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“So I asked him to play "Trav'lin' All Alone." That came closer than anything to the way I felt. And some part of it must have come across. The whole joint quieted down. If someone had dropped a pin, it would have sounded like a bomb. When I finished, everybody in the joint was crying in their beer, and I picked thirty-eight bucks up off the floor. . . . When I showed Mom the money for the rent and told her I had a regular job singing for eighteen dollars a week, she could hardly believe it.”

Quote by Billie Holiday

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

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

This book delves into the life and career of the iconic jazz singer Billie Holiday, offering a detailed account of her musical journey and personal struggles. The 50th-Anniversary Edition includes an updated discography that reflects Holiday's extensive body of work, providing a comprehensive look at her musical contributions. more

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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. more

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