Williams, Vanessa - Ellamental Lyrics

Way back, take a look, she would cook
When they were stompin' at the Savoy
She would blow, and they would dance, don't you know ?
It was an uptown kind a show

Cool notes and melodies, harmonies
She sang the song of the universe
She can make a joyful noise up to heaven
And call the angels down to the earth

From jazz, to swing, to be-bop
She kept the spirit alive
For Bo, Duke, Dizzy, and Miles
She spoke her mind
She's Ellamental to the art
She spoke her mind
She's Ellamental to the art

Too hot, until the dawn she sang on
When joints were jumpin' and jive was in
Bodies movin' back and forth to the rhythm
Ever since Ella first did her thing

From jazz, to swing to be-bop
She brought emotions and moves
She kept the spirit alive.
She spoke her mind

Act like ya know, Oh!
Was it the smooth tones that was so much like butter
Oh Ella was singin' just like no other singer
Cause you know I be the funky bringer of the new style
because I be the wild child.
Listenin' to hip-hop, listening to be-bop and jazz
Ella made you move that ass
Sensation for the people, insperation for the sisters and brothers
Smooth jazz for the midnight lovers
Savoy was the spot for shakin' on your rump and
Ella made it hoppin'
Got the joint jumpin', remembering you 'til the dawn
Because Ella your memory goes on

She spoke her mind (yeah...and it just don't stop)
She's Ellamental to the art (the memory goes on and on...'cause it just don't stop)
She spoke her mind (...yeah..jazz to the bebop)
She's Ellamental to the art
She spoke her mind..(yeah...much love...)
She spoke her mind...

This song goes with this Movie Featuring: Vanessa Williams, Lynn Whitfield, Vanessa Bell Calloway & Jasmine Guy" Stompin at The Savoy" (1992).
https://youtu.be/8SG6dySJSgk <-- Movie here --<<
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= Ellamental = Written for Ella Fitzgerald The Queen of Jazz from The Sweetest Days CD, *Song #7*. Sung by Vanessa Williams, written by Laythan Armor and Bunny Hull, released in 1994.
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Ella Jane Fitzgerald was an American jazz singer sometimes referred to as the First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz, and Lady Ella. She was noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, intonation, and a "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing. (Wikipedia, The Sweetest Days)
Born: April 25, 1917, Newport News, VA
Died: June 15, 1996, Beverly Hills, CA
***Official Website" http://www.ellafitzgerald.com/

Mile stone ladies.

Still my favorite!

Pure adrenaline, best cut for Vanessa Williams

❤❤❤❤

After all these years....still love this gem!

there couldn't be a better tribute out here. I am sure Ms. Ella would love the ay thi flows.

I am a hugeeeeeeeeeeeeee fan! I've got to re-purchase this CD! I lost my whole CD collection.

Get two of this cd.

VANESSA L. WILLIAMS WHAT MORE CAN I SAY

Author G D Grace says: Vanessa's voice is pure silk...

Best rap in a real singer's song!

Perfect Vanessa!

Such a great song! Best on the CD! An official video should have been produced!

Only 2,000 hits, will post it everyday during the holidays so my friends get it, this is one of my favorite tunes by Vanessa. Ellemental, tribute to Miss Ella Fitzgerald.

Inspirational!

BELLISSIMA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My mom loves this song. I have just now began to realize how talented that Vanessa Willams is. While doing it all she still remains beautiful.

Jazz / Rap / Soul actually done right! Great cut!!!!!

Yes, I think this is one of the best songs Vanessa has ever recorded. She is just great!

Man, I was waiting for somebody to post this... yes!!! Ella made you move that $#!% like butta....

Thankyou for posting this song. I have been looking for this song for 12 years!