Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday (April 7, 1915 - July 17, 1959) was an american jazz singer and songwriter. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and musical partner Lester Young, Billie Holiday had a seminal influence on jazz and pop singing.

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8 years ago

LORD AZRA'IL MÁSTER RAHMAN

Billie Holiday - Strange Fruit (1939)

9 years ago

Jane Quinn

I always get chills hearing this.This song's message is so powerful. What a terrible time in history.

9 years ago

Kentarou Nagahori

Now Playing：Strange Fruit / Billie Holiday('39)

9 years ago

Kentarou Nagahori

Now Playing：Strange Fruit / Billie Holiday('39)

9 years ago

W. Blueman

This song moved me the first time I heard it......I knew she was special. She puts me in a smoky, speakeasy somewhere on the south side of Chicago having a great time.

9 years ago