Here’s a beautiful performance by Ella Fitzgerald of “Summertime,” the famous lullaby from the 1935 George Gershwin opera Porgy and Bess. The lyrics are by DuBose Heyward, who wrote the novel the opera is based on.
Summertime,
And the livin’ is easy
Fish are jumpin’
And the cotton is high
Oh, your daddy’s rich
And your mamma’s good lookin’
So hush little baby
Don’t you cry
It was filmed on February 11, 1968 at the Deutschlandhalle in Berlin. Fitzgerald was on a 21-city tour of Eastern and Western Europe, presented by Norman Granz. She was accompanied by the Tee Carson Trio, with Carson on piano, Keter Betts on bass and Joe Harris on drums.
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Thank you.
Outstanding. This is one of my all-time favorite songs and Ella just made it even better. Thanks — you made my day.
Great musical performances live on and on and on.
God & Viracocha are presents
Just beautiful. Wonderful song and outstanding artist.
Thank you.
She was a national treasure… thanks for this favorite memory
the very best version…thanks…
Love it. Where can I download the audio?