Fever
Ella Fitzgerald · Other Songs - Ella Fitzgerald
Never know how much I care
When you put your arms around me
I get a fever that's so hard to bear
You give me fever
When you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever
In the morning
Fever all through the night
Sun lights up the daytime
Moon lights up the night
I light up when you call my name
And you know I'm gonna treat you right
You give me fever
When you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever
In the morning
Fever all through the night
Everybody's got the fever
That is something you all know
Fever isn't such a new thing
Fever started long ago
Romeo loved Juliet
Juliet she felt the same
When he put his arms around her,
He said Julie, baby, you're my flame.
Thou givest fever
When we kisseth
Fever with thy flaming youth
Fever, I'm a fire
Fever, yay, I burn forsooth
Captain Smith and Pocahontas
Had a very mad affair
When her daddy tried to kill him,
She said daddy, no, don't you dare
He gives me fever,
With his kisses, fever when he holds me tight
Fever I'm his Mrs.
Daddy, won' t you treat him right
Now you've listened to my story,
Here's the point that I have made
Chicks were born to give you fever
Be it farenheit or centigrade
They give you fever
When you kiss them
Fever if you live, you learn
Fever, till you sizzle
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn.
What a lovely way to burn."
Fever - Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald's 'Fever' stands as a quintessential example of her mastery over the swing and jazz standards repertoire. Recorded in the golden era of vocal jazz, the track showcases her unparalleled phrasing, tone, and rhythmic precision, characteristics that defined her career and influenced generations of singers. As a featured artist on this recording, Fitzgerald demonstrates her ability to navigate complex harmonies with effortless grace, delivering a performance that captures the spirited energy of the mid-20th century. The song reflects the collaborative nature of her work, often performed with renowned ensembles that complemented her voice through intricate instrumentation and improvisation. This recording remains a testament to her status as one of the most celebrated jazz vocalists of all time, preserving the authentic sound of her era for contemporary audiences.