Monday 15 April 2013

Ella Fitzgerald




Ella Fitzgerald was born on 25 April in 1917 – towards the end of WWI.  The 25th April is a public holiday in New Zealand and Australia every year – it is Anzac Day.

Ella was, of course, a wonderful jazz singer.  She won 13 Grammy's.  Favourite Ella songs of mine include – Mack the Knife. Lady Be Good, Don’t Be That Way  and A Fine Romance.

She died in 1996 at the age of 79.
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  1. Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanity15 April 2013 at 08:36

    Also my daughter's birthday! I've been listening to a more current band on Pandora (Alabama Shakes) but every once in a while an Ella Fitzgerald song will pop up and make me smile. Such a beautiful voice!

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  2. mjskit15 April 2013 at 09:37

    I always listen to her when I just want to chill. I love the ones you mentioned, but I also love "Miss Otis Regrets" although I'm sure the subject matter may bother some, it's just a song in which you feel the heart and pain of the singer.

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  3. Analisa15 April 2013 at 13:49

    Aww Ella. She's a classic!

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  4. Cooking On A Budget16 April 2013 at 01:10

    Ella was a one of a kind performer - a unique voice and range.

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  5. Unknown25 April 2013 at 22:32

    Ella Fitzgerald Google Doodle Watch the Video here.

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