Ella Fitzgerald is a page out of my childhood when my parents played her complete songbook endlessly and my dad said she was the best jazz vocalist of that era.
Happy Fathers Day to you, Mr Rather, and all of the dads out there, including mine, who passed 24-years ago.
Thank you! Today is my wedding anniversary, but my husband died almost five years ago. Only Ella, whom I have known and loved even longer than my husband, could bring such happy tears today.
Smiling? I’m grinning from ear to ear! This is the BEST. Ella’s voice still thrills me - and with her phrasing, timing, and styling, she remains the best jazz singer of all, imo.
I will listen to this again and again and each time I’ll be smiling and thanking you for posting it today!
You amaze me Mr Rather, with your repertoire of musical interests. I too love a wide range of music; it brings out a most wonderful feeling in me. Jazz being my most listened to on a daily basis, Ella always in there somewhere.
BTW, we streamed your movie last week and found out more of your interesting life, we are lucky to have you. You are loved.
How sad current pop-rock/ pop punk rap c/w whatever never heard her or probably her recordings. RIP First Lady Ella, and thank you Dan for reliving her memory.
Oh Larry, you will be surprised to know, BTS, Korean Boy Band, one of the seven young men, V sang Ella's song Cheek to Cheek. He loves Jazz, and has sung her song beautifully. Look him up. Ella's is never forgotten and her music and Louis Armstrong still lives on.
Everytime I hear the incomparable Ella sing I love her more. To listen to her is a pleasure. To have had her in our lives is a treasure. Yes Ella, your songs and the genre of jazz is still going strong. This newsletter made me hungry for another trip to the Big Easy.
Happy Father’s Day to all who are celebrating. 🎉 🎊🗳️👏
Oh how I love this, Mr Rather. Thank you.
Ella Fitzgerald is a page out of my childhood when my parents played her complete songbook endlessly and my dad said she was the best jazz vocalist of that era.
Happy Fathers Day to you, Mr Rather, and all of the dads out there, including mine, who passed 24-years ago.
This is my first Father’s Day without Daddy. My condolences and love to you, Chisti
Oh, I’m sorry Shelly. First year was rough for me. Be gentle with yourself today.
The sheer joy on their faces and everyone in the audience is proof we need more jazz in the world. Happy Father’s Day indeed!
Thank you! Today is my wedding anniversary, but my husband died almost five years ago. Only Ella, whom I have known and loved even longer than my husband, could bring such happy tears today.
@ Judy Dunn -
Warm memories and all love
Smiling? I’m grinning from ear to ear! This is the BEST. Ella’s voice still thrills me - and with her phrasing, timing, and styling, she remains the best jazz singer of all, imo.
I will listen to this again and again and each time I’ll be smiling and thanking you for posting it today!
Happy Father's Day to all those jazz-loving Dads out there and all father. figures that positively influence our lives. Cheers.
What a marvelous toe tapping, head swinging way to begin Sunday morning and the week. Thank you!
You amaze me Mr Rather, with your repertoire of musical interests. I too love a wide range of music; it brings out a most wonderful feeling in me. Jazz being my most listened to on a daily basis, Ella always in there somewhere.
BTW, we streamed your movie last week and found out more of your interesting life, we are lucky to have you. You are loved.
Yes, it is very easy to love Dan Rather.
Happy Father's Day!
What a great tribute to a wonderful ambassador to our better angels.!
Her life is an example of the struggle so many of us had to endure to achieve success.
OMG! This will be playing on repeat all day today.
There'll never be another Ella: the SCAT Queen, and her albums will live on forever! Thanks, Dan, for sharing Ella wih us! Cheers!
What a lovely smile on this Fathers Day. Ella Fitzgerald is the reason I like and listen to Jazz.
Have a wonderful Fathers Day.🎼🎼
Thank you, and happy father’s to all the father’s.
Thanks
How sad current pop-rock/ pop punk rap c/w whatever never heard her or probably her recordings. RIP First Lady Ella, and thank you Dan for reliving her memory.
Oh Larry, you will be surprised to know, BTS, Korean Boy Band, one of the seven young men, V sang Ella's song Cheek to Cheek. He loves Jazz, and has sung her song beautifully. Look him up. Ella's is never forgotten and her music and Louis Armstrong still lives on.
Thank you. Very encouaging.
Thank you Dan. That’s jazz! And it does not get better than that, not then or not now. Wow!
Everytime I hear the incomparable Ella sing I love her more. To listen to her is a pleasure. To have had her in our lives is a treasure. Yes Ella, your songs and the genre of jazz is still going strong. This newsletter made me hungry for another trip to the Big Easy.
Happy Father’s Day to all who are celebrating. 🎉 🎊🗳️👏
Thank you Mr Rather! Such a gift. Happy Father’s Day!
Also, a Happy Father's Day too.