album · November 1, 1961

Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!

Ella Fitzgerald

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Fitzgerald’s 1961 album for Verve Records, *Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!*, showcases her singular ability to inhabit a song, delivering standards with impeccable timing and emotional depth. The collection highlights her mastery of the Great American Songbook.

• The album was recorded in Los Angeles and New York City between 1960 and 1961.
• It features arrangements by Buddy Bregman, Lou Levy, and Russell Garcia.
• The album reached number 32 on the Billboard Top LPs chart.

Ella Fitzgerald was an American jazz singer, often called the First Lady of Song and the Queen of Jazz. By 1961, she was already a globally recognized star with a string of hit albums and singles across multiple genres.