Bessie Smith
I have an addiction to this song. Bessie Smith sung this song like no one else. Although I love the others, this is by far filled with deep seeded hurt and pain that just drives you home. What do you … Continue reading Bessie Smith
Tag: blues
Eartha Kitt Part II, Her Early Life, Emotional Interview
In this part of Eartha’s interview she reveals various types of abuse, foster care, abandoned by mother and more. This interview only made me love her more. I’m glad however, that she made lemonade out of the lemons life dealt … Continue reading Eartha Kitt Part II, Her Early Life, Emotional Interview
Eartha Kitt Part I
The legendary and fabulous Eartha Kitt, sings and begins discussing a little bit about herself. I’m so amazed at Ms. Kitt and her work. I actually watched her in, “Lady Sings The Blues” with Nat King Cole and Ruby Dee. … Continue reading Eartha Kitt Part I
Billie Holiday, Her Life
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbO4QCesRLc Interesting. Sad though, Billie Holiday was raped and the man only did 3 months in jail and she was punished and sent away also. I’m baffled at her story sometimes. So much so, I become mute, mainly because of … Continue reading Billie Holiday, Her Life
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