Who would have thought that it could have worked? The pitch-perfect, articulate, and yes, angelic voice of Ella Fitzgerald combined with the gravelly grunts and growls of Louis Armstrong...Two very different singers with very different styles getting together to record? But it does work, and the result is absolute perfection.
The way Louis and Ella blend, harmonize, and play off each other is simply astounding to hear. And that's the secret of why these two superstars were such stellar musicians: They loved making music. Just listen to the fun they're having on "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off" and "Gee, Baby, Ain't I Been Good to You." It's not only delightful, it's heavenly. Listen and lose yourself in the slow, unhurried harmonies of "Stars Fell on Alabama." And from the opening, emotion-packed trumpet statement of "Summertime," you know you're in for a powerful listening experience.
It's rare that you find a musician who really loves performing. To find two such artists on the same disc? Indescribable. These two greats were put on this earth to make music and they made music with all their might. And we're fortunate enough to have it with us. This disc is heaven. Buy it. Treasure it forever.
Track Listing:
1. Let's Call The Whole Thing Off Ella Fitzgerald
2. Love Is Here To Stay Ella Fitzgerald
3. The Nearness Of You Ella Fitzgerald
4. Stars Fell On Alabama Ella Fitzgerald
5. Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You Ella Fitzgerald
6. They Can't Take That Away From Me Ella Fitzgerald
7. Autumn In New York Ella Fitzgerald
8. Summertime Louis Armstrong
9. Tenderly Ella Fitzgerald
10. Stompin' At The Savoy Ella Fitzgerald
11. Under A Blanket Of Blue Ella Fitzgerald
12. I Wants To Stay Here Louis Armstrong
13. I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm Ella Fitzgerald
14. There's A Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon For New York Louis Armstrong
15. You Won't Be Satisfied (Until You Break My Heart) Ella Fitzgerald
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