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Sings the George & Ira Gershwin Songbook [Box set]

Ella Fitzgerald | Format: Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (22 Feb 2010)
  • Number of Discs: 3
  • Format: Box set
  • Label: Not Now Music
  • ASIN: B0036BCCME
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 9,125 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Listen  6. (I've Got) Beginner's Luck 3:10£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  7. Let's Call The Whole Thing Off 4:28£0.89  Buy MP3 
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Listen10. Nice Work If You Can Get It 3:34£0.89  Buy MP3 
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Listen13. How Long Has This Been Going On 3:46£0.89  Buy MP3 
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Listen17. Someone To Watch Over Me 4:33£0.89  Buy MP3 
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Listen21. They All Laughed 3:05£0.89  Buy MP3 
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Listen23. Somebody From Somewhere 3:08£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen24. A Foggy Day 3:33£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen25. Clap Yo' Hands 2:30£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen26. For You, For Me, For Evermore 3:25£0.89  Buy MP3 
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Listen28. Boy Wanted 3:35£0.89  Buy MP3 
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Listen31. I've Got A Crush On You 3:30£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen32. Bidin' My Time 2:41£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen33. Aren't You Kind Of Glad We Did 3:30£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen34. Of Thee I Sing (Baby) 3:09£0.89  Buy MP3 
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Listen36. I Was Doing All Right 3:28£0.89  Buy MP3 
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Listen44. Love Walked In 3:53£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen45. You've Got What Gets Me 2:15£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen46. They Can't Take That Away From Me 3:10£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen47. Embraceable You 4:53£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen48. I Can't Be Bothered Now 2:50£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen49. Boy! What Has Love Done To Me! 3:49£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen50. Fascinating Rhythm 3:25£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen51. Funny Face 3:24£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen52. Lorelei 3:22£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen53. Oh, So Nice 3:41£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen54. Let's Kiss And Make Up 3:52£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen55. I Got Rhythm 3:07£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen56. Somebody Loves Me 2:37£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen57. Cheerful Little Earful 2:08£0.89  Buy MP3 

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CD Description

This 3CD set features Ella Fitzgerald putting her inimitable stamp on the works of the George & Ira Gershwin Songbook. Highlights include 'Let's Call The Whole Thing Off', 'Nice Work If You Can Get It', 'Someone To Watch Over Me', 'Fascinating Rhythm' and many more classics. Digitally remastered for optimum quality.

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3CD .. Gershwin Songbook

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Ella and Gershwin classic performances... 20 Feb 2010
By C. FULLER TOP 50 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
This 3 CD slim line set presents 57 of the Gershwin's finest compositions sung by the finest of 20th century interpreters of the popular song, Ella Fitzgerald. Now you have another chance thanks to Not Now to decide whether to purchase these classic recordings with Nelson Riddle that date from 1959 and that were produced by Norman Granz. The original recordings were on the Verve label.

This brand new set from Not Now has a total running time of approx 199 minutes and has 2 additional songs "Somebody Loves Me" & "Cheerful Little Earful" plus great sound quality too. I never tire of hearing the Gershwin songbook and I think it is my favourite of all those recorded by Ella Fitzgerald. The orchestrations are excellent and to have such a definitive set now available because of the public domain laws is something quite special. The liner notes are by Michael Heatley and the compilation was produced by Glenn Gretlund. The whole set looks classy and is a great addition to the other Ella Songbooks they have already released.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ella is the Queen of song! 23 Aug 2010
By P. Davey
Format:Audio CD
This record is unbelievable value for money....it is simply, in a word, superb, What a combination, George and Ira Gershwin, Ella Fitzgerald,and the Nelson Riddle Orchestra, The "Songbook" series of recordings that Ella made have gone down in musical history as some of the greatest interpretations of the modern song ever recorded as this particular one is a gem! a must buy for anyone out there who appreciates the best. Thank you Ella for so many years of wonderful memories. Peter and Phyllis Davey.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Complete Mistress of Female Vocalists ever 19 Sep 2010
By D. Sampson
Format:Audio CD
Once again a superb release of Ella's songbook collection,she is in a class of her own, like Frank Sinatra & Peggy Lee she makes songs her own with that wonderful ability that she is singing just for you....The Gershwins stand out as possibly along with Cole Porter the greatest composers of popular music for the 20th Century and Ella made these wonderful tunes her own,she glides, swoops & "Scats" (as only she can)through this wonderfully remastered set of CD's,a must for any lover of Swing come Jazz interpratations of some of the greatest songs ever written,I have all 3 sets and recommend you go buy this now,thanks for the Music Ella you are sorely missed....Sweet Dreams..D.S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A classic.
Wonderful songs, Nelson Riddle's wonderful arrangements and above all Ella's wonderful voice and interpretations. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Bj Revell
5.0 out of 5 stars Ella sings Gershwin
Take George and Ira Gershwin's songs, add Ella Fitzgerald's voice, mix with Nelson Riddle's excellent arrangements, and you have a 5-star product. Read more
Published 3 months ago by John McDermott
5.0 out of 5 stars Ella at her best with the best of popular song
A recording which will always set the quality target for popular song. Great singing, great songs, great arrangements, great price.
Published 5 months ago by John
4.0 out of 5 stars Thanks, Amazon: Ella, you're the best...
This album, the Gershin Songbook from Ella, is magnificent. I just love to put it on in the next room and while I work, dream that she is in there singing some of the greatest... Read more
Published 12 months ago by A. Devlin
5.0 out of 5 stars Vintage Ella
Very good value indeed. As far as one can tell this is a complete version of all the Ella recordings of the Gershwin compositions. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Michael S. Stewart
5.0 out of 5 stars ella sings george and ira gershwin
plays great in the car...for this price a real bargain...i do have the original cd's as well but i do not play them in the car.
Published 20 months ago by M. Slipman
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic songbook recording from Ella
Recorded in 1959, Ella's Gershwin songbook project was particularly ambitious, comprising 55 songs and two instrumental tracks, which originally occupied five vinyl albums between... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Peter Durward Harris
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the half dozen all time greats
The American musical is the one authentic artform to have emerged out of America, and, Billie Holiday apart, there is no one who is fit to touch the hem of Ella Fitzgerald's skirt. Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2011 by Dipak Nandy
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