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History Highlight: It was 80 years ago today (Nov. 21) that a 15-year-old Ella Fitzgerald made use of an unexpected opportunity to perform on the stage of the Apollo Theater in Harlem. Although her first attempt to perform The Object of My Affection was a little rocky, the Apollos master of ceremonies Ralph Cooper came on stage to help Fitzgerald calm her nerves, before she launched into the song a second time, and this time claimed the title of Amateur Night winner at the Apollo Theater, according to HISTORY. Enjoy one of Fitzgeralds most popular duets, with Louis Armstrong: youtube/watch?v=j6TmogXhOZ8&list=PL3pctQbN4IisX-22l22U3uDiOdDF_X6lF
Posted on: Fri, 21 Nov 2014 19:59:01 +0000

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