Summertime by Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong

logiegreen’s jam on 25 Jul ’14 (See all)

“Ella and Louis.... sublime.”

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but Ianmcgurren was first  

Ella and Louis.... sublime.   2

logiegreen 25 Jul 2014

Yes.   2

kierongillen 21 Jul 2013

Originally an aria written by the outstandingly talented George Gershwin for his 1935 English language opera 'Porgy & Bess'. This jazz version of the lullaby is the standout cover though in my opinion (alongside Billie Holiday, of course), as the amazing Ella & Louis pump it full to bursting with soulful emotion. An all-time great. #OperaWeek   7

An_Irish_Brit 26 Feb 2015

If you can name another song that captures the lazy summer heat so well then you're a goddam liar you are.

Ianmcgurren 24 Jul 2012

1957 - For many the definitive Jazz vocal version.   1

Jazzam 25 Jun 2015

It was my daughter's Summer Concert this morning featuring adorable children belting out many sun- and summer-themed songs. Until today I'd never realised what pro-parent propaganda the lyrics to this song were...   4

thesunneversets 16 Jul 2015

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