You'll Have To Swing It
Ella Fitzgerald
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Mister Paganini, please play my rhapsody And if you cannot play it, won't you sing it And if you can't sing it, you simply have to Swing it I said swing it Oh-oh-oh swing it And don't ding it Oh mister Paganini, we breathlessly await Your masterful détente, go-o on and sling it And if you can't sling it You'll simply have to swing it I said swing it And scattywahwah And wahdyscatla We've heard your repertoire and At the final bar We've greeted you with wild applause But what a great ovation Your interpretation Pat-scoodle-atty-doody yeah yeah yeah Oh Mister Paganini, now don't you be a meanie What have you up your sleeve, go on and spring it And if you can't spring it, you'll simply have to Swing it
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Written by: SAM COSLOW
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song Composition"You'll Have to Swing It (Mr. Paganini)" was originally composed by Sam Coslow. The song was a big hit during the Swing era of jazz in the 1930s and 40s.
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Song TitleThe title, "You'll Have to Swing It (Mr. Paganini)," is a tribute to the Italian violinist and composer Niccolò Paganini, who was known for his technical skill and expressivity.
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Ella's PerformanceKnown for her impeccable diction, pure tone, and masterful sense of swing, Ella Fitzgerald's live version of the song is a testament to her remarkable vocal improvisation skills.
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Career InfluenceThe song is also significant in terms of Ella Fitzgerald's career. It became strongly associated with the singer and is considered one of her signature performances.
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Album Release"You'll Have to Swing It" is a track from Fitzgerald's 1960 studio album, 'Ella in Rome: The Birthday Concert'.
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Notable FeaturesThe song’s arrangement includes a distinctive "call and response" interplay between Fitzgerald's scat singing and the band's instrumental accompaniment. Ella’s scat singing reached new heights with this song.
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Subsequent VersionsSeveral artists have covered "You'll Have to Swing It" in the years since Fitzgerald's version made it famous. Notable covers include those by artists like Patti Austin and Natalie Cole.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 2012, Fitzgerald's live version of "You'll Have to Swing It (Mr. Paganini)" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame to recognize its historical significance.
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LegacyUp to date, the song is not just remembered as one of Ella Fitzgerald's most iconic performances, but also a classic tune in the history of jazz music.
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Ella and PaganiniWhilst Paganini was a master of his instrument, the violin, Fitzgerald was a master vocalist. The naming of the song depicts that whilst Paganini played incredible feats on his violin, Ella could match that vocally.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of the song humorously depict Mr. Paganini as a stubborn artist who needs some convincing before he plays his fiddle for an adoring audience.
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Critical acclaimAlthough not released as a single, the song is lauded as a standout example of Fitzgerald's powerful vocal range and her captivating stage presence.
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