Holiday, Billie H Jazz Singers Vocal

Billie Holiday was born on April 7, 1915 in Philadelphia and discovered by John Hammond singing in Harlem clubs. He arranged for her to record with Benny Goodman in 1933 which started her career. Two years later she joined a band led by Teddy Wilson and in 1937 recorded classics with Lester Young, who nick-named her "Lady Day". Some of her greatest hits included; "Fine and Mellow" "God Bless the Child" "Lover Man" "Don't Explain," "Good Morning Heartache" and "Ain't Nobody's Business If I Do". Her difficulties with heroin addiction and abusive relationships became the stuff of legend, melodramatically documented in the film "Lady Sings the Blues". She died at age 44 on July 17, 1959 in Metropolitan Hospital, New York.

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• - Includes a biography, photo gallery, an article from the Down Beat archives, and discography.
  
• - A brief biography, photo gallery, career summary, and the artwork from the Billie Holiday U.S. postal stamp.
  
• - Official label site showcases her discography.
  
• - Articles, biography and photos.
  
• - Fan site with biography, discography, and a picture gallery.
  
• - Songs and music digitally remastered. Samples available at site.
  
• - John Gyurko's Jazz Web Page, with biography, photos, discography and links.
  
• - Fan club dedicated to the jazz singer.
  
• - Inductee profile and timeline.
  
• - Unique interactive catalog offers sound samples, quiz questions, quotes, original art and products featuring Billie Holiday and other jazz greats.
  
• - Biography, discography, bibliography, videography, lyrics, and sound clips.
  
  

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