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The only thing better than singing is more singing.
--Ella Fitzgerald
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Ella was my father’s - and my - favorite singer. I have an original publicity photo of her from the 1940s, and saw her perform many, many times. I was even there at the Hollywood Bowl the night she fell off the stage! (in front of her heart surgeons) She was a gift.
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Sigh, I'm not nuts about Ella. I prefer the smokey voices and quirky ones like Nellie Letcher...but her musicality is undeniable!
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It's also possible Ive just heard the popular recordings. I also prefer more literal emotion and pathos. I find her abstract or just too fun. Are there some dark/sad songs I should check out?
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