Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Harold Arlen Song Book showcases the extraordinary vocal artistry of Ella Fitzgerald as she interprets the timeless works of composer Harold Arlen. Backed by a studio orchestra masterfully arranged and conducted by Billy May, this 1961 release stands as a highlight in Ella’s celebrated Songbook series and marks her only recorded collaboration with May. The album captures Fitzgerald’s warmth, wit, and impeccable phrasing, breathing life into classics that have shaped the American jazz canon.
This WaxTime edition, newly remastered and pressed with audiophile quality, faithfully presents the entirety of the original sessions with the inclusion of two bonus tracks that were not featured on the initial LP release. Jazz aficionados and new listeners alike will appreciate the emotional depth and vibrant performances that define this album, making it an essential addition to any serious jazz collection.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: WaxTime
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 2017
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TRACKS
A1. Blues In The Night (My Mama Done Tol' Me) (From The Film Blues In The Night, 1941)
A2. Let's Fall In Love (From The Film Let's Fall In Love, 1934)
A3. Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All The Time) (From Cotton Club Parade, 1933)
A4. Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea (From Cotton Club Rhythmania, 1931)
A5. My Shining Hour (From The Film The Sky`s The Limit, 1943 )
A6. Hooray For Love (From The Film Casbah, 1948)
B1. This Time The Dream's On Me (From The Film Blues In The Night, 1941)
B2. That Old Black Magic (From The Film Star Spangled Rhythm,1942)
B3. I've Got The World On A String (From Cotton Club Parade, 1932)
B4. Let's Take A Walk Around The Block (From Life Begins At 8:40, 1934)
B5. Ill Wind (From Cotton Club Parade, 1934)
B6. Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive (From The Film Here Comes The Waves, 1944)
C1. When The Sun Comes Out (1941)
C2. Come Rain Or Come Shine (From St Louis Woman, 1946)
C3. As Long As I Live (From Cotton Club Parade, 1934)
C4. Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe (From The Film Cabin In The Sky, 1943)
C5. It's Only A Paper Moon (From The Film The Great Magoo, 1932)
C6. The Man That Got Away (From The Film Star Is Born, 1954)
C7. Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead (From The Film The Wizard Of Oz, 1939)
D1. One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) (From The Film The Sky`s The Limit, 1943 )
D2. It Was Written In The Stars (From The Film Casbah, 1948)
D3. Get Happy (From Nine-Fifteen Revue, 1930)
D4. I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues (From Earl Carrol`s Vanities, 1932)
D5. Out Of This World (From The Film Out Of This World, 1945)
D6. Over The Rainbow (From The Film The Wizard Of Oz, 1939)
D7. Sing My Heart (From The Film Love Affair, 1939)
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