Lady Sings the Blues
Billie Holiday · 1956
48 min · 15 tracks · blues · jazz · swing
A poignant blend of sorrow and resilience, showcasing Holiday's emotive vocal delivery against lush, jazz-infused arrangements.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady emotional exploration poignant reflective moments intimate late-night listening
- Context
- By the time 'Lady Sings the Blues' was released in 1956, Billie Holiday was a revered figure in jazz, having established her legacy through a series of influential recordings since the 1930s. This album emerged during a period when she was battling personal struggles, yet continued to captivate audiences with her unique interpretative style.
- If you like
- blues, jazz, swing
Lady Sings the Blues is an album by Billie Holiday, released in 1956. A poignant blend of sorrow and resilience, showcasing Holiday's emotive vocal delivery against lush, jazz-infused arrangements. This album is notable for its raw emotional depth and has been credited with influencing generations of vocalists across jazz and beyond. The inclusion of 'Strange Fruit,' a haunting protest song about racism, solidified its cultural significance, marking it as one of Holiday's most powerful statements. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Lady Sings the Blues sound like?
A poignant blend of sorrow and resilience, showcasing Holiday's emotive vocal delivery against lush, jazz-infused arrangements. Rooted in blues and jazz.
What makes Lady Sings the Blues by Billie Holiday notable?
This album is notable for its raw emotional depth and has been credited with influencing generations of vocalists across jazz and beyond. The inclusion of 'Strange Fruit,' a haunting protest song about racism, solidified its cultural significance, marking it as one of Holiday's most powerful statements. By the time 'Lady Sings the Blues' was released in 1956, Billie Holiday was a revered figure in jazz, having established her legacy through a series of influential recordings since the 1930s. This album emerged during a period when she was battling personal struggles, yet continued to captivate audiences with her unique interpretative style.
Who is Lady Sings the Blues for?
Lady Sings the Blues works well if you're into steady emotional exploration, poignant reflective moments and intimate late-night listening.
How many songs are on Lady Sings the Blues?
Lady Sings the Blues has 15 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Lady Sings the Blues Standout 3:47
- 2 Trav’lin’ Light 3:11
- 3 I Must Have That Man 3:07
- 4 Some Other Spring 3:40
- 5 Strange Fruit Standout 3:06
- 6 No Good Man 3:21
- 7 God Bless the Child Standout 4:01
- 8 Good Morning Heartache 3:31
- 9 Love Me or Leave Me 2:38
- 10 Too Marvelous for Words 2:15
- 11 Willow Weep for Me 3:10
- 12 I Thought About You 2:49
- 13 P.S. I Love You 3:39
- 14 Softly 2:58
- 15 Stormy Blues 3:28
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