100 Songs for a Centennial

~ Release by Ella Fitzgerald (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

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1Sing Me a Swing Song (and Let Me dance)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1936-06-02)
alto saxophone:
Edgar Sampson (on 1936-06-02)
double bass and double bass [bass]:
Bill Thomas (bass, jazz) (on 1936-06-02)
drums (drum set):
Chick Webb (on 1936-06-02)
guitar and strings:
John Trueheart (on 1936-06-02)
piano:
Joe Steele (on 1936-06-02)
reeds:
Pete Clark (Jazz altoist born around 1910) (on 1936-06-02)
tenor saxophone:
Wayman Carver (on 1936-06-02) and Teddy McRae (on 1936-06-02)
trombone:
Nat Story (on 1936-06-02) and Sandy Williams (American jazz trombonist) (on 1936-06-02)
trumpet:
Mario Bauzá (on 1936-06-02), Taft Jordan (on 1936-06-02) and Bobby Stark (on 1936-06-02)
woodwind:
Wayman Carver (on 1936-06-02)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1936-06-02)
orchestra:
Chick Webb and His Orchestra (on 1936-06-02)
part of:
Decca (by matrix number) (number: 61124-A)
cover recording of:
Sing Me a Swing Song (and Let Me Dance) (on 1936-06-02)
lyricist:
Stanley Adams (US lyricist & songwriter)
composer:
Hoagy Carmichael
Ella Fitzgerald2:35
2If You Can’t Sing It You’ll Have to Swing It
alto saxophone:
Louis Jordan (US jazz, blues and r&b musician and songwriter) (on 1936-10-29)
baritone saxophone and woodwind:
Wayman Carver (on 1936-10-29)
double bass:
Beverly Peer (on 1936-10-29)
drums (drum set):
Chick Webb (on 1936-10-29)
guitar:
John Trueheart (on 1936-10-29)
piano:
Tommy Fulford (on 1936-10-29)
reeds:
Pete Clark (Jazz altoist born around 1910) (on 1936-10-29)
tenor saxophone:
Teddy McRae (on 1936-10-29)
trombone:
Nat Story (on 1936-10-29) and Sandy Williams (American jazz trombonist) (on 1936-10-29)
trumpet:
Mario Bauzá (on 1936-10-29), Taft Jordan (on 1936-10-29) and Bobby Stark (on 1936-10-29)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1936-10-29)
cover recording of:
You'll Have to Swing It (Mr Paganini) (on 1936-10-29)
writer:
Sam Coslow
Ella Fitzgerald2:54
3Dedicated to You
clarinet:
Pete Clark (Jazz altoist born around 1910) (on 1937-01-14)
double bass:
Beverly Peer (on 1937-01-14)
drums (drum set):
Chick Webb (on 1937-01-14)
guitar:
Bernard Addison (on 1937-01-14, on 1937-02-03)
piano:
Tommy Fulford (on 1937-01-14)
reeds:
Teddy McRae (on 1937-01-14)
trombone:
Sandy Williams (American jazz trombonist) (on 1937-01-14)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1937-01-14)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1937-01-14, on 1937-02-03), The Mills Brothers (on 1937-01-14), Donald Mills (on 1937-02-03), Harry Mills (on 1937-02-03) and Herbert Mills (on 1937-02-03)
performer:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer)
cover recording of:
Dedicated to You (on 1937-01-14)
writer:
Sammy Cahn, Saul Chaplin and Hy Zaret
cover recording of:
Dedicated to You (on 1937-02-03)
writer:
Sammy Cahn, Saul Chaplin and Hy Zaret
recording of:
Dedicated to You
writer:
Sammy Cahn, Saul Chaplin and Hy Zaret
Ella Fitzgerald3:14
4Big Boy Blue
clarinet:
Pete Clark (Jazz altoist born around 1910) (on 1937-01-14)
double bass:
Beverly Peer (on 1937-01-14)
drums (drum set):
Chick Webb (on 1937-01-14)
guitar:
Bernard Addison (on 1937-01-14)
piano:
Tommy Fulford (on 1937-01-14)
reeds:
Teddy McRae (on 1937-01-14)
trombone:
Sandy Williams (American jazz trombonist) (on 1937-01-14)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1937-01-14)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1937-01-14) and The Mills Brothers (on 1937-01-14)
recording of:
Big Boy Blue (on 1937-01-14)
writer:
Dan Howell, Jack Lawrence (US songwriter) and Peter Tinturin
Ella Fitzgerald2:48
5I Got a Guy
alto saxophone:
Pete Clark (Jazz altoist born around 1910) (on 1937-10-27) and Louis Jordan (US jazz, blues and r&b musician and songwriter) (on 1937-10-27)
double bass:
Beverly Peer (on 1937-10-27)
drums (drum set):
Chick Webb (on 1937-10-27)
guitar:
Bobby Johnson (US guitarist) (on 1937-10-27) and Buddy Johnson (on 1937-10-27)
piano:
Tommy Fulford (on 1937-10-27)
reeds:
Chauncey Haughton (on 1937-10-27)
saxophone:
Wayman Carver (on 1937-10-27) and Chauncey Haughton (on 1937-10-27)
tenor saxophone:
Wayman Carver (on 1937-10-27) and Teddy McRae (on 1937-10-27)
trombone:
Nat Story (on 1937-10-27) and Sandy Williams (American jazz trombonist) (on 1937-10-27)
trumpet:
Mario Bauzá (on 1937-10-27), Taft Jordan (on 1937-10-27) and Bobby Stark (on 1937-10-27)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1937-10-27)
recording of:
I Got a Guy (on 1937-10-27)
lyricist and composer:
Marion Sunshine
Ella Fitzgerald3:20
6A‐Tisket, A‐Tasket
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1938-05-02)
alto saxophone:
Louis Jordan (US jazz, blues and r&b musician and songwriter) (on 1938-05-02)
double bass and double bass [bass]:
Beverly Peer (on 1938-05-02)
drums (drum set):
Chick Webb (on 1938-05-02)
guitar:
Bobby Johnson (US guitarist) (on 1938-05-02)
piano:
Tommy Fulford (on 1938-05-02)
reeds:
Garvin Bushell (on 1938-05-02) and Teddy McRae (on 1938-05-02)
tenor saxophone:
Wayman Carver (on 1938-05-02) and Teddy McRae (on 1938-05-02)
trombone:
George Mathews (on 1938-05-02), George Matthews (trombone) (on 1938-05-02), Nat Story (on 1938-05-02) and Sandy Williams (American jazz trombonist) (on 1938-05-02)
trumpet:
Mario Bauzá (on 1938-05-02), Taft Jordan (on 1938-05-02) and Bobby Stark (on 1938-05-02)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1938-05-02)
orchestra:
Chick Webb and His Orchestra (on 1938-05-02)
part of:
Grammy Hall of Fame (number: 1986)
recording of:
A‐Tisket, A‐Tasket (on 1938-05-02)
lyricist:
[traditional] (special purpose artist), Al Feldman (reeds) and Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer)
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
part of:
Roud Folk Song Index (number: 13188)
Ella Fitzgerald32:39
7I Found My Yellow Basket
double bass:
Beverly Peer (on 1938-10-06)
drums (drum set):
Chick Webb (on 1938-10-06)
guitar:
Bobby Johnson (US guitarist) (on 1938-10-06)
piano:
Tommy Fulford (on 1938-10-06)
tenor saxophone:
Teddy McRae (on 1938-10-06)
trombone:
George Matthews (trombone) (on 1938-10-06), Nat Story (on 1938-10-06) and Sandy Williams (American jazz trombonist) (on 1938-10-06)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1938-10-06), Bobby Stark (on 1938-10-06) and Dick Vance (US jazz trumpeter and arranger) (on 1938-10-06)
woodwind:
Wayman Carver (on 1938-10-06)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1938-10-06)
recording of:
I Found My Yellow Basket (on 1938-10-06)
writer:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) and Chick Webb
Ella Fitzgerald2:35
8McPherson Is Rehearsin’
alto saxophone:
Hilton Jefferson (on 1938-06-09)
double bass:
Beverly Peer (on 1938-06-09)
drums (drum set):
Chick Webb (on 1938-06-09)
guitar:
Bobby Johnson (US guitarist) (on 1938-06-09)
piano:
Tommy Fulford (on 1938-06-09)
tenor saxophone:
Wayman Carver (on 1938-06-09) and Teddy McRae (on 1938-06-09)
trombone:
George Matthews (trombone) (on 1938-06-09), Nat Story (on 1938-06-09) and Sandy Williams (American jazz trombonist) (on 1938-06-09)
trumpet:
Mario Bauzá (on 1938-06-09), Taft Jordan (on 1938-06-09) and Bobby Stark (on 1938-06-09)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1938-06-09)
recording of:
MacPherson Is Rehearsin’ (to Swing) (on 1938-06-09)
lyricist and composer:
Marion Sunshine
Ella Fitzgerald3:06
9F.D.R. Jones (single version)
double bass:
Beverly Peer (on 1938-10-06)
drums (drum set):
Chick Webb (on 1938-10-06)
guitar:
Bobby Johnson (US guitarist) (on 1938-10-06)
piano:
Tommy Fulford (on 1938-10-06)
tenor saxophone:
Teddy McRae (on 1938-10-06)
trombone:
George Matthews (trombone) (on 1938-10-06), Nat Story (on 1938-10-06) and Sandy Williams (American jazz trombonist) (on 1938-10-06)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1938-10-06), Bobby Stark (on 1938-10-06) and Dick Vance (US jazz trumpeter and arranger) (on 1938-10-06)
woodwind:
Wayman Carver (on 1938-10-06)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1938-10-06)
recording of:
F.D.R. Jones (on 1938-10-06)
lyricist and composer:
Harold Rome
Ella Fitzgerald & Chick Webb and His Orchestra2:52
10Undecided
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1939-02-17)
double bass and double bass [bass]:
Beverly Peer (on 1939-02-17)
drums (drum set):
Chick Webb (on 1939-02-17)
guitar:
Bobby Johnson (US guitarist) (on 1939-02-17)
piano:
Tommy Fulford (on 1939-02-17)
reeds:
Garvin Bushell (on 1939-02-17), Hilton Jefferson (on 1939-02-17) and Teddy McRae (on 1939-02-17)
tenor saxophone:
Teddy McRae (on 1939-02-17)
trombone:
George Mathews (on 1939-02-17), George Matthews (trombone) (on 1939-02-17), Nat Story (on 1939-02-17) and Sandy Williams (American jazz trombonist) (on 1939-02-17)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1939-02-17), Bobby Stark (on 1939-02-17) and Dick Vance (US jazz trumpeter and arranger) (on 1939-02-17)
woodwind:
Wayman Carver (on 1939-02-17)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1939-02-17)
orchestra:
Chick Webb and His Orchestra (on 1939-02-17)
recording of:
Undecided (on 1939-02-17)
lyricist:
Sid Robin (US lyricist & composer) (in 1938)
composer:
Charlie Shavers (in 1938)
Ella Fitzgerald3:19
11I Want the Waiter (with the Water)
drums (drum set):
Bill Beason (on 1939-06-29)
reeds:
Garvin Bushell (on 1939-06-29) and Hilton Jefferson (on 1939-06-29)
trombone:
George Matthews (trombone), Nat Story (on 1939-06-29) and Sandy Williams (American jazz trombonist) (on 1939-06-29)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1939-06-29) and Bobby Stark (on 1939-06-29)
woodwind:
Wayman Carver (on 1939-06-29)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1939-06-29)
recording of:
I Want the Waiter (on 1939-06-29)
writer:
Kay Werner (Songwriter, along with her sister Sue) and Sue Werner (Songwriter, along with her sister Kay)
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra3:08
12Imagination
clarinet:
Chauncey Haughton (on 1940-02-15)
drums (drum set):
Bill Beason (on 1940-02-15)
piano:
Roger Ramirez (Puerto Rican jazz pianist) (on 1940-02-15)
reeds:
Eddie Barefield (on 1940-02-15)
tenor saxophone:
Sam Simmons (Jazz saxophonist) (on 1940-02-15)
trombone:
John Haughton (trombone) (on 1940-02-15), George Matthews (trombone) (on 1940-02-15) and Sandy Williams (American jazz trombonist) (on 1940-02-15)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1940-02-15) and Irving Randolph (on 1940-02-15)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1940-02-15)
recording of:
Imagination (on 1940-02-15)
lyricist:
Johnny Burke (American lyricist, 1908-1964)
composer:
Jimmy Van Heusen
publisher:
Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher), Dorsey Brothers Music and Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music)
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra2:58
13Five O’Clock Whistle (single version)
clarinet:
Chauncey Haughton (on 1940-09-25)
drums (drum set):
Bill Beason (on 1940-09-25)
guitar:
Ulysses Livingston (on 1940-09-25)
piano:
Tommy Fulford (on 1940-09-25)
reeds:
Pete Clark (Jazz altoist born around 1910) (on 1940-09-25)
tenor saxophone:
Sam Simmons (Jazz saxophonist) (on 1940-09-25)
trombone:
Earl Hardy (on 1940-09-25), George Matthews (trombone) (on 1940-09-25) and John McConnell (US jazz trombonist) (on 1940-09-25)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1940-09-25) and Irving Randolph (on 1940-09-25)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1940-09-25)
recording of:
Five O’Clock Whistle (on 1940-09-25)
writer:
Kim Gannon, Gene Irwin (aranger, writer) and Josef Myrow
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra3.53:10
14Cow Cow Boogie
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1943-11-03)
double bass:
Bob Haggart
drums (drum set):
Johnny Blowers
guitar:
Bernie Mackey
piano:
Bill Doggett
trumpet:
Johnny McGhee (trumpet)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) and The Ink Spots
cover recording of:
Cow Cow Boogie
composer:
Benny Carter, Gene de Paul and Don Raye
Ella Fitzgerald2:54
15When My Sugar Walks Down the Street (single version)
clarinet:
Chauncey Haughton (on 1941-07-31)
drums (drum set):
Jesse Price (US jazz/R&B drummer & singer) (on 1941-07-31)
guitar:
Ulysses Livingston (on 1941-07-31)
piano:
Tommy Fulford (on 1941-07-31)
reeds:
Pete Clark (Jazz altoist born around 1910) (on 1941-07-31) and Elmer Williams (on 1941-07-31)
tenor saxophone:
Sam Simmons (Jazz saxophonist) (on 1941-07-31)
trombone:
Earl Hardy (on 1941-07-31), George Matthews (trombone) (on 1941-07-31) and John McConnell (US jazz trombonist) (on 1941-07-31)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1941-07-31) and Irving Randolph (on 1941-07-31)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1941-07-31)
recording of:
When My Sugar Walks Down the Street (on 1941-07-31)
writer:
Gene Austin, Jimmy McHugh (songwriter) and Irving Mills
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra2:44
16I’m Making Believe (single version)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1944-08-30)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) and The Ink Spots
recording of:
I'm Making Believe (on 1944-08-30)
lyricist:
Mack Gordon
composer:
James V. Monaco
part of:
The 17th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
Ella Fitzgerald & The Ink Spots3:12
17Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall (single version)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1944-08-30)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) and The Ink Spots
cover recording of:
Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall (on 1944-08-30)
lyricist:
Allan Roberts (songwriter)
composer:
Doris Fisher
Ella Fitzgerald & The Ink Spots3.53:08
18And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1944-11-06)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) and The Song Spinners
cover recording of:
And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine
lyricist:
Joe Greene (US songwriter Joseph Perkins Greene, 1915-1986)
composer:
Stan Kenton and Charles Lawrence
Ella Fitzgerald & The Song Spinners3:15
19I’m Beginning to See the Light
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1945-02-26)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1945-02-26) and The Ink Spots (on 1945-02-26)
cover recording of:
I’m Beginning to See the Light (on 1945-02-26)
lyricist:
Don George (US songwriter/composer, 1909–1987) (in 1944)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1944), Johnny Hodges (in 1944) and Harry James (US big band leader, trumpeter & actor) (in 1944)
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp.
Ella Fitzgerald & The Ink Spots2:45
20It’s Only a Paper Moon
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1945-03-27)
double bass [string bass]:
Haig Stephens
drums (drum set):
George Wettling
guitar:
Hy White
piano:
René DeKnight
vocals:
The Delta Rhythm Boys (vocal harmony group) (on 1945-03-27) and Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1945-03-27)
cover recording of:
It’s Only a Paper Moon (on 1945-03-27)
lyricist:
E.Y. Harburg (in 1933) and Billy Rose (lyricist and Broadway producer) (in 1933)
composer:
Harold Arlen (in 1933)
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp., Chappell Music Ltd., Gloccamorria Music, S.A. Music Co., Shapiro Bernstein & Co. Ltd. and Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Ella Fitzgerald & The Delta Rhythm Boys2:42
21You Won’t Be Satisfied (Until You Break My Heart)
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1946-01-18)
alto saxophone:
George Koenig (on 1946-01-18) and Bill Stegmeyer (on 1946-01-18)
baritone saxophone:
Milton Schatz (on 1946-01-18)
bass:
Trigger Alpert (on 1946-01-18)
clarinet and reeds:
Bill Stegmeyer (on 1946-01-18)
double bass:
Trigger Alpert (on 1946-01-18)
drums (drum set):
Cozy Cole (on 1946-01-18)
guitar:
Danny Perri (on 1946-01-18)
piano:
Joe Bushkin (on 1946-01-18)
solo trumpet:
Louis Armstrong
tenor saxophone:
Art Drelinger (on 1946-01-18) and Jack Greenberg (on 1946-01-18)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1946-01-18) and Billy Butterfield (on 1946-01-18)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1946-01-18) and Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1946-01-18)
orchestra:
Bob Haggart and His Orchestra (on 1946-01-18)
conductor:
Bob Haggart (on 1946-01-18)
arranger:
Bob Haggart
cover recording of:
You Won’t Be Satisfied (Until You Break My Heart) (on 1946-01-18)
writer:
Freddy James and Larry Stock
Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong42:54
22Stone Cold Dead in the Market
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1945-10-08)
alto saxophone:
Louis Jordan (US jazz, blues and r&b musician and songwriter) (on 1945-10-08)
bass and double bass:
Jesse ‘Po’ Simpkins (on 1945-10-08)
claves:
Vic Lourie (on 1945-10-08)
drums (drum set):
Eddie Byrd (US drummer) (on 1945-10-08)
electric guitar:
Carl Hogan (on 1945-10-08)
maracas:
Harry Dial (on 1945-10-08)
piano:
Wild Bill Davis (on 1945-10-08)
tenor saxophone:
Josh Jackson (tenor saxophone player) (on 1945-10-08)
trumpet:
Aaron Izenhall (on 1945-10-08)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1945-10-08, on 1949-04-28) and Louis Jordan (US jazz, blues and r&b musician and songwriter) (on 1945-10-08)
cover recording of:
Stone Cold Dead in the Market (He Had It Coming) (on 1945-10-08)
lyricist and composer:
Houdini (Calypso artist Wilmoth Hendricks aka Edgar Leon Sinclair)
cover recording of:
Stone Cold Dead in the Market (He Had It Coming) (in 1945)
lyricist and composer:
Houdini (Calypso artist Wilmoth Hendricks aka Edgar Leon Sinclair)
Ella Fitzgerald2:40
23(I Love You) for Sentimental Reasons
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1946-08-29)
double bass [string bass]:
Benny Moten (jazz bassist)
drums (drum set):
Eddie "Mole" Bourne
guitar:
Jimmy Shirley
piano:
René DeKnight
vocals:
The Delta Rhythm Boys (vocal harmony group) and Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer)
cover recording of:
(I Love You) for Sentimental Reasons (on 1946-08-29)
lyricist:
Ivory “Deek” Watson
composer:
William “Pat” Best
publisher:
MCA Duchess Music Corporation and Peter Maurice Music Co. Ltd.
Ella Fitzgerald & The Delta Rhythm Boys3:10
24My Happiness
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1948-04-30)
background vocals:
The Song Spinners
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1948-04-30)
cover recording of:
My Happiness (on 1948-04-30)
lyricist:
Borney Bergantine (in 1933) and Betty Peterson (in 1948)
composer:
Borney Bergantine (in 1933)
publisher:
Chappell Music (UK) and Happiness Music Corp.
Ella Fitzgerald & The Song Spinners3:18
25Baby It’s Cold Outside
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1949-04-28)
alto saxophone and alto saxophone and tenor saxophone:
Louis Jordan (US jazz, blues and r&b musician and songwriter) (on 1949-04-28)
double bass:
Billy Hadnott (on 1949-04-28)
drums (drum set):
Joe Morris (1940-50s jazz drummer) (on 1949-04-28)
electric guitar:
James Jackson (jazz/jump blues guitarist) (on 1949-04-28)
piano:
Bill Doggett (on 1949-04-28)
tenor saxophone:
Josh Jackson (tenor saxophone player) (on 1949-04-28) and Louis Jordan (US jazz, blues and r&b musician and songwriter) (on 1949-04-28)
trumpet:
Aaron Izenhall (on 1949-04-28), Bob Mitchell (1940s–50s jazz trumpeter) (on 1949-04-28) and Harold Mitchell (on 1949-04-28)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1949-04-28) and Louis Jordan (US jazz, blues and r&b musician and songwriter) (on 1949-04-28)
cover recording of:
Baby, It’s Cold Outside (Neptune’s Daughter) (on 1949-04-28)
lyricist and composer:
Frank Loesser
publisher:
Frank Music Corp., MPL Communications Ltd. (not for release label use! Paul McCartney-related, London-based company), MPL UK Publishing, Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc. (song publisher, never a release label) and ヤマハミュージックEH(CM)
part of:
The 22nd Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 22)
Ella Fitzgerald2:42
26Oh Lady Be Good
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1947-03-19)
baritone saxophone:
Ernie Caceres
double bass [string bass]:
Bob Haggart
drums (drum set):
Morey Feld
guitar:
Danny Perri
piano:
Stan Freeman
trombone:
Will Bradley (US boogie woogie trombonist & bandleader), Fred Ohms (American jazz trombonist) and Jack Satterfield
trumpet:
Andy Ferretti, Chris Griffin (Gordon Claude Griffin, trumpeter) and Bob Peck
vocals:
The Andy Love Quintet and Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (in 1947, on 1947-03-19)
orchestra:
Bob Haggart and His Orchestra (in 1947)
cover recording of:
Oh, Lady Be Good! (on 1947-03-19)
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1924)
composer:
George Gershwin (composer) (in 1924)
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., George Gershwin Music, Ira Gershwin Music and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28)
part of:
American Splendor
part of:
Lady, Be Good (full musical)
Ella Fitzgerald53:15
27That Old Feeling
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1947-12-18)
vocals:
The Day Dreamers and Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1947-12-18)
cover recording of:
That Old Feeling (on 1947-12-18)
lyricist:
Lew Brown
composer:
Sammy Fain
publisher:
Leo Feist, Inc. and Warner Bros. Music Corp.
part of:
The 10th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
Ella Fitzgerald2:27
28I Hadn’t Anyone Till You
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1949-09-21)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1949-09-21)
conductor:
Gordon Jenkins
cover recording of:
I Hadn’t Anyone Till You (in 1948)
lyricist and composer:
Ray Noble
publisher:
Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher)
cover recording of:
I Hadn’t Anyone Till You (on 1949-09-21)
lyricist and composer:
Ray Noble
publisher:
Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher)
Ella Fitzgerald3:03
29Black Coffee
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1949-04-27)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1949-04-27)
conductor:
Gordon Jenkins
cover recording of:
Black Coffee (1948 song) (in 1948)
lyricist:
Paul Francis Webster (in 1948)
composer:
Sonny Burke (producer, songwriter and Big Band leader) (in 1948)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing (NYC-based headquarters, with national subsidiaries under it), Chelsea Music Publishing Co., Ltd., Sondot Music Corp. and Webster Music Co.
cover recording of:
Black Coffee (1948 song) (on 1949-04-27)
lyricist:
Paul Francis Webster (in 1948)
composer:
Sonny Burke (producer, songwriter and Big Band leader) (in 1948)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing (NYC-based headquarters, with national subsidiaries under it), Chelsea Music Publishing Co., Ltd., Sondot Music Corp. and Webster Music Co.
cover recording of:
Black Coffee (1948 song) (on 1949-04-28)
lyricist:
Paul Francis Webster (in 1948)
composer:
Sonny Burke (producer, songwriter and Big Band leader) (in 1948)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing (NYC-based headquarters, with national subsidiaries under it), Chelsea Music Publishing Co., Ltd., Sondot Music Corp. and Webster Music Co.
Ella Fitzgerald3:07
30Soon
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1950-09-12)
piano:
Ellis Larkins
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1950-09-12)
conductor:
Nelson Riddle
arranger:
Nelson Riddle
cover recording of:
Soon (on 1950-09-12)
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1927)
composer:
George Gershwin (composer) (in 1927)
publisher:
New World Music Corp. (in 1929)
part of:
My One and Only (1983 Broadway musical)
part of:
Strike up the Band (1927 Gershwin musical)
Ella Fitzgerald2:46
31There Never Was a Baby Like My Baby
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1951-07-18)
alto saxophone:
Hymie Shertzer (on 1951-07-18) and Milt Yaner (on 1951-07-18)
baritone saxophone:
Stewart Blake (saxaphonist) (on 1951-07-18)
double bass:
Sandy Block (Jazz bassist, band leader) (on 1951-07-18)
drums (drum set):
Johnny Blowers (on 1951-07-18)
guitar:
Everett Barksdale (on 1951-07-18)
piano:
Hank Jones (piano) (on 1951-07-18)
tenor saxophone:
Al Klink (on 1951-07-18) and Fred Williams (saxophonist) (on 1951-07-18)
trombone:
Henderson Chambers (on 1951-07-18) and Frank Saracco (on 1951-07-18)
trumpet:
Taft Jordan (on 1951-07-18), Carl Poole (on 1951-07-18) and Bernie Privin (on 1951-07-18)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1951-07-18)
recording of:
There Never Was a Baby Like My Baby (Two on the Aisle, musical revue) (on 1951-07-18)
lyricist:
Betty Comden and Adolph Green
composer:
Jule Styne
Ella Fitzgerald2:49
32Walkin’ by the River
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1952-09-19)
double bass:
George Duvivier (on 1952-09-19)
drums (drum set):
Stan Kane (drummer) (on 1952-09-19)
guitar:
Hi White (on 1952-09-19)
piano:
Hank Jones (piano) (on 1952-09-19)
vibraphone:
Phil Kraus (on 1952-09-19)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1952-09-19)
conductor:
Leroy Kirkland (on 1952-09-19)
cover recording of:
Walkin’ by the River
writer:
Una Mae Carlisle and Robert Sour
Ella Fitzgerald2:28
33Taking a Chance on Love
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1954-01-27)
double bass:
Phil Stephens (bass and tuba player)
drums (drum set):
Nick Fatool
guitar:
Perry Botkin
piano:
Buddy Cole
saxophone:
Warren Baker, Dave Harris (tenor saxo) and Matty Matlock
trombone:
Joe Howard (american trombone player), Wendell Mayhew and Ted Vesely
trumpet:
Ziggy Elman, Bobby Guy and Red Nichols
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1954-01-27)
conductor:
John Scott Trotter (on 1954-01-27)
live cover recording of:
Taking a Chance on Love (on 1954-01-27)
lyricist:
Ted Fetter and John Latouche
composer:
Vernon Duke
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc., EMI Miller Catalog, Inc., EMI United Partnership Ltd., SBK Miller Catalog, Inc. and Taking a Chance on Love Music Company
part of:
Cabin in the Sky
cover recording of:
Taking a Chance on Love
lyricist:
Ted Fetter and John Latouche
composer:
Vernon Duke
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc., EMI Miller Catalog, Inc., EMI United Partnership Ltd., SBK Miller Catalog, Inc. and Taking a Chance on Love Music Company
part of:
Cabin in the Sky
Ella Fitzgerald3:07
34Until the Real Thing Comes Along
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1954-03-29)
piano:
Ellis Larkins (on 1954-03-29)
lead vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1954-03-29)
cover recording of:
Until the Real Thing Comes Along (on 1954-03-29)
lyricist and composer:
Sammy Cahn, Saul Chaplin, L.E. Freeman, Mann Holiner and Alberta Nichols
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp., Cahn Music Company, Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
cover recording of:
Until the Real Thing Comes Along (in 1954-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sammy Cahn, Saul Chaplin, L.E. Freeman, Mann Holiner and Alberta Nichols
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp., Cahn Music Company, Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
Ella Fitzgerald2:58
35You Leave Me Breathless
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1954-03-30)
piano:
Ellis Larkins (on 1954-03-30)
lead vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1954-03-30)
cover recording of:
You Leave Me Breathless (from the film “Cocoanut Grove”) (on 1954-03-30)
lyricist:
Ralph Freed
composer:
Friedrich Hollaender
cover recording of:
You Leave Me Breathless (from the film “Cocoanut Grove”) (in 1954-03)
lyricist:
Ralph Freed
composer:
Friedrich Hollaender
Ella Fitzgerald3:07
36Lullaby of Birdland
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1954-06-04)
double bass:
Sandy Block (Jazz bassist, band leader) (on 1954-06-04)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Crawford (US swing-era jazz drummer) (on 1954-06-04)
guitar:
Everett Barksdale (on 1954-06-04)
piano:
Hank Jones (piano) (on 1954-06-04)
tenor saxophone:
Sam “The Man” Taylor (US jazz/blues saxophonist 1916-1990) (on 1954-06-04)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1954-06-04, in 1956)
orchestra:
Sy Oliver and His Orchestra (from 1949 until 1954)
conductor:
Sy Oliver (on 1954-06-04)
cover recording of:
Lullaby of Birdland (George Shearing/George David Weiss (as B. Y. Forster) jazz standard) (on 1954-06-04)
lyricist:
B. Y. Forster (pseudonym of George David Weiss)
composer:
George Shearing (British jazz pianist)
publisher:
Good Music Limited and Planetary Nom (London) Ltd.
Ella Fitzgerald42:51
37Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1955-04-27)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1955-04-27)
conductor:
Benny Carter (on 1955-04-27)
cover recording of:
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (on 1955-04-27)
lyricist:
Ted Koehler
composer:
Harold Arlen
publisher:
Mills Music, S.A. Music Co. and Ted Koehler Music Co.
Ella Fitzgerald2:17
38It Might as Well Be Spring
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1955-04-01)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (on 1955-04-01)
cover recording of:
It Might as Well Be Spring (State Fair) (on 1955-04-01)
lyricist:
Oscar Hammerstein II (of Rodgers & Hammerstein) (in 1945)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (composer) (in 1945)
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc. (song publisher, never a release label), Williamson Music Company, Williamson Music, Inc. and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company – do not use as release label)
part of:
The 18th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 18)
part of:
State Fair
part of:
State Fair (1945 film soundtrack)
part of:
State Fair (1962 film soundtrack)
Ella Fitzgerald2:40
39Miss Otis Regrets (She’s Unable to Lunch Today)
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-02-07)
engineer:
Val Valentin
producer:
Norman Granz
piano:
Paul Smith (Paul Thatcher Smith, jazz pianist, composer, arranger and bandleader) (on 1956-02-07)
lead vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1956-02-07)
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (1949–1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-02-07)
cover recording of:
Miss Otis Regrets (on 1956-02-07)
lyricist and composer:
Cole Porter (composer) (in 1934)
publisher:
Warner/Chappell and Warner Bros., Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1934)
Ella Fitzgerald33:02
40You Do Something to Me
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-02-08)
engineer:
Val Valentin
producer:
Norman Granz
alto saxophone:
Herb Geller (on 1956-02-08) and Bud Shank (on 1956-02-08)
baritone saxophone:
Chuck Gentry (on 1956-02-08)
bass trombone:
George Roberts (american bass trombone) (on 1956-02-08)
double bass:
Joe Mondragon (on 1956-02-08)
drums (drum set):
Alvin Stoller (on 1956-02-08)
guitar:
Barney Kessel (on 1956-02-08)
piano:
Paul Smith (Paul Thatcher Smith, jazz pianist, composer, arranger and bandleader) (on 1956-02-08)
tenor saxophone:
Bob Cooper (US jazz saxophonist) (on 1956-02-08) and Ted Nash (40s-80s US swing reedman, uncle of the other) (on 1956-02-08)
trombone:
Milt Bernhart (on 1956-02-08), Joe Howard (american trombone player) (on 1956-02-08) and Lloyd Ulyate (American trombonist (1927-2004)) (on 1956-02-08)
trumpet:
Pete Candoli (on 1956-02-08), Harry “Sweets” Edison (on 1956-02-08), Maynard Ferguson (on 1956-02-08) and Conrad Gozzo (on 1956-02-08)
lead vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1956-02-08)
conductor:
Buddy Bregman (on 1956-02-08)
arranger:
Buddy Bregman
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (1949–1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-02-08)
cover recording of:
You Do Something to Me (Fifty Million Frenchmen musical comedy) (on 1956-02-08)
lyricist and composer:
Cole Porter (composer) (in 1929)
publisher:
Warner/Chappell and Warner Bros., Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1929)
part of:
Can‐Can (1960 musical film)
part of:
Fifty Million Frenchmen
Ella Fitzgerald22:23
41I’ve Got You Under My Skin
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-02-09)
engineer:
Val Valentin (on 1956-02-09)
producer:
Norman Granz
bass trombone:
George Roberts (american bass trombone) (on 1956-02-09)
double bass:
Joe Mondragon (on 1956-02-09)
drums (drum set):
Alvin Stoller (on 1956-02-09)
guitar:
Barney Kessel (on 1956-02-09)
piano:
Paul Smith (Paul Thatcher Smith, jazz pianist, composer, arranger and bandleader) (on 1956-02-09)
trombone:
Milt Bernhart (on 1956-02-09), Joe Howard (american trombone player) (on 1956-02-09) and Lloyd Ulyate (American trombonist (1927-2004)) (on 1956-02-09)
lead vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1956-02-09)
conductor:
Buddy Bregman (on 1956-02-09)
arranger:
Buddy Bregman
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (1949–1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-02-09)
cover recording of:
I’ve Got You Under My Skin (on 1956-02-09)
lyricist and composer:
Cole Porter (composer) (in 1936)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), Chappell Music (UK), Victoria Music Ltd. and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
part of:
The 9th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
part of:
Born to Dance
Ella Fitzgerald2.352:43
42Moonlight in Vermont
double bass:
Ray Brown (jazz bassist) (on 1956-08-16)
drums (drum set):
Buddy Rich (on 1956-08-16)
guitar:
Herb Ellis (jazz guitarist) (on 1956-08-16)
piano:
Oscar Peterson (Canadian jazz pianist and composer) (on 1956-08-16)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1956-08-16)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1956-08-16, from 1956-08-16 until 1967-08-16) and Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1956-08-16)
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-08-16)
cover recording of:
Moonlight in Vermont (on 1956-08-16)
lyricist:
John Blackburn (songwriter)
composer:
Karl Suessdorf
publisher:
Johnny R. Music, Michael H. Goldsen Inc., Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部
recording of:
Moonlight in Vermont
lyricist:
John Blackburn (songwriter)
composer:
Karl Suessdorf
publisher:
Johnny R. Music, Michael H. Goldsen Inc., Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部
Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong53:40
43Cheek to Cheek
double bass:
Ray Brown (jazz bassist) (on 1956-08-16)
drums (drum set):
Buddy Rich (on 1956-08-16)
guitar:
Herb Ellis (jazz guitarist) (on 1956-08-16)
piano:
Oscar Peterson (Canadian jazz pianist and composer) (on 1956-08-16)
trumpet:
Louis Armstrong (on 1956-08-16)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (on 1956-08-16) and Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1956-08-16)
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-08-16)
cover recording of:
Cheek to Cheek (from “Top Hat”) (on 1956-08-16)
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 and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部
part of:
The 8th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
part of:
Top Hat (1935 film)
Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong4.25:54
44Manhattan
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-08-29)
engineer:
Val Valentin (on 1956-08-29)
producer:
Norman Granz
baritone saxophone:
Chuck Gentry (on 1956-08-29)
bass:
Joe Mondragon (from 1956-08-21 until 1956-08-31)
bass trombone:
George Roberts (american bass trombone) (on 1956-08-29)
drums (drum set):
Alvin Stoller (on 1956-08-29)
flugelhorn:
Vince DeRosa (on 1956-08-29)
flute and saxophone:
Bob Cooper (US jazz saxophonist) (on 1956-08-29), Ted Nash (40s-80s US swing reedman, uncle of the other) (on 1956-08-29), Bud Shank (on 1956-08-29) and Maurice Stein (American jazz saxophonist) (on 1956-08-29)
guitar:
Barney Kessel (on 1956-08-29)
piano:
Paul Smith (Paul Thatcher Smith, jazz pianist, composer, arranger and bandleader) (on 1956-08-29)
trombone:
Milt Bernhart (on 1956-08-29), Joe Howard (american trombone player) (on 1956-08-29) and Lloyd Ulyate (on 1956-08-29)
trumpet:
Pete Candoli (on 1956-08-29), Maynard Ferguson (on 1956-08-29), Conrad Gozzo (on 1956-08-29) and Ray Linn (on 1956-08-29)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1956-08-29)
conductor:
Buddy Bregman (on 1956-08-29)
arranger and orchestrator:
Buddy Bregman
cover recording of:
Manhattan (on 1956-08-29)
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart (in 1925)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (composer) (in 1925)
publisher:
Edward B. Marks Music Co. (founded originally as J. Stern & Co. in 1894, renamed in 1919), Piedmont Music Company and Williamson Music Company
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部
Ella Fitzgerald2:50
45Thou Swell
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1956-08-21 until 1956-08-31)
engineer:
Val Valentin
producer:
Norman Granz
baritone saxophone:
Chuck Gentry (from 1956-08-21 until 1956-08-31)
bass:
Joe Mondragon (from 1956-08-21 until 1956-08-31)
bass trombone:
George Roberts (american bass trombone) (from 1956-08-21 until 1956-08-31)
drums (drum set):
Alvin Stoller (from 1956-08-21 until 1956-08-31)
flugelhorn:
Vince DeRosa (from 1956-08-21 until 1956-08-31)
flute and saxophone:
Bob Cooper (US jazz saxophonist) (from 1956-08-21 until 1956-08-31), Ted Nash (40s-80s US swing reedman, uncle of the other) (from 1956-08-21 until 1956-08-31), Bud Shank (from 1956-08-21 until 1956-08-31) and Maurice Stein (American jazz saxophonist) (from 1956-08-21 until 1956-08-31)
guitar:
Barney Kessel (from 1956-08-21 until 1956-08-31)
piano:
Paul Smith (Paul Thatcher Smith, jazz pianist, composer, arranger and bandleader) (from 1956-08-21 until 1956-08-31)
trombone:
Milt Bernhart (from 1956-08-21 until 1956-08-31), Joe Howard (american trombone player) (from 1956-08-21 until 1956-08-31) and Lloyd Ulyate (from 1956-08-21 until 1956-08-31)
trumpet:
Pete Candoli (from 1956-08-21 until 1956-08-31), Maynard Ferguson (from 1956-08-21 until 1956-08-31), Conrad Gozzo (from 1956-08-21 until 1956-08-31) and Ray Linn (from 1956-08-21 until 1956-08-31)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (from 1956-08-21 until 1956-08-31)
conductor:
Buddy Bregman (from 1956-08-21 until 1956-08-31)
arranger and orchestrator:
Buddy Bregman
cover recording of:
Thou Swell (from 1956-08-21 until 1956-08-31)
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart (in 1927)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (composer) (in 1927)
publisher:
Marlin Enterprises and Warner Bros. (holding: File NO Releases)
Ella Fitzgerald2:04
46I Wish I Were in Love Again
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-08-28)
engineer:
Val Valentin (on 1956-08-28)
producer:
Norman Granz
baritone saxophone:
Chuck Gentry (on 1956-08-28)
bass:
Joe Mondragon (on 1956-08-28)
bass trombone:
George Roberts (american bass trombone) (on 1956-08-28)
drums (drum set):
Alvin Stoller (on 1956-08-28)
flugelhorn:
Vince DeRosa (on 1956-08-28)
flute and saxophone:
Bob Cooper (US jazz saxophonist) (on 1956-08-28), Ted Nash (40s-80s US swing reedman, uncle of the other) (on 1956-08-28), Bud Shank (on 1956-08-28) and Maurice Stein (American jazz saxophonist) (on 1956-08-28)
guitar:
Barney Kessel (on 1956-08-28)
piano:
Paul Smith (Paul Thatcher Smith, jazz pianist, composer, arranger and bandleader) (on 1956-08-28)
trombone:
Milt Bernhart (on 1956-08-28), Joe Howard (american trombone player) (on 1956-08-28) and Lloyd Ulyate (on 1956-08-28)
trumpet:
Pete Candoli (on 1956-08-28), Maynard Ferguson (on 1956-08-28), Conrad Gozzo (on 1956-08-28) and Ray Linn (on 1956-08-28)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1956-08-28)
conductor:
Buddy Bregman (on 1956-08-28)
arranger and orchestrator:
Buddy Bregman
cover recording of:
I Wish I Were in Love Again (on 1956-08-28)
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart (in 1937)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (composer) (in 1937)
publisher:
Chappell Music (UK)
part of:
Babes in Arms (full musical)
Ella Fitzgerald2:38
47Blue Moon
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1956-08-29)
engineer:
Val Valentin (on 1956-08-29)
producer:
Norman Granz
baritone saxophone:
Chuck Gentry (on 1956-08-29)
bass:
Joe Mondragon (on 1956-08-29)
bass trombone:
George Roberts (american bass trombone) (on 1956-08-29)
drums (drum set):
Alvin Stoller (on 1956-08-29)
flugelhorn:
Vince DeRosa (on 1956-08-29)
flute and saxophone:
Bob Cooper (US jazz saxophonist) (on 1956-08-29), Ted Nash (40s-80s US swing reedman, uncle of the other) (on 1956-08-29), Bud Shank (on 1956-08-29) and Maurice Stein (American jazz saxophonist) (on 1956-08-29)
guitar:
Barney Kessel (on 1956-08-29)
piano:
Paul Smith (Paul Thatcher Smith, jazz pianist, composer, arranger and bandleader) (on 1956-08-29)
trombone:
Lloyd Ulyate (from 1956-08-21 until 1956-08-31), Milt Bernhart (on 1956-08-29) and Joe Howard (american trombone player) (on 1956-08-29)
trumpet:
Pete Candoli (on 1956-08-29), Maynard Ferguson (on 1956-08-29), Conrad Gozzo (on 1956-08-29) and Ray Linn (on 1956-08-29)
vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1956-08-29)
conductor:
Buddy Bregman (on 1956-08-29)
arranger and orchestrator:
Buddy Bregman
cover recording of:
Blue Moon (on 1956-08-29)
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart (in 1934)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (composer) (in 1934)
publisher:
EMI Catalogue Partnership, EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Robbins Catalog Inc. (ASCAP), EMI United Partnership Ltd., Robbins Music Corporation, SBK United Partnership Ltd., フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company – do not use as release label)
sub-publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Belgium NV and Francis Day Editions (SABAM)
part of:
New York, New York (soundtrack of the 1977 film)
Ella Fitzgerald & Buddy Bregman & Orchestra3:14
48Solitude
engineer:
Val Valentin (on 1956-09-04)
producer:
Norman Granz
guitar:
Barney Kessel (on 1956-09-04)
lead vocals:
Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (on 1956-09-04)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1956-09-04)
cover recording of:
(In My) Solitude (on 1956-09-04)
lyricist:
Eddie DeLange (in 1934) and Irving Mills (in 1934)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1934)
publisher:
American Academy of Music, Inc., De Lange Music Co., EMI Mills Music Inc. (ASCAP-affiliated) and J. R. Lafleur & Son Ltd.
Ella Fitzgerald2:08
49Comes Love
cover recording of:
Comes Love
lyricist:
Lew Brown
composer:
Sam H. Stept and Charles Tobias (Tin Pan Alley songwriter)
Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong2:27
50I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm
cover recording of:
I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (in 1937)
publisher:
Irving Berlin Music Company, Irving Berlin Music Corp., Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and Williamson Music Company
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部
Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong3:10
51Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off
cover recording of:
Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off (from “Shall We Dance”)
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1937)
composer:
George Gershwin (composer) (in 1937)
publisher:
Gershwin Publishing Corp (in 1937)
part of:
Shall We Dance (1937 film soundtrack)
Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong4:12
52In a Mellow Tone
cover recording of:
In a Mellow Tone
lyricist:
Milt Gabler (in 1939)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1939)
publisher:
EMI Robbins
Ella Fitzgerald5:11
53I Never Had a Chance
cover recording of:
I Never Had a Chance
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin
Ella Fitzgerald32:46
54What Will I Tell My Heart
cover recording of:
What Will I Tell My Heart
lyricist and composer:
Jack Lawrence (US songwriter) and Peter Tinturin
Ella Fitzgerald3:29
55Summertime
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1957-08-18)
double bass:
Joe Mondragon (on 1957-08-18)
drums (drum set):
Alvin Stoller (in 1957, on 1957-08-18)
French horn:
Vincent DeRosa (on 1957-08-18)
guitar:
Tony Rizzi (on 1957-08-18)
piano:
Paul Smith (Paul Thatcher Smith, jazz pianist, composer, arranger and bandleader) (in 1957, on 1957-08-18)
trombone:
Buddy Childers (American jazz trumpeter & composer) (on 1957-08-18)
trumpet:
Frank Beach (trombone, trumpet) (on 1957-08-18)
violin:
Victor Arno (on 1957-08-18)
vocals:
Louis Armstrong (in 1957, on 1957-08-18) and Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer) (in 1957, on 1957-08-18)
orchestra:
Russ Garcia and His Orchestra (in 1957)
conductor:
Russell Garcia (on 1957-08-18)
performer:
Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald (American jazz singer)
part of:
Helsingin Sanomat: 100 maailman parasta laulua (2022-1-15) (number: 20)
cover recording of:
Summertime (American songbook standard from 1935 opera Porgy and Bess) (on 1957-08-18)
lyricist:
Dorothy Kuhns (playwright), Ira Gershwin and DuBose Heyward
composer:
George Gershwin (composer)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), Chappell Music Ltd., Dubose and Dorothy Heyward Memorial Fund Publishing, George Gershwin Music, New Dawn Music, Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner/Chappell, Warner/Chappell Music Holland BV, Warner/Chappell North America Limited (formerly incorporated as Marmalade Music Ltd., from 1968/09/19–1999/11/09), Ira Gershwin Music (in 1935), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (from 1935 until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
version of:
Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene I. “Summertime” (Clara)
Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong2.54:59
56Little White Lies
cover recording of:
Little White Lies
lyricist and composer:
Walter Donaldson
publisher:
Donaldson Publishing Co., Larry Spier Music LLC and Tobago Music Co.
Ella Fitzgerald2:32
57You Hit the Spot
cover recording of:
You Hit the Spot
lyricist:
Mack Gordon
composer:
Harry Revel (British-born American composer)
Ella Fitzgerald2:45
58You Brought a New Kind of Love to Me
recording of:
You Brought a New Kind of Love to Me
lyricist:
Irving Kahal (in 1930)
composer:
Pierre Norman Connor (in 1930) and Sammy Fain (in 1930)
publisher:
Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and Sony/ATV Harmony (in 1930)
part of:
New York, New York (soundtrack of the 1977 film)
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
Ella Fitzgerald2:20
59Let’s Face the Music and Dance
cover recording of:
Let’s Face the Music and Dance (from “Follow the Fleet”)
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)
Ella Fitzgerald2:56
60Isn’t This a Lovely Day?
cover recording of:
Isn’t This a Lovely Day? (from “Top Hat”)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (in 1935)
part of:
Top Hat (1935 film)
Ella Fitzgerald3:27
61Puttin’ on the Ritz
cover recording of:
Puttin’ On the Ritz
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)
Ella Fitzgerald2:16
62You Make Me Feel So Young
cover recording of:
You Make Me Feel So Young
lyricist:
Mack Gordon
composer:
Josef Myrow
publisher:
Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company – do not use as release label), ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部, WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
Ella Fitzgerald2:21
63Moonlight Becomes You
cover recording of:
Moonlight Becomes You
lyricist:
Johnny Burke (American lyricist, 1908-1964) (in 1942)
composer:
Jimmy Van Heusen (in 1942)
publisher:
Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody), Sony/ATV Harmony and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部
Ella Fitzgerald3:08
64Let’s Fall in Love
cover recording of:
Let’s Fall in Love
lyricist:
Ted Koehler (in 1933)
composer:
Harold Arlen (in 1933)
publisher:
Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher) and Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd.
Ella Fitzgerald3:05
65My Old Flame
cover recording of:
My Old Flame
lyricist:
Sam Coslow
composer:
Arthur Johnston (American composer and songwriter)
publisher:
Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody)
Ella Fitzgerald3:04
66They All Laughed
cover recording of:
They All Laughed (from “Shall We Dance”)
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1937)
composer:
George Gershwin (composer) (in 1937)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), Chappell Music (UK) and Gershwin Publishing Corp (in 1937)
part of:
Shall We Dance (1937 film soundtrack)
Ella Fitzgerald3:04
67I Can’t Be Bothered Now
cover recording of:
I Can’t Be Bothered Now
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1937)
composer:
George Gershwin (composer) (in 1937)
publisher:
Gershwin Publishing Corp (in 1937)
part of:
A Damsel in Distress (1937 film score)
part of:
Crazy for You (1992 musical)
part of:
My One and Only (1983 Broadway musical)
Ella Fitzgerald2:50
68My One and Only
cover recording of:
My One and Only (from “Funny Face”)
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1927)
composer:
George Gershwin (composer) (in 1927)
publisher:
WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28)
part of:
Funny Face (1927 musical)
part of:
My One and Only (1983 Broadway musical)
Ella Fitzgerald2:37
69I Got Rhythm
cover recording of:
I Got Rhythm
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1930)
composer:
George Gershwin (composer) (in 1930)
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music Holland BV and New World Music Co. (in 1930)
part of:
An American in Paris (2015 Broadway musical)
part of:
Crazy for You (1992 musical)
part of:
Girl Crazy (1930 Musical)
part of:
When the Boys Meet the Girls (1965 film)
Ella Fitzgerald3:08
70Stairway to the Stars
cover recording of:
Stairway to the Stars
lyricist:
Mitchell Parish
composer:
Matty Malneck and Frank Signorelli
publisher:
EMI United Partnership Ltd. and Robbins Music (publishing company owned by EMI Music Publishing Ltd.)
Ella Fitzgerald2:52
71Misty
cover recording of:
Misty
lyricist:
Johnny Burke (American lyricist, 1908-1964)
composer:
Erroll Garner
publisher:
Marke Music Publishing Co., Inc., My Dad’s Songs, Inc., Octave Music Publishing Corp., Pocketful of Dreams Music, Reganesque Music Company, The Songwriters Guild, Vernon Music Inc., Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
is based on:
Misty (original instrumental work)
Ella Fitzgerald2:53
72Hooray for Love
cover recording of:
Hooray for Love
lyricist:
Leo Robin (US composer, lyricist & songwriter) (in 1948)
composer:
Harold Arlen (in 1948)
Ella Fitzgerald2:43
73Out of This World
cover recording of:
Out of This World
lyricist:
Johnny Mercer (in 1945)
composer:
Harold Arlen (in 1945)
publisher:
Edwin H. Morris & Co., Inc. (a division of MPL Communications Inc.)
Ella Fitzgerald2:43
74Come Rain or Come Shine
cover recording of:
Come Rain or Come Shine
lyricist:
Johnny Mercer (in 1946)
composer:
Harold Arlen (in 1946)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), S.A. Music Co. and Warner/Chappell Music Scandinavia AB
Ella Fitzgerald3:23
75Stella by Starlight
cover recording of:
Stella by Starlight
lyricist:
Ned Washington (in 1946)
writer:
Ned Washington and Victor Young (American composer, arranger, violinist & conductor)
composer:
Victor Young (American composer, arranger, violinist & conductor) (in 1944)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd. and Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody)
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
Ella Fitzgerald3:18
76I Hear Music
cover recording of:
I Hear Music (Dancing on a Dime)
lyricist:
Frank Loesser
composer:
Burton Lane
Ella Fitzgerald2:20
77Love Me or Leave Me
cover recording of:
Love Me or Leave Me
lyricist:
Gus Kahn
composer:
Walter Donaldson
publisher:
EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Keith Prowse Music Publishing Co. Ltd., Keith Prowse Music Publishing Ltd., WB Music Corp. (1929–2019), Donaldson Publishing Co. (in 1928, in 1955) and Gilbert Keyes Music Company (in 1928, in 1955)
Ella Fitzgerald2:51
78Hallelujah, I Love Him So
cover recording of:
Hallelujah, I Love Her So
lyricist and composer:
Ray Charles (soul musician, singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Hill and Range Songs, Inc., Progressive Music (publisher), Unichappell Music and Unichappell Music, Inc.
Ella Fitzgerald2:36
79The Very Thought of You
cover recording of:
The Very Thought of You
lyricist, writer and composer:
Ray Noble
publisher:
Quartet Music Inc., Range Road Music, Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin) and Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Ella Fitzgerald & Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra2:47
80Warm All Over
cover recording of:
Warm All Over (The Most Happy Fella)
lyricist and composer:
Frank Loesser (in 1956)
part of:
The Most Happy Fella (full musical)
Ella Fitzgerald2:46
81Almost Like Being in Love
cover recording of:
Almost Like Being in Love (from “Brigadoon”)
lyricist:
Alan Jay Lerner
composer:
Frederick Loewe
publisher:
EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), EMI U Catalog Inc. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), EMI United Partnership Ltd., Sam Fox Publishing Co. (London) Ltd., Sam Fox Publishing Company (publisher; do NOT use as release label), WC Music Corp., フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company – do not use as release label)
part of:
Brigadoon (complete musical)
Ella Fitzgerald3:04
82All the Things You Are
cover recording of:
All the Things You Are (from “Very Warm for May”)
lyricist:
Oscar Hammerstein II (of Rodgers & Hammerstein) (in 1939)
composer:
Jerome Kern (in 1939)
publisher:
Polygram Int. Publishing (renamed Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. circa 1998) (ended), T.B. Harms Inc. (ended) and Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998)
part of:
Broadway Rhythm (film)
Ella Fitzgerald & Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra3:16
83A Fine Romance
cover recording of:
A Fine Romance (from “Swing Time”)
publisher:
Jerome Kern (on 1936-07-24)
lyricist:
Dorothy Fields (US Tin Pan Alley librettist and lyricist) (in 1936)
composer:
Jerome Kern (in 1936)
publisher:
Chappell & Co.
part of:
Swing Time (film)
Ella Fitzgerald & Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra3:37
84Yesterdays
cover recording of:
Yesterdays
lyricist:
Otto Harbach
composer:
Jerome Kern
publisher:
PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group) and Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998)
part of:
Roberta
Ella Fitzgerald & Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra2:51
85Honeysuckle Rose
cover recording of:
Honeysuckle Rose
lyricist:
Andy Razaf (in 1928)
composer:
Fats Waller (in 1928)
publisher:
Intersong Music
part of:
New York, New York (soundtrack of the 1977 film)
part of:
Thousands Cheer (1943 movie)
Ella Fitzgerald & Count Basie2:42
86On the Sunny Side of the Street
cover recording of:
On the Sunny Side of the Street
lyricist:
Dorothy Fields (US Tin Pan Alley librettist and lyricist)
composer:
Jimmy McHugh (songwriter)
publisher:
Cotton Club Publishing, EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Lawrence Wright Music Co., Ltd., Memory Lane Music Ltd., Shapiro Bernstein & Co. Ltd. and Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc.
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント A事業部
part of:
American Splendor
Ella Fitzgerald & Count Basie3:06
87Tea for Two
cover recording of:
Tea for Two (No, No, Nanette)
lyricist:
Irving Caesar
composer:
Vincent Youmans
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., Irving Caesar Music Corp., Warner Bros., Inc. (not for release label use!), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28) and Harms, Inc. (on 1924-06-10)
sub-publisher:
ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部, ヤマハミュージックパブリッシング (until 2017-03-31) and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company – do not use as release label) (from 2017-04-01 to present)
part of:
No, No, Nanette
Ella Fitzgerald & Count Basie3:17
88Trouble in Mind
cover recording of:
Trouble in Mind
lyricist and composer:
Richard M. Jones
publisher:
State Street Music Publ. Co. Inc., Universal Studios, Inc. (formerly known as MCA Inc.) and Universal‐MCA Music Publishing (US)
Ella Fitzgerald3:34
89See, See Rider
cover recording of:
See See Rider (Ma Rainey version)
additional composer:
Lena Arant
composer:
Ma Rainey
version of:
See See Rider Blues
Ella Fitzgerald2:41
90Can’t Buy Me Love
cover recording of:
Can’t Buy Me Love
writer:
John Lennon (The Beatles) (in 1964-01) and Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (in 1964-01)
publisher:
Blackwood Music Inc. (1953-02-07–1987-12-30), Maclen Music, Inc. (U.S. based publisher for Lennon–McCartney), Music Corporation of America, Inc. (BMI-affiliated music publisher of MCA Records, Inc.?), Northern Songs, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020), Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Sony/ATV Tunes LLC and Unart Music Corp.
written at:
George V Hotel in Paris, Île-de-France, France (from 1964-01 until 1964-02)
Ella Fitzgerald & Johnny Spence Orchestra2:38
91The Sweetest Sounds
cover recording of:
The Sweetest Sounds (No Strings)
lyricist and composer:
Richard Rodgers (composer) (in 1962)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and Williamson Music Company
Ella Fitzgerald2:07
92Skylark
cover recording of:
Skylark
lyricist:
Johnny Mercer
composer:
Hoagy Carmichael (in 1941)
publisher:
Frank Music Corp., George Simon Music Co., George Simon, Inc., Hoagy Publishing Co., Songs of Peer, Ltd. (ASCAP), The Johnny Mercer Foundation, Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
sub-publisher:
日音 Synch事業部
Ella Fitzgerald & Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra3:12
93Something’s Gotta Give
cover recording of:
Something’s Gotta Give (from “Daddy Long Legs”)
lyricist and composer:
Johnny Mercer (in 1954)
publisher:
WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
part of:
The 28th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
Ella Fitzgerald & Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra2:35
94Dream (When You’re Feeling Blue)
Ella Fitzgerald & Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra2:59
95Cottontail
cover recording of:
Cotton Tail
lyricist and composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington3:42
96Duke’s Place
recording of:
Duke’s Place
lyricist:
Bill Katz, Ruth Roberts and Bob Thiele (producer & songwriter)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
version of:
“C” Jam Blues
Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington4:15
97Something to Live For
cover recording of:
Something to Live For (1938 Billy Strayhorn jazz composition)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Strayhorn
Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington & His Orchestra3:36
98Whisper Not
cover recording of:
Whisper Not
lyricist:
Leonard Feather
composer:
Benny Golson
Ella Fitzgerald3:02
99Time After Time
cover recording of:
Time After Time
lyricist:
Sammy Cahn
composer:
Jule Styne
publisher:
Chappell/Morris Ltd. and Sands Music Corp.
sub-publisher:
フジパシフィックミュージック
Ella Fitzgerald3:29
100Mack the Knife (live in Berlin/1960)
live cover recording of:
Mack the Knife (1954 Blitzstein translation)
lyricist:
Bertolt Brecht
composer:
Kurt Weill (composer)
translator:
Marc Blitzstein (in 1954)
publisher:
Universal Edition (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
translated version of:
Die Dreigroschenoper: Vorspiel. Die Moritat von Mackie Messer
Ella Fitzgerald4:49

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