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....!
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.
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. 💕
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....
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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?🙂
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
@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!
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 ✨
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 TH-cam. 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"!
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Remember the first time I saw her on TV, a variety show. Only 15 I was glad she sang an easy song ,A Tisket A Tasket. Her voice was great, and I always liked the big bands music. Loved Ella.
Love that woman !!! Her voice that range Is once maybe twice in a lifetime . I had no idea the struggle s in her life bless her and any person that has it harder than most . I believe in most people who go thru hardship come out better and stronger in spite of everything .
Miss ella was the best female vocalist in the business along with. Barbra. Striesand, ella was very modest and down to earth,she didnt have that miss Diva attitude,she was all class and style ,and also a beautiful Lady dispite her wieght ,she was beautiful INSIDE and OUT. Period, she never really found someone to Love her, it soundsd that way in her music,r.i.p.MISS ELLA💔🙇
This makes me so so sad. What an amazing person who seemed to be pretty much unhappy unless she was singing. I hope she truly knew how much she meant and what a great person she was!
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.
The man responsible for bringing Ella Fitzgerald to Jazz Drummer and big band leader Chick Webb was Charles Linton. (Who sang with Chick Webb in the early 1930s) Along with one of the greatest Vocalist and saxophonist Louis Jordan. Mr. Linton was the first guest on my Jazz TV Show in 1994. He was 92 years old and still a very handsome man, singing beautifully. In fact, we did a show together. For my book, he told me the entire story of him bringing Ms. Fitzgerald to Mr. Webb and getting her started. He also talked about her very dire and humble beginnings before she became the first lady of song and the 'Gold standard', I'm grateful. One of the best opening nights I ever attended was in 1975 at the Uris Theater in NYC with Sinatra, Ella, and Basie. Wow! 3 legends at the top of their game.
The woman was ... indescribably incredible. They said you could set your watch by her timing. That’s how unmatchable she was. I was at sea in the middle of the pacific when I heard of her death. I shed tears
What do you admire most about Ella Fitzgerald?
THE VOICE
Her grace, her beauty, her voice, her strength, her courage, and her generosity,.
Her ...tenacity!!!
Her GOD GIVEN GIFTS 🎁❣️💖💝💝💝🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
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....!
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.
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. 💕
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....
She's arguably the greatest of all singers, she's in that category.
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.
She sounded like she was wonderful to spend time with. Thanks for sharing
During one interview ,Marilyn Monroe was asked who her favorite singers were .She mentioned Sinatra ,Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
Patti Totura.......Thank you for sharing. You were so fortunate to hear her stories & to meet her.
Wow..
Awesome memories...thank u for sharing with us!
Wow...how lucky you are to have met Miss Fitzgerald.
How could you not mention the duets she did with Louis Armstrong🤔🤔. Some of the best music ever!!
Yes it matters, part of her a very important part
EXACTLY!! SHE & LOUIS SANG WELL TOGETHER!
This the grungy people telling the story. Don't take it with a grain of salt to be the truth!
They did say tragic moments
Those are the BEST duets.
An amazing woman , that just picked herself up everytime she got knocked down !
She looks like she experienced heinous racial treatment, and like she was fed bad food and drink.
What a beautiful spirit she possessed
Black or white that does not matter. She was one of the most incredible women ever.
She seemed like such a humble and shy person. I hope she knew how truly wonderful she was and the gift that she had.
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.
Being black in America is difficult at best? You are saying that there is still discrimination?
What ratbine, fink, stank bitch would arrest someone for playing dice in a dressing room?
Darth Maul Yes there is still discrimination. If you’re not a person of color than I think you should just be quiet.
Mariah J. Are you saying that just because I am white I cannot say anything about racial discrimination? That is racism at its finest
Darth Maul I’m going to need you to look up the definition of racism.
Boy, could she sing! Rest In Peace. Thank you, Ella. God bless,
Ella was probably the best thing that happened in America!
All hail the Queen of Jazz!
First lady of song, sounds better.
Wow. A movie should be made in her honor.
Absolutely!!!!
I'm shocked there isn't
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?
She was a real woman.God looked out for her.It could've been worse.She was a survivor and very strong.🤔
She definitely needs a biopic❣️💯
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.
I remember that Memorex commercial with Ella Fitzgerald.
Everybody wont be skinny and on drugs. Smh
She was beautiful
Laugh out very loud at the first sentence. Yes she was a beautiful, lovable lady.
Such a great Humble soul, we shall forever miss her....
What a beautiful and talented person. She was and is a blessing.
She should have been more wealthy but her talent will never be matched!
A most noble woman besides being a great singer.
She'll never be forgotten 💝
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.
Ella was authentic!!! Very special. Woman,noone like her ever!!!!!!
She is my all time favorite artist
She had a voice like velvet - discrimination on the basis of colour or for any other reason is heinous yet it still persists
God knows the injustices against her
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?🙂
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
The best woman singer of all time!
@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!
Ella was a true survivor! RIP.
I didn't know how marilyn helped her. Amazing.
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 ✨
Ella Fitzgerald + Louis armstrong =
Best Jazz duo 🔥🔥❤️❤️
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 TH-cam. 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"!
Marilyn paid it forward. People helped her, she helped Ella
@@lisag18 In a small way, Marilyn Monroe contributed to the civil rights movement.
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.
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What a treasure - just a beautiful, talented lady inside and out!
One of the great singers of the 20th century
Miss Fitzgerald was a hustler back in the day. And kept herself alive.
I love how she refused to go back to that school as a "success story".
WORD! Me too!
Me, also!
LOVE, LOVE, Love Her. She had taught me so much as far as scating. R.I.P. My Queen
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.
Wow I never knew she was from my neck of the woods in Va. She had 2 fight her whole life damn.
I don’t blame her for not going to that hell hole
Truly an amazing icon and beautiful person she reminds me so much of my grandmother who was born just a year after this legend
What a lovely and talented lady!
Fun fact, did you know she is R&b singer Christopher Williams aunt!!
Wow.
So, is she Al B. Sure aunt as well?
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
One Of The Greatest RIH Beautiful Angel
Ella Fitzgerald was very beautiful inside & out !!!
She really was
pure legend
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
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
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
She featured Ella in drunk history. I thought she was wonderful.
Yeah that's ridiculous 😡 nothing against Gabby. Just didn't make sense.
Feeling is mutual.
My favorite singer of all time.
I love her down she like a aunt I love her voice her beauty her pose beautiful person at heart
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.
My favorite singer! Ee ba doo da deeyat, shoo debop bee doo!
The saddest thing is that those who took care always died. The society is so cruel to black people, as if people must make it without help.
Racial discrimination is very hurtful!!! Poor Ella had to endure so much hatred only because she was black. Rip Queen🙏🏾🙏🏾
Terrific video on a wonderful, classy lady. She is truly one of the greats of modern music!
She was very beautiful in every way.
Beautiful spirit
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.
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.
Her melodies were playing in the back of my mind as I saw this documentary🎶❤️🎶❤️
Them there eyes, is among one of favorites
Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey have absolutely nothing on Lady Ella. Her pitch, tone, and clarity alone are absolutely perfect.
Remember the first time I saw her on TV, a variety show. Only 15 I was glad she sang an easy song ,A Tisket A Tasket. Her voice was great, and I always liked the big bands music. Loved Ella.
Perseverance!
An amazing Lady, truly a brilliant artist, vocals second to none.. A joy to behold, Thank you so much Ella. R.I.P 🥰
I love her music so much ❤️
Too much talking and we are not hearing her sing !!!!
Love that woman !!! Her voice that range
Is once maybe twice in a lifetime . I had no idea the struggle s in her life bless her and any person that has it harder than most . I believe in most people who go thru hardship come out better and stronger in spite of everything .
Saw her perform here in Amsterdam. She was wonderful.
Wow ! I love Ms. Fitzgerald 🌹
Miss ella was the best female vocalist in the business along with. Barbra. Striesand, ella was very modest and down to earth,she didnt have that miss Diva attitude,she was all class and style ,and also a beautiful Lady dispite her wieght ,she was beautiful INSIDE and OUT.
Period, she never really found someone to Love her, it soundsd that way in her music,r.i.p.MISS ELLA💔🙇
There were many great singers:
Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Barbara Streisand, and Judy Garland, to name some
This and could be a great movie. I hope some one work on this as a movie I just know it will be awesome who ever does it.
The First Lady of Song. PERIOD.
AMEN
Lovely talented Ela first lady of song! 💜
This makes me so so sad. What an amazing person who seemed to be pretty much unhappy unless she was singing. I hope she truly knew how much she meant and what a great person she was!
my favorite therapy. .her voice and puppies.
Great story
Good afternoon
Goodnight
I call her Fizzy. We go way back.
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.
The man responsible for bringing Ella Fitzgerald to Jazz Drummer and big band leader Chick Webb was Charles Linton. (Who sang with Chick Webb in the early 1930s) Along with one of the greatest Vocalist and saxophonist Louis Jordan. Mr. Linton was the first guest on my Jazz TV Show in 1994. He was 92 years old and still a very handsome man, singing beautifully. In fact, we did a show together. For my book, he told me the entire story of him bringing Ms. Fitzgerald to Mr. Webb and getting her started. He also talked about her very dire and humble beginnings before she became the first lady of song and the 'Gold standard', I'm grateful. One of the best opening nights I ever attended was in 1975 at the Uris Theater in NYC with Sinatra, Ella, and Basie. Wow! 3 legends at the top of their game.
She was awesome singer and lady.
One beautiful lady never gave up.👏👏👏👏
What's tragic? she lived to 79 for crying out loud. She was blessed with a beautiful voice and brought pleasure to many......
You obviously didn't watch the video
Who knows how much longer she could've lived had it not been for the ugly racism and ill treatment she was dealt
God knows her spirit
The woman was ... indescribably incredible. They said you could set your watch by her timing. That’s how unmatchable she was. I was at sea in the middle of the pacific when I heard of her death. I shed tears
I would like to see a documentary about nancy wilson and Sarah vaughan
💜
Jen Jen,
😰😨😱
I adore her
Wow, she was a tall and beautiful lady.
Why put that horrible piece of film in this story of Ellas lifeThe two supposed ‘look-alikes’ of Marylin Monroe and Ella. - disgustng
They have the nerve to say she don't know how to groom as if she wasn't bathing..
Black people love to bathe and know how to dress
Presidential rights of freedom???
What does that mean??
She sold 40 million records and was still broke???
Grrrr 😤, that recording company!!!!
Imagine Ella Fitzgerald getting on a roller-coaster and saying, ' Doo-WEEEEEE !!!!! '
We’ve had a successful motion picture about Billie Holiday.... time now for a film about Miss Fitzgerald’s FASCINATING life! C’mon Hollywood!!!
👑
Wow, she had a hard life growing up
I am doing her for my project
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Fate..Would take its course and honor. She withstood the test of time. " Gods Favor".👁💯