Goody Goody Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald, known as the "First Lady of Song" and "Lady Ella," was an American jazz and song vocalist who interpreted much of the Great American Songbook.
One interesting aspect of this song is the Goody Goody Composed by Matty Melneck Lyrics by Johnny Mercer In this song, a sassy gal is teasing a fella for being dumped the same way he did her. One interesting aspect of this song is the TEXTURE Take a listen….
Queen of Jazz http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0mrw7qhs48
Texture Take another careful listen…… Combination of melody, rhythm and harmony Sometimes described as “density” of music Based on what is involved in the music Instruments Voices Take another careful listen…… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0mrw7qhs48
What instruments are involved in the beginning? a. Trumpets b. Guitar c. Drums d. Voice When does the texture seem to become thinner?
Resources http://www.biography.com/people/ella-fitzgerald-9296210 http://www.amazon.com/Essential-Ella-Fitzgerald/dp/B0001XQ8C0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0mrw7qhs48 Word Clip Art “Goody Goody” Composed by Matty Melneck , Lyrics by Johnny Mercer