Angels We Have Heard On High
Ella Fitzgerald · Other Songs - Ella Fitzgerald
Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing over the plain
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains
Glo-glo-gloria in excelsis Deo
Ooh, no, yeah yeah
Shepards, why this jubilee
Why your joyous song prolong
What the gladsome tidings be, ohh
That inspire your heavenly song
Glo-glo-gloria in excelsis Deo
Oh oh oh, ooh, oh, oh yeah
Ohh, come to Bethlehem and see
Him whose birth the angels sing, oh
Come on adore on bended knee
Christ, the Lord, our new-born King
Glo-glo-gloria in excelsis Deo
Oh yeah
On the day, that Christ was born
The angels sang such a heavenly song
In excelsis Deo, ohh
Angels we have heard on high
Angels we have heard on high
Angels we have heard on high
Angels we have heard on high
In excelsis Deo, in excelsis Deo
In excelsis Deo
Angels We Have Heard On High - Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald's rendition of 'Angels We Have Heard On High' exemplifies her mastery of jazz standards and vocal improvisation. As a pioneering figure in jazz and swing, Fitzgerald transformed this traditional Christmas carol into a sophisticated showcase of her technical prowess and emotional depth. The recording highlights her ability to navigate complex harmonies with fluid phrasing, blending classical precision with the improvisational spirit of the jazz era. This performance stands as a testament to her status as one of the most celebrated vocalists of the 20th century, demonstrating how she could elevate familiar melodies into timeless musical experiences through her unique interpretive style.