Name: Solitude
Brand: Billie Holiday

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

950718

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Blue

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-04-29

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

8436559468947

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / blue

Artist

Billie Holiday

Genre GB

Jazz

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Waxtime

Billie Holiday, born Eleanora Fagan, was an iconic American jazz singer and songwriter. With her soulful voice and unique phrasing, she became one of the most influential vocalists in the history of jazz music. Known for her emotionally charged performances, Holiday's songs often explored themes of love, heartbreak, and social injustice.
Raised in a troubled environment, Holiday found solace in music from a young age. She began singing in Harlem nightclubs before catching the attention of record producer John Hammond. Her career took off with hits like "Strange Fruit," which addressed racial inequality.
Despite facing personal struggles and battling addiction throughout her life, Billie Holiday left an indelible mark on the world of music. Her distinctive style continues to inspire generations of artists today.

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Billie Holiday's rst recordings for Norman Granz' Clef Records present the vocalist at the top of her craft. Originally issued as a 10 8243; LP titled 'Billie Holiday Sings', this 1952 session placed Holiday in front of small piano and tenor saxophone-led groups that including jazz luminaries such as Oscar Peterson and Charlie Shavers. Includes the song 'If The Moon Turns Green' from the same session but not included on the original LP.

Tracks: East Of The Sun / Blue Moon / You Go To My Head / You Turned The Tables On Me / Easy To Love / These Foolish Things / I Only Have Eyes For You / Solitude / Everything I Have Is Yours / Ove For Sale / Moonglow / Tenderly / If The Moon Turns Green

Solitude

Music GB

Discover Solitude by Billie Holiday on Waxtime LP. First recordings for Clef Records with jazz luminaries. Exclusive vinyl music experience.