Ella Fitzgerald ft Buddy Bregman & His Orchestra - Begin The Beguine (Verve Records 1956)
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- "Begin the Beguine" is a song written by Cole Porter. Porter composed the song at the piano in the bar of the Ritz Hotel in Paris. In October 1935, it was introduced by June Knight in the Broadway musical Jubilee produced at the Imperial Theatre in New York City.
The beguine music and dance form, a slow, close couples' dance, comes from the Caribbean, especially Martinique and Guadeloupe, where in the local Creole language the name means "White lady". It is a combination of French ballroom dance and Latin folk dance, which became popular in Paris and spread further abroad in the 1940s, largely due to the influence of the Porter song. Based on the title dance, the song is notable for its 108-measure length, departing drastically from the conventional thirty-two-bar form. Where a typical "standard" popular song of its time was written in a fairly strict 32-measure form consisting of two or three eight-measure subjects generally arranged in the form A-A-B-A or A-B-A-C, "Begin the Beguine" employs the form A-A-B-A-C1-C2 with each phrase being sixteen measures in length rather than the usual eight. The final "C2" section is stretched beyond its 16 measures an additional twelve bars for a total of 28 measures, with the twelve additional measures providing a sense of finality to the long form.
The slight differences in each of the "A" sections, along with the song's long phrases and final elongated "C2" section at the end, give it unique character and complexity. The fact that the song's individual parts hold up melodically and harmonically over such a long form also attests to Porter's talent and ability as a songwriter.
Porter reportedly once said of the song, "I can never remember it - if I want to play I need to see the music in front of me!" Alec Wilder described it in his book American Popular Song: The Great Innovators 1900-1950 as "a maverick, an unprecedented experiment and one which, to this day, after hearing it hundreds of times, I cannot sing or whistle or play from start to finish without the printed music".
Ella's accompanied by Buddy Bregman & His Orchestra. Recorded February 8, 1956, Capitol Studios, Hollywood. (Verve Records)
When they begin the beguine
It brings back the sound of music so tender,
It brings back a night of tropical splendor,
It brings back a memory ever green.
I`m with you once more under the stars,
And down by the shore an orchestra`s playing
And even the palms seem to be swaying
When they begin the beguine.
To live it again is past all endeavor,
Except when that tune clutches my heart,
And there we are, swearing to love forever,
And promising never, never to part.
What moments divine, what rapture serene,
'Til clouds came along to disperse the joys we had tasted,
And now when I hear people curse the chance that was wasted,
I know but too well what they mean;
So don`t let them begin the beguine
Let the love that was once a fire remain an ember;
Let it sleep like the dead desire I only remember
When they begin the beguine.
Oh yes, let them begin the beguine, make them play
'Til the stars that were there before return above you,
'Til you whisper to me once more,
Darling, I love you!
And we suddenly know What heaven we`re in,
When they begin the beguine
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I first heard this when I was in Madrid Spain. I was in my early 20s, in a fancy restaurant, in the early 1980s'. A man asked me to dance & I had NO idea how to. But I got up & danced. We were the ONLY two on the dance floor & to this VERY day, I do NOT know what came over me, but we danced as if this were the 1930s'. When we finished, people began to clap SO loudly. I have NEVER forgotten that night, NOR, that dance & MOST especially, that beautiful song. There were no words, just the band playing. WHAT A BAND !!.
This is my favorite song written by Cole Porter and my favorite song sung by Ella Fitzgerald. Never surpassed.
What a wonderful singer.
May her soul RIP.
Ella Forevuh! 😙💙💝 This is from the "Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Cole Porter Song Book" album. Best album ever.
Ella Fitzgerald is just everything. With her music I forget all the problems. Simply beautiful!
It just doesn't get any better than is.
Ella did this song justice ! Love this song . My Mother & Father danced to this at there wedding . In front of 550 people & 38 in the Bridal party 1950 !!!
I'm not sure what the technical term is, but the reason I love this song so much besides the beautiful melody is the fact that no line in the lyrics is the same...I just love the story it tells...Cole Porters finest moment IMO
Totally agree! Well said!!
Inspired, simply inspired.
She was and still is the quintessential American voice.
A lady with a golden voice. Just beautiful
she is the Queen ! no one can match that voice and style
thank you Ella
Enhorabuena para quien subió estos vídeos a este sistema, soy Alberto jalapeño y creo que muchos Delos 40 han de estar felices como yo de escuchar música que oímos de niños, felicidades y gracias. Dios los premie por siempre,
Absolutely the best
Agree, Ella's the best ever. But a gorgeous 22 year old named Samara Joy is channeling Ella and a joy to see & hear in her own right.
She is the Queen of Jazz
One word: PERFECTION!!
This is so classy.
The gentleman behind her on this picture is Ray Brown the best Jazz bassist of all time.Ray Brown was married to Ella Fitzgerald
Dizzy Gillespie looking up adoringly on the right.
Nobody sings this song better than Ella
Ella Fitzgerald sings like an angel, she is wonderful thanks
My Dad introduced her to me, love her, will another come along in my lifetime, effortless, the best singer I ever heard
Ella is simply the BEST! My dad introduced me to her many years ago. The Cole Porter Songbook is a definite must for your CD collection!
Cole and Ella! It just doesn't get any better than that!! A match made in heaven.
This is why Ella is my favorite female American singer!
The closest to Heaven you'll ever get 🎉!
What a beautiful lyrics and music!. It is one of my favorites ever, makes me dream and fly... What a song, what a voice!!!!
The best rendition of this Cole Porter classic - ever!
Absolutely the best. Long live Ella Fitzgerald's vocals.
sang this at karaoke last night. Challenging song, but the more I sing it, the more I love it!
Beautifully sung
Unfforgettable !!!!
Oh how beautiful.
the mistress of swing.......the very cool ella...this song just flows from her...
ELLA at her absolute best. Thank you.
nifty swing version - with ella's impeccable phrasing - her voice was still vibrant at this time (the mid 50s)
Some of the best music of all time!
Nothing but smooth.
R.I. P Ella, and thank you for sharing and leaving your gift forever.
great voice great song
I love her songs
One Snong can make your WHOLE Day Happy! Thanks Ella.
Superb. Love Ella.
I loved Ella as a Young man in the 50s, who listened to Jazz! She could also do Be Bop, if I remember correctly!
Be bop is a little more rockin?
I never heard her sing a bad note ; she is always wonderful.
Who are the seven fools who gave this a thumbs down? Seriously?
Que voz ela tinha, uma intérprete de primeira linha.🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷
Now THAT is Begin the Beguine. Thanks RMTV...and Ella!
Ella slays me on this song..
The original sound the 30th.Simplement,preciosiuos music and voice.
Oh man now that was really somethin...Love Ella
I LOVE ELLA!!!
Stellar Ella!!!
Oh! yeah this was the best rendition.
Nice pic of Ella,with Dizzy looking on adoringly,and Ray scowling in the background..
The guy to her left is entranced.
Unforgettable
Fabulous
Still the best, and counting!
Really nice commentary. Nice arrangement too
!Maravillosa Ella!
i'm in love w/ella! :)
Me encanta esta version.
Yo mucho también. Muy lindo
Ella's is definitely the best version. Phrasing is immaculate. Makes Sinatra sound like an amateur.
Shocking but twue.
...except she misses the musical distinctions! Disappointing. And she is one of my favorites!
ella sings the melodies the way they were supposed to be sung!!
This and Mario Lanza's version is the best.
WHOA WHOA!!! I agree her version is better...but saying Sinatra and amateur in the same sentence is sacrilegious my friend! LoL
I like it , and love it
Che voce splendida!!!! Ciao
lo mas grandioso
I’m in my happy place 😊
Aw, look at the man near the empty mic. 😊
thanks, i needed that,
Cole Porter and only Ella can accompany in the proper standard!
wonder mooie stem mooi lied
Perfect pitch Ellla! None like her.
Can ya believe it?
O my...
17 Thumbs Down??? Must have been a group of Deaf people on here!!!
🌬🌬🌬🎶😌🎙😌🎙😌🎙😌🎶
lol Dizzy in that pic
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why does this get so little views when today's twerking shit gets a billion views in a week.
sinatra is an amateur