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Quote by Ella Fitzgerald

“I know I'm no glamour girl, and it's not easy for me to get up in front of a crowd of people. It used to bother me a lot, but now I've got it figured out that God gave me this talent to use, so I just stand there and sing.”

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Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald, an American jazz vocalist, is known as the 'First Lady of Jazz'. Born on April 25, 1917, and passing away on June 15, 1996, Fitzgerald's unique voice and technique had a profound impact on the development of jazz music. more

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