The Complete Ella Fitzgerald Song Books

~ Release by Ella Fitzgerald (see all versions of this release, 3 available)

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This huge (and expensive) 16 discs boxset covers the totality of Fitzgerald's Song Books serie that she made for Verve during the late 50s and early 60s.
It features major works drawn from the Great American Song Book, including from Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Jerome Kern, Duke Ellington, Irving Berlin, Rodgers & Hart, George & Ira Gershwin, and Johnny Mercer.
Given its size, nature (and price), this set is not for everyone, and newcomers would certainly be better digging one of the smallest sampler that Verve made out of this (one of the The Best of the Song Books for example).
As well, jazz hardcore fans could find themselves disappointed if they don't already know the material, and actually expect scat and swing (this is orchestral, mostly, and not of the lightest ones...).
But any completist, any serious Ella's fans, or anybody interested in this major cultural event should really consider saving money to buy this superb set.
This specific disc covers the first part of the Cole Porter songbook.

Annotation last modified on 2018-09-16 21:59 UTC.

Tracklist

1▶CD: Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Song Book
2▶CD: Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Song Book
3▶CD: Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Rodgers and Hart Song Book
4▶CD: Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Rodgers and Hart Song Book
5▶CD: Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book
6▶CD: Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book
7▶CD: Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book
8▼CD: Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Song Book
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1Let’s Face the Music and Dance
engineer:
Val Valentin (on 1958-03-18)
producer:
Norman Granz
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1958-03-18)
orchestra:
Paul Weston & His Orchestra (on 1958-03-18)
conductor:
Paul Weston (on 1958-03-18)
arranger:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
UMG Recordings, Inc. (operational headquarters of Universal Music Group, based in Santa Monica, USA; read annotations) (in 1958)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1958-03-18)
cover recording of:
Let’s Face the Music and Dance (from “Follow the Fleet”) (on 1958-03-18)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (in 1936)
publisher:
Irving Berlin Music Company, Irving Berlin Music Corp. and Williamson Music Company
part of:
Follow the Fleet (1936 film)
2:58
2You’re Laughing at Me
engineer:
Val Valentin (on 1958-03-17)
producer:
Norman Granz
lead vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (in 1958)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1958-03-17)
orchestra:
Paul Weston & His Orchestra (in 1958)
conductor:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
arranger:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
UMG Recordings, Inc. (operational headquarters of Universal Music Group, based in Santa Monica, USA; read annotations) (in 1958)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1958-03-17)
cover recording of:
You’re Laughing at Me (on 1958-03-17)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (in 1937)
3:18
3Let Yourself Go
engineer:
Val Valentin (on 1958-03-19)
producer:
Norman Granz
lead vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (in 1958)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1958-03-19)
conductor:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
performer:
Paul Weston and His Orchestra (in 1958)
arranger:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1958-03-19)
cover recording of:
Let Yourself Go (from “Follow the Fleet”) (on 1958-03-19)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (in 1936)
2:20
4You Can Have Him
engineer:
Val Valentin (on 1958-03-14)
producer:
Norman Granz
lead vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (in 1958)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1958-03-14)
conductor:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
performer:
Paul Weston and His Orchestra (in 1958)
arranger:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1958-03-14)
cover recording of:
You Can Have Him (on 1958-03-14)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (in 1949)
3:47
5Russian Lullaby
engineer:
Val Valentin (on 1958-03-17)
producer:
Norman Granz
lead vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (in 1958)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1958-03-17)
conductor:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
performer:
Paul Weston and His Orchestra (in 1958)
arranger:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1958-03-17)
cover recording of:
Russian Lullaby (on 1958-03-17)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin
1:55
6Puttin’ on the Ritz
engineer:
Val Valentin (on 1958-03-18)
producer:
Norman Granz
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1958-03-18)
conductor:
Paul Weston (on 1958-03-18)
performer:
Paul Weston and His Orchestra (on 1958-03-18)
arranger:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1958-03-18)
cover recording of:
Puttin’ On the Ritz (on 1958-03-18)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (in 1929)
publisher:
Berlin Irving Music Corp and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
part of:
Idiot’s Delight (film)
2:19
7Get Thee Behind Me Satan
engineer:
Val Valentin (on 1958-03-17)
producer:
Norman Granz
lead vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (in 1958)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1958-03-17)
conductor:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
performer:
Paul Weston and His Orchestra (in 1958)
arranger:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1958-03-17)
cover recording of:
Get Thee Behind Me Satan (on 1958-03-17)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (in 1936)
33:49
8Alexander’s Ragtime Band
engineer:
Val Valentin (on 1958-03-19)
producer:
Norman Granz
lead vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (in 1958)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1958-03-19)
conductor:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
performer:
Paul Weston and His Orchestra (in 1958)
arranger:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1958-03-19)
cover recording of:
Alexander’s Ragtime Band (on 1958-03-19)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (in 1911)
publisher:
Williamson Music, Inc.
2:44
9Top Hat, White Tie and Tails
engineer:
Val Valentin (on 1958-03-19)
producer:
Norman Granz
lead vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (in 1958)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1958-03-19)
conductor:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
performer:
Paul Weston and His Orchestra (in 1958)
arranger:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1958-03-19)
cover recording of:
Top Hat, White Tie and Tails (from “Top Hat”) (on 1958-03-19)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (in 1935)
part of:
Top Hat (1935 film)
2:36
10How About Me?
engineer:
Val Valentin (on 1958-03-17)
producer:
Norman Granz
lead vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (in 1958)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1958-03-17)
conductor:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
performer:
Paul Weston and His Orchestra (in 1958)
arranger:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1958-03-17)
cover recording of:
How About Me? (on 1958-03-17)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (in 1928)
publisher:
Irving Berlin Music Corp.
3:18
11Cheek to Cheek
engineer:
Val Valentin (on 1958-03-18)
producer:
Norman Granz
lead vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (in 1958)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1958-03-18)
conductor:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
performer:
Paul Weston and His Orchestra (in 1958)
arranger:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1958-03-18)
cover recording of:
Cheek to Cheek (from “Top Hat”) (on 1958-03-18)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (in 1935)
publisher:
Irving Berlin (England) Music Ltd., Irving Berlin Music Company, Irving Berlin Music Corp., シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
part of:
Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1935 nominee)
part of:
Top Hat (1935 film)
3:49
12I Used to Be Color Blind
engineer:
Val Valentin (on 1958-03-14)
producer:
Norman Granz
lead vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (in 1958)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1958-03-14)
conductor:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
performer:
Paul Weston and His Orchestra (in 1958)
arranger:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1958-03-14)
cover recording of:
I Used to Be Color Blind (from "Carefree") (on 1958-03-14)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (in 1938)
2:34
13Lazy
engineer:
Val Valentin (on 1958-03-18)
producer:
Norman Granz
lead vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (in 1958)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1958-03-18)
conductor:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
performer:
Paul Weston and His Orchestra (in 1958)
arranger:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1958-03-18)
cover recording of:
Lazy (on 1958-03-18)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (in 1924)
2:40
14How Deep Is the Ocean?
engineer:
Val Valentin (on 1958-03-17)
producer:
Norman Granz
lead vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (in 1958)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1958-03-17)
conductor:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
performer:
Paul Weston and His Orchestra (in 1958)
arranger:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1958-03-17)
cover recording of:
How Deep Is the Ocean? (on 1958-03-17)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (in 1932)
publisher:
Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd. and Irving Berlin Music Corp.
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
3:12
15All by Myself
engineer:
Val Valentin (on 1958-03-13)
producer:
Norman Granz
lead vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (in 1958)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1958-03-13)
conductor:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
performer:
Paul Weston and His Orchestra (in 1958)
arranger:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1958-03-13)
cover recording of:
All by Myself (on 1958-03-13)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (in 1921)
2:29
16Remember
engineer:
Val Valentin (on 1958-03-18)
producer:
Norman Granz
lead vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (in 1958)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1958-03-18)
conductor:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
performer:
Paul Weston and His Orchestra (in 1958)
arranger:
Paul Weston (in 1958)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1958-03-18)
cover recording of:
Remember (on 1958-03-18)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (in 1925)
publisher:
Irving Berlin Music Corp. and Williamson Music Company
3:27
9▶CD: Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Song Book
10▶CD: Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Song Book
11▶CD: Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Song Book
12▶CD: Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Song Book
13▶CD: Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Harold Arlen Song Book
14▶CD: Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Harold Arlen Song Book
15▶CD: Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Jerome Kern Song Book
16▶CD: Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Johnny Mercer Song Book