In 1979 Kennedy Center Honors The First Lady of Song Ella Fitzgerald . In this clip only her part With Peggy Lee Joe Williams Count Basie John Hendricks
I am 28 years old, and every night, almost without fail, I listen to one of Ms. Fitzgerald’s “Songbook” albums to lull me to sleep. The Jerome Kern Songbook is my favorite, but I vary usually from one night to the next. Many singers can keep a person awake, but it takes a truly special singer to help a person sleep. My adoration and respect for this woman knows no bounds. Yes, I have been called an “old soul” on numerous occasions, and I wear that moniker as a badge of honor, if it means I love people like Ella Fitzgerald. What a talent. What a lady.
I’m 39 and fell under her spell at a younger age, I believe I was 23 when I heard her and said: “What a gorgeous voice”. I haven’t stopped saying that since. I listen to all kinds of music but end up always coming back to her.
I was the same way in my teens in the 90s! My favorite was the Porter Book...I would sleep like a Baby and actually dream the songs as they played! YEARS later the first time I sang "De-Lovely" publicly it was impromptu and I had never sang it before. But when they called the tune, I went for it and realized I had learned that whole song IN MY SLEEP years before.
One of the coolest things that ever happened to me in my life was meant for my mother took me to see Ella in Nanuet New York when I was 11 years old I dressed up in a tux and sneakers and my mom wore a red velvet down vintage and it was an amazing concert I love Ellis so much she was amazing and I've been scat singing my whole life
🎉I first saw Ella in the Memorex commercial as a kid and I thought she was an opera singer because of the way she soared that note out. I don't really like opera, so I didn't pay attention to her. I have perfect pitch in my ears but can't sing worth a darn. Then I heard her voice on a radio show and that was that. Now I play her songs all night. She has spoiled me for anyone else. First L🎉of Song 🎵 is an understatement 🎉!! She was the best ever! I worship at her feet. I only wish I could have had the opportunity to meet her. All the God's blessings and i🎉hope to see you in the next life. 🎉❤
So agreed. So classy. America 🇺🇸 at our best is Roslyn Carter, and her precious husband, our President. 1979. I was 10. Gosh what a year. I actually remember it so well.
Those were the years.. - somehow the stars are soooo much smaller these days.. And, Ella, of course, was at another level - pure music. It looks like she would have rather been on the stage than sitting still.
Seeing Halston here sitting behind Martha Graham was an unexpected bonus. They don't make people like this anymore. So many fabulous artist gone. RIP all. ❤ 🙏
I was born in 1966 so she was before my time. I first heard about her when she received the American Music Award Of Merit. I also remember her doing a commercial for tdk tapes, and several years ago they did a tribute album to her. Even in France she was revered.
Saw Ella at the Carter Baron Theater back in the sixties. What a performance. What a night. Love her. Look forward to seeing and hearing her again when I get to heaven. Thank you for sharing.
I saw her sing in Chicago about 1959. Apart from a glorious performance, what was noticeable and wonderful was the fact that she simply opened her mouth and music flowed out. I know that sounds odd ... but it is true. Her singing was utterly a miracle then and even now.
The fact that so much of this repertoire was created in such as short span of time is beyond remarkable. Add to it, the emotional resonance (the fight for freedom) and it it is truly remarkable. I hope future generations will find inspiration in this generosity of spirit and fellowship of creation. Can we, as current creators, tap into this wonderful legacy? I hope so. I'm trying with everything within me.
Grew up on my dad’s Jazz records particularly 'Live from Newport 1957'. Air Mail Special and Lullaby of Birdland are the 2 moments I realized I couldn’t live without singing. Beautiful Ella, my hero, a beauty inside and out, thank you for sharing your gifts. You are loved and you are missed. 💗
Fantastic! I was lucky to have seen her perform at Lincoln Center - circa 1991. Late in her life and career, she was lead onto the stage because she was nearly blind. She sat on a stool and belted out like she was a much younger woman. I think I cried because this was so moving ...and her voice was perfection. She then kicked off her shoes and performed in her stockings and never looked more glamorous. She died not long after. That performance was truly one of my life's highlights.
I saw her in 1980 in the super club Venetian Room at the St Francis Hotel in San Francisco. I was 24. Every time I looked away from her I thought she sounded as if she was in her 20s. She was amazing! I’m a rock n roll girl usually but she is my absolute FAVORITE female singer
I read in Sir John Dankworth's autobiography that one of Ella's last gigs was with his jazz orchestra. He had been told by management that he absolutely couldn't end the concert late as they couldn't afford to pay the musicians overtime. As he led Ella offstage with people loudly cheering for an encore, she asked 'can I go back on?' John replied 'sorry no you can't' and she sadly acquiesced. She died soon after, and Dankworth says his greatest regret in his career was not letting her go back on; it was worth a few thousand dollars to hear more of what would be one of Ella's last gigs. He called her the sweetest person he ever had the pleasure of working with.
@@tomkelly4336 haha true true! I read in John Dankworth's autobiography how he met Cleo when his orchestra was auditioning for a new 'girl singer'; she was shy, had no technical musical knowledge, and a voice that just about knocked the entire orchestra over! They were a very sweet couple, it's so sad that John died early and suddenly
I wonder if Ella really ever truly understood how much she was loved. I’ll bet not. Honestly -- I’d image it’s hard for a person to understand what people think when they’ve never met them. I suppose an artist enjoys applause and they know they are liked. But some, like Ella, are genuinely loved. I love her and I feel I know her because I hear her soul in her music. She doesn’t (I should say didn’t b/c I know she’s deceased) know me from Adam and yet I know her and I love her. It’s in real time. Although she’s passed, her music lives on and I enjoy her now, in real time. God bless Ella Fitzgerald. She is truly loved.
Her home in LA was always open to musicians and actors down on their luck. It was the place to hangout and dish the news of the day. She was one of a kind..
I met her in West hollywood in early 1990's in the parking lot of a yoghurt store and told her how much I admired and respected her. She was gracious although just recovering from surgery. She was also humble sitting in front seat with her driver in her Benz because" when I was younger had to sit in the back and now I have my white nurse sitting in the back" she joked and I have treasured that few minutes with her
As the saying goes, "They don't make 'em like that any more". Ella, the Count, Joe Williams, Peggy Lee, etc. They are all sorely missed. Thank you for uploading this cherished trip down memory lane.
Sister Veronica she wasn’t in my generation, yet I listen to her, and enjoy her as if she was. Music is timeless. I watch her, and miss her. I pray you’re well too Sister Veronica.
Hi sister! I am brazilian and I live in Brazil. When I was ten years old I wanted to be a religious like you. I worked as a teacher until I retired. Now I study music and I'm doing hymns.
Beautiful humility from a legend in her own right; the late and phenomenal Miss Peggy Lee. Ella, you are missed on this impoverished earth, but you left us with luscious, heart felt vocals that lifted us and taught generation after generation of singers how to 'do' jazz. May your spirit rise forever and thank you for all you gave us. Jonathan XXX
When I was like 6 yrs old my dad played every kind of music .., Ella was on the list .. I loved her from that moment on .. mind u I grew up with James brown Aretha but my heart belonged to ella
Count Basie, Ella, Peggy, etc. etc. What happened to American music? I love rock, don't get me wrong. But big band, jazzy singing, heart and soul, blow me out. Where did that go?
I used to wonder about that but the more I listen to jazz today I am amazed at the talent out there. Don’t under estimate the modern scene. It’s world wide now and these modern players swing. I find the new jazz to be respectful of the tradition and legacy of Ella and the masters.
So well said ... The current trash in the white house has put a stain on the face of America. Thank goodness they have dug their own grave and will be history in a few weeks. Meanwhile Ella's legacy lives on and will always be cherished
Over the years from inception to recent years, there has never been a recipient to receive a standing ovation from a clip of their prior performance. The audience was so wowed by that clip it was if Ella was performing live. Now that is the sign of musical genius. That's why Ella is known as the First Lady of Song!
This is a wonderful tribute to a lady that my grandparents ADORED!!! Watching this makes me think of how much they must of listened to her, danced and bought her records. I think of them both whilst watching this...God Bless Them Both xxx
I cannot even imagine what this world would have done without Ella. She gave us pure joy with her beautiful voice and great songs. Ella was a wonderful genuine person. I miss her and how she was truly loved by all of us.
The Ella Fitzgerald tribute was superb, with Peggy Lee, Count Basie and Joe Williams, however, in the film clips, I would have included the performance of Ella and Sinatra singing their medley on his Man And His Music special; one of the best musical shows of the last sixty years, and Ella at her best.
It was planned that way so that she could go forward singing and swinging..had nothing to do with the 'back of the bus,jive'...The First Lady of Song...Ella!
The great Tony Bennett. I will say that, at first, I didn't know his music till later when I started listening to jazz. I learning to grow on liking his music and his legendary voice. Mr. Bennett will be missed, but his music will live on. RIP
Love How Williams, he and his wife Jillean were a great couple and fabulous neighbors. Appreciating the Memories. ❤ There are truly special people whom let their Souls shine through.
One of greatest singer of all times i glad she was honored in this way she truly deserved it lam glad i found this some how she has been little forgotten but for this tape her star still shines movie should be made about her my grand mother turned me on to her and i never turned her off still gaming in 2024 go ella go.❤❤❤❤ 9:299:30
Since honors like this always look backward at an entire career, it’s difficult to look forward and try to see who we will appreciate as much in the future. Face it - looking at these people in their prime, those years of the 1930s, ‘40s and into the ‘50s were very rich indeed. I just don’t see the arts being that well represented in the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s. Are we not in a Golden Age of the Arts in America but maybe more of a Bronze Age? Sometimes I think we are back in the age of mud huts when it comes to artistic achievements. A guy like Jeff Bezos is not in this category.
Mrs Carter was an Amazing First Lady. Ella Fitzgerald, what Can I say. Amazingly a brilliant singer. Saw her Las Vegas, WOW 👏 😮 👏. Marilyn Monroe Really got the world To know her. Had the restaurant in Hollywood to book Her, and she, Marilyn promised to Be there in front for the week. Yes, a lover of Ella. Thank you Marilyn Monroe, thank you Ella Fitzgerald. You're wonderful 👏 💛❤ 💖 💗
I don’t know if she did and that’s probably what made her so wonderful! Yet, she knew enough to make an album with the Duke, make another with Louis, and on and on…and I’m grateful for a mother who brought me up with her
has there ever been a better music organization than the great Count Basie.. and the amazing Joe Williams......hope you all went to go listen to Joe a bit
Duffy Jackson using a double bass drum kit here for this show, unusual for him. Great drumming by Duffy on the drum feature Whirlybird. He must have just taken over the drum chair from Butch.
I am 28 years old, and every night, almost without fail, I listen to one of Ms. Fitzgerald’s “Songbook” albums to lull me to sleep. The Jerome Kern Songbook is my favorite, but I vary usually from one night to the next. Many singers can keep a person awake, but it takes a truly special singer to help a person sleep. My adoration and respect for this woman knows no bounds. Yes, I have been called an “old soul” on numerous occasions, and I wear that moniker as a badge of honor, if it means I love people like Ella Fitzgerald. What a talent. What a lady.
Very well said. A young soul keeping the old souls alive. 👍
Thank you young man, Ella was, still is and forever will be the greatest singer interpreter..my favorite.
I’m 39 and fell under her spell at a younger age, I believe I was 23 when I heard her and said: “What a gorgeous voice”.
I haven’t stopped saying that since.
I listen to all kinds of music but end up always coming back to her.
I was the same way in my teens in the 90s! My favorite was the Porter Book...I would sleep like a Baby and actually dream the songs as they played! YEARS later the first time I sang "De-Lovely" publicly it was impromptu and I had never sang it before. But when they called the tune, I went for it and realized I had learned that whole song IN MY SLEEP years before.
The truly amazing talented artists usually have no idea of the legacies they leave behind for the rest of us to throughly enjoy and be entertained by
Ella Fitzgerald is the best that there ever was when it comes to Jazz vocalists
One of the coolest things that ever happened to me in my life was meant for my mother took me to see Ella in Nanuet New York when I was 11 years old I dressed up in a tux and sneakers and my mom wore a red velvet down vintage and it was an amazing concert I love Ellis so much she was amazing and I've been scat singing my whole life
red velvet gown
🎉I first saw Ella in the Memorex commercial as a kid and I thought she was an opera singer because of the way she soared that note out. I don't really like opera, so I didn't pay attention to her. I have perfect pitch in my ears but can't sing worth a darn. Then I heard her voice on a radio show and that was that. Now I play her songs all night. She has spoiled me for anyone else. First L🎉of Song 🎵 is an understatement 🎉!! She was the best ever! I worship at her feet. I only wish I could have had the opportunity to meet her. All the God's blessings and i🎉hope to see you in the next life. 🎉❤
Just love RosLynn Carter, one of the greAtest First Lady’s ever
So agreed. So classy. America 🇺🇸 at our best is Roslyn Carter, and her precious husband, our President. 1979. I was 10. Gosh what a year. I actually remember it so well.
She's literally one of the worst. She was more viciously partisan than her partisan husband.
@@RaphaelMArias Rosslyn & Jimmy yippee
An absolute musical legend! Ella truly deserved this honour
Those were the years.. - somehow the stars are soooo much smaller these days..
And, Ella, of course, was at another level - pure music. It looks like she would have rather been on the stage than sitting still.
Seeing Halston here sitting behind Martha Graham was an unexpected bonus. They don't make people like this anymore. So many fabulous artist gone. RIP all. ❤ 🙏
Sweet, sweet Ella, Count Basie, Joe Williams ~ NOW you're talkin' ! Peggy Lee, too .. SO FUN !!! a joy to hear. 😍
As bing Crosby said. Man woman or child Ella is the greatest. Barry Grinsell
So Ella is back home on her planet cause with that voice there is no way she was from this planet! R.I.P. "Boss Lady"
I was born in 1966 so she was before my time. I first heard about her when she received the American Music Award Of Merit. I also remember her doing a commercial for tdk tapes, and several years ago they did a tribute album to her. Even in France she was revered.
Saw Ella at the Carter Baron Theater back in the sixties. What a performance. What a night. Love her. Look forward to seeing and hearing her again when I get to heaven. Thank you for sharing.
I saw her sing in Chicago about 1959. Apart from a glorious performance, what was noticeable and wonderful was the fact that she simply opened her mouth and music flowed out. I know that sounds odd ... but it is true. Her singing was utterly a miracle then and even now.
The fact that so much of this repertoire was created in such as short span of time is beyond remarkable. Add to it, the emotional resonance (the fight for freedom) and it it is truly remarkable. I hope future generations will find inspiration in this generosity of spirit and fellowship of creation. Can we, as current creators, tap into this wonderful legacy? I hope so. I'm trying with everything within me.
She's among those who've laid the foundation for all the music we have come to know, to grow with and apprecíate. Ella Fitzgerald.
Grew up on my dad’s Jazz records particularly 'Live from Newport 1957'. Air Mail Special and Lullaby of Birdland are the 2 moments I realized I couldn’t live without singing. Beautiful Ella, my hero, a beauty inside and out, thank you for sharing your gifts. You are loved and you are missed. 💗
This is AMAZING to Witness!!! DAMN.. Count Basie can Flat KILL on the Piano!!! GREAT Speech by Peggie Lee!!! xoxoxoo
Fantastic! I was lucky to have seen her perform at Lincoln Center - circa 1991. Late in her life and career, she was lead onto the stage because she was nearly blind. She sat on a stool and belted out like she was a much younger woman. I think I cried because this was so moving ...and her voice was perfection. She then kicked off her shoes and performed in her stockings and never looked more glamorous. She died not long after. That performance was truly one of my life's highlights.
I saw her in 1980 in the super club Venetian Room at the St Francis Hotel in San Francisco. I was 24. Every time I looked away from her I thought she sounded as if she was in her 20s. She was amazing! I’m a rock n roll girl usually but she is my absolute FAVORITE female singer
I read in Sir John Dankworth's autobiography that one of Ella's last gigs was with his jazz orchestra. He had been told by management that he absolutely couldn't end the concert late as they couldn't afford to pay the musicians overtime. As he led Ella offstage with people loudly cheering for an encore, she asked 'can I go back on?' John replied 'sorry no you can't' and she sadly acquiesced. She died soon after, and Dankworth says his greatest regret in his career was not letting her go back on; it was worth a few thousand dollars to hear more of what would be one of Ella's last gigs. He called her the sweetest person he ever had the pleasure of working with.
Thank You
Dean
Seattle
@@fionatsang9353 I hope he said that Ella was the second sweetest person, Cleo would squash him otherwise!
@@tomkelly4336 haha true true! I read in John Dankworth's autobiography how he met Cleo when his orchestra was auditioning for a new 'girl singer'; she was shy, had no technical musical knowledge, and a voice that just about knocked the entire orchestra over! They were a very sweet couple, it's so sad that John died early and suddenly
I wonder if Ella really ever truly understood how much she was loved. I’ll bet not. Honestly -- I’d image it’s hard for a person to understand what people think when they’ve never met them. I suppose an artist enjoys applause and they know they are liked. But some, like Ella, are genuinely loved. I love her and I feel I know her because I hear her soul in her music. She doesn’t (I should say didn’t b/c I know she’s deceased) know me from Adam and yet I know her and I love her. It’s in real time. Although she’s passed, her music lives on and I enjoy her now, in real time. God bless Ella Fitzgerald. She is truly loved.
Such a beautiful comment
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Her home in LA was always open to musicians and actors down on their luck. It was the place to hangout and dish the news of the day. She was one of a kind..
It doesn't seem that she did.
I met her in West hollywood in early 1990's in the parking lot of a yoghurt store and told her how much I admired and respected her. She was gracious although just recovering from surgery. She was also humble sitting in front seat with her driver in her Benz because" when I was younger had to sit in the back and now I have my white nurse sitting in the back" she joked and I have treasured that few minutes with her
How many of us guys have tried to sing like Ella? Admit it!
Ella sings from "the letter of the score".
I know I did/still do.
The one and only Jazz voice with rhythm and soul - "Ella elle l'a"
As the saying goes, "They don't make 'em like that any more". Ella, the Count, Joe Williams, Peggy Lee, etc. They are all sorely missed. Thank you for uploading this cherished trip down memory lane.
Sister Veronica she wasn’t in my generation, yet I listen to her, and enjoy her as if she was. Music is timeless. I watch her, and miss her. I pray you’re well too Sister Veronica.
Hi sister! I am brazilian and I live in Brazil. When I was ten years old I wanted to be a religious like you. I worked as a teacher until I retired. Now I study music and I'm doing hymns.
that is true.
Beautiful humility from a legend in her own right; the late and phenomenal Miss Peggy Lee. Ella, you are missed on this impoverished earth, but you left us with luscious, heart felt vocals that lifted us and taught generation after generation of singers how to 'do' jazz. May your spirit rise forever and thank you for all you gave us. Jonathan XXX
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When I was like 6 yrs old my dad played every kind of music .., Ella was on the list .. I loved her from that moment on .. mind u I grew up with James brown Aretha but my heart belonged to ella
A legend! A great person of humility and grace. She was blessed with an incredible talent!
Count Basie, Ella, Peggy, etc. etc. What happened to American music? I love rock, don't get me wrong. But big band, jazzy singing, heart and soul, blow me out. Where did that go?
To Ladyrants:I wish I knew too.I like your taste in music.
I used to wonder about that but the more I listen to jazz today I am amazed at the talent out there. Don’t under estimate the modern scene. It’s world wide now and these modern players swing. I find the new jazz to be respectful of the tradition and legacy of Ella and the masters.
This is just AWESOME.
Ella, Peggy, Joe, Hendricks, Tennessee, Fonda. Just WOW.
And on a different note, Ms. Rosylyn Carter, a REAL First Lady.
You forgot COUNT BASIE !!!....how could you ??
So well said ... The current trash in the white house has put a stain on the face of America. Thank goodness they have dug their own grave and will be history in a few weeks. Meanwhile Ella's legacy lives on and will always be cherished
I'm a great fan of Ella. I have a collections of all her songs. I missed her
Over the years from inception to recent years, there has never been a recipient to receive a standing ovation from a clip of their prior performance. The audience was so wowed by that clip it was if Ella was performing live. Now that is the sign of musical genius. That's why Ella is known as the First Lady of Song!
You GOT it , boss!
As a teenager ella use to stop by my dads restaurant every friday for lunch.
Watched this so many times and still can't get enough of it!
brilliant. moving. I am so fortunate to have heard Ella and Basie together long ago. well...
What better antidote to make you smile during a Pandemic is listening to Ella the greatest of voices a truly special Lady.
This is a wonderful tribute to a lady that my grandparents ADORED!!! Watching this makes me think of how much they must of listened to her, danced and bought her records. I think of them both whilst watching this...God Bless Them Both xxx
I’m a woman from a much younger generation than your grandparents but I adore Ella as much as your grandparents.
So glad that I got to experience Ella in person. She was and will forever be the standard!
What a roster !
Ella is such a sweetheart.
Beyond lovely. My all time favorite singer. She transcended color. She is music. Simply iconic. I know heaven is swingin. Lucky them.
The goddess of singing
I cannot even imagine what this world would have done without Ella. She gave us pure joy with her beautiful voice and great songs. Ella was a wonderful genuine person. I miss her and how she was truly loved by all of us.
She gets through my soul. Strange.
I’m from a different culture, and her voice does sometimes to me.
Love the lady
Correction:
Truly loved by those who truly loved her.
Damn it! It doesn't get any better than this!!!!!! WOW!
I am glad we have You Tube. Thus generation doesn't know real music and the struggle to be the best.
What exactly is real music? Just because we like other kinds of music from yours doesn’t mean it’s not real.
CZcams *can* be a miraculous gift which is quite priceless
Wow Mr. Jon Hendricks another legend who left is just last year 2017! Mr. Vocalise!
Ella was truly one of a kind. There will never be another! “Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered” is my favorite Ella song.
So Wanted to see/hear the great Sarah Vaughn....for the greatest Ella!!
No one else could sing that historical song for Ella but Joe!
The Ella Fitzgerald tribute was superb, with Peggy Lee, Count Basie and Joe Williams, however, in the film clips, I would have included the performance of Ella and Sinatra singing their medley on his Man And His Music special; one of the best musical shows of the last sixty years, and Ella at her best.
i was also expecting they would show it but they didnt pity thing
It was probably an intellectual property/rights issue. A Man and His Music was recorded and broadcast on NBC. The Kennedy Center Honors was on CBS.
Amazing how some of the most gifted musicians all over the world describe Ella Fitzgerald's singing voice as great inspiration to there on creativity
I see she was at the back of the bus. What a talent but the sign of the times was never forgotten.
It was planned that way so that she could go forward singing and swinging..had nothing to do with the 'back of the bus,jive'...The First Lady of Song...Ella!
Ella's voice so strong, so clear, so vibrant, so good to my ear and mind. Forever!
Very beautiful moments. Grand. Swinging angels one and all
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What a great tribute to a great artist !
the apppppppppppplause she got was out of this world... what a great way to shoe her respect
...they practically jumped up to applaud her...
Ella #1 !
I love how moved she was by all them honoring her
The great Tony Bennett. I will say that, at first, I didn't know his music till later when I started listening to jazz. I learning to grow on liking his music and his legendary voice.
Mr. Bennett will be missed, but his music will live on. RIP
Amazing Singer ever.
That is sooo sweet 😊
Love How Williams, he and his wife Jillean were a great couple and fabulous neighbors. Appreciating the Memories. ❤
There are truly special people whom let their Souls shine through.
One of greatest singer of all times i glad she was honored in this way she truly deserved it lam glad i found this some how she has been little forgotten but for this tape her star still shines movie should be made about her my grand mother turned me on to her and i never turned her off still gaming in 2024 go ella go.❤❤❤❤ 9:29 9:30
Beautiful Ms. Ella.. she's the absolute best! Beyond Amazing!!
This is from the Golden Age of Kennedy Center Honors.
👍
Exactly!
I agree !
Since honors like this always look backward at an entire career, it’s difficult to look forward and try to see who we will appreciate as much in the future. Face it - looking at these people in their prime, those years of the 1930s, ‘40s and into the ‘50s were very rich indeed. I just don’t see the arts being that well represented in the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s. Are we not in a Golden Age of the Arts in America but maybe more of a Bronze Age? Sometimes I think we are back in the age of mud huts when it comes to artistic achievements. A guy like Jeff Bezos is not in this category.
That was awesome!!!!
One of my fav singers
Nowadays, they just hand the the award out like candy. How far the Kennedy Center Honor has fallen!
What a phenominal talent - blessed with grace and talent.
She deserves every ounce of it... Thanx Ella for always inspiring us
Ella took manhatton and stattion 2. My fair lady it's a marvellous show they what a beautiful voice 😍 ❤️
Wow this is sooo good.... fitting tribute....
Mrs Carter was an
Amazing First Lady.
Ella Fitzgerald, what
Can I say. Amazingly a brilliant singer.
Saw her Las Vegas,
WOW 👏 😮 👏.
Marilyn Monroe
Really got the world
To know her. Had the restaurant in
Hollywood to book
Her, and she, Marilyn promised to
Be there in front for the week. Yes, a lover of Ella.
Thank you Marilyn Monroe, thank you
Ella Fitzgerald.
You're wonderful 👏 💛❤ 💖 💗
That was great! Ella seemed really moved and to enjoy the performances. Who wouldn’t?
Incomparable Ella. The GOAT.
She was fantástic
This must be about the strongest set of five honorees they ever had.
How wonderful to discover this today! Thank you so much for uploading it.
Tears. Thanks.
Love Ella ♥️🙏✝️
LOVE HER we need more like her
There’s none like her; I’m sorry.
She was one in a centillion
PHENOMENAL ❤️❤️⭐️⭐️
I don’t know if she did and that’s probably what made her so wonderful! Yet, she knew enough to make an album with the Duke, make another with Louis, and on and on…and I’m grateful for a mother who brought me up with her
The absolute best!
That was so wonderful!!! Thank you for uploading!!!
Simply Divine!
from one legend to another
Lovely ella rip 🙏
Awesome and timeless
I was waiting for Ms Nancy Wilson to walk out on stage.
thanks for sharing...absolutely amazing
If anyone ever deserved this, it was ELLA!❤️❤️❤️
One true legend Ella you bless with wonderful voice the thankyou for wonderful music you left us you are truly missed .
Ella always held the handkerchief because of nerves. We never saw her nerves! She was the greatest of them all.
What a show! Compared to this year's lame line up this is just beyond superlatives.
wow ..so good thanks !!
has there ever been a better music organization than the great Count Basie..
and the amazing Joe Williams......hope you all went to go listen to Joe a bit
Gershwin’s favorite instrument Ella Fitzgerald (my Grandmother’s name too)
That ovation was like thunder and lightning. I had to turn down the volume. And it was on mute!
P.S. props to Peggy too!
Duffy Jackson using a double bass drum kit here for this show, unusual for him. Great drumming by Duffy on the drum feature Whirlybird. He must have just taken over the drum chair from Butch.
There was some real talent on that stage. Awesome
love this. thank you for posting.
This is how I remember entertainment being. Not political, not racial, just talented people doing what they do.
Love Rosalyn Carter's accent.