We All Love Ella

Joelle said around mid-morning on April 25, 2008 while listening to illasounds - A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald

Today would have been Ella Fitzgerald’s 90th birthday. She has been my favorite singer probably… well, as long as I have been singing. So, since I was wee.  I wish I knew more about her as a person; I should make a point to since I love her voice so much.  I admire her at every stage of her career, as her voice and style changed with age and times respectively, she always maintained her unique grace and warm tone.  I could listen to her every day… and do, usually.

Ross has put together a really fabulous podcast in her honor. If you’re into Ella, don’t miss it.  And, if you’re into any other jazz, funk, latin, soul, etcetera… check out his podcast, illasounds.  It’s my favorite.  tongue wink

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Picture of Catherine Schulte on April 25, 2008 at 2:12pm

I don’t (read: can’t) sing, but Ella has always been my favorite too.  I am not a fan of Judy Garland’s and could never bear to listen to “Over the Rainbow” because I just could stand her voice.  Then I heard Ella sing it. It is the purest version of that song I have ever heard.  It is PERFECT.  Happy Birthday, Ella!  She could have knocked the socks off the birthday song, dontcha think?

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Picture of Catherine Schulte on April 25, 2008 at 2:13pm

Sorry!  I left out the “not” between could and stand!

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Picture of modigli modigli on April 26, 2008 at 5:40pm
from sd

ok, I’m dumb. I followed the link to Ross’s blog. But I can’t figure out how to actually hear the podcost? I just see the playlist. What am I doing wrong?

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Picture of Joelle Joelle on April 27, 2008 at 9:17am
from San Diego, CA • Cocktail: slightly dirty Grey Goose martini

@modigli: at the bottom of each entry there’s an area to download or stream the podcast. smile

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