Having watched a few of her interviews and having been a long time fan of her music, I would have liked to go out on a date with her to get to know the real woman behind the music. I bet she was a sweet lady in person.
One thing that’s not being talked about in this clip: after naming every prestigious night club and hotel that offered performances in New York City it was established that she played at none of them although she was one of the biggest recording stars in the world… no matter how much fame or renown, black stars were not allowed to play in the Copacabana, the plaza or any of the other so-called high-end establishments that were mentioned in this clip. Just another reminder of a shameful period in our history.
There is a point of reality here you don't know. Basin Street East was diagonally across the street from the Waldorf Astoria and was frequented by not only New York elite but an international crowd because it was an 8 minute walk from the UN Condo plaza directly lined up on 49th st. Not to deny your input but to make it clear not every place in New York had issues. Especially the high end clubs. That was Vegas that had that issue.
I just watched some of another “What’s My Line” from 1959. The celebrity contestant was Johnny Mathis, who was currently appearing at the Copacabana. Evidently the entertainment there was not limited to white performers.
This was not true in 1962. She just happened to be appearing at Basin Street East which was a prestigious night club at the time. According to what I Read, it was very true when the Copacabana opened in 1940, not allowing African Americans to enter the club, much less headline the club. That changed in the 50's Both. Nat King Cole and Sam Cook appeared at the Copacabana in 1958, and many other artists such as Harry Bellefonte, Sammy Davis, Johnny Mathis started appearing there. Eartha Kitt appeared regularly at the Persian Room starting in 1961. ON April 11, 1955, Doroty Dandridge became the 1st African American artist to appear at the Waldorf-Astoria.
![What's My Line? - Ella Fitzgerald; PANEL: Tony Randall, Jane Powell (Jan 21, 1962) [W/ COMMERCIALS!]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/5fOxxRX2bfE/mqdefault.jpg)
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![What's My Line? - Mahalia Jackson; Governor Quinn & Betsy Palmer [panel] (Jan 22, 1961)](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/21zfqrUEpug/mqdefault.jpg)
When not singing, she was so very shy - another measure of her greatness.
You're so right. Her modesty and shyness just made her more endearing. She and Doris Day are my two favorite singers.
@@leprechaunstud582 Ella herself loved Dinah Shore for being so down-to-earth
Ella fitzgerald, shy???
THE LILT OF ELLA'S VOICE IS AMAZING EVEN WHEN'S SHE ACTING SILLY
the Greatest Female singer ever xoxo
Right you are!
She was the queen of Memorex commercials.
You bet.
The GOAT.
I love her so much, I wish she could've spent her last days more comfortably.
I feel the same way.
Love, love, love her! Her voice was so heavenly!
Her voice melts me... a favorite of my dad and mother.
The fake voice was so cute
I wish I lived to see her
Happy 100th Birthday Anniversary!
Having watched a few of her interviews and having been a long time fan of her music, I would have liked to go out on a date with her to get to know the real woman behind the music. I bet she was a sweet lady in person.
“MAN, WOMAN OR, CHILD; ELLA FITZGERALD IS THE GREATEST!”
One thing that’s not being talked about in this clip: after naming every prestigious night club and hotel that offered performances in New York City it was established that she played at none of them although she was one of the biggest recording stars in the world… no matter how much fame or renown, black stars were not allowed to play in the Copacabana, the plaza or any of the other so-called high-end establishments that were mentioned in this clip. Just another reminder of a shameful period in our history.
You have a point. You should have more likes. Instead crickets.
There is a point of reality here you don't know. Basin Street East was diagonally across the street from the Waldorf Astoria and was frequented by not only New York elite but an international crowd because it was an 8 minute walk from the UN Condo plaza directly lined up on 49th st.
Not to deny your input but to make it clear not every place in New York had issues. Especially the high end clubs. That was Vegas that had that issue.
I just watched some of another “What’s My Line” from 1959. The celebrity contestant was Johnny Mathis, who was currently appearing at the Copacabana. Evidently the entertainment there was not limited to white performers.
This was not true in 1962. She just happened to be appearing at Basin Street East which was a prestigious night club at the time. According to what I Read, it was very true when the Copacabana opened in 1940, not allowing African Americans to enter the club, much less headline the club. That changed in the 50's Both. Nat King Cole and Sam Cook appeared at the Copacabana in 1958, and many other artists such as Harry Bellefonte, Sammy Davis, Johnny Mathis started appearing there. Eartha Kitt appeared regularly at the Persian Room starting in 1961. ON April 11, 1955, Doroty Dandridge became the 1st African American artist to appear at the Waldorf-Astoria.
I never get tired of watching E F clips.. even when she’s not singing. Class off the top of the scale I absolutely adore her.
Absolutely love her!!!
What a sweetheart and what a voice!!!
ELVIS AND ELLA
Some folks are gifted by God almighty 😀😃
Ella was so shy but it's that voice that astonishes
My goodness they just circled her for so long, what a delightful game!
She just seems like she was such a lovely person!
On the top of the Acropolis with Judy Garland!
Ella Fitzgerald is my best friend's Auntie!❤️
Love her
I can’t imagine not recognizing her voice.
Well to be fair she was quite versatile. She could go quite low as well.
BEAUTIFUL 😍
Going by the hairstyle's, I guess it's around 1963/64 ?
1962
What a wonderful post! Thanks for sharing it
2:18 Yeah but now that she's laughed it's a dead give-away! Who else could that laugh be?!
so awesome !
Bing was right though
January 21, 1962.
thank you ily
Crosby was right. Ella was the greatest!!
What year is this?
Either 1962 or 1963
She was named as the Memorex Queen.
Do people still write like this?
Njabulo Mhlongo yes
That had to be so weird being black in a such a racist society yet famous and rich.
Its because she mainly lived in the north and had manager, who made sure she wasn't singing songs in segregated area. She still faced racism though.
Why didn’t they let her speak more?
4:28 Gosh. A really really boring. They should play the rizzla game.
Greatest singer ever!