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“Every day I remind myself of all that I have been given... With singing, you never know when you are going to lose the voice, and that makes you appreciate the time that you have when you are still singing well. I am always thanking God for another season, another month, another performance.”

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Anita O'Day was an American jazz singer known for her distinctive voice and improvisational skills. Born on October 18, 1919, she passed away on November 23, 2006. O'Day played a significant role in the music scene of the 1940s and 1950s, and her musical style influenced many jazz musicians that came after her. more

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