Ella Fitzgerald - Bewitched, Bothered, And Bewildered (lyrics) May 2026

The story of Ella Fitzgerald's version of "" is a blend of theatrical scandal and a landmark moment in recording history. While many remember the song as a gentle romantic standard, it was originally a risqué Broadway number that Ella famously "restored" to its full, uncensored glory. The Broadway Scandal

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. The story of Ella Fitzgerald's version of ""

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 it was heavily censored for radio