It's Only a Paper Moon / (I'm Gonna Hurry You Out of My Mind And) Cry You Out of My Heart

by Ella Fitzgerald & The Delta Rhythm Boys

It's Only a Paper Moon / (I'm Gonna Hurry You Out of My Mind And) Cry You Out of My Heart cover art
  • Type: Single
  • Released: June 1945
  • Label: Decca
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 3.91/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Pairing the 'First Lady of Song' with a highly polished vocal harmony group, this recording showcases effortless, buoyant phrasing over a bouncing rhythm. The singer's pristine diction and inherent swing perfectly complement the intricate, horn-imitating backgrounds provided by the quartet. The track remains a definitive, joyous interpretation of the classic American pop standard.

Genres

Descriptors: Vocal, melodic, vocal-group

Tracklist

  1. It's Only A Paper Moon
  2. (I'm Gonna Hurry You Out Of My Mind And) Cry You Out Of My Heart

Credits

  • Ella Fitzgerald - primary artist, vocals
  • The Delta Rhythm Boys - primary artist, vocals
  • Haig Stephens - double bass [uncredited]
  • George Wettling - drums [uncredited]
  • Hy White - guitar [uncredited]
  • Ren茅 DeKnight - piano [uncredited]
  • Billy Rose - written-by
  • E.Y. Harburg - written-by

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