When Ella Fitzgerald first went into the recording studio in 1956 for Verve it was not to record The Cole Porter Song Book; it was to record four singles. Ella recorded 45s alongside her major album projects for the next ten years. This 3-LP collection, the first of two volumes, gathers Ellas singles together for the first time. They all reflect the many facets of her musical personality, whether shes singing sentimental ballads, big-band swingers, or novelty tunes. Her impeccable artistry and wonderful voice make each one a hit.

LP 1: SIDE A
1 Stay There [2:33]
2 The Sun Forgot To Shine This Morning [3:15]
3 Too Young For The Blues [3:13]
4 It’s Only A Man [3:26]
5 Beale Street Blues [2:26]
6 (The End of) A Beautiful Friendship [2:36]

LP 1: SIDE B
1 The Silent Treatment [2:49]
2 Hear My Heart [2:17]
3 Hotta Chocolatta [3:07]
4 A-Tisket, A-Tasket [2:19]
5 Teach Me How To Cry [2:56]
6 Swingin’ Shepherd Blues [2:38]

LP 2: SIDE C
1 Your Red Wagon [2:54]
2 Travelin’ Light [3:10]
3 Oh, What A Night For Love [2:23]
4 Dreams Are Made For Children [2:37]
5 But Not For Me [2:04]
6 The Christmas Song [3:18]

LP 2: SIDE D
1 The Secret Of Christmas [02:45]
2 Medley: We Three Kings Of Orient Are/O Little Town Of Bethlehem [3:34]
3 Ich Fuhle Mich Crazy (You’re Driving Me Crazy) [3:06]
4 You’ll Have To Swing It (Mr. Paganini) [3:45]
5 Call Me Darling [2:33]

LP 3: SIDE E
1 Bill Bailey Won’t You Please Come Home [3:23]
2 Ol’ Man Mose [3:51]
3 Desafinado [2:09]
4 Stardust [2:31]
5 All the Live Long Day [2:39]
6 I’m A Poached Egg Without Toast [2:34]
7 Ringo Beat [1:46]

LP 3: SIDE F
1 I’m Fallin’ In Love [2:34]
2 She’s Just A Quiet Girl [2:51]
3 We Three (My Echo, My Shadow and Me) [2:36]
4 The Shadow Of Your Smile [3:04]
5 Place For Lovers [2:40]
6 Lonely Is [3:33]