Ella Fitzgerald

Official Instagram of the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald.

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A wonderful “Misty” cover by ! Thank you for sharing 💙 Tag us to be featured next!

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During a 1970 interview with , Ella Fitzgerald spoke about winning a lawsuit after being denied boarding a flight because of her race. Beyond her legendary voice, Ella’s courage helped challenge discrimination during a pivotal era.

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Ella captured in New York City in 1946, at the beginning of a career that would help define the sound of jazz for generations. Even offstage, her warmth and charisma shine through! 💘

📸: William P. Gottlieb/Library of Congress

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A moment for these icons. This , we’re highlighting some of the legendary women that have lent their voice to Irving Berlin’s music.

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We get “Misty” hearing a beautiful cover like this 🥹 Thank you for sharing !

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Ella Fitzgerald joins Dean Martin for a timeless duet of “For You” on ‘The Dean Martin Show,’ 1967. ✨
🎥: NBC

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Swing in her voice, sparkle in her smile ✨🎶
The First Lady of Song in 1962.

📸: Lewin/Kaufman/Schwartz Public Relations

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In her Ella-ment. 🎙️✨
���: Joe Buck/Las Vegas News Bureau

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We’re loving this heartfelt cover of “Someone To Watch Over Me” by ! 💖✨ Share your Ella cover to be featured next!

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Ella Fitzgerald spreading love and gratitude through music. From shaking hands to singing from the heart in 1970 Italy, her version of “Put a Little Love in Your Heart” reminds us that acceptance and kindness are timeless. 🌎🎤

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The First Lady Of Song: a fashion icon 💫💋

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In her newly released single, “White Feather Hawk Tail Dear Hunter,” Lana Del Rey samples the classic jazz standard “Laura,” famously sung by in 1964.

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, and never give up. 🖤✨

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A tribute to the First Lady of Song 🖤 brings Ella to life with “Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye.” 🎶

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Ella Fitzgerald in 1955, turning every song into history.
The Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation continues to support music education and empower young artists, keeping her spirit alive for generations to come. ✨🎶
Remembering her magic this Black ...

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Ella performs “Cotton Tail” with Duke Ellington in 1966 at the Teatro Lirico in Milan ❤️🎙️
📺: RAI/‘Studio Uno’

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The perfect soundtrack for Valentine’s Day ❤️ “Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall in Love),” timeless romance in every note!
Watch the full animated music video on Ella’s YouTube now using the link in our story!

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We love this cover of “(I Love You) for Sentimental Reasons” by ! 🎶 Honoring Ella’s timeless legacy, passed down through every beautiful voice. Tag us to be featured next!

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Ella Fitzgerald lights up the Flamingo stage in Las Vegas, April 12, 1962 ✨ 🎤
📸: Joe Buck/Las Vegas News Bureau