Ella Fitzgerald Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

SummertimeElla Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong1rank/position

Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald – Summertime (Audio)

Known as a song from the opera “Porgy and Bess,” this is a famous duet featuring the King and Queen of Jazz.

It’s characterized by a gentle, soothing melody like a lullaby drifting through a languid summer afternoon.

Ella’s crystalline voice, Louis’s warm, gravelly tone, and the wistful trumpet weave a harmony that feels like a pleasant conversation.

Their seamless ensemble singing also highlights the richness of everyday life.

Recorded in August 1957, this piece is included on the classic album “Porgy and Bess.” Frequently used as evening background music in films and commercials, it’s a tune almost everyone has heard at least once.

It’s also perfect for relaxing on a sultry summer night.

Into Each Life Some Rain Must FallElla Fitzgerald & The Inkspots2rank/position

Ella Fitzgerald and The Inkspots – Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall

A 1944 duet song by The Ink Spots featuring Bill Kenny and Ella Fitzgerald.

It reached No.

1 on both the Harlem Hit Parade and the pop chart.

The title is quoted from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem “Rainy Day.”

What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?Ella Fitzgerald3rank/position

Ella Fitzgerald Sings “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?”

For those who want to spend a calm yet slightly stylish New Year’s, perhaps with some jazz for a grown-up mood—we’ve got the perfect standard number for you! “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?” was composed in 1947 by renowned songwriter Frank Loesser, known for his Broadway hits, and became a success when the R&B vocal group The Orioles recorded it two years later in 1949.

Since then, countless singers have covered it, and it has become a beloved standard over many years.

The version we’re featuring is sung by Ella Fitzgerald, one of the greatest jazz singers in history.

Set against a richly atmospheric orchestral backdrop, Ella’s gently embracing vocal performance is simply exquisite.

By the way, the lyrics portray the feelings of a protagonist who longs to spend New Year’s Eve with someone special, yet can’t bring themselves to ask directly—capturing that frustrating, tender mix of emotions.

April in ParisElla Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong4rank/position

Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong – April in Paris.

April in Paris, performed by jazz-vocal legends Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.

It’s romantic without feeling suggestive—calm and gentle.

The song is also featured in the musical Walk A Little Faster.

Reading the lyrics conjures up stylish Parisian streets.

It’s a love song that gives you a little ticklish flutter.

The wonderful lyrics were written by lyricist Edgar “Yip” Harburg, who’s also known for penning the jazz standard Over the Rainbow.

It’s an easy listen even for jazz beginners!

Tea For TwoElla Fitzgerald5rank/position

Tea for two – Ella Fitzgerald

This is the jazz standard “Tea for Two”! Known in Japan as “Futari de Ocha o” (“Tea for Two”), it’s a famous tune that’s even been used in commercials.

Many artists have covered it, but this time I chose Ella Fitzgerald’s version, which I think would suit a restaurant well!

Ella And LouisElla Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong6rank/position

Louis Armstrong – Ella & Louis (Full Album)

A gem of a jazz album woven from beautiful vocals will make your dinner feel all the more special.

The heartwarming duets by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong work perfectly as pleasant background music that won’t disrupt conversation, while still carrying an irresistible charm that draws you in.

Recorded in August 1956, this work showcases their voices in exquisite harmony, casting new brilliance on a host of jazz standards.

The melodies that melt into a gentle dinnertime will enrich the moments you spend enjoying your meal.

It’s a wonderful record that adds a touch of elegance to conversations with someone dear.

A-tisket, A-tasket (feat. Chick Webb and His Orchestra)Ella Fitzgerald7rank/position

A-Tisket, A-Tasket

This song, originally created in the United States in 1879 as music for a game of “drop the handkerchief,” was arranged into a jazz number by Ella Fitzgerald—considered one of the “Big Three” of American jazz vocalists—and released in 1938, becoming a huge hit.

Additional lyrics were written that expanded the simple nursery-rhyme text into a more developed, entertaining story.

Ella recorded and popularized songs across many genres, not just jazz.