By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices
Stevie Wonder is all up in the Ella Fitzgerald mix.
The multiple-award winning music genius has been added to the big all-star tribute project, celebrating the musical legacy of Fitzgerald
Verve Records, who will release 'We All Love Ella: Celebrating the First Lady of Song' on June 5, has confirmed that the music superstar's rare version of 'You Are The Sunshine of My Life' will be included onto the set, which already boasts tracks from Queen Latifah, Dianne Reeves, Gladys Knight, Michael Buble, Natalie Cole, k.d. lang and Chaka Khan.
While all of those other big names in music will sing newly recorded songs that were popularized by the late vocal stylist, Wonder's contribution is the only one that will actually feature her.
And it's none of that computer generated musical magic trickery either.
The classic song was recorded live when the two music giants performed together in New Orleans in 1977, according to a label rep.
Wonder also joined the celebrity line-up for the all-star concert that was filmed in L.A. on April 29. He performed a crowd pleasing, harmonica laced version of 'Too Close For Comfort.'
The 90-minute special will premiere on PBS June 6 at 9:00 p.m. (ET).
Look what I found: Ella Fitzgerald singing another Stevie Wonder classic.
Wow, The power of Viral Video.


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By: tracy on 6/01/2007 9:14PM
My favorite performance by Ella is without a doubt "How High The Moon".Until you hear it you haven't heard Ella scat.
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By: Rev, B.K. Johnson on 6/06/2007 10:40PM
One word can describe both Ella and Stevie...ANNOINTED!
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By: Patti Kelly on 6/17/2007 5:51PM
Ella has been a source of inspiration to all singers everywhere in the world and a blessing to all humanity with her warmth.
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