How good was Billie Holiday....

Posted by: Steve S1 on 15 June 2007

awesome is my answer to that. I just bought this having always appreciated hearing the odd track of hers on the radio. Nothing prepared me for how bloody good this is.



Great recording too (US Edition) with great packaging. Anyone who has ever been tempted to try one of her albums cannot go wrong here. Wonderful stuff.

Anyone care to recommend something from her earlier years?

Steve
Posted on: 15 June 2007 by Oldnslow
Well, she was indeed great, to answer your question. The CD you describe was from later years where her voice was pretty well shot due to her lifestyle. Her best stuff is with Lester Young era--try Love Songs on Columbia (a reissue in good sound of some famous songs with Lester Young on tenor)--great CD
Posted on: 15 June 2007 by Steve S1
Thanks. If I'm listening to a "shot" voice as I type this - I can't wait to hear your recommendation.

Regards,

Steve
Posted on: 15 June 2007 by Cyrene
quote:
Originally posted by Oldnslow:
Her best stuff is with Lester Young era--try Love Songs on Columbia (a reissue in good sound of some famous songs with Lester Young on tenor)--great CD


^^^^^ What he said!^^^^^
Posted on: 15 June 2007 by scottyhammer
not as good as a bank holiday Big Grin
Posted on: 15 June 2007 by hungryhalibut
quote:
not as good as a bank holiday


.....or a billie goat!!

Nigel
Posted on: 15 June 2007 by Steve S1
quote:
or a billie goat!!

That spelling would be a Nanny. Big Grin
Posted on: 29 June 2007 by Steve S1
quote:
Originally posted by Oldnslow:
Well, she was indeed great, to answer your question. The CD you describe was from later years where her voice was pretty well shot due to her lifestyle. Her best stuff is with Lester Young era--try Love Songs on Columbia (a reissue in good sound of some famous songs with Lester Young on tenor)--great CD


Duly received and played. Excellent. Thanks for the recommendation.

Steve
Posted on: 29 June 2007 by Steve S1
quote:
Originally posted by munch:
Hi Steve i have Fredrik coming to stay for a weekend some time soon.Would it be ok to bring him with me when i come over?
Regards Munch.


Hi Munch, subject to me being around that's fine.

Steve
Posted on: 30 June 2007 by Tuan
quote:
Originally posted by Cyrene:
quote:
Originally posted by Oldnslow:
Her best stuff is with Lester Young era--try Love Songs on Columbia (a reissue in good sound of some famous songs with Lester Young on tenor)--great CD


^^^^^ What he said!^^^^^


... because they were lovers (Billie and Lester)?