Have no fear, music in general may suck these days, but its always there in the hearts and minds of everyone... just a matter of time until the greats will live again... who knows if we will ever have another Ella, Half an Ella will bloody well do!
On August 15th, 1960 Ella Fitzgerald's "How High The Moon" entered Billboard's Hot Top 100; eventually it would peak at #76 and spent 5 weeks in the Top 100. The most successful version of this song was by Les Paul and Mary Ford; in 1951 it reached No.1 {for 9 weeks} on Billboard's Best Sellers chart and No. 1 {for 9 weeks} on Most Played by Jockeys chart, and finally No. 1 {for 9 weeks} on Most Played in Jukeboxes chart. Was ranked No. 3 on Billboard's Year-End Top 30 Singles of 1951 chart.
Forgive me, but just a thought: How come they don't make singers like her anymore? It's pure, sheer joy to see her perform. If she were to stand in the line of fire, warring nations would immediately sign a truce for peace. With all due respect to all legendary vocalists - I believe Ella is beyond compare. Probably because she's beyond this plane. I've always thought she's an angel- Divine. I think they haven't a measure or category for her talent and gift. Just thinking aloud... =D
como es posible que 8 personas digan que no les ha gustado ella fitzgerald cantando how high the moon , desde luego hace falta ser poco sensible y tener una oreja , en vez un oido musical en fin que le vamos ha hacer a de haber gente para todo IMPRESIONANTE LA DAMA DEL JAZZ doña Ella FItzgerald
Even as Ella aged and could not hit the high notes with the vigor she used to in her youth and early versions of this song (Berlin), her timing remained impeccable. Equally important was the she scatting was as inventive as ever to compensate for her natural decline as aging settled in. Still she was a most awesome singer, hard to compare anyone against her!
Actually there are recordings of this very song with the same scatting (the Karen Carpenter special as an example) where Ella sang the high notes effortlessly in this same very era, early 80s. She was singing a long concert in a foreign country, after a long flight - her voice is tired here. Not to do with her regular ability during this time in her career - shame this video misleads people.
Paul Smith (piano), Keter Betts (bass) and Bobby Durham (drums). Paul was subbing for Ella's long-time arranger, conducter and accompanist, Tommy Flanagan.
To answer “why they don’t make singer like that...” sadly it mostly has to do with money and distribution and the fact that the venues for live performance have all but dried up. This and when you have an entire genera of PoP music based on the percussive track and not melody (Rap) you can’t expect “melody” to sell. This may change again with the Internet. One can only hope!!!
oh Paul Smith, he's still going strong, scratch that last question lol....I've seen footage of Paul and he still looks the same, when I saw him in 86 , it was with Ella, Bobby, and Keter.
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I LOVE ELLA FITZGERALD!
I had the privilege of seeing Ella in the 1960's in Cardiff with the Oscar Peterson band a night I shall never forget
Mesmerizing. Beautiful. Those seeking to find the true definition of jazz vocals should watch immediately.
At her advanced age in this video, if alive today, she could out sing any of today's singers.
I had the distinct pleasure of seeing her perform in Cincinnati in the early 70's. Absolutely one of a kind.
This Lady continues to move me deeply by her voice, her swing, her creativity!
Thank you Ella for your eternal inspiration!! You are jazz!!!
Ella is the Queen 💓💫! Exactly Ella is Jazz, So Beautiful said
Awesome! Take a lesson artists of today-No Auto-tune here! Just pure talent.
Ella e Mina the best forever and ever. Why singers today are no more like them??
I'm reading about Ms. Ella right now. She was a fascinating woman.
Have no fear, music in general may suck these days, but its always there in the hearts and minds of everyone... just a matter of time until the greats will live again... who knows if we will ever have another Ella, Half an Ella will bloody well do!
Even when she's old she could still sing wonderfully and she could still do the scat singing. Wow....I wish she was my grandma.
I can listen to this all day.....
"The Queen of Scat"
On August 15th, 1960 Ella Fitzgerald's "How High The Moon" entered Billboard's Hot Top 100; eventually it would peak at #76 and spent 5 weeks in the Top 100.
The most successful version of this song was by Les Paul and Mary Ford; in 1951 it reached No.1 {for 9 weeks} on Billboard's Best Sellers chart and No. 1 {for 9 weeks} on Most Played by Jockeys chart, and finally No. 1 {for 9 weeks} on Most Played in Jukeboxes chart.
Was ranked No. 3 on Billboard's Year-End Top 30 Singles of 1951 chart.
Forgive me, but just a thought:
How come they don't make singers like her anymore?
It's pure, sheer joy to see her perform. If she were to stand in the line of fire, warring nations would immediately sign a truce for peace.
With all due respect to all legendary vocalists - I believe Ella is beyond compare. Probably because she's beyond this plane. I've always thought she's an angel- Divine. I think they haven't a measure or category for her talent and gift.
Just thinking aloud... =D
Pure art, emotion and an inspirational gift. Thank you Ella for such a lesson!
America's premiere singer,
no one better ever!
fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Every one is right. This the first lady of song!!!!!
como es posible que 8 personas digan que no les ha gustado ella fitzgerald cantando how high the moon , desde luego hace falta ser poco sensible y tener una oreja , en vez un oido musical en fin que le vamos ha hacer a de haber gente para todo IMPRESIONANTE LA DAMA DEL JAZZ doña Ella FItzgerald
Grossartige, Einzige Ella!Ein Ohrenschmauz!
Fresh prince brought me here
Yes son same
No lie, same here lol. Learn something new everyday.
My gosh it is so sweet!!!!!!!!!!!
I love her with every bit of my heart.
damn, damn, DAMN, woman! i love how she made her voice an instrument here. she will never have an equal.
The lady was just a GREAT SINGER, that's all !
Beautiful Ella from the 80's wish we had more like her! Thank You
この歌が好きです。
she was a master a real diva
I like her songs, that jazz style
she should be alive still
love u Ella
I saw Ella, Joe Pass, and Oscar Peterson at Carnegie Hall...it would be difficult to EVER see a better concert EVER!!!
The GREATEST...A WONDER!!!!
Brilhou em todos os palcos,fantástica!
She is GREAT!!
Yeeaaahhh! Simply the best!!!
Even as Ella aged and could not hit the high notes with the vigor she used to in her youth and early versions of this song (Berlin), her timing remained impeccable. Equally important was the she scatting was as inventive as ever to compensate for her natural decline as aging settled in. Still she was a most awesome singer, hard to compare anyone against her!
Yes there is quite a struggle, just like in 2:22 but she still made her way out of it and turn it into a beautiful tune 💝💝😭😭😭
Actually there are recordings of this very song with the same scatting (the Karen Carpenter special as an example) where Ella sang the high notes effortlessly in this same very era, early 80s. She was singing a long concert in a foreign country, after a long flight - her voice is tired here. Not to do with her regular ability during this time in her career - shame this video misleads people.
1983? OMG!!!! she's saw frikkin awesome!....and she looks like my granny :p
Ella oli yks maailman parhaita jazz-laulajia, nam !!!
the best rhythm section in the world. ray brown and ed thigpen? wow
Este video vale oro, platino, diamantes etc. etc.
AMAZING
Ella es la mejor, la reina, suerte tenemos los que la disfrutemos
Respect again!
Something like a phänomenal!!!!!!!!!!!!
Miss you Ella
Great Ella Fitzgerald....love you Mom!
Love da energy
Paul Smith (piano), Keter Betts (bass) and Bobby Durham (drums). Paul was subbing for Ella's long-time arranger, conducter and accompanist, Tommy Flanagan.
8D oh my gosh she almost put me to tears performing at that age
at least to the pop generation, it's still hip to those of us who like it though
FANTASTIC
Wonderful Ella….
Queen of jazz!!!
this is brutal!!!! holy lord!
Simply the BEST!
MASTER!!!
Simply amazing
Amazing simply amazing......
se pasaaaaaaaa!!! BRUTAAAL!!!
brutal nunca he visto nadie parecido ella solo hay una y eso sera así para siempre
Great! Real Jazz.
hehe I like when she sang along with the piano rythm, that was cool.
Biloxi Blues brought me here.
It's Swingin' Sheppard Blues, an old song from Ella :)
woooooouuuuuuuuw!!!! ♥ ♥ ♥!!!!!!!! tremenedaaaa Ella!!!!
respect & love to Ella=)
Go tell that to ALL THE JAZZ LEGENDS.
They don't believe in commercialism, only in real music that might have listeners these days.
al MADRE DE TODAS LAS JAZZERAS ESTA CANCIÓN ME MATA!
Love Ella!
Wow.
para mí es la reina del jazz
Yes Paul Smith on Piano, Bobby Durham on drums, and Keter Betts on bass.
fabulosa
un genio!!!!
Fantástica ... maravilhosa ... meu Deus!!!
I had to sing this for choir
la amo!!!!!1
Boundless class and professionalism. Oh, and did I mention, fun as hell!?
@SharonBling ...Sharon, in absolute agreement with you!!!!!!
Yesss! :)
amo amo amo
Como dijo su compañero y amigo Duke Ellington: "Ella Fitzgerald está más allá de cualquier categoría".
Irish washer woman at 1:58
only the minority appreciates class over trash, only the minority. Part of the painful awareness that underlines the tragedy of the human condition.
Ma-ra-vi-lho-saaaaa! ♥
AMAZING SCATY WOMEN.
MAGIC PERFORMANCE.
ME CANTA ESCUCHAR ESTE VERSION
To answer “why they don’t make singer like that...” sadly it mostly has to do with money and distribution and the fact that the venues for live performance have all but dried up. This and when you have an entire genera of PoP music based on the percussive track and not melody (Rap) you can’t expect “melody” to sell. This may change again with the Internet. One can only hope!!!
oh Paul Smith, he's still going strong, scratch that last question lol....I've seen footage of Paul and he still looks the same, when I saw him in 86 , it was with Ella, Bobby, and Keter.
Bah dum be dui dui dah!
swinging shepherd blues
Nothing wrong with her timing! She's just kooly in tune
Man can she swing!!!
@playbari That should have read; Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown and Ed Thigpen.
what song is 3:57 - 4:28 from?
Reminds me of Fresh Prince XD
=D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DHOTS Who were those (9) people from Mars?
who do you know carnage89?
@ImaMuffin is that supposed to be the pun or something? :) anyway, couldn't agree more
No they just didn't think it was high
Can you spell S W I N G? This captures its very essence, both up-and-down-tempo. Wow.
Her voice still just tickles my tootsies !