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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10 facts about this song
Song History"'Lady Be Good!" was not originally composed for Ella Fitzgerald. It was written in 1924 by George and Ira Gershwin for the Broadway musical, "Lady, Be Good!"
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Artist RecognitionElla Fitzgerald is known for her rendition of "Lady Be Good," which is considered one of her most defining performances, helping to cement her place in jazz history.
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Unique StyleElla Fitzgerald's version of "Lady Be Good" is known for its scat singing, a technique where the vocalist improvises melodies and rhythms using the voice as an instrument.
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Popular PerformanceOne of the most famous performances of this song by Ella Fitzgerald was at the "Opera in Jazz" concert at the Opera-Comique in Paris in 1957, where she performed a ten-minute version of "Lady Be Good."
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Recordings & ReleasesElla Fitzgerald's version of "Lady Be Good" has been included in several albums, including "Ella in Hollywood" (1961) and the compilation album "First Lady of Song" (1993).
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Critical ReceptionFitzgerald's rendition of "Lady Be Good" is highly acclaimed. The New York Times has referred to her performance as "the most remarkable display of Fitzgerald's style".
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Awards and AchievementsAlthough "Lady Be Good" did not directly win any awards, it hugely contributed to Ella Fitzgerald's recognition as a leading jazz vocalist, who went on to win 13 Grammy Awards and sell over 40 million albums.
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LegacyThe song "Lady Be Good," especially Fitzgerald's version, continues to influence many jazz artists to this day for its improvisational style and vocal brilliance.
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CollaborationElla Fitzgerald often performed "Lady Be Good" with jazz luminaries like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington, adding more depth and variation to the song.
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Notable CoverApart from Ella Fitzgerald, "Lady Be Good" has been covered by countless artists, including Count Basie, Benny Goodman, and Charlie Parker, demonstrating the song's universal appeal and enduring popularity.
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