Ella Fitzgerald Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

Cheek To CheekElla Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong15rank/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.

A-Tisket, A-TasketElla Fitzgerald16rank/position

A-Tisket, A-Tasket

This song, sung by the Queen of Jazz, Ella Fitzgerald, is the American nursery rhyme “A-Tisket, A-Tasket.” Interestingly, it has origins connected to the game often played in Japan known as “Hankachi Otoshi” (the handkerchief drop game), for which it was originally sung.

When Ella Fitzgerald arranged it into a jazz version, it became explosively popular and was the song that first brought her widespread recognition.

It’s a charming classic that retains the playful feel of a children’s game song.

April In ParisElla Fitzgerald17rank/position

April In Paris

Unlike Japan, many places overseas don’t have such clearly defined four seasons, so there aren’t that many songs themed around seasons like spring or autumn.

Jazz, however, is an exception, with many works centered on seasonal themes.

Among them, one of the most popular spring-themed pieces is April in Paris.

Its softly stylish melody evokes the atmosphere of Paris in April.

This time, we’ve picked Ella Fitzgerald’s version.

Autumn in New YorkElla Fitzgerald18rank/position

Autumn in New York

Ella Fitzgerald is one of the most famous jazz vocalists of all time, and her name will forever be recorded in history as a great singer across genres.

With her overwhelming vocal power and superb expressiveness, she breathed new life into many standard numbers.

Among Ella’s discography, the song most fitting for autumn is surely Autumn in New York.

Also known in Japanese as “New York no Aki,” this piece was written and composed by Vernon Duke, a composer born in Russia, and—as its title suggests—it masterfully paints the autumn scenery of New York.

Although the song originally became famous through Frank Sinatra’s rendition, the duet version introduced here by Ella and Satchmo—Louis Armstrong—is a wonderful performance that perfectly sets a romantic autumn mood.

Black CoffeeElla Fitzgerald19rank/position

Black Coffee

This is a song released in 1948 by jazz singer Sarah Vaughan.

Peggy Lee’s cover version is also famous, but here we’ll introduce the version sung by Ella Fitzgerald.

It’s a perfect track to enjoy with a post-meal coffee.

Cheek to CheekElla Fitzgerald20rank/position

Ella Fitzgerald – Cheek To Cheek

A classic that captures a blissful moment is brought back to life by Ella Fitzgerald’s voice.

She sings, with rich expressiveness, the happiness felt through a sweet dance with a lover.

Included on the 1956 collaborative album Ella and Louis with Louis Armstrong, this piece is distinguished by the exquisite harmony of their voices.

With its light tempo and romantic lyrics, it’s recommended not only for those in love but for anyone who wants to spend a happy time with someone.

Ella’s voice will whisk you away to a dreamlike “heaven.”

Cry Me A RiverElla Fitzgerald21rank/position

Ella Fitzgerald – Cry me a river

“Cry Me a River” is a classic in jazz and blues.

In Japanese, its meaning is translated as “tears become a river.” As you can imagine from that, it’s the story of someone whose breakup has gotten messy and out of hand.

The weighty melody adds depth.