It's all about the vocalists on this list from my parents' house.
Ella Fitzgerald with Chick Webb and his Orchestra - Undecided
I'm listening to so much Ella. She is music. And her early recordings have got such an irresistible cockiness to them.
Ivie Anderson with the Duke Ellington Orchestra - Delta Bound
One of the lesser known classic jazz singers, despite so many amazing recordings with Duke. Once you've seen her swaggering performance in A Day At The Races, it is highly unlikely for you not to be in love with Ivie.Rihanna - Needed Me
That chorus! It's like a perfect backscratch, sharp-nailed and pleasure-inducing.
Kate Tempest - Perfect Coffee
First I was skeptical. Then I was curious. Then I found a favourite hit. Now I am a complete convert. Watched her absolutely awe-inspiring gig from Glastonbury and was in actual tears by the end of it.
You think it's coming up 'round here?
It's falling on its sword
Ella Fitzgerald - Airmail Special
Did you miss the memo at the beginning that Ella is the shit? Get with it! I will never tire of listening to the first lady burning down the barn with nothing but the slightest drumshuffle to back her. Who's on the mountain?!
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| Duke with Ivie and Ella. Just chillin' with two of the greatest vocalists ever |
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