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Billie Holiday
Philadelphia native, Billie Holiday, is one of the most influential vocalists in all of American history, let alone jazz history. Even though her personal life contained more drama than a soap opera, many of her recordings have since become standards in jazz music. Please place all of your questions regarding this fascinating and incredible musician into this category.
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How many song did billy holiday sing?
Billie Holiday was an American jazz singer in the 30s, 40s, and 50s. She had 12 studio albums in her career with well over 100 songs.
Billie Holiday died on July 17, 1959 at the age of 44.
How did billie holiday feel when people made fun of her color?
She felt like she didnt matter. she felt useless!
Philosiphy is the study of everything. it is the study of wisdom and about the unanswered questions of the world
What was Billie Holidays relashenship with jazz?
A singer with this unique elegant voice, who had her own style, a rebel, who everyone wanted to play with and be with. When I think of jazz singing, Lady Day comes to mind, a pioneer.
Is the song strange fruit bias?
No! "Strange Fruit" was, a starkly, in your face protest song about the lynching of black Americans which was a fairly commonplace occurance in the US at one time, especially in the Southern states.
What songs did Joe South write?
Joe South's biggest hit and most famous song is 'Games People Play'. This was written by Joe South.
Was Billie Holiday the first black jazz singer?
No. There were black jazz singers before she was even born.
What was billie holliday nickname?
Tenor saxophone player, Lester Young. She, in turn, nicknamed him "The President", Pres for short.
