This playful love song became an unforgettable Ella and Louis moment that still brings warmth to listeners decades later

Sarah Sherman

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Ella and Louis created music that embraced the listener like a warm hug. Continuing this tradition was I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm, whose warmth found home in the voices of this duo, turning their wintry tune into a heartwarming embrace.

The song has been covered countless times since Irving Berlin wrote it in 1937. Still, the duo makes it their own: Ella’s silky and effortless phrasing and Louis’ gravelly and soulful charm turn the song into a playful conversation.

Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong – I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm (Official Video)

The arrangement is simple. A swinging brass, a steady rhythm section, and Louis’ signature trumpet. The arrangement creates space for Louis and Ella to bounce off of one another, transforming this love song into a celebration of affection and resilience. 

This recording is a love song, so it’s tasked with the challenge of reflecting the giddy warmth of feeling comfort with who you love – the timeless nature of the track hence allows it to sound just as giddy today as it did when first recorded decades ago, akin to Dream a Little Dream of Me.

Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong – Dream A Little Dream Of Me (Audio)

To this day, I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm is a must-have in every jazz playlist, on all holiday gatherings, and in all conversations of Ella and Louis’ best collaborations; much like Louis’ trumpet solos, the song lingers on!

For more classic jazz magic, follow the official pages of Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald, where their legendary voices continue to inspire new generations!

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