Great Women Of Song: Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday's Great Women Of Song (2023) compiles twelve of her most celebrated vocal performances across jazz standards and emotionally charged ballads. Her distinctive phrasing and ability to convey deep vulnerability shine through classics like 'Strange Fruit' and 'Good Morning Heartache,' showcasing the intimate, conversational style that made her voice instantly recognizable.

Standout Tracks

• Strange Fruit: Her haunting anti-lynching protest song that remains one of the most powerful recordings in American music
• Good Morning Heartache: A deeply personal ballad that captures Holiday's ability to transform pain into art
• Lady Sings The Blues: The autobiographical title track that became synonymous with her life story

Mood: late night, melancholic, intimate, smoky

Tracklist

1. A1. Blue Moon
2. A2. I'll Be Seeing You
3. A3. Solitude
4. A4. Crazy He Calls Me
5. A5. Good Morning Heartache
6. A6. Strange Fruit
7. B1. As Time Goes By
8. B2. April In Paris
9. B3. Autumn In New York
10. B4. You Go To My Head
11. B5. Lover Man
12. B6. Lady Sings The Blues