Billie "Lady Day" Holiday had THE MOST uniquely, beautiful, voice in my musical history. To battle through ALL the abuse, violence, heartbreak, and "medicine" alone is monumental. To be able to navigate through that type of misery while giving millions a place in her big, caring heart is truly A miracle. ❤
Around 1930, Holiday began singing in local clubs, she was 14 or 15 at the time and renamed herself "Billie" after the film star Billie Dove. Her first recording was with John Hammond, in 1933 when she was 18. Hammond arranged for Holiday to make her recording debut at age 18, in November 1933, with Benny Goodman. She recorded two songs: "Your Mother's Son-in-Law" and "Riffin' the Scotch," the latter being her first hit.
Jahlaune, you are so right, ya gotta luv her lmao. She was all of 21 when she made "Billie's Blues". But it's so wonderful to hear her speaking. My favorite of all time, The Lady Day
I love Billie Holiday!! RIP Lady Day! The best singer " i want to sing like Louis Armstrong played, i want my voice to be an instrument "- Billie Holiday
I forget she was a child star. No wonder she was so messed up. The sexism and racism she had to deal with. She was very well spoken. She had a short life, but boy did she leave her mark on the world.
Cherished for the next 70 years at least...I just gave those very Teddy Wilson recordings he was talking about to my Grandfather who is 89 and still loves them.
Didn't it?!!! 😂😂😂 And when did Bessie Smith and Sadie become friends??? I LOVE Billie, man. She was always gon keep some kind of lore going about herself. It worked, too.
@@UncleDuTheWatchman exactly Lol. I’ve read the autobiography and there was NEVER any mention of Bessie Smith and the Duchess being vaguely acquainted let alone friends. 😂 it might have happened (Didn’t they have the same mentor?) but I can’t remember any mention of Bessie outside of being an inspiration or having met her. Suppose it could be meant metaphorically perhaps? 🤷♀️
Jesus, im 4 minutes into this interview and the interviewer is interrupting her left& right! Let her talk!! How rude! Figures, she is in Canada where;they have no manners, compared to all her other interviews in New York City& such i have never heard ANYONE interrupt her not once, but this one? I counted 4 times and its not over yet, shame on him for disrespecting THE Lady Day...
Hearing her voice in this interview was a wonderful experience for me. Her laugh made me smile. She was happy. I love it!
Billie "Lady Day" Holiday had THE MOST uniquely, beautiful, voice in my musical history. To battle through ALL the abuse, violence, heartbreak, and "medicine" alone is monumental. To be able to navigate through that type of misery while giving millions a place in her big, caring heart is truly A miracle. ❤
To hear Lady Day so vivid and candidly is amazingly surreal. She's forever loved to say the least.
Love her speaking voice and singing voice, husky and raw. Great interview.
I love her period.
Great to see and hear her personality off stage. I like it!
WOW! What a lovely trip to the past and back again. The quality of the interview was so high!
Thanks for posting this - I am always so pleased to hear Lady talk about her life
Around 1930, Holiday began singing in local clubs, she was 14 or 15 at the time and renamed herself "Billie" after the film star Billie Dove. Her first recording was with John Hammond, in 1933 when she was 18. Hammond arranged for Holiday to make her recording debut at age 18, in November 1933, with Benny Goodman. She recorded two songs: "Your Mother's Son-in-Law" and "Riffin' the Scotch," the latter being her first hit.
Jahlaune, you are so right, ya gotta luv her lmao. She was all of 21 when she made "Billie's Blues". But it's so wonderful to hear her speaking. My favorite of all time, The Lady Day
Amazing!! She's absolutely incredible!!
Thank you so much for posting this!
Love you Billie.
Great interview. I wish it was longer.
I enjoyed this interview. This is before she married Louis McKay.
I love Billie Holiday!! RIP Lady Day! The best singer " i want to sing like Louis Armstrong played, i want my voice to be an instrument "- Billie Holiday
Thank you so much for sharing! You made this Canuck happy today #BillieAt100
Thanks for postin this!!!! LOVE YOU LADY DAY!!!🌸🌸
This was good interview; she appeared to be sober and candid.
I forget she was a child star. No wonder she was so messed up. The sexism and racism she had to deal with. She was very well spoken. She had a short life, but boy did she leave her mark on the world.
Tragic, Brilliant, Talented, all at the same time.
Cherished for the next 70 years at least...I just gave those very Teddy Wilson recordings he was talking about to my Grandfather who is 89 and still loves them.
Billy Holiday The Greatest ❤
"The once and future voice of jazz."
A rare document ...
U have to love Billie Holiday I love how in every interview her age gets lower and lower 14 OK LOL
Didn't it?!!! 😂😂😂 And when did Bessie Smith and Sadie become friends??? I LOVE Billie, man. She was always gon keep some kind of lore going about herself. It worked, too.
@@UncleDuTheWatchman exactly Lol. I’ve read the autobiography and there was NEVER any mention of Bessie Smith and the Duchess being vaguely acquainted let alone friends. 😂 it might have happened (Didn’t they have the same mentor?) but I can’t remember any mention of Bessie outside of being an inspiration or having met her.
Suppose it could be meant metaphorically perhaps? 🤷♀️
Awwwwwwwsome!
Jesus, im 4 minutes into this interview and the interviewer is interrupting her left& right! Let her talk!! How rude! Figures, she is in Canada where;they have no manners, compared to all her other interviews in New York City& such i have never heard ANYONE interrupt her not once, but this one? I counted 4 times and its not over yet, shame on him for disrespecting THE Lady Day...
I think he is a real fan and excited
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when she talks you think she is high maybe drinking
Maybe you do. I don't.
That’s just your thinking
This is just her voice