• Artist(s): Billie Holiday
• Year: 1994
• Genres: Jazz
• Media Condition: Like New
• Sleeve Condition: Like New
• Catalog Number: DE2-41024
• Label: Drive Archive
• Format: CD
• Country: US
• SKU: a1r2n2c4

Description

Experience the timeless voice of Billie Holiday in the iconic album, As Time Goes By. Released in 1994, this original Drive Archive release blends Jazz music, featuring timeless performances that are a must-have for any music lover and collector.

Billie Holiday, born Eleanora Fagan, was an iconic American jazz singer known for her unique voice and emotive vocal style. She was born on April 7, 1915, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Holiday faced numerous challenges in her early life, including a difficult childhood and struggles with poverty and racism. Despite these obstacles, Holiday rose to fame in the 1930s and 1940s, becoming one of the most influential jazz singers of her time. Her distinctive voice, characterized by its raw emotion and impeccable phrasing, set her apart from her contemporaries. Holiday's renditions of songs like "Strange Fruit," "God Bless the Child," and "Lady Sings the Blues" became classics and solidified her status as a jazz legend. Throughout her career, Holiday battled personal demons, including drug addiction and tumultuous relationships. Despite these struggles, she continued to captivate audiences with her soulful performances and poignant storytelling through music. Billie Holiday's legacy lives on as a symbol of strength, resilience, and musical innovation in the world of jazz.

Key Features

• Authenticity: Drive Archive As Time Goes By, released in 1994.
• Condition: Like New, ensuring a pristine listening experience.
• Genres: Jazz
• Format: CD, perfect for collectors and music enthusiasts alike.

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