Now signed to Ella Fitzgerald’s EMI Records, the title track from second album “The Birthday Concert In Rome” leads Ella Fitzgerald’s back-to-school campaign. Lead single “Introduction [In Italian]” and “St. Louis Blues” start with near-whispers before kicking into giddily catchy, fuzz box-driven hollered hooks. The Birthday Concert In Rome isn’t so much a record, as a great effort at dragging you into another world. One of Ella Fitzgerald’s best albums yet.
St. Louis Blues - A nice song. These Foolish Things good vocals. Just Squeeze Me (But Don’t Tea sets the tone for the entire album. Angel Eyes is astounding. That Old Black Magic is a fine track on any terms. Just One Of Those Things has a beautifully haunting disco flavor. Still going through The Birthday Concert In Rome and coming to appreciate I Love You Porgy more and more with every listen. It’All Right With Me is a good listen every once in a while. This song is like perfectly aged vintage bordeaux wine not a tequila shot. Introduction (2) as well as many of songs is a short story in miniature. When You’re Smiling - This one makes me want to not only sing along. A Foggy Day - Well, here we get a bit more meaning. Music in Midnight Sun is marvelous as in all tracks of The Birthday Concert In Rome. The Lady Is A Tramp (2:38) - awsome. Sophisticated Lady is a gorgeous, simple song by Ella Fitzgerald at the top of his game. Caravan as a highlight of The Birthday Concert In Rome contains a ton of amazing melodies. Stompin’At The Savoy is a medium tempo tune.
The Birthday Concert In Rome CD
| Song Name | Time | ||
| Introduction [In Italian].mp3 | 0:22 |  |
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| St. Louis Blues.mp3 | 5:59 | |
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| These Foolish Things.mp3 | 3:28 | |
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| Just Squeeze Me (But Don’t Tea.mp3 | 3:16 | |
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| Angel Eyes.mp3 | 3:26 | |
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| That Old Black Magic.mp3 | 3:59 | |
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| Just One Of Those Things.mp3 | 3:17 | |
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| I Love You Porgy.mp3 | 4:54 | |
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| It’All Right With Me.mp3 | 2:38 | |
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| I Can’t Give You Anything But Love.mp3 | 3:30 | |
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| Introduction (2).mp3 | 0:57 | |
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| When You’re Smiling.mp3 | 1:39 | |
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| A Foggy Day.mp3 | 3:09 | |
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| Midnight Sun.mp3 | 3:50 | |
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| The Lady Is A Tramp.mp3 | 2:38 | |
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| Sophisticated Lady.mp3 | 3:58 | |
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| Caravan.mp3 | 2:44 | |
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| Stompin’At The Savoy.mp3 | 7:11 | |
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