Love Is Sweeping The Country
Ella Fitzgerald · Jazz Manifesto [1991]
Why are people gay?
All the night and day
Feeling as they never felt before
What is the thing that makes them sing?
Rich man, poor man, thief
Doctor, lawyer, chief
Feel a feeling that they can't ignore
It plays a part in every heart
And every heart is shouting, "Encore"
Love is sweeping the country
Waves are hugging the shore
All the sexes from Maine to Texas
Have never known such love before
See them billing and cooing like the birdies above
Each girl and boy alike sharing joy alike
Feels that passion'll, soon be national
Love is sweeping the country
There never was so much love
See them billing and cooing like the birdies above
Each girl and boy alike sharing joy alike
Feels that passion'll, soon be national
Love is sweeping the country
There never was so much love
All the night and day
Feeling as they never felt before
What is the thing that makes them sing?
Rich man, poor man, thief
Doctor, lawyer, chief
Feel a feeling that they can't ignore
It plays a part in every heart
And every heart is shouting, "Encore"
Love is sweeping the country
Waves are hugging the shore
All the sexes from Maine to Texas
Have never known such love before
See them billing and cooing like the birdies above
Each girl and boy alike sharing joy alike
Feels that passion'll, soon be national
Love is sweeping the country
There never was so much love
See them billing and cooing like the birdies above
Each girl and boy alike sharing joy alike
Feels that passion'll, soon be national
Love is sweeping the country
There never was so much love
Love Is Sweeping The Country
Ella Fitzgerald delivers a masterful vocal performance on 'Love Is Sweeping The Country,' a track that showcases her unparalleled ability to navigate complex jazz standards with effortless grace. Recorded for the compilation 'Jazz Manifesto [1991],' this piece exemplifies her signature style, blending technical precision with deep emotional resonance. As one of the most celebrated singers in history, Fitzgerald's rendition captures the intimate and sophisticated nature of the song, highlighting her status as a definitive interpreter of the genre. The recording stands as a testament to her enduring legacy and her capacity to bring timeless melodies to life through her distinctive phrasing and tone.