Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Addicted to Billie Holiday!

My favourite jazz singer has always been Elle.
However, lately, I have been introduced to Billie Holiday. I like her late 1950s recording as even though her voice has been "broken" and even though the sound is not as sweet as before, the emotion behind the songs are really true and exceptional.
Of all the CD, my favourite is the Lady in Satin Cd. In particular, the song: I'm a Fool To Want you and The End of a Love Affair" can really bring tears to my eyes when listening to them late at night.
The song could easily expresse her sorrow and her pain...
A salute to the singers before my time! Great songs and great singers can really live beyond time and space!

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