Name: Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Johnny Mercer Songbook by Ella Fitzgerald
Brand: Ella Fitzgerald
SKU: 731453905726
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (91 reviews)

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Along with her Rodgers and Hart collection, this is one of the best of Ella Fitzgerald's songbooks. Fitzgerald's assured and elegant voice is a perfect match for Mercer's urbane lyrics and Nelson Riddle's supple arrangements. In light of this decorous setting, it's not surprising that Mercer's swagger-heavy numbers like "I Wanna Be Around" and "One More For My Baby" are skipped in favor of more poised selections such as "Early Autumn" and "Skylark." Even traditionally hard-swinging numbers such as "Day In Day Out" and "Something's Gotta Give" are kept in check with Riddle's vaporous, flute-heavy backing and Fitzgerald's velvet tone. Slower numbers like "Laura" and "Midnight Sun" add dramatic contrast with their enigmatic tonal backdrops and elongated vocal phrasing. Fitzgerald's Mercer songbook has become something of an overlooked gem partly because of the popularity of her Cole Porter and Gershwin collections. It's a shame, because this songbook is beautifully executed by Fitzgerald and Riddle and contains wonderful Mercer collaborations with, among others, Harold Arlen and Hoagy Charmichael. This is definitely one for any Fitzgerald fan and not a bad introduction to her vast catalog.
© Stephen Cook /TiVo

1. Too Marvelous For Words

by Ella Fitzgerald, Nelson Riddle

Featured Artist: Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Nelson Riddle; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ella Fitzgerald; Main Performer
Performer: Nelson Riddle; Performer
Composer: Richard A. Whiting
Johnny Mercer; Composer
Lyricist: Richard A. Whiting
Johnny Mercer; Composer
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Recording: Val Valentin; Production
Recording Arrangement: Nelson Riddle; Production
Studio Personnel: Val Valentin; Production
Composer Lyricist: Johnny Mercer
Richard A. Whiting; Other

2. Early Autumn

by Ella Fitzgerald

Primary Artist: Ella Fitzgerald; Main Performer
Performer: Nelson Riddle; Performer
Orchestra: Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Nelson Riddle; Ensemble
Composer: Ralph Burns
Johnny Mercer; Composer
Lyricist: Ralph Burns
Johnny Mercer; Composer
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Recording: Val Valentin; Production
Recording Arrangement: Nelson Riddle; Production
Studio Personnel: Val Valentin; Production
Composer Lyricist: Ralph Burns
Johnny Mercer; Other

3. Day In Day Out

by Ella Fitzgerald

Primary Artist: Ella Fitzgerald; Main Performer
Performer: Nelson Riddle; Performer
Orchestra: Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Nelson Riddle; Ensemble
Composer: Rube Bloom
Johnny Mercer; Composer
Lyricist: Rube Bloom
Johnny Mercer; Composer
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Recording: Val Valentin; Production
Recording Arrangement: Nelson Riddle; Production
Studio Personnel: Val Valentin; Production
Composer Lyricist: Johnny Mercer
Rube Bloom; Other

4. Laura

by Ella Fitzgerald

Alto Saxophone: Willie Smith; Performer
Primary Artist: Ella Fitzgerald; Main Performer
Clarinet: Buddy Defranco; Performer
Performer: Paul Smith
Frank Flynn
Ella Fitzgerald
Buddy Defranco
Nelson Riddle
Willie Smith; Performer
Piano: Paul Smith; Performer
Vibraphone: Frank Flynn; Performer
Vocals: Ella Fitzgerald; Performer
Composer: Johnny Mercer
David Raksin; Composer
Lyricist: David Raksin
Johnny Mercer; Composer
Conductor: Nelson Riddle; Conductor
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Recording: Val Valentin; Production
Recording Arrangement: Nelson Riddle; Production
Studio Personnel: Val Valentin; Production
Composer Lyricist: Johnny Mercer
David Raksin; Other

5. This Time The Dream's On Me

by Ella Fitzgerald

Performer: Nelson Riddle; Performer
Primary Artist: Ella Fitzgerald; Main Performer
Orchestra: Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Nelson Riddle; Ensemble
Composer: Harold Arlen; Composer
Author: Johnny Mercer; Production
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Recording: Val Valentin; Production
Recording Arrangement: Nelson Riddle; Production
Studio Personnel: Val Valentin; Production

6. Skylark

by Ella Fitzgerald

Primary Artist: Ella Fitzgerald; Main Performer
Performer: Nelson Riddle; Performer
Orchestra: Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Nelson Riddle; Ensemble
Composer: Johnny Mercer
Hoagy Carmichael; Composer
Lyricist: Johnny Mercer
Hoagy Carmichael; Composer
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Recording: Val Valentin; Production
Recording Arrangement: Nelson Riddle; Production
Studio Personnel: Val Valentin; Production
Composer Lyricist: Johnny Mercer
Hoagy Carmichael; Other

7. Single-O

by Ella Fitzgerald

Performer: Nelson Riddle; Performer
Primary Artist: Ella Fitzgerald; Main Performer
Orchestra: Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Nelson Riddle; Ensemble
Composer: Johnny Mercer; Composer
Lyricist: Johnny Mercer; Composer
Author: Gus Kahn; Production
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Recording: Val Valentin; Production
Recording Arrangement: Nelson Riddle; Production
Studio Personnel: Val Valentin; Production
Composer Lyricist: Johnny Mercer; Other

8. Something's Gotta Give

by Ella Fitzgerald

Primary Artist: Ella Fitzgerald; Main Performer
Performer: Nelson Riddle; Performer
Orchestra: Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Nelson Riddle; Ensemble
Composer: Johnny Mercer; Composer
Lyricist: Johnny Mercer; Composer
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Recording: Val Valentin; Production
Recording Arrangement: Nelson Riddle; Production
Studio Personnel: Val Valentin; Production
Composer Lyricist: Johnny Mercer; Other

9. Trav'lin Light

by Ella Fitzgerald

Performer: Nelson Riddle; Performer
Primary Artist: Ella Fitzgerald; Main Performer
Orchestra: Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Nelson Riddle; Ensemble
Composer: James Oliver "trummy" Young
Jim Mundy; Composer
Author: Johnny Mercer; Production
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Recording: Val Valentin; Production
Recording Arrangement: Nelson Riddle; Production
Studio Personnel: Val Valentin; Production

10. Midnight Sun

by Ella Fitzgerald

Primary Artist: Ella Fitzgerald; Main Performer
Alto Saxophone: Willie Smith; Performer
Clarinet: Buddy Defranco; Performer
Performer: Frank Flynn
Willie Smith
Nelson Riddle
Buddy Defranco
Paul Smith; Performer
Piano: Paul Smith; Performer
Vibraphone: Frank Flynn; Performer
Composer: Lionel Hampton
Sonny Burke
Johnny Mercer; Composer
Lyricist: Lionel Hampton
Johnny Mercer
Sonny Burke; Composer
Conductor: Nelson Riddle; Conductor
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Recording: Val Valentin; Production
Recording Arrangement: Nelson Riddle; Production
Studio Personnel: Val Valentin; Production
Composer Lyricist: Johnny Mercer
Sonny Burke
Lionel Hampton; Other

11. Dream (When You’re Feeling Blue)

by Ella Fitzgerald

Primary Artist: Ella Fitzgerald; Main Performer
Performer: Nelson Riddle; Performer
Orchestra: Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Nelson Riddle; Ensemble
Composer: Johnny Mercer; Composer
Lyricist: Johnny Mercer; Composer
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Recording: Val Valentin; Production
Recording Arrangement: Nelson Riddle; Production
Studio Personnel: Val Valentin; Production
Composer Lyricist: Johnny Mercer; Other

12. I Remember You

by Ella Fitzgerald, Nelson Riddle

Featured Artist: Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Nelson Riddle; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ella Fitzgerald; Main Performer
Performer: Nelson Riddle
Ella Fitzgerald; Performer
Vocals: Ella Fitzgerald; Performer
Orchestra: Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Nelson Riddle; Ensemble
Composer: Victor Schertzinger; Composer
Conductor: Nelson Riddle; Conductor
Author: Johnny Mercer; Production
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Recording: Val Valentin; Production
Recording Arrangement: Nelson Riddle; Production
Studio Personnel: Val Valentin; Production

13. When A Woman Loves A Man

by Ella Fitzgerald

Primary Artist: Ella Fitzgerald; Main Performer
Performer: Nelson Riddle; Performer
Orchestra: Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Nelson Riddle; Ensemble
Composer: Gordon Jenkins
Johnny Mercer
Bernie Hanighen; Composer
Lyricist: Bernie Hanighen
Johnny Mercer
Gordon Jenkins; Composer
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Recording: Val Valentin; Production
Recording Arrangement: Nelson Riddle; Production
Studio Personnel: Val Valentin; Production
Composer Lyricist: Johnny Mercer
Bernie Hanighen
Gordon Jenkins; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

44 minutes and 4 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

7/13 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Vocal Jazz, Jazz, Pop Standards, Swing

Label

Verve

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1963

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

731453905726

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Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Johnny Mercer Songbook

1. Too Marvelous For Words

2. Early Autumn

3. Day In Day Out

4. Laura

5. This Time The Dream's On Me

6. Skylark

7. Single-O

8. Something's Gotta Give

9. Trav'lin Light

10. Midnight Sun

11. Dream (When You’re Feeling Blue)

12. I Remember You

13. When A Woman Loves A Man

Technical Specifications

Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Johnny Mercer Songbook

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1. Too Marvelous For Words

2. Early Autumn

3. Day In Day Out

4. Laura

5. This Time The Dream's On Me

6. Skylark

7. Single-O

8. Something's Gotta Give

9. Trav'lin Light

10. Midnight Sun

11. Dream (When You’re Feeling Blue)

12. I Remember You

13. When A Woman Loves A Man

Technical Specifications