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"Lady Sings The Blues" is the title track of Billie Holiday's 1956 album written by Holiday and noted jazz pianist Herbie Nichols. The song also featured as the title track of a movie about Holiday's life (starring Diana Ross) and has been covered numerous times by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Ross, and Smokey Robinson. View wiki
"Lady Sings The Blues" is the title track of Billie Holiday's 1956 album written by Holiday and noted jazz pianist Herbie Nichols. The… read more
"Lady Sings The Blues" is the title track of Billie Holiday's 1956 album written by Holiday and noted jazz pianist Herbie Nichols. The song also featured as the title trac… read more

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Billie Holiday (born Eleanora Fagan; April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959) was an American jazz and swing singer. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and musical collaborator Lester Young, she played an important role in the development of jazz and popular singing. Holiday’s vocal style, influenced by jazz instrumentalists, introduced distinctive approaches to phrasing and tempo, and she was recognized for her expressive delivery and improvisational skill. Holiday began singing in nightclubs in Harlem and was discovered by producer John Hammond, who encouraged her career. She sign… read more
Billie Holiday (born Eleanora Fagan; April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959) was an American jazz and swing singer. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and musical collaborator Lester Young… read more
Billie Holiday (born Eleanora Fagan; April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959) was an American jazz and swing singer. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and musical collaborator Lester Young, she played an important role in the developm… read more

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