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The Duke Ellington songbook.

Title: The Duke Ellington songbook.
Author: Fitzgerald, Ella
Publication: New York, N.Y. : Verve, ℗1980-

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Description

2 audio discs : analog, 33 1/3 rpm; 12 in.

Subjects

Genre/Form

Sound recordings.

Note

Previously released: Verve: V4008-2, V4009-2.
Program notes on container and sheet (2 p.) inserted.
Issued also as cassette: CT-2-2535.

Event (note)

Recorded in New York City, June 25-27, 1957, except for Portrait of Ella Fitzgerald, recorded Aug. or Sept. 1957.

Contents

[v. 1] Drop me off in Harlem (3:46) ; I got it bad and that ain't good (6:08) ; Caravan (3:49) ; Day dream (3:55) ; I'm beginning to see the light (3:23) ; Take the "A" train (6:35) ; I'm just a lucky so and so (4:09) ; All too soon (4:18) ; Everything but you (2:51) ; Bli-blip (2:59) ; Chelsea Bridge (3:20) ; Rockin' in rhythm (5:14) ; I ain't got nothing but blues (4:36) ; Clementine (2:36) ; I didn't know about you (4:08) ; Lost in meditation (3:23) ; Perdido (6:07) ; Portrait of Ella Fitzgerald (16:07) ; The E and D blues (E for Ella, D for Duke) (4:46) -- v. 2. Sophisticated lady (5:28) : It don't mean a thing (if it ain't got that swing) (4:12) ; Do nothing till you here [sic] from me (7:43) ; Cottontail (3:22) ; Azure (2:19) ; Solitude (2:05) : Satin doll (3:25) ; I let a song go out of my heart (4:09) ; Don't get around much anymore (4:59) ; Rocks in my bed (3:55) ; Prelude to a kiss (5:26) ; Just a sittin' and a rockin' (3:30) ; Just squeeze me (but don't tease me) (4:15) ; In a sentimental mood (2:44) ; Lush life (3:38) ; Squaty roo (3:40) ; Mood indigo (3:24) ; In a mellow tone (5:08) ; Love you madly (4:38).

Call Number

*LZR 76948

LCCN

85753541

OCLC

13653836

Author

Fitzgerald, Ella, performer.

Title

The Duke Ellington songbook.

Imprint

New York, N.Y. : Verve, ℗1980-

Type of Content

performed music

Type of Medium

audio

Type of Carrier

audio disc

Performer

Ella Fitzgerald, vocals ; Duke Ellington Orchestra ; Duke Ellington, piano and conductor.

Event

Recorded in New York City, June 25-27, 1957, except for Portrait of Ella Fitzgerald, recorded Aug. or Sept. 1957.

Chronological Term

1951-1960

Added Author

Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974, composer, performer, conductor.

Duke Ellington Orchestra, performer.

Publisher No.

VE-2-2535 Verve

V4008-2 Verve

V4009-2 Verve

CT-2-2535 Verve

Research Call Number

*LZR 76948

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