The First Lady of Song - definitely the best voice I have ever heard. I like the ways her voice changed throughout her extensive 59 year career. I judge all others by her standards - it is so difficult to choose any favourite songs or performances. I am always willing to learn if anyone has any suggestions.
Fitzgerald had an extraordinary vocal range. A mezzo-soprano (who sang much lower than most classical contraltos), she had a range of “2 octaves and a sixth from a low D or D flat to a high B flat and possibly higher”
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Monday, February 20, 2012
Ella: Ella Fitzgerald
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I liked the videos that you posted. Ella Fitzgerald is one of my favorites too. I still can't get over a recording she did just starting out with Chick Webb's band, titled "All My Life." What a pure sound and I still wonder that she was about 18 years old at the time.
David Wilson
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Thanks David - I have just been listening to the track you suggested and a very classy song. It is of course impossible with that lady's repertoire to pick out favourites - so strong.
While it is always difficult to pick a favorite when considering great singers, Mrs. Fitzgerald has to be put at the top of the list.
I love almost everything she did.
So do I fitz - as with the next two
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