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Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Gershwin Songbook [BOX SET] [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]

George Gershwin (Tribute), Ella Fitzgerald
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  • Audio CD (May 19, 1998)
  • Original Release Date: January 5, 1959
  • Number of Discs: 4
  • Format: Box set, Original recording remastered
  • Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
  • Label: Polygram Records
  • ASIN: B000006P6L
  • In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #80,503 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Disc: 1
1. Promenade (Walking The Dog)
2. March Of The Swiss Soldiers
3. Fidgety Feet
4. Prelude I
5. Prelude II
See all 22 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. Who Cares?
2. Looking For A Boy
3. They All Laughed
4. My Cousin In Milwaukee
5. Somebody From Somewhere
See all 21 tracks on this disc
Disc: 3
1. Love Is Here To Stay
2. Slap That Bass
3. Isn't It A Pity?
4. Shall We Dance?
5. Love Walked In
See all 16 tracks on this disc
Disc: 4
1. Somebody Loves Me
2. Cheerful Little Earful
3. But Not For Me
4. Lorelei - (alternate take)
5. Love Is Here To Stay - (alternate take)
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George and Ira Gershwin are probably the songwriters who have contributed the most standards to the American repertory, and Fitzgerald covers pretty much all of them in this mammoth enterprise. (The 53 songs were recorded in 1959 and originally came out in a five- LP box set.) Considering the scope of this collection, naming titles would be futile: rest assured that your favorite Gershwin tune is likely to be included. The singer's well-known versatility and musicality are in evidence, but what's especially amazing is the complete symbiosis between her and arranger/conductor Nelson Riddle. Fresh off injecting a shot of swing into Sinatra's career, Riddle enhances Fitzgerald's vocals rather than overwhelming her, and Fitzgerald, in turn, is stimulated by the musicians percolating behind her. Pure genius. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Where music becomes art, January 10, 2003
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I rarely write reviews of products (they speak for themselves) but after readings "Brian"'s review of this recording, I felt compelled. (Brian must be among the group of people who like to criticize just to make themselves feel better... they feel themselves authorities in some manner). Ella Fitzgerald singing the Gershwin Songbook has to be in the top two recorded piceces of popular music of all time ("Judy at Carnegie" is the only other contender for number one). There is no other artist who captures the essence of the Gershwins as Ella in this set. The orchestration is full and rich ,but does not distract from Ella's voice. The scores are kept authentic... Ella does not try to "sell" or "personalize" the songs like Sinatra did with Cole Porter's music. Yes, there are some Gershwin tunes here that the masses may not have heard, but that doesn't make them less valuable than the "Lady Be Good"'s and the "They Can't Take that Away from Me"'s. The art of music is in interpretation and Ella interprets Gershwin like no other. Where else have you heard Gershwin so completely and purely interpreted? I challenge anyone to find a similar recording, period. ***** is not high enough.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Smoke Alarm Award Winner, July 24, 2001
If I had to flee my pad with only one item, it would be this box set. O.k, that's kind of cheating because I'd be taking more than CD out with me, but what the heck -- it's my place going up in smoke, isn't it? Ella's silky yet crystal-clear voice with perfect intonation and inflection, combined with the unsurpassable songs of George and Ira Gershwin and the orchestrations of Nelson Riddle make this a classic in every sense of the word. If at least three of the songs in this box set don't give you goosebumps I will come over and mow your lawn. The ending of "The Man I Love" will propel you into the troposphere. This set is a once-in-a-century combination of musical talent. It is a pure joy.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars ELLA,NELSON,THE GERSHWINS,PURE CLASSIC MAGIC, November 30, 2001
By S. Henkels (Devon, Pa United States) - See all my reviews
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YOU MUST BUY THIS CD...Anyone not familiar with the three names above, who wants to hear great songs by the Great Gershwins in a nice,whizbang set will go bonkers over Ella singing these tunes with the great Nelson Riddle arranging.In fact,no other straight Gershwin set comes close.Remember, these tunes were written in the 1920's-1930's. They are as fresh now as ever,and this CD collection proves it.True,a couple of them(say "I've Got You Under My Skin","Love is Here to Stay") have had better interpretations(mainly Frank and Nelson a year or two earlier).But,still this CD is loaded with freshness,wit,humor,and razzle dazzle bounciness.For swingers don't miss "Things are Looking Up","Who Cares","Soon","Of Thee I Sing","You've Got What Gets Me",and my favorite "Slap that Bass." The greatness here is that many of these songs have not been recorded over and over,so that many listeners,even jazz fans,may hear some (seemingly)brand new tunes.In fact,every song here is worth repeat listenings,and there are NO duds here,amazing for a 53-song CD.The ballads are just as good, from the familiar like "The Man I Love","A Foggy Day",to less known pieces like "Oh So Nice Nice",and "My One and Only". After hearing this CD you'll realize why Ella was called the "First Lady of Song".This is a timeless collection,I think Ella's tip top. And listen to the lyrics too,some of the most amusing and at times heart rending ever composed.The sad thing is that one will spend a freezing day you know where before hearing anything like this in the new song scene today.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ella & Nelson do Gershwin justice
Of the many songbooks that Ella Fitzgerald recorded during her tenure at Verve, this one can qualify as an unadulteraterd masterpiece. The reason? Read more
Published 12 months ago by Dennis W. Wong

5.0 out of 5 stars SUPERLATIVE
AS USUAL, ELLA IS SUPERLATIVE, NEVER, EVER HITTING A BAD NOTE WHEN SHE SINGS, THE FLAWLESS ARRANGEMENTS AND BACKING OF NELSON RIDDLE AND HIS ORCHESTRA AT THE HEIGHT OF HIS... Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars Too Much Too Bland
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Published on April 1, 2004 by Jim Holtz

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5.0 out of 5 stars Bliss
I'm going to make this short. If I was stranded on an island for the rest of my days and could only have one album to listen to,this would be it. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Where music becomes art
I rarely write reviews of products (they speak for themselves) but after readings "Brian"'s review of this recording, I felt compelled. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Where music becomes art
I rarely write reviews of products (they speak for themselves) but after readings "Brian"'s review of this recording, I felt compelled. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars QED
This set may be the best album of all time. There's nothing more to say.
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5.0 out of 5 stars ELLA IS THE BEST!
Reading the only one-star review of this album (very partial indeed), I felt it was my obligation to clarify some points that were misjudged by an unskillful person who only wants... Read more
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