On the evening of November 21, 1934, a young and gangly would-be dancer named Ella Fitzgerald takes to the stage of H...
On the evening of November 21, 1934, a young and gangly would-be dancer named Ella Fitzgerald takes to the stage of Harlem’s Apollo Theater to participate in a harrowing tradition known as Amateur Night. Finding herself onstage as a result of pure chance after her name was drawn out of a hat, the aspiring dancer spontaneously decided to turn singer instead—a change of heart that would prove significant not only for herself personally, but also for the future course of American popular music.
What a wonderful thing to log into my computer to!!
Isn't it wild though? Name drawn out of a hat, deciding to switch to singing because the dancers before her made her doubt herself, and that launched her into the spotlight!
I'm glad she decided to take the chance, her music's been a part of my heart for a very long time now. 💖 Maybe it's a good day to take a chance on something? :)