Compare And Contrast Ella Morby And Ethel Merman

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Ella Fitzgerald and Ethel Merman are both prominent singers who take Cole Porter’s song and interpret it into their own. Though each rendition is distinctive to their own style, they are similar in the way that the instruments accompany their voices throughout the song. In Ella’s version, the instruments in the background create a melody that support Ella’s voice even though it is improvised. Though the instruments in Ethel’s version is more orchestrated the rhythm and melody are never unchanging in order to maintain the musical tone she has created. I Get a Kick Out of You is a notable song amongst jazz singers. Many beloved singers from the past have covered the song and have changed it to their unique style. Of the famous singers, Ella and