Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

“Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” written by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blaine, recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1960. Arranged by Frank DeVol. A swinging interpretation of the lugubrious 1944 Judy Garland original.

More:

“The Story Behind ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,’” NPR Music

“The history of a popular holiday song,” Chris Willman, Entertainment Weekly

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What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?

“What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?” written by Frank Loesser, performed by Ella Fitzgerald.

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Let It Snow

“Let It Snow” (aka “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!”), written by Jule Styne with lyrics by Sammy Cahn, performed here by Ella Fitzgerald. Vaughn Monroe was the first to record this seasonal tune in 1945.

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Betcha Nickel

“Betcha Nickel,” written by Ella Fitzgerald and Chick Webb, recorded by Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra, 1939.

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Comes Love

“Comes Love,” written by Sam H. Stept, with lyrics by Lew Brown and Charles Tobias, recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1957. Ella Fitzgerald (vocal), Oscar Peterson (piano), Herb Ellis (guitar), Ray Brown (bass), Louie Bellson (drums).

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What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?

“What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?” written by Frank Loesser, performed by Ella Fitzgerald.

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Santa Claus Got Stuck in My Chimney

“Santa Claus Got Stuck in My Chimney,” written by William D.Hardy and Billy Moore, Jr.  Ella Fitzgerald sings the hokey tune with a sense of innocence in this recording, sounding younger than her years in this 1950 recording, accompanied by The Ink Spots.

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What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?

“What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?” written by Frank Loesser, performed by Ella Fitzgerald.

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Why Don’t You Do Right?

“Why Don’t You Do Right?” written by “Kansas Joe” McCoy, recorded by Ella Fitzgerald and guitarist Joe Pass in 1986.

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