A song for every mood

Fantastic! The lyrics of Cole Porter sung by Ella Fitzgerald captures every moment of love there is to experience. Amusing, involving, teasing, hurting, soothing and making You feel so much alive.

Ella + Cole = Near Perfection

Many superlatives have been written about Cole Porter's compositions. Indeed, aside from Irving Berlin, Porter was the only one of the Tin Pan Alley/Popular Song Era composers who wrote his own lyrics. His certain sassiness, irreverent jubilance, and impeccable lyricism never insulted the intelligence of the listener or the singer! In this 2CD set (from 1956) Ella Fitzgerald's near perfect portamento and phrasing meets Cole Porter's dazzling compositions head on. All 35 tracks are certain to delight Fitzgerald & Porter aficionados and dilettantes alike. A notable highlight of these recordings is Fitzgerald's interpretation of "Love For Sale". Delivered here with an atypical coquettishness, she further demonstrates how a great song aids and abets the best--and occasionally hidden--qualities of a great vocalist. Ella singing Cole Porter is about as close to perfection as you're likely to get.

THE ULTIMATE READING OF THE ULTIMATE SONGBOOK

When released, the Cole Porter songbook became one of the biggest selling jazz albums in history and its no wonder. Ella's voice and Porter's witty style combine to make a devilishly stylish combination. Readings of songs such as 'Night and Day' provide the listener with a relaxed yet powerful feeling of enjoyment. This album suits any listener with a love of good music and is worth every penny. Five stars +++