The Early Years, Pt. 2
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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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'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