5 Facts About Ella Fitzgerald's Grammy-Winning 'But Not for Me'
- Ella Fitzgerald’s version of “But Not for Me” won Best Vocal Performance, Female at the 1960 Grammy Awards.
- The track is from her album “Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Songbook,” a landmark collection of Gershwin standards.
- The song was originally written by George and Ira Gershwin for the 1930 musical “Girl Crazy.”
- Fitzgerald’s recording is widely considered the definitive interpretation of the song, showcasing her impeccable phrasing and emotional range.
- The Grammy win cemented her status as the leading female jazz vocalist of her era.