Song 40 ( Ella Fitzgerald - Blue Skies )

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Today, I decided to pick Ella Fitzgerald's cover of the Irving Berlin song Blue Skies. When I first heard this song what stood out was the excellent scatting that she does as well as her amazing vocals; an excellent version of much covered piece of music.

Here is a recording of the song on YouTube.

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