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singer

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, supported by a variety of

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s, and small jazz combos. The eight albums are as follows, with arrangers in parentheses: * ''

Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Song Book ''Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Song Book'' is a 1956 studio double album by American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, accompanied by a studio orchestra conducted and arranged by Buddy Bregman, focusing on the songs of Cole Porter. Backgrou ...

'' (1956) (

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) * ''

Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Rodgers & Hart Song Book ''Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Rodgers and Hart Song Book'' is a 1956 studio album by the American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, with a studio orchestra conducted and arranged by Buddy Bregman, focusing on the songs written by Richard Rodgers and Lo ...

'' (1956) (Bregman) * ''

Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book ''Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book'' is a 1957 studio album by the American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, accompanied by Duke Ellington and his orchestra, focusing on Ellington's songs. Part of Fitzgerald's "Song Book" series, ...

'' (1957) ( Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn) * ''

Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Song Book ''Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Song Book'' is a 1958 studio album by the American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, with a studio orchestra conducted and arranged by Paul Weston, focusing on the songs of Irving Berlin. It was part of the popu ...

'' (1958) (

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) * ''

Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Song Book ''Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Song Book'' is a box set by American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald that contains songs by George and Ira Gershwin with arrangements by Nelson Riddle. It was produced by Norman Granz, Fitzgerald' ...

'' (1959) ( Nelson Riddle) * '' Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Harold Arlen Song Book'' (1961) ( Billy May) * '' Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Jerome Kern Song Book'' (1963) (Riddle) * ''

Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Johnny Mercer Song Book ''Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Johnny Mercer Song Book'' is a 1964 studio album by the American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra, focusing on the songs of Johnny Mercer. It was recorded in Los Angeles, California. This ...

'' (1964) (Riddle) As stated in the liner notes, Fitzgerald and Norman Granz made one final addition to the series in 1981 on ''

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'' with: * ''Ella Fitzgerald Sings the

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Song Book'' (''

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'') (1981) (Erich Bulling) They are considered a cornerstone of 20th century recorded popular music, and as a whole, represent some of the finest interpretations of the greater part of the musical canon known as the

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. ''

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was moved to write a few days after Fitzgerald's death that in the Song Book series, she "performed a cultural transaction as extraordinary as

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's contemporaneous integration of white and

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soul."

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. As Ira Gershwin said, in the line quoted in every obituary: "I never knew how good our songs were until I heard Ella Fitzgerald sing them." Most of the rest of us didn't know, either. By the time she had gone through the entire canon, songs that had been pigeonholed as show tunes or jazz novelties or faded relics of
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had become American classical music, the property and pride of everyone."

Frank Sinatra was moved out of respect for Fitzgerald to block

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from re-releasing his own albums in a similar, single composer vein. Verve reissued the eight albums in 1994 in this expansive boxset, which won the

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for Best Historical Recording.

Track listing

The Cole Porter Song Book (1956) ''(

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Disc one

# " All Through the Night" – 3:15 # "

Anything Goes ''Anything Goes'' is a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The original book was a collaborative effort by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse, heavily revised by the team of Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. The story concerns madcap ant ...

" – 3:21 # "

Miss Otis Regrets "Miss Otis Regrets" is a song about the lynching of a society woman after she murders her unfaithful lover. It was composed by Cole Porter in 1934, and first performed by Douglas Byng in ''Hi Diddle Diddle'', a revue that opened on October 3, 19 ...

" – 3:00 # "

Too Darn Hot "Too Darn Hot" is a song written by Cole Porter for his musical ''Kiss Me, Kate'' (1948). In the stage version, it is sung at the start of Act 2, and in the 1948 original Broadway production, it was sung by Lorenzo Fuller (as Paul) and Eddie Sle ...

" – 3:47 # " In the Still of the Night" – 2:38 # "

I Get a Kick Out of You "I Get a Kick Out of You" is a song by Cole Porter, which was first sung in the 1934 Broadway musical '' Anything Goes'', and then in the 1936 film version. Originally sung by Ethel Merman, it has been covered by dozens of prominent performers, ...

" – 4:00 # "

Do I Love You? "Do I Love You?" is a 1939 popular song written by Cole Porter, for his musical ''Du Barry Was a Lady'', where it was introduced by Ronald Graham and Ethel Merman. The song was included in the 1943 film adaptation of the musical, where it was ...

" – 3:50 # "

Always True to You in My Fashion "Always True to You in My Fashion" is a 1948 show tune by Cole Porter, written for the musical ''Kiss Me, Kate''. It is based on ''Non Sum Qualis Eram Bonae sub Regno Cynarae,'' a similarly ironic poem by the English Decadent poet Ernest Dowson (1 ...

" – 2:48 # "

Let's Do It, Let's Fall in Love "Let's Do It, Let's Fall in Love" (also known as "Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love)" or simply "Let's Do It") is a popular song written in 1928 by Cole Porter. It was introduced in Porter's first Broadway success, the musical ''Paris'' (1928) by Fre ...

" – 3:32 # " Just One of Those Things" – 3:30 # "

Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" is a popular jazz song with lyrics and music by Cole Porter. Part of the Great American Songbook, it was published by Chappell & Company and introduced by Nan Wynn and Jere McMahon in 1944 in Billy Rose's musical revue ...

" – 3:32 # " All of You" – 1:43 # "

Begin the Beguine "Begin the Beguine" is a popular song written by Cole Porter. Porter composed the song between Kalabahi, Indonesia, and Fiji during a 1935 Pacific cruise aboard Cunard's ocean liner ''Franconia''. In October 1935, it was introduced by June Kni ...

" – 3:37 # "

Get Out of Town "Get Out of Town" is a 1938 popular song written by Cole Porter, for his musical ''Leave It to Me!'', where it was introduced by Tamara Drasin. Notable recordings *Ginny Simms - recorded December 7, 1938 for Vocalion Records (catalog No. 4549). ...

" – 3:22 # " I Am in Love" – 4:06 # " From This Moment On" – 3:17

Disc two

# "

I Love Paris "I Love Paris" is a popular song written by Cole Porter and published in 1953. The song was introduced by Lilo in the musical '' Can-Can''. A line in the song's lyrics inspired the title of the 1964 movie '' Paris When It Sizzles''. Notable re ...

" – 4:57 # " You Do Something to Me" – 2:21 # " Ridin' High" – 3:20 # "

You'd Be So Easy to Love "(You'd Be So) Easy to Love" is a popular song written by Cole Porter for William Gaxton to sing in the 1934 Broadway show '' Anything Goes''. However Gaxton was unhappy about its wide vocal range and it was cut from the musical. Porter re-wrote ...

" – 3:24 # "

It's All Right With Me "It's All Right with Me" is a popular song written by Cole Porter, for his 1953 musical '' Can-Can'', where it was introduced by Peter Cookson as the character Judge Aristide Forestier. The song is also used in the Cole Porter musical '' High S ...

" – 3:07 # " Why Can't You Behave?" – 5:04 # "

What Is This Thing Called Love? "What Is This Thing Called Love?" is a 1929 popular song written by Cole Porter, for the musical '' Wake Up and Dream''. It was first performed by Elsie Carlisle in March 1929. The song has become a popular jazz standard and one of Porter's most ...

" – 2:02 # "

You're the Top "You're the Top" is a Cole Porter song from the 1934 musical '' Anything Goes''. It is about a man and a woman who take turns complimenting each other. The best-selling version was Paul Whiteman's Victor single, which made the top five. It was th ...

" – 3:33 # " Love for Sale" – 5:52 # "

It's De-Lovely "It's De-Lovely" is one of Cole Porter's hit songs, originally appearing in his 1936 musical, '' Red Hot and Blue''. It was introduced by Ethel Merman and Bob Hope. The song was later used in the musical ''Anything Goes'', first appearing in the ...

" – 2:42 # " Night and Day" – 3:04 # " Ace in the Hole" – 1:58 # "

So in Love "So in Love" is a popular song, written by Cole Porter, from his musical ''Kiss Me, Kate'' (opening on Broadway in 1948), which was based on Shakespeare's ''The Taming of the Shrew''. It was sung in the show by Patricia Morison, reprised by Al ...

" – 3:50 # "

I've Got You Under My Skin "I've Got You Under My Skin" is a song written by American composer Cole Porter in 1936. It was introduced that year in the Eleanor Powell musical film ''Born to Dance'' in which it was performed by Virginia Bruce. It was nominated for the Aca ...

" – 2:42 # "

I Concentrate on You "I Concentrate on You" is a song written by Cole Porter for the 1940 film '' Broadway Melody of 1940'', where it was introduced by Douglas McPhail. Notable recordings * Franck Amsallem - ''Amsallem Sings'' (2009) * Fred Astaire - ''The Astaire St ...

" – 3:11 # " Don't Fence Me In" – 3:19 (lyrics by Robert Fletcher) # "

" – 2:08 # "I Concentrate on You" – 3:00 # "Let's Do It" (Let's Fall in Love) – 5:25 All songs written by Cole Porter, except where indicated. Arrangements by

. The

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Song Book (1956) ''(

)''

Disc three

# "

Have You Met Miss Jones? "Have You Met Miss Jones?" is a popular song that was written for the musical comedy '' I'd Rather Be Right''. The music was written by Richard Rodgers and the lyrics by Lorenz Hart. The song was published in 1937. Background In the musical the ...

" – 3:41 # "

You Took Advantage of Me "You Took Advantage of Me" is a 1928 popular song composed by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Lorenz Hart, for the musical '' Present Arms'' (1928), where it was introduced by Joyce Barbour and Busby Berkeley as the characters Edna Stevens and Dou ...

" – 3:27 # "

A Ship Without a Sail Richard Charles Rodgers (June 28, 1902 – December 30, 1979) was an American composer who worked primarily in musical theater. With 43 Broadway musicals and over 900 songs to his credit, Rodgers was one of the most well-known American c ...

" – 4:07 # " To Keep My Love Alive" – 3:34 # "

Dancing on the Ceiling ''Dancing on the Ceiling'' is the third solo studio album by American singer Lionel Richie, released on July 15, 1986. The album was originally to be titled ''Say You, Say Me'', after the Academy Award-winning track of the same name, but it wa ...

" – 4:06 # " The Lady Is a Tramp" – 3:21 # " With a Song in My Heart" – 2:44 # "

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" – 2:48 # "

Johnny One Note "Johnny One Note" is a 1937 show tune from the 1937 Rodgers and Hart musical ''Babes in Arms'', where it was introduced by Wynn Murray. Judy Garland sang it in the Rodgers & Hart biopic '' Words and Music'' (1948). Popular recordings in 1937 were ...

" – 2:12 # " I Wish I Were in Love Again" – 2:36 # "

Spring is Here "Spring is Here" is a 1938 popular song composed by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Lorenz Hart for the musical ''I Married an Angel'' (1938), where it was introduced by Dennis King and Vivienne Segal. Rodgers and Hart had previously written a so ...

" – 3:38 # "

It Never Entered My Mind "It Never Entered My Mind" is a show tune from the 1940 Rodgers and Hart musical '' Higher and Higher'', where it was introduced by Shirley Ross. Notable recordings * Frank Sinatra – ''Frankly Sentimental'' (1949) Originally recorded November ...

" – 4:06 # " This Can't Be Love" – 2:54 # " Thou Swell" – 2:03 # " My Romance" – 3:42 # "

Where or When "Where or When" is a show tune from the 1937 Rodgers and Hart musical ''Babes in Arms''. It was first performed by Ray Heatherton and Mitzi Green. That same year, Hal Kemp recorded a popular version. The song also appeared in the film version o ...

" – 2:46 # " Little Girl Blue" – 2:53

Disc four

# " Give it Back to the Indians" – 3:10 # " Ten Cents a Dance" – 4:06 # "

There's a Small Hotel "There's a Small Hotel" is a 1936 song composed by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Lorenz Hart. Originally written for but dropped from the musical ''Billy Rose's Jumbo'' (1935), it was used in '' On Your Toes'' (1936), where it was introduced by ...

" – 2:48 # "

I Didn't Know What Time It Was "I Didn't Know What Time It Was" is a popular song composed by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Lorenz Hart for the 1939 musical '' Too Many Girls''. Introduced by Richard Kollmar and Marcy Westcott in the stage musical, early hit versions were r ...

" – 3:46 # "

Ev'rything I've Got "Ev'rything I've Got" (sometimes referred to as "Ev'rything I've Got Belongs to You") is a show tune from the Rodgers and Hart musical ''By Jupiter'' (1942), in which it was introduced by Ray Bolger and Benay Venuta. Notable recordings *Ella Fitz ...

" – 3:21 # " I Could Write a Book" – 3:38 # " Blue Room" – 2:29 # " My Funny Valentine" – 3:52 # "

Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered "Bewitched (Bothered and Bewildered)" is a show tune and popular song from the 1940 Rodgers and Hart musical '' Pal Joey''. It is part of the Great American Songbook. The song was introduced by Vivienne Segal on December 25, 1940, in the Bro ...

" – 7:01 # "

Mountain Greenery "Mountain Greenery" is a popular song composed by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Lorenz Hart for the musical '' The Garrick Gaieties'' (1926). It was first performed on stage by Sterling Holloway. Lyrics The lyrics display Hart's characteristic u ...

" – 2:13 # " Wait Till You See Her" – 1:30 # " Lover" (stereo take) – 3:16 # "

Isn't It Romantic? "Isn't It Romantic?" is a popular song and part of the Great American Songbook. The music was composed by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Lorenz Hart. It has a 32-bar chorus in A–B–A–C form. Alec Wilder, in his book ''American Popular Song: ...

" – 3:00 # "

Here in My Arms "Here in My Arms" is a popular song published in 1925, written by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Lorenz Hart. The song was introduced in the 1925 Broadway musical ''Dearest Enemy,'' by Charles Purcell and Helen Ford. It has since become a standa ...

" – 1:52 # " Blue Moon" – 3:11 # "

My Heart Stood Still "My Heart Stood Still" is a 1927 popular song composed by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Lorenz Hart. It was written for the Charles Cochran revue ''One Dam' Thing after Another'', which opened at the London Pavilion on May 19, 1927. The sho ...

" – 3:02 # "

I've Got Five Dollars "I've Got Five Dollars" is a 1931 popular song composed by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Lorenz Hart for the musical '' America's Sweetheart'' (1931) where it was introduced by Harriette Lake (aka Ann Sothern) and Jack Whiting. Popular recordin ...

" – 2:39 # "Lover" (mono take) – 3:15 All songs composed by Richard Rodgers and all lyrics written by Lorenz Hart. Arrangements by

. The Duke Ellington Song Book (1957) ''(

)''

Disc five

# " Rockin' in Rhythm" ( Harry Carney, Duke Ellington, Irving Mills) – 5:17 # "

Drop Me Off in Harlem "Drop Me Off in Harlem" is a 1933 song composed during the Harlem Renaissance composed by Duke Ellington, with lyrics written by Nick Kenny. A.H. Lawrence writes that the song originated from an off the cuff remark from Ellington. Nick Kenny had h ...

" ( Nick Kenny) – 3:48 # " Day Dream" ( John Latouche, Billy Strayhorn) – 3:56 # " Caravan" (Mills, Juan Tizol) – 3:51 # " Take the A Train" (Strayhorn) – 6:37 # " I Ain't Got Nothin' But the Blues" ( Don George) – 4:39 # "

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" (Strayhorn) – 2:37 # "

I Didn't Know About You "I Didn't Know About You" is a song composed by Duke Ellington, with lyrics written by Bob Russell. Recorded in 1944 with vocal by Joya Sherrill, it was based on an instrumental first recorded by Ellington in 1942 under the title " Sentimental Lad ...

" ( Bob Russell) – 4:10 # "

I'm Beginning to See the Light "I'm Beginning to See the Light" is a popular song and jazz standard, with music written by Duke Ellington, Johnny Hodges, and Harry James and lyrics by Don George and published in 1944. 1945 recordings *Ella Fitzgerald and the Ink Spots feat ...

" (George,

Johnny Hodges Cornelius "Johnny" Hodges (July 25, 1907 – May 11, 1970) was an American alto saxophonist, best known for solo work with Duke Ellington's big band. He played lead alto in the saxophone section for many years. Hodges was also featured on soprano ...

Harry James Harry Haag James (March 15, 1916 – July 5, 1983) was an American musician who is best known as a trumpet-playing band leader who led a big band from 1939 to 1946. He broke up his band for a short period in 1947 but shortly after he reorganized ...

) – 3:24 # " Lost in Meditation" (Mills, Lou Singer, Tizol) – 3:24 # " Perdido" (

Ervin Drake Ervin Drake (born Ervin Maurice Druckman; April 3, 1919 – January 15, 2015) was an American songwriter whose works include such American Songbook standards as " I Believe" and "It Was a Very Good Year". He wrote in a variety of styles and his w ...

, H.J Lengsfelder, Tizol) – 6:10 # "

Cotton Tail "Cotton Tail" is a 1940 composition by Duke Ellington. It is based on the rhythm changes from George Gershwin's " I Got Rhythm". The first Ellington recording (4 May 1940) is notable for the driving tenor saxophone solo by Ben Webster. Originally ...

" – 3:23 # "

Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me "Do Nothing till You Hear from Me" (also written as "Do Nothin' Til You Hear from Me") is a song with music by Duke Ellington and lyrics by Bob Russell. It originated as a 1940 instrumental ("Concerto for Cootie") that was designed to highlight t ...

" (Russell) – 7:38 # "

Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin' "Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin'" is a 1941 song written by Billy Strayhorn and Lee Gaines. Notable recordings *Johnny Dankworth - ''The Best of Johnny Dankworth'' (2008) *June Christy - '' Recalls Those Kenton Days'' (1959), ''The Best Of The Capit ...

" (

Lee Gaines Otho Lee Gaines (April 21, 1914 – July 15, 1987) was an American jazz singer and lyricist. Gaines wrote the lyrics for " Take the "A" Train" and "Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin'", two jazz standards by Billy Strayhorn. Lee Gaines was from Buena Vi ...

, Strayhorn) – 3:30 # "

(In My) Solitude "(In My) Solitude" is a 1934 composition by Duke Ellington, with lyrics by Eddie DeLange and Irving Mills. It has been recorded numerous times and is considered a jazz standard. Ellington reported that he composed it in a recording studio in 20 m ...

" (

Eddie DeLange Eddie DeLange (''né'' Edgar DeLange Moss; 15 January 1904 – 15 July 1949) was an American bandleader and lyricist. Famous artists who recorded some of DeLange's songs include Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole, Duk ...

) – 2:04 # "

Rocks in My Bed "Rocks in My Bed" is a 1941 song written by Duke Ellington. Harvey G. Cohen in his 2010 book ''Duke Ellington's America'' writes that "Rocks in My Bed" "presents a more honest and adult impression of sexual loneliness than most Swing Era lyrics". T ...

" – 3:56 # "

Satin Doll "Satin Doll" is a jazz standard written by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. Written in 1953, the song has been recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 101 Strings, Terry Callier, and Nancy Wilson. Its chord progressio ...

" ( Johnny Mercer, Strayhorn) – 3:26 # "

Sophisticated Lady "Sophisticated Lady" is a jazz standard, composed as an instrumental in 1932 by Duke Ellington. Background Additional credit is given to publisher Irving Mills whose words were added to the song by Mitchell Parish. The words met with approva ...

" (

Mitchell Parish Mitchell Parish (born Michael Hyman Pashelinsky; July 10, 1900 – March 31, 1993) was an American lyricist, notably as a writer of songs for stage and screen. Biography Parish was born to a Jewish family in Lithuania, Russian Empire in July 190 ...

) – 5:18

Disc six

# "

Just Squeeze Me (But Please Don't Tease Me) "Just Squeeze Me (But Please Don't Tease Me)" is a 1941 popular song composed by Duke Ellington, with lyrics by Lee Gaines. The song has been recorded numerous times by a number of artists in the years since, having become a jazz standard. Hit re ...

" (Gaines) – 4:13 # "

It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" is a 1931 composition by Duke Ellington with lyrics by Irving Mills. It is now accepted as a jazz standard, and jazz historian Gunther Schuller characterized it as "now legendary" and "a pro ...

" (Mills) – 4:12 # " Azure" (Mills) – 2:18 # "

I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart "I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart" is a 1938 composition by Duke Ellington, with lyrics added by Irving Mills, Henry Nemo and John Redmond. The song became a number one hit for Ellington in 1938. Other hit versions the same year were by Benny Goodman ...

" (Mills,

Henry Nemo Henry Nemo (June 8, 1909 – November 26, 1999) was a musician, songwriter, and actor in Hollywood films who had a reputation as a hipster. Band leading In 1941, Nemo formed his own 19-piece band. The group featured four Chinese women as singers ...

John Redmond John Edward Redmond (1 September 1856 – 6 March 1918) was an Irish nationalist politician, barrister, and MP in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom. He was best known as leader of the moderate Irish Parliamentary Party (IPP) from ...

) – 4:08 # "

In a Sentimental Mood "In a Sentimental Mood" is a jazz composition by Duke Ellington. He composed the piece in 1935 and recorded it with his orchestra during the same year. Lyrics were written by Manny Kurtz; Ellington's manager Irving Mills gave himself a perc ...

" ( Manny Kurtz, Mills) – 2:44 # "

Don't Get Around Much Anymore "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" is a jazz standard written by composer Duke Ellington. The song was originally entitled "Never No Lament" and was first recorded by Duke Ellington and his orchestra on May 4, 1940. "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" ...

" (Russell) – 4:59 # " Prelude to a Kiss" (

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, Mills) – 5:26 # " Mood Indigo" ( Barney Bigard, Mills) – 3:24 # "

In a Mellow Tone "In a Mellow Tone", also known as "In a Mellotone", is a 1939 jazz standard composed by Duke Ellington, with lyrics written by Milt Gabler. The song was based on the 1917 standard " Rose Room" by Art Hickman and Harry Williams, which Ellington him ...

" (

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) – 5:07 # "

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" – 4:37 # " Lush Life" (Strayhorn) – 3:37 # " Squatty Roo" (Hodges) – 3:38 # "

I'm Just a Lucky So-and-So "I'm Just a Lucky So-and-So" is a 1945 song composed by Duke Ellington, with lyrics written by Mack David. Notable recordings *Al Hibbler & Duke Ellington - recorded for RCA Victor (catalog No. 20-1799) on November 26, 1945 (Ellington, Hodges, Law ...

" (

Mack David Mack David (July 5, 1912 – December 30, 1993) was an American lyricist and songwriter, best known for his work in film and television, with a career spanning the period between the early 1940s and the early 1970s. David was credited with writing ...

) – 4:12 # " All Too Soon" ( Carl Sigman) – 4:22 # " Everything But You" (George, James) – 2:53 # " I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good)" (

Ben Webster Benjamin Francis Webster (March 27, 1909 – September 20, 1973) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Career Early life and career A native of Kansas City, Missouri, he studied violin, learned how to play blues on the piano from ...

) – 6:11 # " Bli-Blip" ( Sid Kuller) – 3:01

Disc seven

# "

Chelsea Bridge Chelsea Bridge is a bridge over the River Thames in west London, connecting Chelsea on the north bank to Battersea on the south bank, and split between the City of Westminster, the London Borough of Wandsworth and the Royal Borough of Kens ...

" (Strayhorn) – 3:20 # "Portrait of

" (Strayhorn) – 16:10: #* First Movement: "Royal Ancestry" #* Second Movement: "All Heart" #* Third Movement: "Beyond Category" #* Fourth Movement: "Total Jazz" # " The E and D Blues" (E for Ella, D for Duke) (Strayhorn) – 4:48 All music written by Duke Ellington, lyricists indicated. Arrangements by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. The

Irving Berlin Irving Berlin (born Israel Beilin; yi, ישראל ביילין; May 11, 1888 – September 22, 1989) was a Russian-American composer, songwriter and lyricist. His music forms a large part of the Great American Songbook. Born in Imperial Russ ...

Song Book (1958) ''(

)''

Disc eight

# "

Let's Face the Music and Dance "Let's Face the Music and Dance" is a song written in 1936 by Irving Berlin for the film ''Follow the Fleet'', where it was introduced by Fred Astaire and featured in a celebrated dance duet with Astaire and Ginger Rogers. The jazz song has als ...

" – 2:57 # " You're Laughing at Me" – 3:18 # " Let Yourself Go" – 2:20 # "

You Can Have Him "You Can Have Him" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin for the 1949 musical ''Miss Liberty'', where it was introduced by Allyn McLerie and Mary McCarty. It is not to be confused with Roy Hamilton's 1961 hit " You Can Have Her", which has ...

" – 3:47 # " Russian Lullaby" – 1:55 # " Puttin' on the Ritz" – 2:18 # "

Get Thee Behind Me Satan "Get Thee Behind Me Satan" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin for the 1936 film ''Follow the Fleet'', where it was introduced by Harriet Hilliard. It was originally written for Ginger Rogers in ''Top Hat'' (1935). Notable recordings *Ella ...

" – 3:49 # "

Alexander's Ragtime Band "Alexander's Ragtime Band" is a Tin Pan Alley song by American composer Irving Berlin released in 1911 and is often inaccurately cited as his first global hit. Despite its title, the song is a march as opposed to a rag and contains little sync ...

" – 2:43 # "

Top Hat, White Tie and Tails "Top Hat, White Tie and Tails" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin for the 1935 film ''Top Hat'', where it was introduced by Fred Astaire. The song title refers to the formal wear required on a party invitation: top hat, white tie, and a ...

" – 2:36 # "

How About Me? "How About Me?" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin in 1928. The song is an expression of sorrow over a love affair that is over. The first recording by Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians (vocal by Clare Hanlon) was popular in 1928 and the song ha ...

" – 3:17 # "

Cheek to Cheek "Cheek to Cheek" is a song written by Irving Berlin in 1934–35, specifically for the star of his new musical, Fred Astaire. The movie was ''Top Hat'', co-starring Ginger Rogers.

" – 3:48 # "

I Used to Be Color Blind "I Used to Be Color Blind" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin for the 1938 film '' Carefree'', where it was introduced by Fred Astaire. The Astaire recording was very popular in 1938. Notable recordings *Fred Astaire recorded the song again ...

" – 2:34 # " Lazy" – 2:40 # " How Deep is the Ocean?" – 3:11 # "

All by Myself "All by Myself" is a song by American singer-songwriter Eric Carmen released in 1975. The verse is based on the second movement (''Adagio sostenuto'') of Sergei Rachmaninoff's circa 1900–1901 '' Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor'', Opus 18. The ...

" – 2:29 # "

Remember Remember may refer to: Film and television * ''Remember?'', a 1939 film starring Robert Taylor and Greer Garson * ''Remember'' (1926 film), an American silent drama film * ''Remember'' (2015 film), a Canadian film by Atom Egoyan, starring Chris ...

" – 3:26

Disc nine

# "

Supper Time "Supper Time" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin for the 1933 musical '' As Thousands Cheer'', where it was introduced by Ethel Waters. The song is about racial violence inspired by a newspaper headline about a lynching. History Berlin ...

" – 3:19 # "

How's Chances? "Hows Chances?" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin for the 1933 musical ''As Thousands Cheer'' where it was introduced by Marilyn Miller and Clifton Webb. In the musical, it is used in a sketch based on a newspaper headline "Joan Crawford ...

" – 2:48 # "

Heat Wave A heat wave, or heatwave, is a period of excessively hot weather, which may be accompanied by high humidity, especially in oceanic climate countries. While definitions vary, a heat wave is usually measured relative to the usual climate in the ...

" – 2:25 # "

Isn't This a Lovely Day? "Isn't This a Lovely Day?" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin for the 1935 film ''Top Hat'', where it was introduced by Fred Astaire in the scene where his and Ginger Rogers' characters are caught in a gazebo during a rainstorm. The lyric ...

" – 3:29 # " You Keep Coming Back Like a Song" – 3:35 # " Reaching for the Moon" – 2:18 # " Slumming on Park Avenue" – 2:24 # "

The Song is Ended (but the Melody Lingers On) "The Song is Ended (but the Melody Lingers On)" is a popular song composed by Irving Berlin in 1927. Early hits in 1928 were by Ruth Etting and by Whispering Jack Smith. In 1948, Nellie Lutcher and Her Rhythm briefly charted with the song. The s ...

" – 2:30 # " I'm Putting all My Eggs in One Basket" – 3:01 # " Now it Can Be Told" – 3:12 # " Always" – 3:09 # " It's a Lovely Day Today" – 2:28 # " Change Partners" – 3:18 # " No Strings (I'm Fancy Free)" – 3:03 # "

I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm" is a popular song copyrighted in 1937 by its composer, Irving Berlin, and first recorded by (i) Ray Noble (January 5, 1937), Howard Barrie, vocalist, and (ii) Red Norvo (January 8, 1937), Mildred Bailey, vocali ...

" – 3:00 # " Blue Skies" – 3:43 All songs written by

. Arrangements by

. The

George George may refer to: People * George (given name) * George (surname) * George (singer), American-Canadian singer George Nozuka, known by the mononym George * George Washington, First President of the United States * George W. Bush, 43rd Presid ...

and Ira Gershwin Song Book (1959) ''(

)''

Disc ten

# "Ambulatory Suite" (Instrumental) (

George Gershwin George Gershwin (; born Jacob Gershwine; September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist whose compositions spanned popular, jazz and classical genres. Among his best-known works are the orchestral compositions ' ...

) #* Promenade (Walking the Dog)" – 2:31, #* March of the Swiss Soldiers" – 2:04, #* Fidgety Feet" – 2:46 # "The Preludes" (Instrumental) #* Prelude I – 1:36, #* Prelude II – 3:48, #* Prelude III – 1:13, # " Sam and Delilah" – 3:15 # " But Not for Me" – 3:31 # " My One and Only" – 2:36 # "

Let's Call the Whole Thing Off "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off" is a song written by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin for the 1937 film ''Shall We Dance'', where it was introduced by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers as part of a celebrated dance duet on roller skates. The shee ...

" – 4:26 # " (I've Got) Beginner's Luck" – 3:08 # " Oh, Lady be Good!" – 3:58 # " Nice Work If You Can Get It" – 3:32 # " Things Are Looking Up" – 3:03 # " Just Another Rhumba" – 5:34 # "

How Long Has This Been Going On? "How Long Has This Been Going On?" is a song composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin, for the musical '' Funny Face'' in 1927. History According to Ira Gershwin in his book ''Lyrics on Several Occasions'', after the premiere of ...

" – 3:45 # " 'S Wonderful" – 3:28 # " The Man I Love" – 3:50 # " That Certain Feeling" – 3:07 # " By Strauss" – 2:29 # " Someone to Watch Over Me" – 4:30 # " The Real American Folk Song (Is a Rag)" – 3:43 # " Who Cares?" – 3:05

Disc eleven

# "

Looking for a Boy "Looking For a Boy" is a song composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. It was introduced in their 1925 musical ''Tip-Toes'' when it was performed by Queenie Smith Queenie Smith (September 8, 1898 – August 5, 1978) was ...

" – 3:02 # "

They All Laughed ''They All Laughed'' is a 1981 American romantic comedy film directed by Peter Bogdanovich and starring Audrey Hepburn, Ben Gazzara, John Ritter, Colleen Camp, Patti Hansen, and Dorothy Stratten. The film was based on a screenplay by Bogdanovic ...

" – 3:02 # " My Cousin in Milwaukee" – 3:07 # "

Somebody from Somewhere "Somebody from Somewhere" is a 1931 song composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. It was written for the film '' Delicious'' (1931), where it was introduced by Janet Gaynor and a whiskey bottle. Notable recordings * Ella F ...

" – 3:06 # "

A Foggy Day "A Foggy Day" is a popular song composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. The song was introduced by Fred Astaire in the 1937 film '' A Damsel in Distress''. It was originally titled "A Foggy Day (In London Town)" in reference t ...

" – 3:50 # "

Clap Yo' Hands "Clap Yo' Hands" is a song composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. It was introduced in the musical ''Oh, Kay!'' (1926), and was featured by Fred Astaire and Kay Thompson in a song and dance routine in '' Funny Face'' (1957). ...

" – 2:28 # "

For You, For Me, For Evermore "For You, For Me, For Evermore" is a song composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. Written around 1936-7, it was rediscovered by Ira Gershwin when he was preparing music for ''The Shocking Miss Pilgrim'' (1946), where it was intro ...

" – 3:23 # "

Stiff Upper Lip A person who is said to have a stiff upper lip displays fortitude and stoicism in the face of adversity, or exercises great self-restraint in the expression of emotion.Boy Wanted" – 3:33 # " Strike Up the Band" – 2:33 # " Soon" – 2:20 # "

I've Got a Crush on You "I've Got a Crush on You" is a song composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. It is unique among Gershwin compositions in that it was used for two different Broadway productions: '' Treasure Girl'' (1928), when it was introduced ...

" – 3:26 # " Bidin' My Time" – 2:40 # " Aren't You Kinda Glad We Did?" – 3:28 # "

Of Thee I Sing ''Of Thee I Sing'' is a musical with a score by George Gershwin, lyrics by Ira Gershwin and a book by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind. The musical lampoons American politics; the story concerns John P. Wintergreen, who runs for President o ...

" – 3:07 # "

The Half of It, Dearie' Blues "The Half of it, Dearie' Blues" is a song composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. It was introduced by Fred Astaire and Kathlene Martyn in the 1924 musical '' Lady be Good''. Recordings * Fred Astaire with George Gershwin at ...

" – 3:45 # " I Was Doing All Right" – 3:25 # "

He Loves and She Loves "He Loves and She Loves" is a 1927 song composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics written by Ira Gershwin. It replaced the song "How Long Has This Been Going On?" in the Broadway musical ''Funny Face''. It was introduced by Adele Astaire and Allen ...

" – 2:46

Disc twelve

# " Love Is Sweeping the Country" – 3:24 # " Treat Me Rough" – 2:54 # "

Our Love Is Here to Stay "Love Is Here to Stay" is a popular song and jazz standard composed by George Gershwin with lyrics by Ira Gershwin for the movie ''The Goldwyn Follies'' (1938). History "Love Is Here to Stay" was first performed by Kenny Baker in ''The Goldwy ...

" – 3:52 # " Slap That Bass" – 3:23 # "

Isn't It a Pity? "Isn't It a Pity?" is a song composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin, written for the unsuccessful 1933 musical '' Pardon My English''. It was introduced by George Givot and Josephine Huston. Notable recordings *Victor Arden - ...

" – 3:23 # " Shall We Dance?" – 3:08 # "

Love Walked In "Love Walked In" is a song composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. The tune was composed in 1930, but the lyric was not written until 1937, for the movie musical ''The Goldwyn Follies'' (1938), where it was sung by Kenny Baker. ...

" – 3:52 # "

You've Got What Gets Me "You've Got What Gets Me" is a song composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin, written for the 1932 film ''Girl Crazy''. Notable recordings *Ella Fitzgerald - ''Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Songbook ''Ell ...

" – 2:13 # "

They Can't Take That Away from Me "They Can't Take That Away from Me" is a 1937 popular song with music by George Gershwin and lyrics by Ira Gershwin. It was introduced by Fred Astaire in the 1937 film ''Shall We Dance'' and gained huge success. Overview The song is performed b ...

" – 3:07 # " Embraceable You" – 4:49 # " I Can't Be Bothered Now" – 2:48 # " Boy! What Love Has Done to Me!" – 3:46 # "

Fascinating Rhythm "Fascinating Rhythm" is a popular song written by George Gershwin in 1924 with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. It was first introduced by Cliff Edwards, Fred Astaire and Adele Astaire in the Broadway musical '' Lady Be Good.'' The Astaires also recorded ...

" – 3:22 # "

Funny Face ''Funny Face'' is a 1957 American musical romantic comedy film directed by Stanley Donen and written by Leonard Gershe, containing assorted songs by George and Ira Gershwin. Although having the same title as the 1927 Broadway musical ''Funny ...

" – 3:23 # "

Lorelei The Lorelei ( ; ), spelled Loreley in German, is a , steep slate rock on the right bank of the River Rhine in the Rhine Gorge (or Middle Rhine) at Sankt Goarshausen in Germany, part of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site. Th ...

" – 3:21 # "

Oh, So Nice! "Oh, So Nice!" is a song composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. George Gershwin described the song as an effort "to get the effect of a Viennese waltz in foxtrot time" with Ira relating that the lyric took "days and days" to writ ...

" – 3:40 # " Let's Kiss and Make Up" – 3:49 # "

I Got Rhythm "I Got Rhythm" is a piece composed by George Gershwin with lyrics by Ira Gershwin and published in 1930, which became a jazz standard. Its chord progression, known as the " rhythm changes", is the foundation for many other popular jazz tunes suc ...

" – 3:07 # "

Somebody Loves Me "Somebody Loves Me" is a popular song, with music written by George Gershwin, and lyrics by Ballard MacDonald and Buddy DeSylva. The song was published in 1924 and featured in ''George White's Scandals'' of 1924. This is not to be confused with ...

" (

Buddy DeSylva George Gard "Buddy" DeSylva (January 27, 1895 – July 11, 1950) was an American songwriter, film producer and record executive. He wrote or co-wrote many popular songs and, along with Johnny Mercer and Glenn Wallichs, he co-founded Capitol Recor ...

, Ballard McDonald) – 2:36 # "

Cheerful Little Earful "Cheerful Little Earful" is a 1930 song composed by Harry Warren, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin and Billy Rose. It was written for the musical '' Sweet and Low'' (1930). Actress and singer Fanny Brice, who was married to Billy Rose at the time, starr ...

" ( Harry Warren, Ira Gershwin, Billy Rose) – 2:06 # " Oh, Lady Be Good!" (Alternative Take) – 4:04 # " But Not for Me" – 2:05 (45 rpm Take) All music written by

and all lyrics written by Ira Gershwin, unless otherwise indicated. Arrangements by Nelson Riddle. The Harold Arlen Song Book (1961) ''( Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Harold Arlen Song Book)''

Disc thirteen

# " Blues in the Night" ( Johnny Mercer) – 7:14 # "

Let's Fall in Love "Let's Fall in Love" is a song written by Harold Arlen (music) and Ted Koehler (lyrics) for the film '' Let's Fall in Love'' and published in 1933. In the film, it is heard during the opening credits and later sung by Art Jarrett and chorus, a ...

" (

Ted Koehler Ted L. Koehler (July 14, 1894 – January 17, 1973) was an American lyricist. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1972. Life and career Koehler was born in 1894 in Washington, D.C. He started out as a photo-engraver, but w ...

) – 4:05 # " Stormy Weather" (Koehler) – 5:17 # " Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" (Koehler) – 2:26 # "

My Shining Hour "My Shining Hour" is a song composed by Harold Arlen with lyrics by Johnny Mercer for the film '' The Sky's the Limit'' (1943). In the film, the song is sung by Fred Astaire and Sally Sweetland, who dubbed it for actress Joan Leslie. The orchestra ...

" (Mercer) – 4:02 # " Hooray for Love" (

Leo Robin Leo Robin (April 6, 1900 – December 29, 1984) was an American composer, lyricist and songwriter. He is probably best known for collaborating with Ralph Rainger on the 1938 Academy Award for Best Original Song, Oscar-winning song "Thanks for t ...

) – 2:45 # "

This Time the Dream's on Me "This Time the Dream's on Me" is a song composed by Harold Arlen, with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. It was written for the 1941 film '' Blues in the Night'' when it was sung by Priscilla Lane. 1941 recordings Hit versions in 1941 were by Glenn Miller ...

" (Mercer) – 4:39 # "

That Old Black Magic "That Old Black Magic" is a 1942 popular song written by Harold Arlen (music), with the lyrics by Johnny Mercer. They wrote it for the 1942 film '' Star Spangled Rhythm'', when it was sung by Johnny Johnston and danced by Vera Zorina. The song ...

" (Mercer) – 4:13 # "

I've Got the World on a String "I've Got The World on a String" is a 1932 popular jazz song composed by Harold Arlen, with lyrics written by Ted Koehler. It was written for the twenty-first edition of the Cotton Club series which opened on October 23, 1932, the first of th ...

" (Koehler) – 4:54 # "

Let's Take a Walk Around the Block "Let's Take a Walk Around the Block" is a popular music, popular song composed by Harold Arlen, with lyrics written by Ira Gershwin and E.Y. Harburg. It was introduced in the musical ''Life Begins at 8:40.'' The original Broadway production opened ...

" (I. Gershwin,

Yip Harburg Edgar Yipsel Harburg (born Isidore Hochberg; April 8, 1896 – March 5, 1981) was an American popular song lyricist and librettist who worked with many well-known composers. He wrote the lyrics to the standards "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" ( ...

) – 4:03 # " Ill Wind" (Koehler) – 3:55 # "

Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive "Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive" is a popular song which was published in 1944. The music was written by Harold Arlen and the lyrics by Johnny Mercer. The song was nominated for the "Academy Award for Best Original Song" at the 18th Academy Awa ...

" (Mercer) – 3:37

Disc fourteen

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When the Sun Comes Out "When the Sun Comes Out" is a song composed by Harold Arlen, with lyrics written by Ted Koehler, in 1941. It was introduced in 1941 by Helen O'Connell with the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra (Decca 3657A). Barbra Streisand recording Streisand recorde ...

" (Koehler) – 5:10 # "

Come Rain or Come Shine "Come Rain or Come Shine" is a popular music song, with music by Harold Arlen and lyrics by Johnny Mercer. It was written for the Broadway musical '' St. Louis Woman'', which opened on March 30, 1946, and closed after 113 performances. Chart perf ...

" (Mercer) – 3:24 # " As Long as I Live" (Koehler) – 3:48 # "

Happiness is a Thing Called Joe "Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe" is a song composed by Harold Arlen, with lyrics written by Yip Harburg, it was written for the 1943 film musical '' Cabin in the Sky'', recorded by the MGM Studio Orchestra and sung by Ethel Waters. The song was no ...

" (Harburg) – 3:30 # "

It's Only a Paper Moon "It's Only a Paper Moon" is a popular song published in 1933 with music by Harold Arlen and lyrics by Yip Harburg and Billy Rose. Background It was originally titled "If You Believed in Me", but later went by the more popular title "It's On ...

" (Harburg, Rose) – 3:37 # "The Man that Got Away" (I. Gershwin) – 5:21 # "One for My Baby (and One More for the Road)" (Mercer) – 3:58 # "It Was Written in the Stars" (Robin) – 5:11 # "Get Happy (song), Get Happy" (Koehler) – 3:33 # "I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues" (Koehler) – 5:12 # "Out of This World (Johnny Mercer song), Out of This World" (Mercer) – 2:46 # "Over The Rainbow, Over the Rainbow" (Harburg) – 4:21 # "Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead" (Harburg) – 3:19 # "Sing My Heart" (Koehler) – 2:49 # "Let's Take a Walk Around the Block" – 4:07 # "Sing My Heart" – 2:32 All songs composed by Harold Arlen, with lyricists indicated. Arrangements by Billy May. The Jerome Kern Song Book (1963) ''( Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Jerome Kern Song Book)''

Disc fifteen

# "Lets Begin" (Otto Harbach) – 2:56 # "A Fine Romance (song), A Fine Romance" (Dorothy Fields) – 3:36 # "All the Things You Are" (Oscar Hammerstein II) – 3:15 # "I'll Be Hard to Handle" (Bernard Dougall) – 3:47 # "You Couldn't Be Cuter" (Fields) – 3:13 # "She Didn't Say Yes" (Harbach) – 3:20 # "I'm Old Fashioned" (Mercer) – 3:27 # "Remind Me (Dorothy Fields and Jerome Kern song), Remind Me" (Fields) – 3:50 # "The Way You Look Tonight" (Fields) – 4:28 # "Yesterdays (1933 song), Yesterdays" (Harbach) – 2:51 # "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" (Hammerstein) – 3:54 # "Why Was I Born?" (Hammerstein) – 3:44 All music written by Jerome Kern with lyricists as indicated. Arrangements by Nelson Riddle. The Johnny Mercer Song Book (1964) ''(

)''

Disc sixteen

# "Too Marvelous for Words" (Richard A. Whiting) – 2:31 # "Early Autumn (song), Early Autumn" (Ralph Burns) – 3:51 # "Day In, Day Out (1939 song), Day In, Day Out" (Rube Bloom) – 2:49 # "Laura (1945 song), Laura" (from the film ''Laura (1944 film), Laura'') (David Raksin) – 3:43 # "

" (Arlen) – 2:54 # "Skylark (song), Skylark" (Hoagy Carmichael) – 3:12 # "Single-O" (Donald Kahn, Mercer) – 3:19 # "Something's Gotta Give (Johnny Mercer song), Something's Gotta Give" (Mercer) – 2:33 # "Trav'lin' Light (song), Trav'lin' Light" (Jimmy Mundy, Trummy Young) – 3:47 # "Midnight Sun (Lionel Hampton and Sonny Burke song), Midnight Sun" (Francis J. Burke, Lionel Hampton) – 4:55 # "Dream (1944 song), Dream" (Mercer) – 2:58 # "I Remember You (1941 song), I Remember You" (Victor Schertzinger) – 3:38 # "When a Woman Loves a Man" (Bernie Hanighen, Gordon Jenkins) – 3:51 All lyrics by Johnny Mercer, composers indicated. Arrangements by Nelson Riddle.

Personnel

Recorded from February 7, 1956 – August 21, 1964 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, Hollywood, Los Angeles: *

— vocals *

, Duke Ellington, Billy May, Nelson Riddle, Billy Strayhorn,

— arrangement, arrangers, conducting, conductors

References

External links

University of Chicago - The complete Ella Fitzgerald song books

Stanford - The complete Ella Fitzgerald song books [electronic resource
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