Ella Fitzgerald Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

Mack the KnifeElla Fitzgerald8rank/position

Mack the knife – Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington

It was used as the song in commercials such as Häagen-Dazs and Itoham’s “Midyear Gift ‘Monologue’” series.

The piece originally comes from The Threepenny Opera, written by the German playwright Brecht, and its English title refers to the German reading of the play’s protagonist’s name.

It is also one of the signature songs of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the three great female vocalists in the jazz world.

Spring Can Really Hang You Up The MostElla Fitzgerald9rank/position

Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most

A classic song sung by the Queen of Jazz, Ella Fitzgerald, depicting the arrival of spring and the ache of lost love.

Featured on the 1961 masterpiece “Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!,” this work was inspired by the poetry of T.

S.

Eliot.

As the seasons change, the joy of spring contrasts with the resurfacing pain of past romance.

Ella’s profound emotional expression resonates deeply with listeners.

With an American record of 13 Grammy Awards, her voice is nothing short of magical.

It’s a song that gently stays by your side in hard times or when you feel like disappearing.

Baby, It’s cold outsideElla Fitzgerald & Louis Jordan10rank/position

Baby, It’s Cold Outside (feat. Louis Armstrong)

The classic song “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” composed by the famous American songwriter Frank Loesser, is one of the most well-known Christmas tunes, featuring heartwarming lyrics themed around a mouse and a wolf.

This time, I’ve chosen the version by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Jordan.

Among jazz Christmas numbers, duets are rare, so if you’re not familiar with it, be sure to check it out.

All The Things You AreElla Fitzgerald11rank/position

Ella Fitzgerald – All the Things You Are

A masterpiece by Ella Fitzgerald that you’ll want to listen to late at night, showcasing an overwhelming performance as her rich, swing jazz–driven vocals dance freely over a vibrant sound.

It’s a smoothly uplifting work that has also been hailed as a classic of soul.

Blue SkiesElla Fitzgerald12rank/position

Blue Skies

This is the song “Blue Skies” by the legendary jazz vocalist Ella Fitzgerald.

She showcases her scat singing, one of her greatest charms, to the fullest.

Hearing how freely and precisely she controls her voice really reminds you that the voice is an instrument.

Jazz often tests a performer’s ability to adapt and arrange existing tunes in their own way, and in that regard, Ella Fitzgerald is second to none.

Autumn In New YorkElla Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong13rank/position

Autumn In New York

Among the many performances of Autumn in New York, it has become an extremely popular piece.

Even so, the definitive version that continues to be a quintessential autumn hit in any era is this performance by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.

It’s been used in films, TV shows, and various broadcasts featuring autumn scenery, making it both a hit and a well-established standard.

Cheek To CheekElla Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong14rank/position

Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong – Cheek To Cheek (Official Video)

A masterpiece has been born, woven from elegant melodies and luscious harmonies that evoke the arrival of spring.

The 1956 duet by American jazz legends Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong superbly captures the joy and exhilaration of love as felt through dance.

Featured on the classic album “Ella and Louis,” this song blends Ella’s smooth, delicate vocals with Louis’s warm, gravelly voice in perfect balance, overflowing with the happiness of two people in love.

Also used in the 2018 film “Green Book,” it’s an ideal companion for a spring afternoon tea with someone special or a leisurely weekend drive.