Song
Summertime
Summertime is a 1958 song by Ella Fitzgerald, 3:17 long. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Seasons song themes.
Released 1958 Length 3:17 Jazz
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Performance tips
- Execute the long, operatic blue notes with steady breath control
- Lean into the slow, sultry tempo with a lazy but precise swing
- Emphasize the minor-key melodic shifts for maximum emotional impact
In these themes
Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its most-sung songs.
- Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Summertime" karaoke
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