When Ella Fitzgerald first went into the recording studio in 1956 for Verve it was not to record The Cole Porter Song Book; it was to record four singles. Ella recorded 45s alongside her major album projects for the next ten years. This limited edition collection, the first of two volumes, gathers Ella’s singles together for the first time. They all reflect the many facets of her musical personality, whether she’s singing sentimental ballads, big-band swingers, or novelty tunes. Her impeccable artistry and wonderful voice makes every one a hit.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Stay There 2:33

2. The Sun Forgot to Shine This Morning 3:15

3. Too Young For The Blues 3:13

4. It’s Only a Man 3:26

5. Beale Street Blues 2:26

6. (The End of) A Beautiful Friendship 2:36

Side B

1. The Silent Treatment 2:49

2. Hear My Heart 2:17

3. Hotta Chocolatta 3:07

4. A-Tisket, A-Tasket 2:19

5. Teach Me How to Cry 2:56

6. Swingin’ Shepherd Blues 2:38

Side C

1. Your Red Wagon 2:54

2. Travelin’ Light 3:10

3. Oh, What A Night For Love 2:23

4. Dreams Are Made for Children 2:37

5. But Not For Me 2:04

6. The Christmas Song 3:18

Side D

1. The Secret of Christmas 2:45

2. Medley: We Three kings of Orient Are/ O Little Town of Bethlehem 3:34

3. Ich Fuhle Mich Crazy (You’re Driving Me Crazy) 3:06

4. (YOU’LL HAVE TO SWING IT) MR. PAGANINI 3:45

5. Call Me Darling 2:33

Side E

1. Bill Bailey, Won’t You Please Come Home? 3:23

2. Ol’ Man Mose 3:51

3. Desafinado 2:09

4. STARDUST BOSSA NOVA 2:31 5 All the Live Long Day 2:39

6. I’m A Poached Egg (Without Toast) 2:34

7. Ringo Beat 1:46

Side F

1. I’m Fallin’ in Love 2:34

2. She’s Just a Quiet Girl 2:51

3. We Three (My Echo, My Shadow, and Me) 2:36

4. The Shadow of Your Smile 3:04

5. A Place for Lovers 2:40

6. Lonely Is 3:33