Ella Fitzgerald began her career while still in her teens, singing with drummer Chick Webb's great swing band, and rapidly establishing herself as one of the era's leading singers. When Webb died in 1938, Fitzgerald assumed the leadership of the band. This two-CD set documents the period from 1939 to 1941, and it includes hits like the opening "Undecided," the kind of rhythm tune with which Fitzgerald could already distinguish herself, with a meticulous command of tune and timing. Webb was irreplaceable, but the group remained a distinguished swing band, while Fitzgerald demonstrated the musical way with ballads that would be a hallmark of her career. --Stuart Broomer

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tracklisting:	Undecided 'Tain't What You Do (It's the Way That You Do It) My Heart Belongs to Daddy Chew, Chew, Chew (Your Bubble Gum) Don't Worry 'Bout Me If You Ever Change Your Mind Little White Lies Coochi-Coochi-Coo Betcha Nickel Stairway to the Stars I Want the Waiter (With the Water) Out of Nowhere My Last Goodbye Billy (I Always Dream of Billy) You're Gonna Lose Your Gal After I Say I'm Sorry Moonray Sugar Blues Starlit Hour What's the Matter With Me? Baby, Won't You Please Come Home If It Weren't for You Imagination Deedle-De-Dum Shake Down the Stars Gulf Coast Blues Five O'Clock Whistle Louisville, K-Y Taking a Chance on Love Cabin in the Sky I'm the Lonesomest Gal in Town Three Little Words One I Love (Belongs to Somebody Else) Muffin Man Keep Cool, Fool No Nothing My Man I Can't Believe That You're in Love With Me I Must Have That Man! When My Sugar Walks Down the Street I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man
title:	The Early Years, Pt. 2
purchase date:	09-05-2005
published:	12-08-1997
price:	$22.98
net Rating:	5
last lookup time:	137385472
genre:	Swing General Vocal Jazz General Classic Vocalists Traditional Vocal Pop Verve
fullTitle:	The Early Years, Pt. 2
currentValue:	$8.95
created:	137385472
country:	us
aspect:	Audio CD
asin:	B0000001NS
artist:	Ella Fitzgerald