Oh, Lady Be Good
Ella Fitzgerald
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Listen to my tale of woe it's terribly sad but true All dressed up, no place to go Each evening I'm awfully blue I must win some handsome guy Can't go on like this I could blossom out I know With somebody just like you, so Oh sweet and lovely Lady be good Oh lady be good to me I am so awfully misunderstood So lady be good, to me Oh, please have some pity I'm all alone in this big city I tell you I'm just a lonesome babe in the wood So lady be good to me Oh, please have some pity I'm all alone in this big city I tell you I'm just a lonesome babe in the wood So lady be good to me Oh, lady be good to me
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Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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4 facts about this song
General Information"Oh, Lady Be Good!" is a famous song written by George and Ira Gershwin for the 1924 Broadway show, "Lady, Be Good!"
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Ella Fitzgerald's VersionElla Fitzgerald, with her remarkable vocal virtuosity, released a swing version of "Oh, Lady Be Good!" in 1947.
- Her version is particularly known for the vocal improvisation in the scat solo, which showcased her ability to match the instruments in her band.
- Fitzgerald's take on "Oh, Lady Be Good!" remains one of the most iconic renditions of the song, and it has been credited for helping to elevate her career.
- Even though she was known for her scat singing and improvisation, Fitzgerald's rendition of "Oh, Lady Be Good!" still accurately conveys the original musical intent of the Gershwin brothers.
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Paul Whiteman's VersionPaul Whiteman's orchestra was the first to record "Oh, Lady, Be Good!" in December 1924.
- Whiteman's early jazz version of the song was notable for its inventive use of instruments not traditionally associated with jazz, including strings and woodwinds.
- His orchestral arrangement of "Oh, Lady Be Good!" helped bridge the divide between jazz and classical music, and established Whiteman as the "King of Jazz" in the Roaring Twenties.
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Cultural Impact"Oh, Lady Be Good!" has been covered by numerous artists over the years, spanning a variety of genres including jazz, pop, and big band.
- The song is considered a classic American standard. Its catchy melody and a cleverly written lyrics by Ira Gershwin helped it gain popular and critical acclaim.
- Dance routines were often built around the rhythm of "Oh, Lady Be Good!" during the jazz age. This was particularly typical in dance marathons, a significant part of 1920s and 1930s American popular culture.
- "Oh, Lady Be Good!" has also been used in several films and television programs, further cementing its status as an enduring piece of American music history.
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