Ella Fitzgerald Sings Gershwin, 5 LP set, Nelson Riddle

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 This auction is for the FIVE ALBUM SET of Ella Fitzgerald Sings The George And Ira Gershwin Song Book, on VERVE RECORDS.

This is a very attractive 5-LP set of Ella Fitzgerald's rendition of The George And Ira Gershwin Song Book.

From Wikipedia:

In 1959, at age 41 and at the peak of her vocal powers, Ella Fitzgerald embarked on the most ambitious recording project of her career: Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Songbook. The sessions, marking her first collaboration with music legend Nelson Riddle and his orchestra, were released as a series of 5 Monaural Gatefold albums, with original cover artwork by the French artist Bernard Buffet.

The albums are a testament to both the iconic compositions of the Gershwin Brothers, and the peerless vocal talents of Ella Fitzgerald. Riddle arranged 59 Gershwin compositions for the album, including the two orchestral suites which open the album.

Though Fitzgerald was 22 years old at the time George Gershwin died, Ira Gershwin was still alive to see this project completed, and helped contribute lyrics and support to some songs on the album which had never been recorded before. Ella's recording of "But Not for Me" won her the 1960 Grammy Award for Best Female Vocal Performance.

CONDITION

The Vinyl on all 5 LPs appears overall to be a strong VG+/NM, graded visually. The labels are unworn and the vinyl bright and glossy, albeit with an occasional non-sounding paper scuff and a trace of dust. Albums were only played twice; the rest is shelf-wear. Stored always in a smoke-free, pet-free, kid-free home.

LIST OF SONGS

The tracklist for all 5 LPs is given below, listed by album and date the individual song was recorded; session location and participants are included. Please note that these listings do not necessarily reflect the actual order in which a particular song appears on its respective album.

GV 4024 - Ella Fitzgerald Sings The George And Ira Gershwin Song Book, Vol. 1

Los Angeles, CA, January 5, 7 & 8, 1959 [Personnel: Don Fagerquist (tp) Bob Cooper (ts) Alvin Stoller (d) Ella Fitzgerald (vo) Nelson Riddle (arr, dir) unidentified strings, and others]
How Long Has This Been Going On?
(I've Got) Beginner's Luck
But Not For Me
Oh, Lady Be Good
Los Angeles, CA, March 26, 1959 [Personnel: Ella Fitzgerald (vo) Nelson Riddle's Orchestra]
My One And Only
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Let's Call The Whole Thing Off
Los Angeles, CA, July 16, 1959 [same personnel]
Sam And Delilah
Los Angeles, CA, July 17, 1959 [same personnel]
Things Are Looking Up
Just Another Rhumba
MGV 4025 - Ella Fitzgerald Sings The George And Ira Gershwin Song Book, Vol. 2

Los Angeles, CA, January 5, 7 & 8, 1959 [Personnel: Don Fagerquist (tp) Bob Cooper (ts) Alvin Stoller (d) Ella Fitzgerald (vo) Nelson Riddle (arr, dir) unidentified strings, and others]
The Man I Love
Los Angeles, CA, March 26, 1959 [Personnel:Ella Fitzgerald (vo) Nelson Riddle's Orchestra]
Someone To Watch Over Me
Looking For A Boy
They All Laughed
Los Angeles, CA, July 15, 1959 [same personnel]
That Certain Feeling

Los Angeles, CA, July 16, 1959 [same personnel]
'S Wonderful
Who Cares?
By Strauss
Los Angeles, CA, July 17, 1959 [same personnel]
My Cousin From Milwaukee
Los Angeles, CA, July 18, 1959 [same personnel]
Somebody From Somewhere
The Real American Folk Song

MGV 4026 - Ella Fitzgerald Sings The George And Ira Gershwin Song Book, Vol. 3

Los Angeles, CA, January 5, 7 & 8, 1959 [Personnel: Don Fagerquist (tp) Bob Cooper (ts) Alvin Stoller (d) Ella Fitzgerald (vo) Nelson Riddle (arr, dir) unidentified strings, and others]
Soon
A Foggy Day
I'm Biding My Time
Clap Yo' Hands (Clap Hands Here Comes Charlie)

I've Got A Crush On You
Los Angeles, CA, March 18, 1959 [Same Personnel]
Of Thee I Sing
Los Angeles, CA, July 15, 1959 [Personnel: Ella Fitzgerald (vo) Nelson Riddle's Orchestra]
Boy Wanted
Los Angeles, CA, July 16, 1959 [Same Personnel]
Strike Up The Band
Los Angeles, CA, July 17, 1959 [Same Personnel]
Stiff Upper Lip
Los Angeles, CA, July 18, 1959 [Same Personnel]
For You, For Me, Forevermore
Are Not You Kind Of Glad We Did?
MGV 4027- Ella Fitzgerald Sings The George And Ira Gershwin Song Book, Vol. 4

Los Angeles, CA, January 5, 7 & 8, 1959 [Personnel: Don Fagerquist (tp) Bob Cooper (ts) Alvin Stoller (d) Ella Fitzgerald (vo) Nelson Riddle (arr, dir) unidentified strings, and others]
Love Is Here To Stay
He Loves And She Loves
Slap That Bass
You've Got What Gets Me
Los Angeles, CA, March 18, 1959 [Same Personnel]
I Was Doing All Right
Los Angeles, CA, March 26, 1959 [Personnel: Ella Fitzgerald (vo) Nelson Riddle's Orchestra]
Love Walked In
Los Angeles, CA, July 15, 1959 [Same Personnel]
Shall We Dance
"The Half Of It, Dearie" Blues
Los Angeles, CA, July 16, 1959 [Same Personnel]
Treat Me Rough
Los Angeles, CA, July 18, 1959 [Same Personnel]
Love Is Sweeping The Country
Isn't It A Pity?
MGV 4028 - Ella Fitzgerald Sings The George And Ira Gershwin Song Book, Vol. 5

Los Angeles, CA, January 5, 7 & 8, 1959 [Personnel: Don Fagerquist (tp) Bob Cooper (ts) Alvin Stoller (d) Ella Fitzgerald (vo) Nelson Riddle (arr, dir) unidentified strings, and others]
I Got Rhythm
They Can't Take That Away From Me
Embraceable You
Los Angeles, CA, March 18, 1959 [Same Personnel]
I Can't Be Bothered Now
Funny Face
Fascinating Rhythm
Los Angeles, CA, March 26, 1959 [Personnel: Ella Fitzgerald (vo) Nelson Riddle's Orchestra]
Let's Kiss And Make Up
Los Angeles, CA, July 15, 1959 [Same Personnel]
Lorelei
What Love Has Done To Me
Los Angeles, CA, July 17, 1959 [Same Personnel]
Oh So Nice