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Billie Holiday, an American jazz singer, was born on April 7, 1915, and passed away on July 17, 1959. Known for her distinctive voice and emotional delivery, she is considered one of the greatest singers in the history of jazz.

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Famous Billie Holiday Quotes

“I can only sing songs my way. I don't know any other way.”

Knows Way I Can Song Singing My Way

Author:Billie Holiday

“One day a whole damn song fell into place in my head.”

Whole Song One Day Damn Umpires

Book:Lady Sings the Blues: The 50th-Anniversay Edition with a Revised Discography

Source: Lady Sings the Blues: The 50th-Anniversay Edition with a Revised Discography

“I can't stand to sing the same song the same way two nights in succession. If you can, then it ain't music, it's close order drill, or exercise or yodeling or something, not music.”

Ifs Way I Can Two Night Song Order Liberty Exercise Singing Jazz Succession Drills Singing Songs Yodeling

Author:Billie Holiday

“Singing songs like 'The Man I Love' or 'Porgy' is no more work than sitting down and eating Chinese roast duck, and I love roast duck.”

Men Song He Man Eating Singing Sitting Down And Chinese Ducks Sitting Down Singing Songs

Book:Lady Sings the Blues: The 50th-Anniversay Edition with a Revised Discography

Source: Lady Sings the Blues: The 50th-Anniversay Edition with a Revised Discography

“I never sing a song the same way twice.”

Way Song Jazz

Author:Billie Holiday

“I can't stand to sing the same song the same way two nights in succession, let alone two years or ten years.”

Way Years I Can Two Night Song Ten Singing Two Years Succession Singing Songs Yodeling

Author:Billie Holiday

About the Author

Born: April 7, 1915
Died: July 17, 1959
Known for: Singer
Quotes: 53

Books & Sources

Lady Sings the Blues: The 50th-Anniversay Edition with a Revised DiscographyRelated source material

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