Billie Holiday – Summertime (1936)
Alex “Summertime” is a classic jazz and blues song that was originally composed by George Gershwin with lyrics by DuBose Heyward for the opera “Porgy and Bess.” Billie Holiday recorded her…
Billie Holiday – God Bless the Child (1941)
“God Bless the Child” is a classic jazz and blues song recorded by Billie Holiday in 1941. The song was co-written by Billie Holiday and Arthur Herzog Jr. and remains…
Billie Holiday – Strange Fruit (1939)
“Strange Fruit” is a powerful and haunting song that was originally recorded by Billie Holiday in 1939. The song is a protest against the lynching of African Americans, particularly in…