phenomenal one of a kind singer.

[@41yearoldnewdriver]

I admire Ella Fitzgerald. She was so talented. She was the first person like her to do so many cool things like being a jazz musician. Even though times were different I think she's cool. Racism is a part of life for African Americans but I feel like as a jazz singer she was so cool.

[@301250]

A most noble woman besides being a great singer.

[@maryhammer3]

Ella was authentic!!! Very special. Woman,noone like her ever!!!!!!

[@joannapolowy4647]

She is my all time favorite artist

[@catladyoftroyn.y.8713]

OMG I just wrote about my dad"s family broken family and their being sent to orphanages and reform schools, from upstate New York, Hudson, Albany... during the same time! They were Sioux Indian.

[@lindaeasley4336]

One of the great singers of the 20th century

[@erichall8866]

This woman went through a lot of pain in life....domestic abuse, racism, rejection from her own Black race, segregation, and yet she had a spirit of inner peace and love, and could sing and act...God🙏 blessed🙏 her so much

[@caroltesol1]

What a treasure - just a beautiful, talented lady inside and out!

[@calvinterrell2053]

"Of all of us who sing, she was the best!" -----Johnny Mathis

[@judygwen3977]

Yes! Ella Fitzgerald and Johnny Mathis. Boy do I LOVE them!!

[@josephbrown3583]

The best woman singer of all time!

[@sonyadrake9394]

@12:19 Ella (RIP) being Escorted by Michael Jackson (RIP) and Eddie Murphy, Priceless!! She Endured so much, Racism Health etc., but was Greatful and Humbled!! Marilyn Stood up for her and she Won a Lawsuit for Discrimination!! Ella is a Legend and Earned Every Award, Recognition and Statue in her Honor, due to her Lifetime Achievements!! RIP Goddess 🙏 Fitzgerald!

[@brendaholliday6866]

Thank you for this story about a truly "phenomenal" lady, Ms. Ella Fitzgerald. I was familiar with some of the information you spoke about but something's I didn't know. I remember hearing years ago from various musicians who worked with her over the years say that she was the "kindest, sweetest and most gentle" person you would ever want to meet, period! R.I.E.P. Ms. Ella Fitzgerald ✨

[@valvacious2793]

Ella was a true survivor! RIP.

[@KIXWASHERE]

It was her at the apollo theater, I was like 7 years old, when I read that she was nervous and began to sing that my love for music. Ever sense I'd either sing or listen anytime I was nervous or scared

[@calvinharrison21]

Damn i very much enjoyed this , wow Ella was one hell of a Black Woman , Elegant !!!

[@Zeldarw104]

Thank you, for this information concerning Ella Fitzgerald I never knew. Bless her talented, heart, Ella Fitzgerald queen of jazz & song.💖 Ms. Fitzgerald always had an air of sophistication & class to me.⭐ Is it live or is it Memorex: Ella Fitzgerald?🙂

[@huiawalker203]

I didn't know how marilyn helped her. Amazing.

[@laflame8548]

Ella Fitzgerald + Louis armstrong = Best Jazz duo 🔥🔥❤️❤️

[@silentnight3970]

I am so very sorry that Queen Ella experienced so many problems but few African Americans led enchanted lives in those days. She had a fantastic voice yet shallow people said thoughtless things about her appearance. None of that negativity could take away her star quality though. Thanks for the music, rest in eternal peace Ella.

[@sarahthomas2506]

I thought she was beautiful! This sista could belt them songs out! What a classy lady! She's like a lot of musicians, they neglect their health and keep performing toward the end the crash! Supporting families and stuff! Anyway , I love me some Ella! RIP sweetheart!

[@angelaalmorefirst2432]

That's why Tina Turner is so sick hypertension, stomach cancer, and on dialysis.

[@jackierobinson-hicks3879]

LOVE, LOVE, Love Her. She had taught me so much as far as scating. R.I.P. My Queen

[@traceywashington7179]

Miss Fitzgerald was a hustler back in the day. And kept herself alive.

[@brianeduardo1234]

She had a voice like velvet - discrimination on the basis of colour or for any other reason is heinous yet it still persists

[@dennismclaurin1487]

God knows the injustices against her

[@phillyrich3249]

Truly an amazing icon and beautiful person she reminds me so much of my grandmother who was born just a year after this legend

[@Copeewe]

It's impossible to sufficiently praise The Lady of Song.

[@lisag18]

God bless, Ella God bless Marilyn

[@stephenpriest2766]

My mother was a fan of both Ella and Roberta Flack. I never new Marilyn Monroe was a friend to Ella and that Marilyn stood up for Ella to help Ella's career. That's never mentioned in Marilyn's biographies on KZbin. I am guessing Ella would have said her life had ❤️ breaks, but tragic, I am not so sure. I don't know if I would have had her strength to persevere. Rename this video "The Accomplished Life of Ella Fitzgerald"!

[@lisag18]

Marilyn paid it forward. People helped her, she helped Ella

[@stephenpriest2766]

@@lisag18 In a small way, Marilyn Monroe contributed to the civil rights movement.

[@aarondigby5054]

She had plenty of obstacles she overcame in her life, no doubt. That's what makes her so great, these little prima donna doorknobs they got now, who'd wig out without a microwave and cell phone need to thank their lucky stars for this great, pioneering wiman.

[@dennismclaurin1487]

​@@stephenpriest2766Plausible comment

[@804smiles]

Wow I never knew she was from my neck of the woods in Va. She had 2 fight her whole life damn.

[@mirandawatson6150]

Sadly, she didn't receive encouragement to realize she was a beautiful woman

[@ashleywills8761]

I have a lot a lot of respect for her God bless u Ms.Fritzgerald

[@db60615]

I love how she refused to go back to that school as a "success story".

[@lemostjoyousrenegade]

WORD! Me too!

[@georgia_music]

Me, also!

[@khanbibi]

I don’t blame her for not going to that hell hole

[@celestinesantarossa421]

Thank you for the history! A lot of work and research went into this! I appreciate your diligence and professionalism! Thank you!

[@catladyoftroyn.y.8713]

What a wonderful woman Ms Ella Fitzgerald was! I had no idea she had gone through such a problem with diabetes. My mother had diabetes and did not want to get her foot amputated. She died a bit too soon. I just had no idea was Fitzgerald had lost both of her legs to that stinking disease. But, I've heard of Ella Fitzgerald all my life, her music, and to me she seemed to be quite famous! May she rest in peace.

[@StrongCaramel]

So this great icon literally worked herself to death. Wow. What a heartbreaking story. I had no idea Miss Ella carried such weight on her shoulders. R. I. P.

[@smittyb9418]

Ella Fitzgerald was very beautiful inside & out !!!

[@dennismclaurin1487]

She really was

[@yanalicious87]

She’s an incredible woman❤️❤️❤️

[@debhayes2822]

What a lovely and talented lady!

[@dodgelandesman]

Thank you for doing all these videos on 50s artists and before. Ella was a quiet talent whose speaking voice is hard to find. Recommend if you're aiming for more 50s Bobby Darin, Franklin Lymon, Larry Williams

[@leighburton832]

Ella Fitzgerald was actually pretty when she was younger!

[@cantgetright53]

Fun fact, did you know she is R&b singer Christopher Williams aunt!!

[@SelfTaughtWeightloss]

Wow.

[@Reaper18xxx]

So, is she Al B. Sure aunt as well?

[@gato0082]

I hrd Frank Sinatra had huge RESPECT FOR HER AS A VOCALIST, I THK HE CALLED HER THE BEST, SHE CD SKAT, MY MOTHER CD SKAT A LITTLE TOO 😆😅😄🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@carrietezeno1553]

One Of The Greatest RIH Beautiful Angel

[@angelaalmorefirst2432]

She was a beautiful woman and talented.

[@TheRemixstress]

*She's the Aunt of singer Christopher Williams too.*

[@user-if4df7lk1z]

I used to listen to her with my grand mommie!!

[@karenbaker1855]

Awesome

[@mclittle5335]

She was amazing....

[@karenk3458]

Wow Ella.

[@rdo1231]

pure legend

[@nicolabrooks1795]

I read about her ordeal going to Australia in the book about the Green Book. It humiliated her and her friends Poor lady Rip. You certainly earned your heavenly rewards.

[@dextergilford1498]

Please elaborate and justify your claim.

[@arethawalker1724]

Racial discrimination is very hurtful!!! Poor Ella had to endure so much hatred only because she was black. Rip Queen🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@AnitaDiaz_JazzSinger]

My favorite singer! Ee ba doo da deeyat, shoo debop bee doo!

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

i admire everything about Ella RIP SWEET LADY

[@Chutney1luv]

I WISH THAT YOU WOULD HAVE SHOWN HER SINGING! 🙄

[@tinacurra3964]

She was a beautiful women in every way! ❤️

[@dennismclaurin1487]

So true

[@GirladyLocks]

The First Lady of Jazz! Best singer there ever was. A TRUE lady with not a drop of diva in her. I only wish I could have told her how amazing I think she is and that she will always and forever have my love and respect. God Bless you, Ella. May you rest in peace that you will never be forgotten.

[@martitanicrosi3225]

ELLA FUE UNA DE LAS CANTANTES MAS INCREIBLES

[@cooper1st]

Terrific video on a wonderful, classy lady. She is truly one of the greats of modern music!

[@CSBTelevision]

One of my favorite artists. Amazing talent.

[@sugarbaby547]

Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey have absolutely nothing on Lady Ella. Her pitch, tone, and clarity alone are absolutely perfect.

[@blackjakko]

It always floors me when I find out people as talented and warm as Ella was, were in fact shy and self conscious of their weight and feel they need to always earn their love. It makes sense when I hear her difficult childhood and horrendous adolescence on the streets. That kind of trauma stays forever. I've always thought she was beautiful and that her light shone so bright and far that she was extremely attractive. I just can't get over her being knocked off the plane. The dignity and grace she showed when the white woman asked her if she would sue again. Like as if to say how dare she take white people to court. What a world. But she has gifted us with so much love and joy of having her voice to listen to forever.

[@rotricesummerville7910]

Love this

[@anniesue4456]

At Last played at my 2nd Wedding 1st husband is passed on. Good for her refusing to share her fame with that terrible home!

[@mattkaustickomments]

Annie Sue, ‘At Last’ is most famously associated with Etta James. But I’m sure Ella’s version is also fantastic. I agree it was awesome for Ella to tell the State Home to jump in a lake. She managed to prosper despite them, not because of them!

[@mattkaustickomments]

Nothing but the truth Brown, many many singers have covered “At Last” including Ella Fitzgerald and Beyoncé. But Etta’s version is by far the most famous and (IMO) the best. I thought the Obama’s really dissed Ms. James when they chose Beyoncé to sing it at the inauguration ball. But Etta was just not ‘hip’ enough for them and their “target demographics”. Booooo!

[@maryellengrayberg9146]

I think Ella Fitzgerald was quite possibly the best singer that has ever been. She had a beautiful melodic voice when just speaking but when she sang she was so outstanding. I had no idea that her life had been so darn difficult. R.I.P Ella.

[@carolyneasley8980]

I saw her in the movie Let No Man Write My Epitaph (if I'm not mistaken) with Burl Ives (if I'm not mistaken) were she played a drug addicted lounge singer, yes, drug addicted. Nevertheless it was a great movie. Ella has still, one of the best and distinctive voices in music history.

[@victoriankambe3070]

A lovely, sensitive lady with a towering talent. Thank you for passing this way

[@tanishawatts6532]

I love her down she like a aunt I love her voice her beauty her pose beautiful person at heart

[@maxcinerobunson8662]

It never failshow we as people of color are made to look bad there is no way Gabrielle Sidibe should have played Ella Fitzgerald she was really too big and it made just a whole picture to me look bad not taken away from Gabrielle Sidibes talent they could have got someone more closer to her looks and size

[@antjacksonjr]

I never knew there was a film where she played Ella! Sometimes I feel like these casting directors aren’t even trying to find people that actually look like the person

[@stevenl.7584]

Maxcine Robunson u r right, that is why “Ray” was a 2 hour movie about heroin and infidelity with about 10 minutes of music and genius

[@Traubeere]

She featured Ella in drunk history. I thought she was wonderful.

[@catherha1]

Yeah that's ridiculous 😡 nothing against Gabby. Just didn't make sense.

[@jaquelinemoore2998]

Feeling is mutual.

[@ronellbetts4501]

I’m not crying that’s you 😅