Midnight Sun
Ella Fitzgerald
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Midnight Sun" was originally written by Johnny Mercer. He was inspired by Lionel Hampton’s jazz instrumental composition, "Midnight Sun," and added memorable lyrics to create Ella Fitzgerald’s piece.
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CollaborationElla Fitzgerald’s "Midnight Sun" is a collaboration between two iconic figures in American music: Ella Fitzgerald herself, who was one of the most loved jazz singers of the 20th century, and Johnny Mercer, an award-winning lyricist and composer.
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Record VaultThe song recording is preserved in the Library of Congress’ National Jukebox, underscoring its historical importance in American music history.
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Shift in TimeThe song marked a shift for Fitzgerald from swing to bebop, as it included a great extent of scat singing which became a signature style of Fitzgerald till her last days.
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Ella’s InterpretationFitzgerald's version of "Midnight Sun" is particularly admired for her velvety vocals and flawless phrasing, which perfectly conveys the romantic theme of the song.
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Album PresenceThe song "Midnight Sun" was presented in Ella Fitzgerald’s album, “All That Jazz” which came out in 1990.
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Iconic LineOne of the most iconic lines of the song is "Your lips were like a red and ruby chalice, warmer than the summer night. The clouds were like an alabaster palace, rising to a snowy height."
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InfluenceThe song influenced many other artists, like Frank Sinatra and Julie London, who later recorded their own versions.
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Canter's Deli InspirationJohnny Mercer was known to have written several hit songs at Canter's Deli in Los Angeles. It's said that "Midnight Sun" was one of those songs.
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TimelessnessEven after decades of its release, the song continues to be a classic and is regularly performed by jazz musicians around the world.
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