single · January 29, 2021

I Love Being Here With You (live on the Ed Sullivan Show, February 2, 1964)

Ella Fitzgerald

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jazzrhythm and blues

This 2021 single release captures Ella Fitzgerald live on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, during a period of significant popular and critical acclaim for the artist.

• The recording was made on February 2, 1964, during the singer's appearance on the iconic television program.
• This live performance of "I Love Being Here With You" was released decades after it was recorded, on January 29, 2021.
• The single was released by the SOFA - AV Catalog PS label.

Ella Fitzgerald was an American jazz singer-songwriter who became one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century. She was celebrated for her pure tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, intonation, and a "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing. She was at a commercial peak in 1964, having recently completed a successful European tour and a series of popular recordings for Verve Records.