Stars fell on alabama for voice and other instruments fake book, intermediate voice sheet music. Ella fitzgerald and louis armstrong initially recorded together for the decca label in 1946 and reunited in the studio during the years 195051 for recording their covers of pop songs of the day which were released as singles. Quite simply,the best,excellent quality vinyl two disc and the sleeves also very good,all round package wise great,but the quality of the recording omg,its like having ella singing in the room,not a bump scratch no in perfections on any track,and cole porters lyrics,so easy to love,its like warm ovaltine for the soul,but maybe im giving my age away,if you love the great american. Complete your ella fitzgerald and louis armstrong collection. It is not journalism, or history, folklore, or a novel. Historic meteor storm inspired stars fell on alabama hit jazz song. Ella and louis on vocals, louis alternating on trumpet and the oscar peterson trio with buddy rich wow, wow, wow as great as these performers are solo, together they cant be beat. In it, carmer relates his six years of living among the people and culture of alabama in the 1920s. Stars fell on alabama by carl carmer is a book of folkways. Louis armstrong 1901 1971 was a trumpet player, singer, and bandleader, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential artists in the history of jazz.
Lyrics of stars fell on alabama by ella fitzgerald feat. The program featured louis armstrong and his all stars, ella fitzgerald, art tatum, and oscar peterson an upandcoming pianist granz brought to the states from his native canada. More than 70 years after its publication, students, scholars, and the general public still read the book and enjoy the stories that carmer heard during his years in alabama. We lived our little drama we kissed in a field of white and stars fell on alabama last night i cant forget the glamour your eyes. Frank sinatra, ella fitzgerald with louis armstrong, and pop singers the four. The song stars fell on alabama was a hit in 1934, the same year a book by the. The song stars fell on alabama was a hit in 1934, the same year a book by the same name was published. Ella fitzgerald sings the george and ira gershwin song book expanded edition. Lyrics to stars fell on alabama by ella fitzgerald. We lived our little drama we kissed in a field of white and stars fell on alabama last night i can. Stars fell on alabama download free sheet music and scores. Jazz standards songs and instrumentals stars fell on alabama. Stars fell on alabama sheet music ella fitzgerald piano, vocal.
Ella fitzgerald and louis armstrong go cheek to cheek on a new 4disc set fitzgeralds warm, yet ultracool voice was at the opposite pole of jazz singing from armstrongs gravelly growl. Ella fitzgerald and louis armstrong go cheek to cheek on. So, influenced by those memories when i visited anderson bookland in the 1980s the book stars fell on alabama immediately caught my eye. Stars fell on alabama 1938 1958, an album by ella fitzgerald on spotify. Never mindsweeter, more joyous music has never been recorded although the followup, ella and louis again, may be even better. Buy ella fitzgeralds album titled the best of ella fitzgerald and louis armstrong on verve to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it. Watch the video for stars fell on alabama from ella fitzgeralds lets do it for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.
The clear, ringing perfection of ella married with the rich, warm but rougher louis is a delight, i so love these two together. I never planned in my imagination a situation so heavenly, a fairy land where no. Listen online 17 songs from sings duke ellington song book cd2 2009 ella fitzgerald daily updates. The story of ella and louis, 60 years later longreads. Amazons choice recommends highly rated and wellpriced products. Includes an high quality pdf file to download instantly. Ella fitzgerald stars fell on alabama lyrics metrolyrics. You can buy album sings duke ellington song book cd1 2009 ella fitzgerald. In january 2002, the phrase stars fell on alabama was added to alabama s license plates, and the traditional heart of dixie slogan was reduced to a smaller size. Stars fell on alabama stars fell on alabama was written by carl lamson carmer 18931976, who grew up in upstate new york. Ella fitzgerald stars fell on alabama lyrics songmeanings. Ella fitzgerald and louis armstrong stars fell on alabama 1956.
There are plenty of ella and louis compilations out there, all of which are fairly good. The next day, fitzgerald and armstrong met at the new capitol studios in hollywood for a recording session. We lived our little drama we kissed in a field of white and stars fell on alabama last night i cant forget the glamour your eyes held a tender light and. It was okay, i guess, but mostly it just reminded me of how. Armstrong stars fell on alabama sheet music fake book. Ella fitzgerald and louis armstrong ella and louis discogs. Stars fell on alabama benny goodman sheet music pdf.
We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Brought together by verve records founder, norman granz, the two impressively recorded ella and louis, the first of three albums recorded together, in one single day. Piano duet educational piano lead sheet fake book backing tracks. What we have here is the mating of honey and molasses. Ella fitzgerald april 25, 1917 june 15, 1996, also known as lady ella, and the first lady of song, was an american jazz vocalist. Stars fell on alabama by billie holiday, ella fitzgerald, and louis armstrong. This design was replaced in early 2009 by another, which depicts the gulf coast of alabama and reads sweet home alabama. It is at times impressionistic, and at other times it conveys deep insights into the character of alabamas people and places. We lived our little drama, we kissed in a field of white and stars fell on alabama last night. The premier site for the history and analysis of the standards jazz musicians play the most.
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We lived our little drama we kissed in a field of white and stars fell on alabama last night. Stars fell on alabama share book recommendations with. I absolutely love ella fitzgerald and louis armstrong together. Clearly, this set isnt of particular interest to hardcore collectors, since theyll already own much of the material, but as a sampler targeted at casual fans, this is quite nice indeed, since it contains such timeless classics as lets call.
Ella fitzgerald and louis armstrong were revolutionary jazz musicians, and by joining together to create music, they helped transform the world of rhythm and blues. Love is here to stay ella fitzgerald sings the george. Meteors streaking across alabama were the inspiration for a jazz standard and a state motto. Stars fell on alabama 1938 1958 by ella fitzgerald on. Here you can buy and download music mp3 ella fitzgerald.