Ella Fitzgerald sings Body and Soul

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  • @catherinekerr2160
    @catherinekerr2160 2 роки тому +60

    Ella's voice was like velvet. One of the best female voices ever. Her duets with Frank Sinatra are the best. Loved his introduction.

  • @jackiewright4438
    @jackiewright4438 2 роки тому +32

    I once read that Frank Sinatra was asked who his favourite female singer was. His reply: you mean apart from Ella Fitzgerald? No need to say more.

  • @BobPattersonJazzGuitar
    @BobPattersonJazzGuitar 14 років тому +249

    Don't you love how Frank handled that intro? These two were the pinnacle of the art of modern voice.

  • @JC-nt1pw
    @JC-nt1pw 3 роки тому +23

    I wanna give her a hug . She won’t even open her eyes cuz she doesn’t care to see the reactions of others,. All that that mattered was how her heart was aching

  • @SamiSpade
    @SamiSpade 14 років тому +119

    "Bo-ah-ah-ah-dy and soul" just love the way she sings that phrase!

    • @scotnick59
      @scotnick59 4 роки тому +10

      Yes: she *caressed* her lyrics like none other!

    • @MrSingingMachine
      @MrSingingMachine 4 роки тому +2

      Only a Queen can sing like that. Body-ody-ody-ody-ody LOL

    • @scotnick59
      @scotnick59 3 роки тому +6

      Yes: Ella could actually stretch a one or two syllable word into a luscious work of art: like soft butter; so smooth and moving

  • @MarCapa-ed5uv
    @MarCapa-ed5uv 10 місяців тому +5

    The string pulled on that base when Frank said “And WHAT A GIRL”.
    It sounded so sultry.
    I’ve always associated Ella’s voice with the jazz base; they go amazingly together.

  • @jorgecarrillo2
    @jorgecarrillo2 10 місяців тому +7

    Among of the most exalted expressions of Fine American Art. Ella and Frank.

  • @GO-bk1iq
    @GO-bk1iq 9 років тому +146

    With her sweet voice (her whole life her voice remained sweet), her incredible ear and sense of time, there is no one like Ella.

    • @lzclaudio1
      @lzclaudio1 5 років тому +2

      💙

    • @herman9938GermanHikk
      @herman9938GermanHikk 4 роки тому +1

      ❤️

    • @djangorheinhardt
      @djangorheinhardt 2 роки тому +1

      Yes she was blessed with perfect pitch or as some call it ' absolute pitch ' A few singers have it ,or had it,Jack Jones, Nate king Cole, Buddy Greco ,Vera Lynne , Vic Damone ,Ella and guitarist Joe Pass .He did an album with Ella and it came to discussing keys and Joe Pass said," Just start singing and I'll know what key you're in " Lucky Joe and Lucky Ella .I think I have got Van Gogh 's ear for music,the one he cut off ! !! ( is that how you spell Van Gogh ? )

  • @rgs6236
    @rgs6236 5 років тому +96

    I don't think Ella ever realised how truly beautiful her voice was ... she was blessed with a true gift 🙏

    • @scotnick59
      @scotnick59 3 роки тому +8

      She knew she was good, but never would she say that there were other artists who were "just as good" = God Bless her humility

    • @scotnick59
      @scotnick59 3 роки тому +4

      We probably hear ourselves a bit differently, I agree

    • @dragonhold4
      @dragonhold4 2 роки тому +1

      @RG S
      Perhaps ... or it could just be humility.

    • @ysgcentral
      @ysgcentral Рік тому

      @@scotnick59 an artist always hears themselves through different ears

  • @TerryEnergy
    @TerryEnergy 2 роки тому +27

    I cannot stop watching this. Ella and Frank were uber exceptional. Imagine being there on that lovely evening.
    Ella was magnificent!!!!!

  • @waynebrasler
    @waynebrasler 14 років тому +34

    She is contented to tell the story. No need to show off. So much respect for both the melody and the lyric. And she looks absolutely beautiful.

  • @pumpkinbear6173
    @pumpkinbear6173 5 місяців тому +6

    i got multiple chills, that woman was and is a queen

  • @pacrimco
    @pacrimco 12 років тому +16

    Ella's voice was the ultimate instrument. She is timeless.

  • @SlikMoney
    @SlikMoney 5 років тому +80

    The strong voice of a black woman. Hard to top that. Salute!

    • @lzclaudio1
      @lzclaudio1 5 років тому +2

      SlikMoney 💙⭐️

  • @michelelombardo411
    @michelelombardo411 10 років тому +91

    well, that's the definition of elegance, amazing

    • @leviofoley
      @leviofoley 10 років тому +23

      you might even say it's...
      Ella-gant.

    • @MegaBanne
      @MegaBanne 6 років тому

      What?! No!! That's everything but elegant. It is clumsy and lazy. Ella didn't even take the time to actually understand what the lyrics actually tries to convey. She should have been ashamed of her self, knowing what she was and what she became. She used to be great.

    • @TTT-qg4gf
      @TTT-qg4gf 5 років тому

      Zaida Smith - David Leeder MS (1544) 😂

    • @TTT-qg4gf
      @TTT-qg4gf 5 років тому

      Zaida Smith - David Leeder MS (1544) well said

  • @bh5606
    @bh5606 8 місяців тому +10

    I miss these people. So glad for you tube.

  • @mrbojangles977
    @mrbojangles977 6 місяців тому +13

    Ella Fitzgerald died this day 15/06/96...........Still listening 15/06/2024 xxxxxx

  • @rennie823
    @rennie823 Рік тому +1

    My mom's use to know Frank and the gang way back in the 50-60's. I listened to this music all my childhood. I miss them!

  • @scotnick59
    @scotnick59 4 роки тому +20

    I further believe in miracles whenever I hear Ella singing like this: sheer perfection!!

    • @MarCapa-ed5uv
      @MarCapa-ed5uv 10 місяців тому

      Wow!
      Never saw it that way.
      Beautiful words you’ve written.

  • @kc16991
    @kc16991 12 років тому +30

    BEST INTRO EVER!

  • @stephaniedunn1993
    @stephaniedunn1993 8 років тому +74

    My heart is sad and lonely
    For you I sigh, for you dear only
    Why haven't you seen it?
    I'm all for you, body and soul
    I spend my days in longing
    And wondering why it's me you're wronging
    I tell you, I mean it
    I'm all for you, body and soul
    I can't believe it, it's hard to conceive it
    That you'd turn away romance
    Are you pretending it looks like the ending
    Unless, I could have one more chance to prove dear
    My life a wreck you're making
    You know I'm yours for just the taking
    I'd gladly surrender
    Myself to you, body and soul.

  • @johnmartinpatenia1937
    @johnmartinpatenia1937 6 років тому +45

    Despite being a topnotch singer and being known as the “first lady of music”, she remain humble. ❤️ She loves to talk, she loves to give chances to people who wants to have a duet with her. I love you Ella. I may not born during your time, but I have youtube to watch some of your performances.

    • @MegaBanne
      @MegaBanne 6 років тому

      Humble? She became so arrogant that she became a fucking parody of her self. She became lazy, knowing that people only came to listen to her voice and her shitty scat performances. I bet she thought of her self as the first lady of music, but she was called the first lady of jazz.
      If you want to hear some great Ella Fitzgerald then you should listen to her earlier work. When she still loved singing and you could hear it in her voice:

    • @troyvahn2461
      @troyvahn2461 5 років тому +7

      Electro-Cute are u kidding me everything u said was false she continued to try new genres in her later years she didn’t get lazy she just wasn’t trained and said she felt like she reached a her fullest reachable potential because of that. She was shy aswell and got nervous every time she went onstage do more research

    • @rgs6236
      @rgs6236 5 років тому +1

      John Martin Kinatac-an 🙏

    • @carlosrios9631
      @carlosrios9631 4 роки тому +5

      If you know anything about Ella , she was never lazy that is such an insult you didn't know her personally, and also she was fighting diabetes, at a time when the medication was not great!! she had to have her legs amputated and she lost her sight, she still had soul to the very end , I would never criticize any singer that puts themselves out there! you're an insult to the craft!

    • @scotnick59
      @scotnick59 4 роки тому

      She was famously shy and really didn't understand marriage in her private life: her millions of fans gave her the tonic she so well deserved.

  • @margerykirner5604
    @margerykirner5604 2 місяці тому +1

    The sweetest purest voice ever!

  • @charlesalexander7243
    @charlesalexander7243 6 років тому +155

    Her voice is like a cool drink of water on a hot summer day that's a classy lady

    • @scotnick59
      @scotnick59 4 роки тому +2

      Madame Lemonade had the voice of an Angel!

  • @rhapsode00
    @rhapsode00 2 роки тому +8

    What a joy it must be to go through life with a gift like that. Takes a song and turns it into a symphony.

  • @andrewjosephdotson1359
    @andrewjosephdotson1359 6 місяців тому +6

    Talent like hers doesn't exist anymore.

  • @loujug1
    @loujug1 Рік тому +4

    Just found this. I think this is my favorite track by her after "How long has this been going on", which makes me almost cry.

  • @michaelthorner
    @michaelthorner 15 років тому +7

    Pure genius that Ella. A master at phrasing, delivery, emoting, all of the above and more. This lady had deep, deep soul. We're fortunate to have this recording, and I've been enjoying this dvd (Frank Sinatra: The Man And His Music + Ella + Jobim... a must-buy) for over a decade now. It's a flawless show from top to bottom.

  • @bluffin7831
    @bluffin7831 3 роки тому +29

    1:44 - how clean and crisp was that note?! They don’t make singers like this anymore.

  • @DDDD1980
    @DDDD1980 13 років тому +8

    Ella always had that youthful sound to her voice! Just love that classy lady!

  • @Kraeezeu
    @Kraeezeu 4 роки тому +14

    Franks Introduction was pure class as well

  • @lorenatiraferri569
    @lorenatiraferri569 Рік тому +1

    Uuuuf qué Versión Ella Estrella ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @hobokendago
    @hobokendago 15 років тому +10

    Not to sound incredulous, but this is the best singing performance I have ever seen. watched it a million times.

  • @EmiRenee36
    @EmiRenee36 13 років тому +28

    i'm singing this for my all-state jazz audition. i hope it sound half as good as hers!!!

    • @TerryEnergy
      @TerryEnergy 2 роки тому +6

      10 years on. I am sure you did great!

  • @lzclaudio1
    @lzclaudio1 5 років тому +14

    Absolute excellence, masterpiece... elegance, beauty, perfection...⭐️

  • @hillarydesmond-mcnaughton8839
    @hillarydesmond-mcnaughton8839 4 місяці тому +3

    Not only do I really love Ella's version of this song, I also love Frank's opening.

  • @geoloizou
    @geoloizou 14 років тому +5

    i got tears in my eyes. she is a GODDESS. her voice is so beautiful!! and her expression...she is just amazing!

  • @dianeburton9066
    @dianeburton9066 6 років тому +10

    Oh my goodness what a wonderful performance a class act all by herself one of the greatest

  • @simonhemsley7626
    @simonhemsley7626 3 роки тому +1

    I absolutely LOVE this music and these two performers Frank and Ella are simply wonderful!!! We don't have anyone today who is so REAL. I LOVE them both and followed their music since I was 12. I'm now 70.

  • @hobokendago
    @hobokendago 9 років тому +248

    if this ain't perfect nothing is

    • @MegaBanne
      @MegaBanne 6 років тому +1

      Meh, she ruins the A parts with scat and sings the B part wrong. You know like how you would do if you do not know how to turn of your artificial emotions. You could expect a job like that should inspire more enthusiasm, expect her to analyze the song at least, but no.
      Ella Fitzgerald was great at her early days, just like Frank Sinatra. That was before they became parodies of them selves.
      Ella Fitzgerald used to scat as a way of expressing emotion that where deeper than what her lyrics could express. She didn't force it nor did she overdo it. She used only when it was suitable. She was a true master of scat in that sense. Anyone can scat fast for hours, but it requires something extra to know how to inspire feelings trough scat song.
      Frank Sinatra used to sing with passion. His artistic pauses where then an inherent part of his way of singing. Nothing forced, or over used. The length of the pauses depended on what they where used for. It could be the common short pauses that existed between most words to make each word ring by them selves. He would then switch to not using these pauses to enhance to feeling that comes with legato, which often is overused in jazz song.
      Some times he would intentionally introduce slightly longer pauses to enhance the feeling that what he is saying is hard for him to say. Which gives the feeling that he speaks from his heart. Some times he would intentionally introduce slightly longer pauses before words to show sincerity in what he says by overly clarifying words. It would depend on how he sings. In "I'll never smile again" he would use it in a way that it sounds almost as if tries to sing while sobbing, but with out the distorted voice a snivels. In "It's a lovely day tomorrow" he uses such pauses to show sincerity and clarity, due to how it is a song that tries to tell you that everything will get better.
      It wouldn't matter that much if it wasn't for the fact that singers like Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald became the symbols of jazz song even when we should have given up on them decades before. Jazz song became a symbol of soulless sell out jazz, done by greedy old people. It became taboo.
      There is absolutely nothing perfect with this performance. Just sad and desperate old people who can't move on and develop. I guess it is so much easier to just find out what people likes about you and then overdo it for some extra cash. There will always be the blind fans who can accept what ever the fuck from someone for as long as it is that someone who sings it.

    • @nilsgustafsson7571
      @nilsgustafsson7571 6 років тому +19

      yikes, just give it a thumbs down and move on man

    • @TTT-qg4gf
      @TTT-qg4gf 5 років тому +4

      Electro-Cute someone’s heart is sad and lonely, geez.

    • @christophepena2212
      @christophepena2212 4 роки тому +5

      @@MegaBanne what a ridiculous LOOOONNNG comment just to say ...NOTHING!!!

    • @MegaBanne
      @MegaBanne 4 роки тому

      @@christophepena2212 Are you upset about it or something?

  • @paulus666666
    @paulus666666 15 років тому +2

    thanks dad, for playing this through the1970s before i went to bed, sweet dreams old man

  • @sfden50
    @sfden50 12 років тому +1

    Just the Best. Period.
    It will NEVER be this good again, but thankfully we have CD, DVD's and other medias.
    Ella can still thrill me - I was lucky enough to see her live twice - I will remember her as long as I live. She was the most gracious performer I have ever seen. I don't know whether she taught then Angels to sing, or they taught her, but it's fun to think about, and we're the ones who are blessed to have had that voice to listen to in our lives. Ella, Thank You -

  • @FossilisedFishooks
    @FossilisedFishooks 6 років тому +12

    one of the greatest ever vocal performances

  • @jorgereyesrincon5728
    @jorgereyesrincon5728 8 років тому +26

    La perfección del canto musical.

  • @iindigotoesii4119
    @iindigotoesii4119 9 років тому +38

    2:25 goosebumps

    • @Diego-gk8rr
      @Diego-gk8rr 3 роки тому

      That part is some kind of drug I dare to say

  • @TheFilmGuy999
    @TheFilmGuy999 12 років тому +2

    Truly amazing. No one can compare. Just the right amount of playing with the melody, executed flawlessly, and an intense amount of emotion poured into this performance. Ella is the best.

  • @tehee-
    @tehee- 4 роки тому +3

    Absolute magic, her finest vocal moments are right here. She didn't need any schmaltz, she had all the feeling she needed inside of her.

  • @wdrayr
    @wdrayr 14 років тому +3

    Every time I see another performance of Ella's that's new to me, it is clearly apparent that she had no parallel in the performance of the american songbook. She was such a treasure. Thanks for the posting.

  • @jensoh
    @jensoh 2 роки тому +1

    tears in my eyes

  • @LIFECANBEGOOD
    @LIFECANBEGOOD 3 роки тому +5

    I’m alive in the wrong era of music 😕 so beautifully arranged the orchestra is. That voice always moves me

  • @deannagreen29
    @deannagreen29 13 років тому +1

    WOW! I have to use another word now=MARVELOUS! Ella is a diamond in the ruff. She set the stage for our jazz performers of todays' times. A MA SING!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @jfacps79
    @jfacps79 14 років тому

    Everything is just perfect in this video. Her voice and the orchestra, every end of sentence, the unpretentious way she sings and also something that I miss these days, they knew how to make a close up in television, the right image in the right moment.. it´s simply wonderful!

  • @williamnemecek6608
    @williamnemecek6608 5 місяців тому +1

    Effortless voice and delivery from heaven!

  • @hj222222
    @hj222222 7 років тому +2

    There will never be another Ella -So special

  • @hobokendago
    @hobokendago 15 років тому +4

    I feel like I'm floating on air when listening to this~~

  • @saintcruzin
    @saintcruzin 14 років тому +1

    She was sooo good!! That special of Sinatra with Ella and Jobim is a must see!!!

  • @hemyspheres4515
    @hemyspheres4515 5 років тому +2

    No words can describe the feelings of this velvet warm voice

  • @mikemorrissey6843
    @mikemorrissey6843 3 місяці тому +1

    Such a beautiful talent.....

  • @califdad4
    @califdad4 14 років тому

    after watching this for the 100th, I have bought 2 ella CD's, I cannot believe that I have not really noticed her wonderful voice before, but she was doing more scat
    singing in the 70's and 80's and I never noticed her really beautiful voice.
    no wonder she was Frank Sinatra's favorite singer, she is the best!

  • @adembuhic421
    @adembuhic421 2 роки тому

    We will never see America like this again...sad but true..
    and what a Girl.. Ladies and Gentleman Miss Ella Fitzgerald...

  • @alexia2300
    @alexia2300 4 роки тому

    " The Voice" introducing Ella!!! the One and Only!!!who may even sing the phonebook and still make it sound as heaven..

  • @PokeyHauntus
    @PokeyHauntus 9 років тому +23

    What a girl!

  • @henrygondorff3164
    @henrygondorff3164 8 років тому +14

    That's as close to perfection as you'll get.

    • @MegaBanne
      @MegaBanne 6 років тому

      What?! This was a shit performance. It was one of the worst performances of this song that I have ever heard. I mean she even fucking added scats to places where they clearly ruined the little of note worthy flow that actually existed in her song.
      She should have been ashamed of her self, selling out like this and turning her self in to a parody of her self.

    • @henrygondorff3164
      @henrygondorff3164 4 роки тому

      @@MegaBanne Isn't it lucky that I dont give a flying fuck what your opinion is chum? I didnt ask for it 👍

  • @mimimi230
    @mimimi230 13 років тому +4

    she has this incredible natural aura in her performance.

  • @JefroThunder
    @JefroThunder 13 років тому

    I wished that I lived a time where she was still around. But, i live in the present, longing for another "Ella" to come along. We Miss You Miss Ella!

  • @davidsolomon5881
    @davidsolomon5881 11 років тому +3

    Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald are undoubtedly two of the greatest singers of the 20th century

  • @MyHeadintheClouds
    @MyHeadintheClouds 12 років тому +2

    beautiful, absolutely beautiful. superb intro. life-changing performance. thank you!!!

  • @maycostaoficial
    @maycostaoficial 6 років тому +7

    Ella, você me encanta!! Arte maravilhosa do canto que você realizou de forma que se tornou uma das maiores (melhores) cantoras do mundo de antes e até hoje. Agora eu tenho o privilégio de escutá-la e aprender também contigo, S2.

  •  10 років тому +3

    My heart is sad and lonely ... beautiful song

  • @jadezee6316
    @jadezee6316 Рік тому

    Sinatra absolutely adored Ella....and together they are music history with every song they sing...

  • @toquerodriguez
    @toquerodriguez 8 років тому +5

    Oh my, this is absolutely amazing. Thanks a lot for upload this

  • @DebbSaxx1
    @DebbSaxx1 12 років тому +1

    Incredible ear, perfect pitch, smoooooth and works a melody
    like nobody else...
    --Debb Saxx

  • @eryksonsoares
    @eryksonsoares Рік тому +3

    A música da minha vida ❤

  • @karenmccants1439
    @karenmccants1439 12 років тому +1

    ELLA IS ABSOLUTE PERFECTION---this clip brought tears to my eyes...what a beautiful song and what an amazing talent.

  • @OriceJenkins
    @OriceJenkins 13 років тому +1

    Who on earth could dislike something so perfect...?

  • @HandwhistlerBen
    @HandwhistlerBen 15 років тому +1

    Sinatra and Ella are originals and could do all types of music. They are two of my favorites as well as Billie, Sarah, Mel, Tony and so many great entertainers of years past.......

  • @TykoEaston
    @TykoEaston 15 років тому +1

    Whoa, that was gorgeous. Her voice - what a fine instrument!

  • @derickally
    @derickally 3 роки тому +1

    What a stunning dress! Oh Ella baby.

  • @massimoa.grassi5751
    @massimoa.grassi5751 4 роки тому

    Ella FOREVER .... Meravigliosa in questa versione di Body and Soul
    For all my life Ella is THE BEST ....Ella I Love you FOREVER

  • @15wingate
    @15wingate 14 років тому

    whenever Mrs. Fitzgerald sings , the song skips your head ,goes right for your heart .

  • @mrmikespence1964
    @mrmikespence1964 12 років тому

    TWO OF THE "BEST" SINGERS! OF "ALL" TIME! THE "JAZZ MUSIC" LEGENDS! FRANK SINATRA & ELLA FITZGERALD! DUETTING! MUSIC HISTORY!

  • @jmj18462
    @jmj18462 13 років тому +1

    This is an amazing show - I have a copy of it on VHS tape - not sure if it's been released on DVD or BlueRay - but it should!

  • @carolenewman5180
    @carolenewman5180 4 роки тому +2

    Perfection. Great voice. Great arrangement

  • @wrongtunes
    @wrongtunes 11 років тому +7

    Absolutely master class

  • @davidhalldurham
    @davidhalldurham 15 років тому

    This is one of my favorite songs by one of my favorite singers. Thanks so much!

  • @crazylim1569
    @crazylim1569 Рік тому +1

    Ella’s voice is so mesmerizing

  • @danillafm
    @danillafm 2 роки тому +2

    Vez ou outra venho aqui admirar essa preciosidade. Ella, simplesmente ELLA. Sinatra, impecável fazendo esse especial que inclusive apresentou nosso Antônio Carlos Jobim para o mundo. Eu amo muito esse especial ❤️
    Obrigada pela sua existência, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra e Antonio Carlos Jobim 🖤

  • @FLBoy46
    @FLBoy46 12 років тому

    Judy, Anita and Ella. Best singers of the 20th century ... and beyond.

  • @serpentinecreature
    @serpentinecreature 13 років тому

    Simply magnificent! This lady is a legend,Thank you for this!

  • @lucasddseixas1162
    @lucasddseixas1162 Місяць тому

    A voz dela flutua como manteiga. Uma afinação tão precisa ! Ela passeia pelas notas e alturas com uma facilidade .

  • @argaretbea
    @argaretbea 15 років тому

    I saw Ella live, twice, at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester, England in the fifties. What a privilege.

  • @RobRussomc
    @RobRussomc 16 років тому

    No, No it can't get any better than this....

  • @Rickriquinho
    @Rickriquinho 15 років тому +1

    My God, her emotional approach is quite unbelievable!

  • @weaponomega614
    @weaponomega614 15 років тому

    It's so effortless for her. Very nice

  • @cherryblossomslover
    @cherryblossomslover 14 років тому

    Oh My God! What a voice!!!! What talent!!! INCREDIBLE!!!...Thank you Ms Fitzgerald...thank you.....

  • @KingZay22
    @KingZay22 2 роки тому +1

    I clicked on the wrong video but dawg I had to listen to it all 😭

  • @mimimi230
    @mimimi230 14 років тому

    sie ist einzigartig und hat eine unglaubliche art die sie mit sicherheit jeden Ton so natürlich und ungezwingt trifft.
    Wie ein Instrument auf das man spielt. Sie ist einfach in Worte nicht zu fassen
    Klasse! FRAU!!!!!!

  • @roville225
    @roville225 Рік тому +1

    When Tony Bennett was asked, "Who is the greatest Jazz singer of all time?" he responded with, "You mean after Ella??" 😂❤

  • @dewrosejl
    @dewrosejl 11 років тому

    Frank is just a love and Ella's voice is a smooth as silk. How beautiful. :) thanks for posting this

  • @nancymar9324
    @nancymar9324 10 років тому +7

    Just.....wonderful.