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Billie Holiday – “I Must Have That Man” (mp3)

Published on July 23, 2010 in Big Band/Swing and Jazz. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Billie Holiday – “I Must Have That Man” (mp3)

A soulful rendition of “I Must Have That Man,” Billie Holiday’s intimate crooning and impeccable timing doesn’t disappoint. Lady Day confirms that, like her voice, heartbreak is timeless. Recorded in New York, early on in her career, you feel her personal tragedies in this gem. But, like Billie, the end of this sorrowful song is triumphant with a strong brass finish.
 

Billie Holiday – “Your Mother’s Son-In-Law” mp3

Published on September 8, 2009 in Big Band/Swing, Orchestral Jazz/Blues and Public Domain MP3s. 0 Comments Tags: , .

Billie Holiday – “Your Mother’s Son-In-Law” mp3

I love me some Billie Holiday. One of the most creative, charming, and down right sexy voices in music – both past and present. “Your Mother’s Son-In-Law” is a treasure from one of her first recording sessions, and was an instant  classic the moment the engineer yelled “cut.”

Billie Holiday – “Swing, Brother, Swing!” mp3

Published on September 8, 2009 in Big Band/Swing, Orchestral Jazz/Blues and Public Domain MP3s. 0 Comments Tags: , .

Billie Holiday – “Swing, Brother, Swing!” mp3

Magnificent. You know, after all these years, there still isn’t a singer in the same ballpark as Billie Holiday. While she’s influenced generations of performers, still no one has ever sounded like her, or delivered the same emotional range and depth. Here is Lady Day’s immortal recording of “Swing, Brother, Swing!” – an upbeat celebration of music and life. Enjoy.