Wake Up And Live
Ella Fitzgerald · Other Songs - Ella Fitzgerald
And you will find it's mind over matter
Dark clouds will break up
If you will wake up and live
Wake up and live; show the stock you're made of
Just follow through; what are you afraid of?
Why don't you wake up and live?
Why don't you wake up and live?
Come out of your shell, hey fella
Find your place in the sun
Come out of your shell, say, fella
Just be a go-gettin' son of a gun
Wake up and live; it may be love is yawning
Up on your toes; a better day is dawning
Don't let up; get up and give
Give yourself a shakeup just to wake up and live
Come out of your shell, hey, fella
Find your place in the sun
Come out of your shell, say, fella
Just be a go-gettin' son of a gun
Wake up and live; it may be love is yawning
Up on your toes; a better day is dawning
Don't let up; get up and give
If Lady Love is yawning
And a better day is dawning
Won't you get up, mister? Wake up and live
Wake Up And Live - Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald's 'Wake Up And Live' stands as a quintessential example of her mastery over the swing and jazz standards repertoire. Recorded during her prolific career, the track showcases her unparalleled vocal agility and phrasing, characteristic of her work in the mid-to-late 20th century. As a vocalist who redefined the art of scat singing and improvisation, Fitzgerald brought a unique warmth and technical precision to this upbeat number. The song reflects the vibrant energy of the era, capturing the essence of big band performances where her voice served as the central instrument alongside a dynamic rhythm section. Her ability to navigate complex melodies with effortless grace made such recordings enduring favorites among jazz enthusiasts and general audiences alike.