Name: Bessie Smith Collection
Brand: Bessie Smith

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The Orchard/SPV (Membran)

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Limited edition

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Extended format: No

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Release date

2014-04-14

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FADCD2040

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824046204020

Artist

Bessie Smith

Label EU

Fat Rat

Genre EU

Blues / Gospel

Bessie Smith was an American blues singer, born on April 14, 1894 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Known as the "Empress of the Blues," she is widely regarded as one of the greatest blues singers of all time. In addition to her remarkable talent, Bessie achieved great success as a vaudeville entertainer and became the highest paid African-American performer during the vibrant twenties. Tragically, she passed away on September 26, 1937 due to injuries sustained in a car accident near Clarksdale, Mississippi.

Inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 for her early influence on music, Bessie Smith's impact on the blues genre cannot be overstated. Her powerful voice and emotive performances continue to captivate audiences today.

Bessie Smith's musical style has influenced numerous artists throughout history. Some notable musicians who have been inspired by her include *Ma Rainey*, *Big Mama Thornton*, *Memphis Minnie*, *Alberta Hunter*, and many others. Her legacy lives on through her timeless recordings and enduring contributions to American music.

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A 3 CD, 60 track survey of the career of "The Empress Of The Blues" aka "The Queen Of The Blues" who was the most popular female US singer of the 1920s and 1930s who was to influence countless Blues and Jazz singers in her lifetime, and continues to do so today.

Bessie Smith Collection

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