Ella Fitzgerald - Bewitched, Bothered, And Bewildered (lyrics) Today

Despite her personal shyness, Ella delivered the "racy" lines with a sophisticated, slightly detached humor that captured the character of Vera perfectly—satirical, sexy, and world-weary. The Cinematic Shift

When the song became a pop hit in 1950 (most notably by Doris Day), it was heavily censored for radio, removing nearly all the witty, adult-themed verses. Ella’s Definitive Recording Despite her personal shyness, Ella delivered the "racy"

The song is sung by Vera Simpson , a wealthy, married socialite who has fallen for the "heel" Joey (originally played by a young Gene Kelly ). In 1956, Ella Fitzgerald was at a turning

In 1956, Ella Fitzgerald was at a turning point in her career. Her manager, , had just formed Verve Records specifically to provide her with a platform to record the definitive versions of the American Songbook. Despite her personal shyness