Billie's Blues: The Billie Holiday Story, 1933-1959
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Book Overview
Anyone who has ever heard a Billie Holiday record knows the sound of her voice--sad, sexy, always relaxed but securely aware of the beat. Conveying a poignancy that cut to the heart of a song, she redeemed even trivial material with her impeccable sense of dramatic phrasing and time. The well-known tale of her lifelong battle with drugs has obscured the artistry that has made her one of the most revered singers of the twentieth century. Everyone from...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0306803631
ISBN13:9780306803635
Release Date:August 1989
Publisher:Da Capo Press
Length:272 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.6" x 8.6"
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billie's blues
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
i got a closer look into billie holiday's life with each band she was introduced to. this book shed some light on her personal life, but it gives more reference to her career. i still enjoyed the book
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