Gilbert Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Some jazz CD's that were given to me had several songs by her, and I was so smitten with the timbre of her voice that I finally decided to get some more of her music. She sings the blues, of that there is no doubt in my mind, but why is she most famous or noted as a Jazz singer? Sounds like Blues to me. But, eitherway that voice can not be described by words alone, incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldenough Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 She was truly a great. I think Jazz/Blues are such close cousins what you call some of it depends on the solo's and the instruments there played on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomad02rider Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Can you recomend one of her cd's? I like to experiment with stuff I am not familiar with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macho Nacho Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 She started out basically recording with jazz artists, such a Goodman, Ellington etc, though I can understand you thinking she is more blues, she has strong Blues influences in her performances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 Can you recomend one of her cd's? I like to experiment with stuff I am not familiar with. Here ya go..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben. Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Blues or Jazz? The answer is "Yes". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flannj Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Can you recomend one of her cd's? I like to experiment with stuff I am not familiar with. Here ya go..... Gilbert, Got that one , great album. It's both, which means twice the listening pleasure. This discussion makes me think of this song: All you people, you know the blues got a soulWell this is a story, a story never been toldWell you know the blues got pregnantAnd they named the baby Rock & Roll Muddy Waters said it, you know the blues got a soulJames Brown said it, you know the blues got a soulWell the blues had a baby and they named the baby rock & roll Ray Charles said it, you know the blues got a soulJohn Lee Hooker said it, you know the blues got a soulWell the blues had a baby and they named the baby rock and roll Otis Redding said it, you know the blues got a soulQueen Victoria said it, you know the blues got a soulWell the blues had a baby and they named the baby Rock n' Roll. (Lyrics by Muddy Waters) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Songer Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Bille sang the blues. She also sang pop standards and orginal compositions as well. She is the greatest female jazz singer. Period. I have about 50 Billie Holiday LPs and a whole mess of 78s too. Southern trees bear strange fruit,Blood on the leaves and blood at the root,Black bodies swinging in the southern breeze,Strange fruit hanging from the poplar trees.Pastoral scene of the gallant south,The bulging eyes and the twisted mouth,Scent of magnolias, sweet and fresh,Then the sudden smell of burning flesh.Here is fruit for the crows to pluck,For the rain to gather, for the wind to suck,For the sun to rot, for the trees to drop,Here is a strange and bitter crop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomac Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Here are two selections that Allan Songer recommended several years ago. He figures these to be the two best. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Billie Holiday "Songs for Disingueshed Lovers" Verve Billie Holiday "All or Nothing At All" Verve I have both and enjoy them frequently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 That is a DISGUSTING Photo .............. but, it's the Truth, we should be ashamed ................ Billie Holliday sang anything she wanted, no labels, Jazz, Scat, Blues, etc., she left us way too early !!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PositivAttitude Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I could'nt believe it but about a month ago I walked into my daughters room and asked her who was singing on the CD. She told me "Billie Holiday, I really like her" ... I was knocked out !! She had gone out and had bought that "Best of" CD. It is very good music but from a Rap listener.My little girl is growing up !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser SET say Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 This is one of my favorites works from Ms. Holiday (Lady Day) and you can pick this box set up in excellent condition for as little as $9.98 out at CDNow.com (The liner note booklet is worth the $10 spot alone) 50 songs (not mainstream but alt takes and some previously unreleased stuff that is only to be had in this set) you will never forget if you really listen to them delivered with as much inner soul as can be had[] Billie could have had her own genre and it would have been called Bluass[H] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Take a listen of Nina Simone, very different and haunting female vocalist, who was also quite a piano player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted November 16, 2007 Author Share Posted November 16, 2007 Here are two selections that Allan Songer recommended several years ago. He figures these to be the two best. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Billie Holiday "Songs for Disingueshed Lovers" Verve Billie Holiday "All or Nothing At All" Verve I have both and enjoy them frequently. Thanks Boomac, I'll make it point to get those LP's that Allan recommended. Allan, I've heard the song, and remember those lyrics like it was yesterday. Though actually about 20 yrs. ago. In particular, I remember the ghostly voice in which she sang the song. No thanks for the flash-back photo, I could have done without that. Not sure way you tossed it in, but would like to know. See ya guys...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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